Animal Sculptures

With a curly mane and a lively expression, this petite stone fu dog is an adorable companion and a benevolent guardian of the home. Known as shizi, the mythical dog is thought to off...

Sven Wejsfelt (1930–2009) for Gustavsberg. Large and impressive ceramic sculpture of a pike. From the "Stim" (shoal) series. Mounted on a wooden base. Late 20th century. Marked and...

Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find, it was probably made for Liberty but the label is no longer attached This handsome beast is free standin...

Leo Sewell (b. 1945) is an American "found object" artist. His assemblages of recycled material are in over 40 museums and in private collections worldwide. Sewell was born in Ann...

This vintage Steuben crystal figurine boasts a sleek and modern design, featuring an elegant perched owl sculpture. This piece was designed by Donal...

A fabulous vintage Boho sculpture. A hand carved composition of an eagle’s head. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Antique figural Italian cast bronze cat (circa 1920s). This Italian marvel, born in the heart of the 1920s, is not just a statue; it's a portal to a bygone era where craftsmanship an...

Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952. Teak and limba. Articulated joints, head, arms, legs. Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...

19th Century Rajasthani wedding horse. In carved wood and elaborately painted decoration to the saddle - a model of a white mare or 'ghodi'.

Art Deco pair of panther bookends. Silvered bronze and marble. Made in France, 1920s. Both stamped France. Heavy marble bookends. In the style of Paul Jouve. They will give a chic lo...

Cast in Belgium, circa 1960, this cement unicorn features a fabulously weathered white-painted finish. Acceptable losses to the paint have revealed areas of the gray-colored stone, which have developed a black and green patination. The unicorn is depicted in a lodged manner, which is a heraldry term for a domesticated animal lying down with its head raised. A long, flowing mane runs down the nape of the neck, partially covering a bejeweled choker harness. In Europe, unicorns have been part of folklore for over 2,000 years, with people believing they existed up until the late Middle Ages. Legends stated that unicorns were impossible to capture but that their horns contained magical medicinal properties. Eventually, they came to symbolize strength and protection. Our painted Belgian...

Art Deco Monkey ¨Affe¨Candle Holder by Karl Hagenauer, Austria 1920´s. Lovely and rare Karl Hagenauer Sculpture, made of silvered bronze. Stamped under it. Affe mit Kerzenleuchter

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.

White painted wood standing horse. Hand carved and well proportioned.

Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...

An absolutely stunningly detailed hand made large ceramic Greyhound statue. Dating to the 1960's, Italian and fully stamped to the base. This i...

A sensational set of 2 large vintage Coastal cranes. A chic polished brass construction in a bright brass finish. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Exceptional large silver plated brass and real wool sculpture representing a sheep. Can be used as a footrest. High quality of work. Excellent condition.

A fabulous vintage Terra Cotta Boho dog. A chic Boxer with a brilliant hand painted design. Made in Italy. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Modernist Mini Wood Elephant Sculpture 4 h x 3 w x 2.25 d Original preowned unrestored vintage condition Refer to all images

A fabulous vintage Boho horse statue. A chic plaster winged horse with a gilt finish. A beautiful object for any space. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Majestic Gilt Brass Rooster Cock Figurines, Set 2, France, 1960s. Highly detailed gilded brass rooster figurines. Vintage figurines have a classic design and are handmade from natu...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue to clear Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 1/2" tall x 7" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

The "Inga Iguana," a remarkable creation by Hechizoo that transcends traditional artistic boundaries. This black cast bronze iguana is a fusion of meticulous craftsmanship and imagin...

A beautiful and substantial Art Deco style bronze whippet or greyhound dog sculpture door stand measuring totally 19.13" tall. Dog itself is approximate 11.25" tall. Dog has been designed with beautiful detail: eyes, snout, front and back paws, and lean muscle sculpture...

Fabulous vintage Boho Giraffe. A charming ceramic body with both matte and gloss finish. Hand painted eyes. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

A large vintage Tang style Sancai glazed terracotta horse. This exquisite piece features a striking green and brown color glazed finish, infusing it with ...

Large Anthropomorphic Terracotta Bust of a Deer with Changeable Antlers 48"H A charming one-of-a-kind sculpture made in France. Its antlers can be interchanged easily. This enchant...

Gorgeous bronze casting of a large black leopard in the Art Deco style Good size at almost four feet in length Casting is superb, look at how the creatures spots have been rendered...

Set of 3 Murano glass elephants, Italy, 1970s. larger, intact, it is 18 cm high, 13 cm wide and 6 cm deep; The middle finger, intact, is 15 cm high, 11 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep; The l...

"Anteater," is a magnificent sculpture by Hechizoo that embodies the intersection of artistic mastery and cultural innovation. Rooted in the recent exhibition "Original Sin" and guid...

Meticulously crafted, hand-made Mixed Shell Mosaic Parrot, standing tall at an impressive 17.5 inches in height. This exquisite piece combines a harmonious blend of various shells, expertly arranged to capture the intricate beauty of a parrot in stunning detail. Each shell has been thoughtfully selected and placed to create a captivating mosaic, resulting in a truly unique and eye-catching work of art. Whether displayed as a standalone centerpiece or incorporated into your existing decor, this Parrot mosaic...

Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture two fish sculpture Signed 11.5 long x 3.25 w x 4 h Original preowned unrestored vintage condition ...

Enricco Cammozzo Colorful Murano Art Glass Bird Pair Sculpture artist signed As pictured. The sculpture separated into 3 pieces as designed.

A pair of early 20th Century terracotta garden lions from Auch in Southwestern France. Minor old restorations over the years. Circa 1900-1920. Dimensions: 35"H x 20"D x 16"W Base: 1...

A whimsical Art Déco nickel-silvered metal car mascot modeled as "Boubou" the monkey holding a lantern. Signed 'Le Verrier' in the metal. Mounted on a custom hand-crafted ebonised w...

We are delighted to offer this stunning late 19th century Italian grand tour Recumbent Lion A very good looking and decorative piece that looks expensive and important in any set...

This is a very nice set of eight animal sculptures designed by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the early 1970s. Each animal sculpture is handmade by sculpting travertine blocks. The se...

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the "19th Century Terracotta Greyhound Couple Sculpture." This exquisite terracotta figurine, dating back to the late 1800s, captures the...

A vintage Art Deco Style French polar bear sculpture made of hand crafted patinated bronze, designed and produced by Pierre Chenet in good condition. The deta...

Impressive Italian Art Deco 1940s large table clock in ceramic, white and light blue ceramic in good condition.  

A fabulous vintage Boho horse. A chic solid brass stallion in the sprinting position. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery. Literature: Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided. Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...

Fabulous vintage Boho wall sconce. Beautiful white glazed ceramic elephant. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

We are thrilled to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and sought-after piece of Mid-Century Italian design - a stunningly large "Rimini Blu" ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi...

Colorful vintage Murano fish sculpture by Sergio Costantini for Vetro Artistico Murano with clear, red, blue, yellow and green tones. Made in Italy...

A pair of resting bronze lions on shaped walnut painted plinths modeled on the original marble sculpture by Antonio Canova. Reduction from the originals created by Antonio C...

GEORGES GARDET French, 1863-1939 Recumbent Great Dane Patinated bronze signed in cast "G. GARDET", cold-stamped "865 K" and "FRANCE" Item # 311KOG07P A good casting of Gardet's ...

Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa...

This is a large stone sculpture of an elephant, made from a cast or composite stone all hand painted and signed. We date this piece to the early 20th Century , Circa 1920. This piec...

A delightful and stylish mid-century Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain seated bear figure by renowned artist Knud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) and dating fr...

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Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important bronze sculpture By the great Jewish Bronze Master animalier , Estampille 1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger Godchaux. See Photo 2- 2- With A Stamp of Susse. See Photo 3- 3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze. See Photo Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à Paris. Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet . But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves apparent textures. The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists bench, still being formed and tooled. Godchaux’s animal work is characterized by gentleness and a sensitivity towards his subjects that showcases their playfulness and personality. This is captured beautifully in the present example where her curiosity and intensity of focus are fully developed; the anatomical and muscular realism is noteworthy. The naturalistic base is signed in his standard script “Roger Godchaux” and is also signed “Susse Fres. Edit. Paris” with the Susse cachet; a tiny stamp “France” is impressed into the edge below the cachet. Models in mud are most often cast plaster. It is often in this material that he exhibits in Salons and galleries. The works for sale are cast in bronze. They are entrusted to famous founders like Susse , with whom he signs publishing contracts, or Valsuani . He also works with lesser known smelters like Gatti, Andro or Planquette. Some of his bronzes do not wear a cast iron seal. While there are some large models, most are modest in size, easily finding their place in collectors' homes. Some of his works are terracotta or sandstone. Models were published by Susse both in bronze and terracotta. Terracotta remains raw or is glazed. He also worked at the Sèvres factory in the late 1930s. Roger Godchaux , born in Vendôme on December 21 , 1878 and dead the March 6 , 1958in Paris , is a painter , draftsman and sculptor of animals French . If all domestic and wild bestiary is part of his artistic universe, it is the wild beasts and elephants that have been his favorite subjects. Figurative sculptor, he represents the animal without artifice, in his attitudes of everyday life. Roger Godchaux's father is an antique dealer. His mother, Jeanne Godchaux, is a concert pianist. He has a brother Yvan with whom he studies in Vendôme under the care of his maternal grandparents, music teachers in high school. Having joined Paris, he prepared in 1894 admission to the School of Fine Arts . He soon turned to animal art . He became a pupil of Jules Adler and Jean-Léon Gérôme . In 1896, he is a pupil of the Julian Academy . Great admirer of Antoine-Louis Barye , he will build a collection of works produced in the workshop of the master 1 . In 1905, he began to exhibit in Paris. He regularly participates in the Salon des artistes français . In 1914, he was mobilized in Saint-Lô . Reformed, he is assigned to the offices of the Ministry of War. During this period, he put his drawing skills at the service of propaganda for the Allies. After the war, he saw rue Descombes . He resumes the exhibitions at the Salon des artistes français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze plates for the Army Museum Library . In 1924, his second companion gives him a daughter, Luce. In 1925, the jury of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts awarded him a silver medal. In 1927, he won the contest of car manufacturer Chenard and Walcker for the creation of an emblem for their cars. In February 1928, the State bought him a bronze sculpture: Elephant , exhibited at the National Salon of animal artists, of which he becomes the treasurer in November of the same year. It was at this time that the Newark Museum in the United States bought him works. It was also in 1928 that he won the silver medal at the Salon des artistes français. In 1929, the state bought him a sculpture ( Pigeon ) again. During the inter-war period, he exhibited regularly in various galleries: Galerie Charpentier , Galerie Georges Petit , Galerie Edgar Brandt , group of animals of the Malesherbes Art Gallery. He has friendly relations with other animals, including Henri Valette and Gaston Switzerland, with whom he regularly works at the Jardin des Plantes . In 1937, he signed a contract with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres for the edition of terracotta. During the Second World War , he stayed in Paris and continued to work in his studio on Boileau Street , but was forced to wear the yellow star . He lives with his girlfriend and daughter Avenue de La Motte...

This is a Bronze Group Sculpture of Gulls. It depicts a large bronze sculpture of a group of gulls emigrating over the sea while another one is standing over some rocks. The sculptur...

Crackle glaze ceramic sculpture by LEJAN at Orchies, France, ca.1925. "EAGLE". Height: 16.1" (41cm), Width: 7.3" (18.5cm), Depth: 7.5" (19cm). Marked "LEJAN" on the base (very hard t...

Rare Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch leather figural kangaroo magazine stand. Made of top quality full grain leather and is in vintage condition. Pouch can be used to hold mis...

An antique figural doorstop offers cast iron construction in bulldog or pug form, c1900 Measures - 9.75''H X 4.5''W X 10''D. Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES ava...

This is a Lalique frosted and clear crystal bull sculpture /figurine paperweight. The strong and stubborn bull is stroking the soil with its strong right frontal leg muscles. Below t...