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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Louis XVI
Brass Marlin Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A brass "Marlin" fish sculpture from the 1960s that has been handpolished
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modern Rittts Astrolite Abstract Fish Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good Ritts Astrolite sculpture of a stylized fish.
Height: circa 15 in.
Items purchased from David Sterner Antiques must delight you. Pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large Mid-Century Modern Multi-Color Metal Sculpture of Two Fish
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture of two fish jumping out of the sea.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Two Ceramic Lions
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two ceramic lions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Carved Duck Teak Sculpture by Deborah Bump
By Deborah Bump
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage carved teak wood duck candle or cup holder handmade by Deborah Bump.
Would be a lovely little piece to be added to your collection.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Leather Vintage Decorative Fighting Bulls, Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of vintage leather wrapped fighting bulls in dark brown and black.
Hand tooled leather wrapped Spanish bulls.
Great decorative leather animals sculpture covered in thin and richly tanned leather, having inset glass eyes
Wonderful aged patina to the leather.
Vintage condition, some issues, see picture # 7.
We provide rentals for stylists, photo shoot and props for movie sets.
Made in Spain great collectible folk art animals.
Circa 1950's 60's.
Spanish Fighting Bull...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Huge Walter Bosse Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely and huge handmade figurine / statue displaying a horse dated from 1947 to 1951. Designed by Walter Bosse, made of ceramic / terracotta in Kufst...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware, Terracotta
Carved Bull Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carved, detailed, life sized wood sculpture of a bull's head with inset brass horns, mounted on a sloping lacquered brass base. Made in USA,...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bernhard Stylized Ceramic Dog Sculptures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of stylized ceramic dog figures depicting patchwork dogs decorated in an array of florals, geometrics and solid paints including jeweled collars. Both dogs are signed Bernhard. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Modern Giraffe Sculpture, Latin American, Mid- Century
Located in Rochester, NY
A large and early sand cast aluminum Modernist sculpture of a giraffe by Cuban American artist Manuel Carbonell. Pedestal included. Height is 73” with base.
Carbonell’s early sculptures where sand cast and unique. This is an edition of 1/1. Included is the original sketch of the work. Signed, circa 1967. Provenance: Ted Materna. Materna discovered Carbonell in the early 1960s. He produced Carbonell's gallery catalogs and helped promote him through his public relations firm in NYC.
Manuel Carbonell (1918–2011) was regarded as the last of the Cuban Master...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal, Aluminum
Pedro Friedeberg Egyptian Cat Clock
Located in NYC, NY
A very unusual table clock designed by Pedro Friedeberg featuring a wooden black Egyptian cat with the clock on its torso. The clock is also made of wood,...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Marian Weisberg Bronze Finish Lemur Sculpture
By Marian Weisberg
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stylized bronze over composite sculpture of a lemur by sculptor Marian Weisberg. Very good original patina. Signed on the base.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
"Recumbent Goat", a Red Painted Terracotta Sculpture by J Stephen Lewis, 1946
By J. Stephen Lewis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A recumbent goat sculpture in red painted terracotta pottery mounted on an integral wooden plinth.
By J Stephen Lewis (1917-2017 Russian/US), a noted Philadelphia sculptor and tea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Florence Knoll Side or End Table by Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
This great little table designed by Florence Knoll perfectly exhibits her highly refined design sensibility and the quality of vintage Knoll production. The round teak top is support...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Dramatic Argentinian Antler & Horn Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic Argentinian animal sculpture of a skull and its antlers / horns presented with a sober, modern sensibility and a refined rustic aesthetic. The steer sculpture originates f...
Category
20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Roberto Estevez "Cobra" Sculpture in Hammered Bronze 1978 (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite "Cobra" sculpture in hammered bronze with silver and brass inlays by Roberto Estevez, American, 1978 (plaque on top reads "ESTEVEZ" and engraved “ESTEVEZ 78 2/6” on bottom)...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze
Sculptural Mahogany Coffee Table with Brass Legs and Carved Birds and Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural zigzag coffee table in mahogany with slender, tapered brass legs. It has a stepped rim around the edges with rounded corners. The top is a wonderfully carved relief sculpt...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Pair of Monumental, Electrified Horse Figures
Located in Bridgewater, CT
A pair of rare and spectacular horse figured floor lamps in ebonized wood, design circa 1950 by Maison Jansen. Electrified, each upper hoof fitted with downlights, with red glass eye...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Kinetic Crane Sculpture by Ruddolph Turnbull, circa 1950
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Wonderful kinetic melt coated brass sculpture of a crane with articulated head, wings, and neck which moves gently and was made by New York artist Ruddolph Turnbull, circa 1950.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Cat Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Cat Sculpture by Fratelli Mannelli, Italy, 1970s
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Alfredo Barbini for Salviati Murano Glass Blue Bird Pair with Gold Flecks, 1950s
Located in San Francisco, CA
An enchanting and uncommon 1950s hand-crafted Murano glass gold-flecked blue birds sculpture by Salviati, with a design attributed to Alfredo Barbini.
Very skillfully executed life-...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of a fish, seaweeds, shells, crab, oysters.
Nautical style.
9.3 inches diameter
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the exotic elegance of this Vintage Regency Italian Glazed Ceramic Cheetah, a striking piece that embodies the timeless allure o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bruno Gambone Mid Century Ceramic Yellow Horse Sculpture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Bruno Gambone lemon yellow ceramic horse sculpture. Signed.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Patinated Bronze Reclining Lion Sculptures, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Patinated Bronze Reclining Lion Sculptures, apparently unmarked. Each 13" H x 24.5" W x 10" D.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1960s Ceramic Rooster Jug
Located in High Point, NC
This ceramic jug in the shape of a rooster was made in Italy, circa 1960. It has a carrying handle above its body and a beak spout. The rooster’s feathers and details are well render...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi by Aldo Londi Vintage Mid Century Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in VALENCIA, ES
This lion sculpture is indeed a stunning example of Aldo Londi's work for Bitossi Ceramiche. The use of light cream clay with a stone resemblance suggests a sophisticated and classic...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Italian 1970s Pewter Fish Table Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
Pewter Trout Fish Table Sculpture
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Mid-Century French Carved Dark Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century hippopotamus sculpture crafted in France. The detailed leather figure is in excellent condition and adorns a rich patinated finish. the hippo's mouth is open an...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Plastic
1970's Hippie California Design Wood Burn Owl Sculpture Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical wood carved owl circa 1970's with burn wood finish with a 3" diameter top for holding a candle , great decorative piece for Hippie Tiki Boho home decor.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Shanghai Wicker Rooster and Hen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage Chinese rooster and hen ambitiously hand crafted in wicker and reed with painted wood highlights and removable heads. From the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wicker
Hans Bolling Torben Orskov large whimsical wood duck sculpture Denmark
Located in Ferndale, MI
Older Hans Bolling for Torben Orskov fun stylized duck sculpture in teak wood . Stamped Hans Bolling alongside Orskov and Denmark . Large version in fine condition .
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Mixed Metals Parrot Bird Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
mixed metals (copper, brass parrot bird sculpture on a hanging perch by noted Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970's. Nice patina small dent due to age can be polished .
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of German Porcelain Yellow Birds Perched on Tree Branches
Located in New York, NY
A Marvelous Pair of German Porcelain Birds in the Louis XVI Style. Each bird is hand-carved and hand-painted and can be seen perched on a tree br...
Category
20th Century German Louis XVI Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Bronze Horse Sculpture 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Bronze Horse Sculpture from the 1960s is a handmade masterpiece crafted in Italy. This exquisite sculpture features a horse made of bronze metal, elegantly positi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Pair of Small Brass Birds
Located in San Diego, CA
A set of two beautiful vintage brass crane or heron statues. This decorative item would make a beautiful addition to any table or display. Made in the 1960s, this pair display the jo...
Category
1960s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Mid-Century Danish Teak 30inch Carved Stork
By Jacob Herman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, Jacob Hermann style, tall Danish teak stork sculpture. Very handsomely carved, a beautiful table or shelf accessory. In impressive original con...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
English Midcentury Carved Wooden Reclining Stag Sculpture with Real Antlers
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved wooden reclining stag sculpture from the Midcentury period with real antlers. Elevate your interior with this captivating Midcentury English carved wooden reclining...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Antler, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large Ceramic Rattle Snake by Ronzan Italy, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare large Mid-Century Modern sculpture of a rattle snake.
Design in the style of Lenci by the famous company Ronzan Italy.
Striking Italian design from the 1950s.
The l...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Blue Lion Glazed Ceramic by Alvino Bagni
By Bitossi, Alvino Bagni
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Large Bitossi lion by the famous Alvino Bagni.
Alvino Bagni (1919–2000) was an Italian ceramic artist known for his exquisite work in pottery and ceramic...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Rosewood Sperm Whale Sculpture Mid Century
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved rosewood sperm whale, circa the 1980s. The piece is in great condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Ghisetti, Submerged Murano Glass Elephant , Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elephant figure in Murano submerged glass aquamarine green and transparent colors, on the base is engraved the signature of the author Gianpaolo Ghisetti. Italy 1970
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ghisetti, Submerged Murano Glass Bear, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Polar bear figure in Murano submerged glass aquamarine green and transparent colors, on the base is engraved the signature of the author Gianpaolo Ghisetti. Italy 1970
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Bronze Sculpture of a Horse in its Enclosure, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture of a horse in its enclosure, 20th century.
Bronze sculpture of a horse in its enclosure, brown patina, 20th century, signed Djinn Etalon Barbe.
h: 29cm , w: 37c...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1960s Medium Size Teak Ape Monkey by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Victoria, BC
The rare, larger version of the 1960s Teak Ape Monkey by Kay Bojesen is a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike. This extraordinary wooden figurine represents the epitome of Danish design from the mid-20th century. Meticulously handcrafted with teak wood, this majestic monkey stands...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Murano Gambaro Poggi Black Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Snoopy Dog Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and silver flecks Italian art glass Snoopy puppy dog sculpture / figure. Attributed to the Gambaro & Poggi workshops. The piece is super cut...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Leaf
Vintage Lisa Larson Studio Ceramic Lion Gustavsberg c1950s Sweden. Ceramic art.
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
Lovely and absolutely adorable ceramic lion by famous Scandinavian artist, Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg c1950s. These were made in 3 sizes, this is the medium size. In truly perfect c...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Large Bronze Articulated Crab Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A well detailed and patinated vintage articulated bronze crab sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and quite lar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Peacock Sculpture in Pate De Verre by Daum France
By Daum
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Sculpture made in pate de verre by the prestigious French house Daum during the second half of the 20th century in beautiful purple and orange tones. signed at the base Daum France.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Ceramic RCA Victor His Masters Voice Nipper Dog Figurine by Sarsaparilla
By RCA, Sarsaparilla
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ceramic RCA Victor His Masters Voice Nipper Dog Figurine by Sarsaparilla
Vintage RCA Nipper Dog made by Sarsaparilla/Japan.
Circa 1970...
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Vintage Leopard Ceramic Statue, Italy 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Large vintage leopard sculpture.
Exceptionaly beautiful piece with wonderful realistic details. Made in Italy in the 70s. In excelent condition. No sig...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Animal Sculptures Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano Glass Midcentury Italy 40s Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare set of 2 small collectible bird sculptures produced in Italy between the 1940s and 1950s by the renowned Murano company Seguso Vetri d'Arte.
The set of birds was made of iridesc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid-Century Wooden Decoration, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage decoration made of wood. Good original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Therapeutic Jute Children Toy Hippo by Renate Müller Germany 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
This authentic animal toy from the 1970s was designed by Renate Müller. Unique in shape and workmanship. This example shows hippo made of jute.?The high quality toy is handmade from ecologically acceptable materials.
Renate Müller developed high-quality children's toys in cooperation with doctors and therapists in the GDR. She later on worked with small series and even more valuable materials, making the toys being dealt at high prices. The robust toy animals from Müller's manufactory are now traded worldwide. The older toys...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Jute
Victor Salmones the Ram Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Victor Salmones (Mexican, 1937-1989) , The Ram, bronze sculpture, depicting a male sheep looking out standing on a rocky outcropping, marked "B 12 / 11," signed. 13" H x 7" W x 4" D....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Parrot in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic sculpture of a Horse in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different animals, each with sleek, flat silhouettes. Original label on bottom. So if you are looking to start a Brazilian Modern sculpture...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Bronze Sculpture Surrealism Unicorn by Dali 1984, Spain
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressed Surrealist bronze sculpture by Salvador DALI (1904-1989) - Unicorn, 1984 - Bronze signed Dali on the base numbered '70/350' and s...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Big Lagardo Tackett Ken Fujita Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Fish Plate Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely and large Lagardo Tackett and Kenji Fujita glazed ceramic Mid-Century Modern fish plate sculpture. Lagardo Tackett was a founding designer for Architectural Pottery in Los A...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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.