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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting. For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican. This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Bulldog by Fritz Diller
By Fritz Diller, Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and detailed German porcelain English bulldog sculpture designed by Fritz Diller in 1914, for porcelain Maison, Rosenthal, circa ...
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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

Swiss Art Deco Rabbit Porcelain Figurine by Marcel Edouard Sandoz for Langenthal
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare white porcelain rabbit figurine, with striking red eyes, is a creation of Marcel Édouard Sandoz, designed for the Swiss porcelain manufacturer Langenthal. The figurine is m...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Greyhound Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Greyhound sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Depicts greyhound in full stretch running. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of l...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Jean-René GAUGUIN The Sea Bull Ceramic Sculpture
By Jean Rene Gauguin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Please inquire with your destination country for shipping costs. Large glazed ceramic sculpture by Jean-René GAUGUIN (1881-1961), son of the painter Paul Gauguin at Bing & Grøndhal (...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
$286 Sale Price
20% Off
Walter bosse cat ring holder around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter bosse cat ring holder around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Midcentury Rimini Blu Ceramic Lion by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming iconic lion ceramic sculpture from the Rimini Blue series is designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italy in the 1960s. The Italian Ceramic Artist Aldo Londi from Montelupo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Reproduction of Ceramic Pheasants, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large reproduction of ceramic pheasants, Italy, 1950s Marvel at the beauty and size. It is 65 cm wide! Small signs of the time, found in a noble ap...
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1950s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century Medium Zebra Gypsum Sculpture, France, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
French sculpture, original good vintage condition. All damages on pictures. Zebra was produced in 60s in France.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950. Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells. From Provence. Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 9 inches, height / 2.5 inche...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Italian Life Size Terracotta Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1061 Italian life size terracotta dog sculpture.
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1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Petite Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Blue Elephant Stool Plant Stand or Seat
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Petite mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower pot seat. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.  
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Lucky Gods Set Five Sculptures, Sotaro Saegusa, Hard To Find Mint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor display space with this special set of treasures from Japan. This is an attractive solid and finely cast effigy five piece s...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

CLEARANCE Erhard & Sohne Sculptural Ashtray, Brass(Bronze?) Stylized Fish/Whale
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE Erhard & Sohne Sculptural Ashtray, Brass(Bronze?) Stylized Fish/Whale Stamped with maker's signature stamp on underside, along with "Made in Germany" beneath the stamp, th...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Large Vintage Murano Glass Fish, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Vintage Murano Glass Fish, Italy, 1970s It has always belonged to my family, purchased by my grandparents in Murano. Perfectly preserv...
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1970s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Zebra Statuette
Located in Milan, IT
An African safari in the comfort of one’s home comes that much closer with this ceramic zebra statuette. The animal – at rest with its front legs crossed...
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2010s Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Sea Creature Goblet
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
This hand-blown colorless glass tazza by Italian artist Simone Crestani features a refined baluster stem crowned with a sculpted octopus applied to the vessel. The piece merges class...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Vintage Murano glass Fish Sculpture in amethyst, blue and orange, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Fish Sculpture in amethyst, blue and orange Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 28 cm x H 33 cm x D 28 cm ( L 11.0" x H 12.9" x D 11.0") We recently came across the untouche...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

French Majolica Swan Jardiniere, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white & pink swan jardiniere, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Early 20th Century, Finely Carved Asian Wooden Walking Elephant Animal Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Finely carved Asian wooden walking elephant animal statue. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height 32.8 C.M. / Width 12.6 C.M. / Length 30.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (som...
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Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Ebony Elephant Family of 3
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Smallest elephant: height: 13 cm, width 13 cm and depth; 7 cm
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1950s Indian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony, Bone

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Mounted on pink marble. Sourced from a French collector.
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Beautiful Standing Retriever Hunting Dog Statue Vintage, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An antique decorative dog figure. Made of metal. A nice original antique item for displaying or just to use on your table. It is in the original as foun...
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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro White Murano (suspected) Glass Fish Sculpture. A classic, graceful work of art glass of the type very rarely seen. This gentle sc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

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

Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Mid-Century Large Pair Porcelain Doves
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and quality pair German Rosenthal mid-century large porcelain doves designed by renowned sculptor Fritz Heidenreich (German, 1895-1966). The ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of original Vintage Murano Glass Penguin Sculpture, black and white Italy
Located in Venezia, IT
Penguin Sculpture in white Murano glass with black detail, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 8 cm x H 15 cm x D 8 cm ( L 3.1" x H 5.9" x D 3.1") We recently came across the untouched in...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Classic vintage plastic squeaky toy cat „Liba, the tomcat“ with accordion body, designed in 1963 by Libuse Niklova, executed by Fatra Napajed...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Large Brass Stag Head Sculpture w/ Marble Base, 1970's
Located in Rochester, NY
Large and impressive brass stag head sculpture w/ original attached circular black marble base ( base is 8" diameter x 2" h } Good quality brass casting in nicely aged patina w/ area...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s. The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

French Art Deco Pair Lifesize Bronze Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues Camille 55"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite Antique Pair of French Art Deco bronze oversized Macaw Parrots or birds perched on stands with nice patina by Camille, circa 1920s. These monumental art sculptures feature ...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s A nicely carved Black Forest bear. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good condition. Heigt of the bear: 11.02'...
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1920s Swiss Black Forest Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Ceramic Pottery Hand Painted Turquoise Ducks - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Chinese Export ceramic pottery ducks. They are hand painted and unmarked.. They most likely date to the 60s. They are in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Alphonse Cytère Rambervilliers French Iridescent Glazed Art Pottery Dog
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French Rambervilliers art pottery figure of a dog by renowned artist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Cytère and dating from the early 20th century. Alphonse Cytère was a renowned...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Vintage - Retired
Located in Warrenton, OR
Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Vintage - Retired. Stamped on base. This sweet porcelain cat by Lladro is in excellent vin...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Saint-Clément Style French Panther In Antique Glazed Red Ceramic
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. A stunning and large Art De...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Large Majolica Swan Vase Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...
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1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Mid Century Modern Solid Walnut Catch All Bowl by Emil Milan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid walnut hand carved sculpted bowl or catch all. Signed on the bottom. 1950s Emil Milan (1922 – 1985) was an American woodworker celebrated for his sculptural bowls, b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Daum France Crystal Canada Goose Glass Sculpture on Stone
By Daum
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Daum France Signed Art Glass Crystal Sculpture of a Canada Goose In Flight—no chips, cracks, or repairs.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Crystal

Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell, professionally mounted on solid onyx marble base, the shell is cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautiful natural piece of ar...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Very Large Herend Csikós on Horseback Fine Quality Hungarian Porcelain Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Finest quality, very large, handmade porcelain sculpture figurine of a "Csikós on Horseback" has been created for Herend by the famous sculptor, Bela Markup and expertly hand-painted...
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20th Century Hungarian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coat-rack with hand carved oakwood deer heads. With hand carved items being one of our favourite, we are always thrilled to find rare hand carved antiques. Especially ...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Metal

1950s Cast Brass Mouse Figurine Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Mid 20th Century brass mouse. The beautiful vintage cast brass mouse, features oversize ears and sweeping lines giving the figurine great style. Perfect to add dimension to any table...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Alfredo Barbini for Cenedese Murano Glass Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Lovely Murano aquarium fish tank block paperweight. A colorful tropical fish inside a glass block with green seaweed. A highly decorative sculpture for ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Wounded Sparrow Bird, after Comolera
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century antique wounded sparrow bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased gilt bronze, after Comolera (1818-1897). Sourced from a French collector.
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 1960s Marwal English Bulldog Life Sized Chalkware Doorstop Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Marwal English bulldog life sized chalkware door stop floor sculpture. This is a very cool vintage 1960s floor sculpture. It is a life sized, and very detailed, English bulldog, si...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Full Body Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Full Body Cow Door Stop in original hand painted. Wonderful look. Very heavy.
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20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Full Body Cow Door Stop
20th Century Full Body Cow Door Stop
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Horse Statue Lorenz Hutschenreuther Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
White Porcelain horse .Manufactured by Hutschenreuther. Design by Gunther Granget 1970s Germany . Condition: Very good condition, no breakage,
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1970s German Georgian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Big Black Shark Sculpture artistic Murano glass Vintage made in Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Shark Sculpture in Black Murano glass with Silver details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 21 cm x H 33 cm x D 21 cm ( L 8.2" x H 12.9" x D 8.2") We recently came across the untouched...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Gilded Grace – Late 19th-Century French Hind (Deer) Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Édouard-Paul Delabrierre (French, 1829–1912), Hind (Deer) Beside a Stump — Fire-Gilt Bronze on White Marble, early 20th century A crisply chased, fire-gilt bronze study of a doe step...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Bilious Green Italian Murano Glass Duck by Paolo Venini & Zuccheri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bilious green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian duck made of hand blown colored Murano glass, designed, produced by Paolo Venini and Toni Zuccheri in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Sculpture in Murano glass, white Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, white Dolphin with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 34 cm x H 44 cm x D 34 cm ( L 13.3" x H 17.3" x D 13.3") We recently came across the unt...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Swordfish Sculpture ruby Pink and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Swordfish Sculpture in Pink and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 25 cm x H 36 cm x D 25 cm ( L 9.8" x H 14.1" x D 9.8") We rece...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Swordfish Sculpture in Blue and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Swordfish Sculpture in Blue and Crystal Murano glass, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 27 cm x H 44 cm x D 27 cm ( L 10.6" x H 17.3" x D 10.6") We re...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Gilt Carved Eagle Lectern – Ornate Gothic Church Stand c.19th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Gilt Carved Eagle Lectern – Ornate Gothic Church Stand c.19th Century Origin: Kasteel Aldenghoor, Haelen, Netherlands 19th Century Gothic Re...
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19th Century Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Giltwood

Large Scale Rare Italian Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of wonderful Italian mid-century foo dogs. Predominately black, white and yellow in colorations. A very rare and unique pair.
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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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