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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Rustic
Art Deco Sculpture Leap of Gazelles by Plagnet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in spelter with brown patina.
Signed Plagnet on the Portor marble terrace, a French artist working in the period 1920-1930.
In very good shape.
Height...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
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
Art deco panther sculpture France
By C. Perot
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art deco panther sculpture France
Materials Bronze and marble
Technique: electroplated
Excellent overall condition, little wear on the spine.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vincent André Becquerel Art Deco Sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930.
“The nest” in silvered bronze on a black marble base.
In very good shape.
Total height: 50 cm
Width: 10.2cm
Depth: 10.2 cm
Weight: 2.4 kg
ANDRÉ-VINCE...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brass and Iron English Fox-Head Door Stop by Peerage, 1920s
By Peerage
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning Art Deco Fox-Head door stop.
Design by Peerage.
Striking English design from the 1920s.
Solid brass and solid iron.
With impressed makers stamp.
In very good condition ...
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1920s British Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Great Dane Figure, English, Brass, Dog Statue, Marble, Art Deco, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Great Dane figure. An English, brass dog statue on marble plinth, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930.
Charming character to...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare, early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit
Located in Copenhagen, DK
René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare and early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit. 1920s.
Measures: 5.5 x 4.5 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed.
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Pair of Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Medium Size Ducks
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted medium size ducks. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. Their wings are hand painted navy blue, pink, and tur...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Table Lamp PLUIE Monkey with Umbrella by Max Le Verrier, France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco lamp monkey with umbrella PLUIE by Max Le Verrier.
Patinated metal on Portor marble base, frosted glass umbrella shade.
France 1927.
Le Verrier foundry seal.
With certif...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Art Deco Terracotta Lioness Sculpture by Michael, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Michael, France, 1910s. Lioness. Measures: Width 20.5"(52cm), height 7"(18cm), depth 5.5"(14cm). Signed "Michael" on the base (see photo) and ...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Paul MILET Art Deco Stoneware Parakeet, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco stoneware parakeet by Paul MILET, 8, rue Troyon, Sèvres, France, 1930s. Height : 24cm - 9.45 in. , Width : 9.2cm - 3.6 in., Depth : 12cm-4.7in. Stamped under the base...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Irenee ROCHARD Couple of Fennecs Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Irenee Rochard, France, 1920s. Couple of fennecs. Spelter, oxyx and marble. Double patina (one for each fennec). Width : 13.6"(34.5cm), Height : 10.2"(26...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Charles Lemanceau Elephants Mother and Child, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Couple of Elephants by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement's, France, 1920s. A beautiful example of French art ceramics, this pair of elephants by Charles Lemanceau was produced at th...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Young Girl & Dog Sculpture by P.Sega, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1920s. Young girl playing with a dog. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.1"(33.2cm), Height : 10.2"(26cm), Depth : 3.9...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Art Deco panther Sculpture, gold, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco panther Sculpture
Ceramic golden patinated.
France 1935
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Period Panther Statue
Located in Austin, TX
Sculpture of a panther from Art Deco period France made of metal with a black marble base. This figure is in a natural walking pose and is quite eye catching. It features the origina...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Hagenauer Sculpture of a Cat 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Hagenauer Bronze Sculpture / Figure of a cat looking threw a hole.
The sculpture is called: Cat in front of mouse hole. It was made in Austria in 1930 - 1935. Very good conditions.
T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Style Sculpture of a Walking Lion by Max Le Verrier original, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very impressive Art Deco style sculpture of a walking lion by the famous French sculptor Max Le Verrier.
Art metal with beautiful dark brown patina on a black marble base.
Contempo...
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2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Metal
Desbarbieux French Art Deco Ceramic Bear at Saint-Clément, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic sculpture of a black bear by Desbarbieux and produced at Saint-Clément, France, 1920s. This piece captures the iconic style of the era, featuring intricate de...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Patinated Bronze Animals Cats after Swiss Artist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Stylish Pair of Patinated Bronze seated Cats, modelled in the Art Deco Style, after a model by Swiss animalier sculptor and painter Eduard Douard Marcel 1881-1971
...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Art Deco Bronze and Marble Panthers Sculpture
Located in Vilnius, LT
French Art Deco panthers sculpture, from 1930's.
Hand crafted sculpture of sneaking two panthers is created in patinated bronze on marble base.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Big Black Patinated Art Deco Panther Sculpture Baghera Original Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Big Lion / panther sculpture named “Baghera”
Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed
Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973)
Art Deco style, France
Ma...
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2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Moulin-des-Loups, Orchies, Art Deco Ceramic Lion Statue, 1920
By Orchies
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Lion Statue by Moulin-des-Loups (Orchies), France, 1920s.This rare and striking ceramic lion statue, crafted by the renowned Moulin...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Murano Opal White Blue Gold Italian Art Glass Whippet Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and rare, vintage Murano hand blown opalescent white and cobalt blue spots Italian art glass leaping whippet or greyhound dog sculpture, on gold flecks base. The piece is v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
1920s Art Déco Bronze Rabbit Bell Ring by E.M. Sandoz for Susse Frères, France
Located in North Miami, FL
1920s Art Déco bronze rabbit bell ring with base by Édouard-Marcel Sandoz manufactured by Susse Frères, France
By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères
Material: bronze, copper, meta...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Copper
Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco
By Edgar Brandt
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron.
Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Stylized Wood Sculptures of Horse Bust Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Art Deco style wood stylized horse head sculptures bookends.
Great to use on a desk as a paper weight or decorative objects around the house or office.
Art Deco stylized hors...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A. Plisnier and Gorini Frères Foundry, Fennec Foxes Sculpture, Art Deco 1920s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb patinated bronze sculptural composition by A. Plisnier of two Fennec foxes huddling together manufactured and smelted by the Gorini Frères Foundry...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Fish Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1920s. Superb work with Bonome's specific colors : green, red and blue. Height: 15.2"(38.7cm) , Width: 14...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Thomas Cartier Large Panther with Cubs Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
Thomas Francois Cartier (1879 - 1943) designed this spectacular cast spelter sculpture during the Art Deco period in France in the 1920s. The artwork features a panther with two cubs...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Art Deco Deer Signed L Alliot
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco bronze around 1930 Deer with brown patina on a bacxia marble base signed on the marble L Alliot and stamped bronze on the deer.
In very good shape.
Length: 47cm
Width: 10...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1970s Mid Century Very Large Terracotta Handmade Money Box Pig
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Wonderful hand made large stylised terracotta pig shaped piggy bank from the 1970s.
Coin slot to the top, no access to the coins, this is a fill and br...
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Mid-20th Century English Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Native American on Horseback Edouard Drouot
Located in Newark, England
“Indien à cheval” (“Indian on horseback)
From our Sculpture collection, we are thrilled to introduce this good sized Native American on Horseback by Edouard Drouot. The Bronze beautifully cast with a rectangular plinth base elevating the bronze from the surface with a Native American in full dress peering upon horseback bearing a weapon. The rider seated upon an animal skin saddle and the horse in naive reins as it walks across the rocky base up to a buffalo skull. The Bronze expertly sculpted by the renowned French Sculptor Edouard Drouot finished with hand chiselling and polychrome patination cast by the famous foundry Etling Paris. The Native American on Horseback by Edouard Drouot dates to the early 20th century and the start of the Art Deco period in Europe circa 1920.
Edouard Drouot (1859-1945) was a renowned French sculptor who trained under Mathurin Moreau at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Drouot began exhibiting from 1889 at the Paris Salon and his work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Edmond Laurent Etling (1878-1940) was a French art dealer, gallery owner, and designer known for producing high-quality decorative items in the Art Deco style. He specialised in manufacturing exquisite pieces made from bronze, ceramics, and art glass.
Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper with approximately 12–12.5% tin and often with the addition of other metals (including aluminium, manganese, nickel, or zinc) and sometimes non-metals, such as phosphorus, or metalloids such as arsenic or silicon depending on the age of the bronze and its origin. The additions of other metals produce a range of alloys that are usually harder than copper alone and carry useful properties such as strength. The earliest known use of bronze dates to the 5th millennium BCE from Iranian plateau, the bronze mix consists of arsenical copper and copper-arsenide. The earliest tin-copper-alloy recovered is dated to circa 4650 BCE and was found in Plocnik, Serbia. It is believed to have been smelted from a natural tin-copper ore.
Animalia sculptures...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Ceramic White Lioness, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French white ceramic lioness, France, 1920s. Width: 17.7"(45cm), Height: 5.5"(14cm), Depth: 3.5"(9cm). Some tiny surface imperfections due to the technique in this period
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Charles LEMANCEAU Sainte-Radegonde French Art Deco Ceramic Pigeons 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, ca.10. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
Turquoise Blue Hand Ceramic Abstract Horse Sculpture Decorative Ancient Pixiu Glazed Home Decor
In tradition
Anahita, the Persian goddess associated with water, fertility, and wisd...
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1970s West Asian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Edouard Marcel Sandoz Porcelain Lying Fennec Candy Box, 1921
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Porcelain Candy Box by Edouard Marcel Sandoz & Théodore Haviland, France, 1921. This exquisite Art Deco porcelain candy box, crafted in 1921, features a charming desi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Boch Freres by Charles Catteau Porcelain Panther and Snake
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning Belgian Art Deco boch Freres by Charles Catteau porcelain panther or lion fighting a snake sculpture.
Made circa 1925-1930 b...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Silver Plated Seated Monkey Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful quality Art Deco silver plated figure of a seated monkey believed to date from the 1930/40’s. The unusual novelty figure is well modelled and portrayed seated leaning ba...
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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Art Déco Gilt Bronze Bearded Buffalo/Bison Sculpture, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco gilt bronze bearded buffalo/bison sculpture, France
By: unknown
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork, patinated, polished, ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper, Bronze
Marcel Bouraine Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Marcel Bouraine Art Deco Bronze Bird Bookends 1930s
These Art Deco bookends by Marcel Bouraine are playful pieces made of silvered bronze and moun...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Majolica Portuguese Bunnies Centerpiece Bordallo Pinheiro circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Rare large Portuguese Bunnies or rabbits Centerpiece signed Bordallo Pinheiro Circa 1930.
Measures: W / 17.5 inches.
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1930s Portuguese Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France.
Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
French Bronze Rare Sculpture of a Panther Bunting Signed André Vincent Becquerel
Located in New York City, NY
A rare and fabulous French Art Deco large bronze signed sculpture of a bunting panther by Andre Vincent Becquerel, French, 1893-1981
This lovely cast, in a warm dark brown patina with green undertones is sculpted with highly stylized anatomical details. The sculpture rests on self base.
Becquerel's favorite subject matter was cats. He often captured them in a natural setting, stretching, stalking, clawing at a tree stump or walking in tandem. The model offered here with the panther bunting/rubbing against a stump of a tree is a rare version. This innate feline behavior is seen as a sign of affection, or of a transfer of their scent to claim territory or marking you as a friend.
Becquerel was born in northern France. He attended the École des Beaux-arts in Paris and studied in the ateliers of Hector Lemaître and Prosper Lecourtier, the Animalier sculptor. He also worked with Charles Valton, who had studied under both Barye and Fremiet, two other renown animalier sculptors. He began exhibiting at the Salon des Artistes Français in 1914 and continued to do so for the rest of his career. In 1944 Becquerel was awarded a bronze medal by The ‘Artistes Français’ and a gold medal in 1945. In 1952 he won the Prix de l’Yser, which made him hors concours and thus above the future competition process.
Cubist, Impressionism, Expressionism, Futurism, Modernism, Realism, Cubism, Piero Palazzolo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Henri Bargas, the Three Doves, French Art Deco Terracotta, 1920
By Henri Bargas
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco terracotta sculpture by Henri Bargas, France, ca.1920. The three doves. Measures: width 17.7"(45 cm), height 16.6"(42 cm), depth 8.9"(22.5 cm). Excellent+++++ conditi...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Cast Iron 1930’s Cat Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Cast Iron Cat Door Stop. Just cleaned and oiled the cat up! Overall very original with old paint. Very solid and heavy! It will hold ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Ours Polaire LV Céram en céramique craquelée Art Déco France Circa 1930
By L&V Ceramics
Located in London, England
L'ours polaire en céramique craquelée, issu de la manufacture L&V Céram, est un véritable exemple du style art déco français des années 1930. Avec son regard expressif et attendrissa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Edouard-Marcel Sandoz Small silver-plated bronze lapin, rabbit, signed
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Our Magnificent Art Deco Edouard Marcel Sandoz silver bronze, Rabbit is in Beautiful conditions! it has a marble base and it is signed on the base Ed. M. Sandoz and Susse Freres Pari...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Style Patinated Metal Animal Sculpture
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Art Deco style patinated metal deer sculpture on onyx base.
Measures: Width 48 cm.
height 25 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
WPA Art Deco Terracotta Buffalo Sculpture by Anthony Vozech, Circa 1930s
Located in Bernville, PA
WPA terracotta buffalo sculpture by Anthony Vozech, circa 1930s. Dimensions: 8” wide 20” high 22” deep. Minor wear on the bottom edge.
Anthony Vozech was an Ohio artist that did WPA work in the 1930s and 1940s. One of his most famous works was an aluminum and limestone relief...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
White Majolica goose tureen signed on underside Caugant, circa 1950.
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1950s French Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Ceramic Mahout and his Elephant, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Elephant and Mahout Sculpture by Stef, Saint-Clément, France, 1920s. This striking French Art Deco sculpture, created by Stef in Saint-Clément in the 1930s, features ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Blown Murano Horse Sculpture
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This hand-blown Murano glass horse sculpture, with its striking black finish, embodies the pinnacle of contemporary luxury and timeless artistry. Exquisitely sculpted by master artis...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Santiago Rodriguez Bonome Ceramic Bear Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Very rare French Art Deco ceramic bear sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1920s. Superb work by Bonome with in a fantastic green. Height: 11.8"(30cm) , Width: 20.8"(53cm...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome large antique hippopotamus sculpture.
Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the early 20th century, most likely English, the richly detailed hand carved patinated leather...
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Early 20th Century European Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Articulated Spanish silver lobster.
This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of animals made of steel, copper,...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home!
USA, Early 20th century
Measuers: ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Driftwood
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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