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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1930s
Pair of Vintage Hand Painted Fitz and Floyd Whippet Dog Figurines
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Fitz and Floyd Whippet dog figurines beautifully crafted in ceramic with a crackled glaze finish. The figurines depict two whippets sitting regally on green, grassy bases with black and gold trim, Each dog is hand painted in warm brown and cream tones with gold accents on the collars. They sit on a green, textured grassy platform with black and gold trim, This is a hard to find colorway in terms of the dogs, the base and the level of hand painted detail. These whippet figurines...
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1970s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Paire of Brass Ducks, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of decorative small ducks is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Paul Hoff for Swedish glass. Six birds in art glass. WWF. 1980s. Largest measures: L 8 x H 6 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage American Hand Carved Wooden Decoy Duck Bookends (Pair)
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculpted and incredibly nostalgic pair of wooden decoy duck bookends. These realistic looking, duck bookends have a timeless and classic look. Made in the 1980's, these r...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Birds a Collection of 25 Bird Figures and Music Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A lifetime collection of birds. A set of 25 some made of porcelain some carved from wood or resin. Of the 25 of them 5 are music boxes. I actually think it's quite charming. Siz...
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Resin, Wood

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
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1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W Pig 3.5T x 6L x 3W Ceramic-pottery with a Colorful glazed finish Wonderful lines ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

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

Brass Doe Sculpture, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant Doe sculpture is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of Large Brass Good Luck Elephant Sculpture Figures Over 2ft Tall
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exceptional pair of vintage large scale brass elephant sculptures. One is larger, one is slightly smaller but they both stand over 2 feet tall! Each elephant’s trunk reaching upward, a symbol of good luck. These are beautifully crafted with detail in the modeling. The artist took care to represent the folds in the ears, creases in the skin, and spine on the backs. Elephants are revered by many, but are considered sacred in Hindu and Buddhist religious. The raised trunks are said to bring prosperity and protection to those in their presence. Smaller brass elephant 20.6lbs 13.5” Wide x 21” Deep x 25.75” High Larger Brass elephant...
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Inuit Native American Eskimo Stone Carved Bird Sculture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large stone carving of a bird by the indigenous Inuit People who inhabit parts of Canada and Alaska. The sculpture is signed on bottom by unknown a...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Italian Glazed Terracotta Zebra Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Glazed Terracotta Zebra Sculpture. Offered is a lovely Hollywood Regency Italian glazed black and white terra cotta recumbent zebra sculpture. This zebra sculpture or figure ...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Roaring Tiger Statue Sculpture Bronze Patina Plaster
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old statue of a roaring tiger, after an antique example, this statue has a bronze patina and is made of plaster, art deco period, first half of the 20th ce...
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1930s French Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Large Copper Cranes Herons Sculpture Brass Vintage 36cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful large statues, sculptures of a pair of cranes or herons, made of yellow copper, or brass, Hollywood Regency style from the 1970s, Korea, 1 statue still has a sticker 'Made ...
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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Etched Crystal Baby Seal Sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baby seal etched crystal sculpture by Mats Jonasson Sweden. This crystal art glass sculpture is a work of art with its hand made, hand etched exquisite det...
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Late 20th Century Swedish Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Chinese Export Porcelain Celadon Glazed Ducks, Set of 3, 1970's, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely delightful vintage set of three Chinese export porcelain celadon glazed models of ducks, circa 1970's, China. The three ducks all portrayed in a similar fashion, stan...
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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Licio Zanetti Abstract Murano Glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture on Rock
Located in Miami, FL
Licio Zanetti abstract murano glass Fish, Whale or Dolphin Sculpture stylized on a hand carved glass rock. Made with the Massello Technique, developed by Flavio Poli in the 1920s, us...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine of a cuckoo.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine of a cuckoo. Moelnumber 1314. From the 1930s or 1940s. First factory quality. In excellent condition. Marked. Dimensions: L 17.0 cm x W 6.0 cm x H 16.0...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

20Thc Original Painted Rooster Doorstop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing original painted double rooster doorstop is in fine as found condition.Minor paint loss consistent with age and use.
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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent...
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Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

English Staffordshire Jack Russell Terrier Dog Equestrian Stirrup Cup
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine rare Vintage English Staffordshire Jack Russell Terrier hunting dog porcelain stirrup cup produced by Royale Stratford, in England, circa 1980...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Green Marble Carved Horse Head Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Louisville, KY
This sophisticated and stoic horse head sculpture, in unique green marble boasting hints of mustard and veins of dark green, illuminates the amazing creative skills that went into th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Classical Greek Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Cast Aluminum Hippo Sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Large cast aluminum hippo sculpture by David Parkin, 1970s. Sandcast aluminum in editions of 450, Parkin's table-size animal sculptures of the “Nature of the Beast” collection was so...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Ours Polaire LV Céram en céramique craquelée Art Déco France Circa 1930
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...
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Lladro spain porcelain rare poodle sculpture
Located in Delft, NL
beautiful detailed piece
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1980s Spanish Bohemian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Denby Art Deco Green Glazed Art Pottery Lamb Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A delightful English Art Deco pottery figure of a lamb decorated in green glazes made by Denby and dating from the 1930’s. The figure is hand crafted and stands on four legs with its...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Lalique Crystal Frosted Head Down Swan Sculpture Resting On Mirrored Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this exquisite Lalique Crystal Large Frosted Swan Sculpture, elegantly poised with its head gracefully lowered, resting on a fitted oval mirror base. This sculpture is a true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, bearing the signature of the renowned Lalique brand and its origin in France. The swan, expertly crafted from frosted crystal, exudes an air of elegance and tranquility. Its sleek form and graceful posture make it a captivating focal point for any space. Resting on the fitted oval mirror base, the sculpture gains an added dimension, reflecting and enhancing its beauty. Imagine this Lalique Crystal Swan...
Category

Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Fishes Ceramic Sculpture or Garniture
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of fishes ceramic sculpture garniture.  
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1970s French Rococo Revival Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Wood Life Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-Carved Wood Life-Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s Mexico, circa 1970s An impressively scaled hand-carved wooden monitor ...
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Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Pug Dog Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painted. ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Hollywood Regency Brass Nautilus Seashell Planter
Located in New York, NY
Medium size Hollywood Regency brass nautilus seashell planter. Hand polished.
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1970s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970s Brass Parrot Sculpture On a Perch by Sergio Bustamante, Mexican
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning 1970s brass parrot sculpture on a perch, by renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The sculpture showcases Bustamante’s signature artistry, featuring individua...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Travertine Porcupine Table Sculpture by Mannelli Bros
Located in London, GB
Vintage Italian travertine porcupine sculpture and card or letter holder by Mannelli Bros (circa 1970s). Designed by Italian brothers, Fratelli Mannelli, this charming piece has load...
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1970s Italian Minimalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Travertine

Art Glass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous art glass giraffe sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and measures 3.5"W x 2.25"D x 11"H. Much better looking in person than...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Curtis Jere Heron Wall Sculpture with Lily Pads and Flowers, Signed
Located in London, GB
A Curtis Jere heron wall sculpture with metal heron standing amongst lily pads and flowers, signed on the base "C Jere 1988".
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ceramic Stylised Bird Vase by Dominique Pouchain 'circa 1980s'
Located in London, GB
French glazed ceramic stylised bird vase by Dominique Pouchain (circa 1980s). Quirky and original, these ceramic birds are by the son of Jacques Pouchain, well-known French ceramicis...
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1980s French Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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

Cenedese Murano Sommerso Uranium Blue Yellow Green Italian Art Glass Bird Bowl
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow over blue Italian art glass dove bird sculptural bowl. The bird is attributed to the Cenedese company, and attrib...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Vintage Italian Ceramic Barbotine Monkey Sculpture Eating Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen counter with this charming and cheerful monkey sculpture! Crafted in Italy, circa 1990, this terracotta figure depicts a small monkey in a sited position eating gr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Rare French Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantel Clock with Bronze Dog Figurines
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Circa 1935 Rare Art Deco mantel clock exquisitely made with marble and onyx with surreal dog figurines in contrasting poses. Original patination. Statement piece.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx

Carved Wood Pintail By Guy Taplin (b.1939)
Located in London, London
Pintail by Guy Taplin (b.1939) Carved wood and painted gesso Signed and inscribed underneath This elegant pintail sculpture, crafted by renowned artist Guy Taplin, showcases his s...
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Late 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Mid Century Glass Horse Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the Swedish brand Skruf. Skruf is a Swedish...
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Mid Century brass duck sculpture 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid Century brass duck sculpture 1970’s
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1970s Dutch Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Brass Unicorn Sculpture Figurine on Black Wood Base
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Did you now the unicorn is Scotland's national animal? They could have picked Nessie, but went with the most magical creature ever conceived. We're not certain if this brass beast ...
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1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Sergio Bustamante Jaguar Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning Late 20th Century life-size paper-mâchè Sergio Bustamante Jaguar Sculpture. Bustamante is a renowned Mexican artist celebrated for his distinctive style and attention to de...
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1980s Mexican Sporting Art Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Ram’s Heads in the Ibex Style of Alain Chervet
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of brass ram’s heads in the Ibex style of designer Alain Chervet, most likely used as a table base for a glass top table. This pair is unsigned, dating to the 1970s, in v...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Lladro Porcelain 'Couple of Doves' Birds Sculpture by Antonio Ballester
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lladro Spain "Couple of Doves" porcelain figurine. It was designed by the sculptor Antonio Ballester in 1971. Retired in 1991. Features a pair of doves adoringly looking one to each ...
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lifesize Brass Flamingo with storage compartment by Fondica 1970s
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Large flamingo sculpture by Fondica, France 1970. The sculpture is fully made of brass and has a black lacquered storage compartment. When opening the lid, an original metal support helps the compartment under the wings to stay open. Inside the compartment is lined with black velvet. From the series Fondica produced, this is the largest and life-size edition flamingo. This decorative bird is a real centerpiece and can fit the entrance, bedroom or living room. Next to its very decorative value, it has as a versatile function in use. The previous owner used this as a jewelry storage case...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Springer Spaniel & Duck Michael Simpson Bronze, Signed Limited Edition Sculpture
Located in Sherborne, GB
This exquisite sculpture by Michael Simpson features a spaniel chasing after a duck in flight. Crafted from solid bronze and engraved with the makers m...
Category

1990s English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Art Deco "Walking Lion" Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Large Art Deco "walking lion" sculpture, 1930s Silver metal. Complete and in good condition.
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1930s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wooden Zodiac Aries Ram Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Modern Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Water Bird Table Top Sculpture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1988 Maitland Smith handcrafted tessellated Marble decorative Water Bird. Featuring a rounded oval, floating waterfowl, shore bird form accented with ivory cream tessellated marble, inset Brass body accents, reflective Black Marble head...
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1970s Philippine Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Marble, Brass

Wooden Zodiac Lion Wall Plaque Relief Brutalist Midcentury, German, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...
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1970s German Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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