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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Very Rare Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Murano Glass Aquarium by Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese, 1960s Rare Piece by Alfredo Barbini Murano art glass aquarium with three fish, squid, sea cat jellyfish...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Italian Pair of Rooster Figures 20th Century Art Nouveau Animalier Sculptures
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of antique Italian rooster sculptures, hand-made in Italy in the early 20th century, in the Art Nouveau period, inspired to the Animalier style, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A.Ve.M. Murano Rainbow Silver Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Stripes Fish Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow stripes, silver and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine. Attributed to the A.Ve.M. (Arte Vetraria Muranese) company. The fish has ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf

French Art Deco Onyx & Polychrome Spelter Reading Woman with Dog, circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Decospelter statue. Different colors of onyx and polychomed spelter circa 1930 The scene reprensents a woman absorbed in his reading with her dog. Good condition Shi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Onyx, Spelter

Early 20th-C. Asian Bronze Food Dogs or Lions Figurines, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are a pair of early 20th century Chinese bronze foo dogs. They are a heavy casting and in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Two British Pop-Art Porcelain Cats by Toni Davidson & Alan P. Smith
Located in Stockholm, SE
What a stylish pair! These iconic studio pottery cats are hand-painted by Alan P. Smith and Toni Davidson – and they’re all dressed up for a night out in swinging London during the 1...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black painted surface. From Africa, c. 50-100 years...
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

2 Stylized Art Deco Horse Wood Carvings by Edig Hackner of LaCrosse Wi. 1920/30
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of two hand carved walnut sculptures of a galloping horse, in profile. Executed by noted American sculptor, craftsman, woodworker, Edig Hackner, of LaCrosse Wisconsin. Mr. H...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Set of Three Silver Metal Figures of Graduated Deers
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of three (3) Silver Metal Figures of graduated deers. Measure 19" in width, 5" in width and 18" in height for largest, 12.5" in width, 3" in depth and 12" in height for the l...
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20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Plate

Scandinavian modern stoneware pike by Sven Wejsfelt, Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great stoneware sculpture designed by Sven Wejsfelt for Gustavsberg, Sweden, during the 1980s. This pike belongs of the designers series 'Stim'.
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

A Pair of Large Carved Limestone Horses from Veneto, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

Extraordinary Tiffany & Co Peacock Sculpture By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the captivating beauty of this extraordinary Tiffany & Co decorative peacock sculpture, a stunning masterpiece crafted in the early 20th century by Nymphenburg Porcelain i...
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1910s German Victorian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid Century Leather Rhino Statue Liberty of London 41cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful and rare mid century rhino statue made of papier maché, filled with straw and covered with brown leather, glass eyes, completely in the style of Liberty of London, circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entiteld "Groupe de Renards" by P j Mêne
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a a pointer turning its head in an alert pose with fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on naturalis...
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1870s French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Imari Style Owl Figurine Paperweight
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Royal Crown Derby porcelain Imari style owl figurine paperweight. It is hand painted in vivid colors of red, different shades of blues and white feathers highlighted by gold. ...
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20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Brass Dolphin Sculpture/ Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice mid-century brass dolphin sculpture/ paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 7.5"W x 3.25"D x 3"H. A very he...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Large 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large 19th Century English Staffordshire Dogs
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19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Majolica Duck Wall Pocket Delphin Massier, Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica duck in flight wall pocket Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Height / 11.8 inches. Lenght / 15.5 inches. Depth / 6 inches.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

Supreme Hand Painted Monumental Porcelain Jaguar Sculpture, Spring Summer 2023
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme hand painted Monumental Porcelain Jaguar Sculpture, Spring Summer 2023. 34" ceramic hand painted jaguar with logo on side. Made in Italy exc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

A Pair of 19th Century Educational Models by Max Landsberg
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of plaster model of an adult horses by Max Landsberg. Marked in German text to all sides of the base with the remnants of a paper label to the top. These models were origina...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Jaguar Qui Marche" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A dramatic mid 19th Century French bronze animalier study of a powerful striding jaguar with excellent autumnal (green, brown, and orange) patina and intricate hand chased surface de...
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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Couple MTC Brass Cranes Ibis Design Bird Regency 32cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful pair of vintage brass cranes or ibises on a round base, Hollywood Regency style from the 60s-70s, pristine vintage items to style your interior. In perfect vintage conditi...
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1960s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s 'Mouse' Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fas...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of hand carved, large solid stone horse statues. The recumbent horses are crafted with two legs tucked under the body and tail flicked to o...
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20th Century Chinese Han Animal Sculptures

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Sandstone

Pair of French Silverplated Bronze Swans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French silverplated bronze swans, each one a heavy, realistically cast and modeled of a swimming swan, one slightly larger. Large swan 8" W x 3 D x 6" H Smaller swan 7.5"W ...
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of French Silverplated Bronze Swans
Pair of French Silverplated Bronze Swans
$1,516 Sale Price / set
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Pirate Monkey Car Mascot / Hood Ornament Signed Ch. Soudant. France 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very Rare art deco french silver plated bronze sculpture figure of a Pirate Monkey, Car Mascot / Hood Ornament / Desk Paperweight. Inscribed Ch. Soudant and Susse Fes Edts. A fascin...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts an amber color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base...
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20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Contemporary Large Rabbit Sculpture in Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rabbit Sculpture Black Lacquer Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Base Limited Edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. T...
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2010s Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano
Located in Uccle, BE
Fantastic silver bird by Gabriele De Vecchi, Milano (IT). The body formed by an ostrich egg flanked by a silver beak and fitted with a tail and legs decoration. Eyes made of hard sto...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Berlot-Mussier ODYV French Art Deco Antelope Family, 1920
By ODYV
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Berlot-Mussier (Vierzon, 1929-1939), France, 1920s. Antelope Family. Measures: height: 8.3"(25.7cm), width : 20.5"(50cm), depth: 3.9"(10cm). Mark...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Crouching Hunting Ceramic Cat Figurine, Hand-painted
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage porcelain or ceramic figurine depicts a cat in a crouching position, hunting and ready to pounce on its prey. The white and dark grey cat fur is accentuated with bright blue ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

20th Century Italian Hand Blown Art Glass Murano Owl Sculpture
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Murano glass is celebrated for its exceptional quality and the esteemed tradition of craftsmanship that dates back centuries. This hand-blown Murano glass owl sculpture captures the ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, starfish, seaweeds, garlic. Nautical style.  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Murano Opalescent Blue Green Italian Art Glass Horse Pony Paperweight Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Cute vintage Murano hand blown opalescent green, blue with controlled bubbles Italian art glass horse head paperweight / sculpture. Documented to the F...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass, Glass

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf' 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

French Mid-Century Statue of a Stork
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A petite statue of a bronze stork over a diamond shaped base made of travertine, surrounded in black marble. The perfect accessory to use anywhere in your interior. Be sure to view t...
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Mid-20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

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Travertine, Marble, Bronze

Huge Carved Stone Garden Statue Sculpture of Regal Big Cat Lion Center Piece
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Huge Carved Stone Garden Statue Sculpture of Regal Big Cat Lion Center Piece . Exquisite monumental Hand carved Stone Figure of a regal lion Garden Statue Sculpture , as a fountain C...
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19th Century European Antique Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Limestone

1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Chrome Sculpture of Birds in Flight on Painted Wood Base 5 Birds Ascending in Flight Vintage Brutalist sculpture Richly textured with p...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Sheet Metal

A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Carved Wood Fishes, Ca. 1920 DIMENSIONS Width: 8.5 inches Depth: 4 inches Height: 3 inches
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1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Michel Zadounaïsky French Art Deco Pair of Wrought-Iron Antelope Lamps, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of table lamps by Michel Zadounaisky, France, 1930s. Partially black patinated wrought iron antelopes. Measurements: Each-length 10.2" (26 cm), height without shade 9.8" (25 cm)...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Monumental 19th C. French Hand-Painted Majolica Rooster Vase, by Jerome Massier
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental 19th Century French Hand-Painted Majolica Rooster Vase Signed by Jerome Massier. The body is modeled in high relief with a textured surface simulating feathers. The tail...
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1890s French Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Limousin Pair of Art Deco Bookends
Located in NANTES, FR
Pair of art deco bookends in spelter with bronze and green patina on a sea green marble base, representing borzoi. Small old restoration on one of the corners of the base. Signed o...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Chevron Pattern Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine / sculpture. The fish is attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze Statue Animalier Antiques
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bronze Sculpture Mastiff by Charles Valton Dog Bronze Statue Animalier Antiques . Signed and stamped. Valton was known for his big cats but probably his mos...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze, Metal

Pair of Lisa Larson Lion Sculptures Gustavsberg
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large lion ceramic sculptures by Lisa Larson for the Africa Series made by Gustavsberg. This size is the largest of the series. Signed at bottom. Whimsical interpretation a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze sculptures "Ostriches" by Stransky
Located in Delft, NL
Bronze sculptures "Ostriches" by Stransky Two beautiful bronze statues of ostriches. The heads of the ostriches each have a different expression. With a very long neck, the statue s...
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Amazing Art Deco & Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, alabaster and brass elephant sculptures pendant light. This rare and remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) an...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Signed 1981 Zebra Ceramic Sculpture by The Townsends, USA. This expressive ceramic zebra sculpture, signed and dated 1981 by The Townsends, is a standout example of American figural ceramics from the late 20th century. Known for their lifelike animal forms and glossy finishes, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc. produced a variety of decorative works with character and charm. This reclining zebra features hand-painted black and white...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Highly unusual Art Deco cold painted spelter crocodile mounted on marble base
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Highly unusual Art Deco cold painted spelter crocodile mounted on a marble base French circa 1930's 12 inches high 22 inches long 7 inches deep
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Spelter

1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA
Located in Warrenton, OR
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA on back paw. Approximate measurements: 4 x 2.5 x .75 inches. Good vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plastic, Bakelite

Monumental Japanese Eagle Statue in Teak with Burlwood Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Very large Japanese Meiji period and finely sculpted figure of an eagle carved from teak with burlwood stand. In excellent condition. Apparently unsig...
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1890s Japanese Antique Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Large Vintage White Ceramic Cat by Elpa Alcobaca Portugal
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage ceramic cat sculpture finished in a glossy white glaze with blue eyes. Made in Portugal by Elpa Alcobaca, marked on the base.
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Majolica Oxen Cart Clement Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica oxen cart jardiniere circa 1900, signed Clement Massier Golfe-Juan. Reference: Page 111 "Barbotines de la cote d'Azur" of Bottero.
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Ceramic

Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
By Walter Mäder
Located in Newark, England
Featuring a Dog with Pups Rare Swiss Black Forest Dog group. The group modelled as a smooth coat St. Bernard female with her three puppies. The...
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Dora de Larios Ceramic Owl Sculpture
Located in San Mateo, CA
Ceramic owl sculpture by Los Angeles artist Dora de Larios (1933-2018). Born in Los Angeles to Mexican immigrant parents Dora's work has been included in many museum and gallery shows.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Glass

Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Rooster by J. Feldtmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine. In the form of a rooster. Designed by J. Feldtmann in the 1950s for Rosenthal. S...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

C. Jere Brass Sculpture Birds in Flight by Curtis Freiler & Jerry Fels, c. 1994
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, signed brass "Birds in Flight" sculpture by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jeré. The now iconic and emblematic "Birds in Flight" sculpture was first pro...
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1990s American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

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