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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Mid Century Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze sculptures "Ostriches" by Stransky
Located in Delft, NL
Bronze sculptures "Ostriches" by Stransky Two beautiful bronze statues of ostriches. The heads of the ostriches each have a different expression. With a very long neck, the statue s...
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20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pelican Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Pelican in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a brown color. Our designer creates these pieces comp...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Large Mid Century French Glazed Ceramic Pig Figurine
Located in Stamford, CT
A large-sized Mid-century white glazed ceramic figure representing a naturalistic pig. Finely detailed with glass eyes. France, circa 1940s. This is a great looking pig with a nice f...
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

2 Antique Miniature Staffordshire Dogs King Charles Spaniel Bulldog 2" to 3"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Staffordshire porcelain miniature figurines in the shape of dogs - a seated red and white King Charles spaniel on a grassy base, and a reclining bulldog with brown sp...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage French Outdoor Weathered Stone Turtle
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an outside front door or a backyard with this elegant "Tortue" (French for turtle). Crafted in southern France and made of cast stone, the heavy tortoise is set on its flat ...
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2010s French Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Small Walter Bosse Bear Figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Walter Bosse bear figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rams Head Sculpture by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Designer: Jaru of California Manufacturer: Jaru of California Materials: Red Glazed Ceramic
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Horses and Marble bases Console Table, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful console table depicting sculptures of a pair of rampant horses in solid brass, the bases are in black marble and the top in thick glass. Italia...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century Large Bronze Elephant and Wood Bowl Centerpiece
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Large Bronze Elephant and Wood Bowl Centerpiece Highly interesting centerpiece or planter from the Asian Mediterranean area. The hea...
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20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Foo Dogs on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fierce pair of ceramic Chinese Foo dogs on stands depicted sitting. Made in a beautiful famille verte green with bright yellow accents. Large ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Elephant Statue, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco elephant sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement (Luneville), France, 1920s. Width: 14.9"(37.8cm), Height: 9.45"(24cm), Depth: 5.6"(14.3cm). Condition : Very ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Majolica Pug Clement Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pug Clement Massier, circa 1890.
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

German polychrome porcelain eagle sculpture, Fritz Heidenreich, Rosenthal 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
German art decò polychrome porcelain eagle by Fritz Heidenreich for Rosenthal in the Selb department in 1930. Eagle sculpture in polychrome porcelain, resting on a rock also in porce...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vienna Augarten Horse 'Trab' Albin Doebrich Model 1592 Spanish Riding School
By Albin Döbrich
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten horse Spanish riding school 'Trab' The sitting rider conducts the horse by the reins. The trotting horse depicts a figurine whic...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Hand Carved Sculpture of Bears
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These hand carved bears are amazing and in great condition. These bears are carved out of one piece of wood or one log. The bottom is a plank of wood. The large bear...
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1930s American Adirondack Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Terracotta Majolica Bulldog Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Large Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900. H / 9 inches, L / 10.5 inches.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak hand carved hippopotamus sculpture.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly. Designed by James Houston in 1966. Model No. 2011. Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal, Gold

Mid Century Large Black Wooden Swan
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this Large Wooden Swan .Black with Red underlay . Plant stand ? Looks great in your Hall Way or Room . so decorative
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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

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Terracotta

Early 19th Century Rectangular Delft Tile with Rabbit
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming delft blue and white tile featuring a running rabbit. We see this piece displayed on a table or shelf and would make a wonderful addition to any collector of these desirabl...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures

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Delft, Paint

Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1960s. A nice piece of art for any room.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Richard Rohac elephant figurine vienna around 1950s ( marked )
Located in Wien, AT
Richard Rohac elephant figurine vienna around 1950s ( marked ) Marked on bottom. Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Architectural Hand Carved Wood Horse
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing horse sculpture made of hand carved solid wood, hand painted with beautiful rustic patina. Professionally mounted on steel base. Exceptional object of art for display.
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20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Quartz Cockatiel on White Granite and Tourmaline 2481
Located in Houston, TX
Hand-carved quartz cockatiel sculpture with white granite and tourmaline specimen set on marble base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Animal Sculptures

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Quartz, Tourmaline, Granite

Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Owls, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of linden wood bookends with carved figurines of Owls with beautiful orange eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. These adorable bookends will make a wonderful accent on a...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Sculptural Artwork Marble Statue Shabani Lowland Gorilla by Dominic Hurley
By Dominic Hurley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Our stock #18.5982 'Shabani - Gorilla in Thought’ is a monumental sculptural artwork created by the renowned English artist Dominic Hurley. Hewn from a five tonne solid block o...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Striking Large Brass Sculpture of Giraffe
Located in Rome, IT
Outstanding large giraffe sculpture . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mario Buccellati pair of Italian Silver Penguin-Form Magnum Wine Coolers
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of realistically modeled as a male and female penguins, the hinged heads opening to reveal a bottle compartment Mario Buccellati was one of the most remarkable Italian jeweler...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent Carved Black Forest Monkey Gong, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous and scarce find, this wonderful large Black Forest Monkey was hand carved circa 1890 with superb quality detail and retaining two glass ...
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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Jasper Bird With Gold Mounts On Amethyst Base
Located in New York, NY
A vintage carved jasper bird with gold mounts showcasing the skill of lapidary artists who transform natural materials into breathtaking sculptures. The ad...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Amethyst, Gold

Ceramic Vintage 1940s/50s Flying Ducks (Set x4) Made in England
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
An incredible set of four vintage 1940s/50s ceramic flying ducks, made in England. All are in excellent condition with no wear to mention. The colours are bright and shiny and they ...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Salviati Murano Glowing Uranium Art Glass Italian Bird Bookend Sculptures
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown uranium yellow with orange tails Italian art glass chirping birds bookend sculptures. Documented to the Salviati Company. Each has a generic "Mura...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

After Antoine-Louis Barye Walking Lion Le lion qui marche White Marble Effect
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Antiquarian Marble -Effect, Walking White Lion The white lion, roaring and striding forwards. On a plinth decorated with greek key ornament. White marble effect resin. After the ant...
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1960s English Baroque Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Giovanni de Simone Ceramic Tile Italian Design Multi-Color Swordfish Marlin 1970
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Giovanni de Simone ceramic tile Italian design multi-color swordfish marlin.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modernist Equestrian Bronze Relief Plaque signed Franz Mikorey
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Equestrian Bronze Relief Plaque signed Franz Mikorey originates from Germany, C.1978. This piece features an irregular format in solid bronze with...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

English Carved and Painted Spaniel Dog Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved and painted wood spaniel dog sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Born during the Roaring Twenties, this wooden dog sculpture...
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Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Bronze sculpture “Spaniel Dog”, signed P-J.Mêne – Mid-19th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
Bronze with a brown patina signed by the French sculptor Pierre Jules Mêne (1810-1979). Mêne, a pioneer in animal sculpture, is known for the quality and perfection of his works. Thi...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Dark Green & Multicolored Elephant Garden Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very fine Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden seat. Background color is dark green with accents of gold, white, pink and light blue.
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Clay

Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Pettinato' Silver 6" Ceramic Owl
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Cinese' 15.5" XXL Ceramic Horse
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Magnificent Large Copper & Zinc Running Horse Weathervane Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking impressive large 19th century Running Horse weathervane made into a freestanding sculpture. The horse has copper body, zinc head and beautifully detailed teeth, ears and ey...
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1860s American Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Copper, Zinc

Taisho Period Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Tiger
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand-carved Taisho period netsuke depicting a tiger with its head over its shoulder. The word netsuke is formed using the symbol ne (根) meaning “root" and tsuke (付) meaning “attach...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Boxwood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop. The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches History of Black Forest Carving The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region. Christian Fischer and other founders Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school. Brienz School of Wood Carving In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives. Wild animals At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...
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1880s Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Iron and Tin Rooster Movie Prop "The Cincinnati Kid" Estate of Skitch Henderson
Located in Stamford, CT
Very cool hand wrought iron and tin rooster, the bird shown strutting and showing off his regalia of life-like feathers. Large scale at 28 by 26 by 12 inches. You can see this rooster as a prop in the 1965 Steve McQueen movie...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art. Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic. Warm earth tone polych...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Pottery, Ceramic

Couple of Sculptures in Brass and Wood Design De Stijl Firenze, 1960s
Located in taranto, IT
Wonderful pair of sculptures produced by Se Stijl Firenze, 1970s, made of brass and hand-worked and painted wood Height over 40 centimeters, very good storage conditions, very sligh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Cat Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Cat figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, around 1950s Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Decorative Large Pair of Carved Wood Elephants Sculptures, 20th century
Located in London, GB
This is a highly decorative large pair of hand-carved wood elephant sculptures with beautiful details and life-like curves and postures. The elephants are carved in hardwood includin...
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels on Bases
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniels in rust and white on blue bases. The spaniels have separated front feet. They are wond...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Aureliano Toso (suspected), partial label remains
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Aureliano Toso (suspected), partial label remains UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This is a lovely...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's. This fish is hand blown. Originally signed with "Alberto Donà Murano". We work with ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Art Deco Style Silvered Brass Etruscan Horse Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco style silvered brass / bronze Etruscan horse sculpture on 12-karat white gold leaf base. We also have larger version of this horse sc...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Vintage Seal Sculpture Made of Real Fur
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical collectible small seal, made of real fur, circa 1950s.
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20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fur

Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of a rhino. 1970s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lisa Larson, Gustavsberg, Sweden. Ceramic figurine of a rhino. 1970s. In excellent condition. Dimensions: 10.0 cm x 7.0 cm.
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage French Carved and Painted Terracotta Frog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or a backyard with this large frog. Crafted in southern France and made of terracotta, the reptile sculpture is a captivating example of ceramic artistry, featuring...
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2010s French Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

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