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Animal Sculptures For Sale
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

14K Gold Mounted Agate Bird on Selenium Stone, Mounted on Black Glass
Located in Long Island City, NY
A 14K gold mounted agate bird on Fluorite stone, Mounted on black glass, 20th century. A really nice and cool object - a true collectors piece. Measur...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Agate, Gold

Signed Blown Glass Fish Sculpture Josef Marcolin, w/original label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Blown Glass Fish Sculpture Josef Marcolin, w/original label stiff affixed Another wonderful homage to tropical fish, by the Italian Murano gl...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

French Late 19th Century Carved Carousel Prancing Horse Sculpture with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden carousel horse sculpture from the late 19th century, with dark paint, glass eyes, supporting bar and distressed appearance. Created in France during the last q...
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Moroccan Decorative Horse Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...
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2010s Moroccan Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Clay, Earthenware

A Rare And Remarkable Bronze American Bison, Circa 1885 By Franz Bergmann
Located in London, GB
A finely cast lost-wax bronze with a deep coloured patina. Made in Austria, this piece is exceptionally rare and unusually large in size for a Bergmann bronze exuding a powerful pres...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

‘Le Grand Jockey ‘I by Sidore Jules Bonheur
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Isidore Jules Bonheur (French, 1827-1901) ‘Le Grand Jockey ‘ Signed 'I Bonheur' and with foundry stamp PEYROL EDITEUR'. Bronze, rich mid-brown pa...
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Handcrafted Stone Frog
Located in Pomona, CA
This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common in stone sculptures. This sculpture is handcrafted from Mid-20th century using sol...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Stone

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...
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1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

A Large French Bronze Sculpture "Amalthea & Jupiter's Goat" after Pierre Julien
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large 19th century patinated bronze group titled: "Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat" after Pierre Julien (French 1731-1804) The goddess portrayed as nude but for drapery held across her breasts and falling to her lap, seated on the back of the goat with her right foot raised to rest on a rock outcrop. Signed: Julien Circa 1880. Height: 34" (86.3 cm) Width: 21" (53.3 cm) Depth: 15" (38.1 cm) Pierre Julien's model of Amalthée et la chèvre...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Glass Octopus Sculpture by Hans Godo Frabel
By Hans Godo Frabel
Located in San Diego, CA
Art glass octopus sculpture by Hans Godo Frabel, circa 1970s. The sculpture is made of clear blown glass and measures 6"D x 3"H. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and is signed on the underside. #1848 Hans Godo Frabel is one of the first lampwork glass artists in the world. He turned the technique of "working at the lamp" to an art form back in 1968, when he opened the Frabel Studio...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Pointer by Jules Moingiez
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th century bronze sculpture of a pointer by Jules Moingiez, a renowned French sculptor. This elegant piece captures the essence of hunting dogs with intricate deta...
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Maitland-Smith Bronze and Mother of Pearl Turtle Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming vintage turtle sculpture or object of art crafted in bronze with a mother of pearl shell. Signed Maitland-Smith on the bottom.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany early 20th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Rare Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany early 20th Century A wooden carved children's carousel, stallion with polychrome painting, made in Germany around 1910. Original unrestored condition, partially repainted, traces of use according to the old age, some minor imperfections. A great addition to any sophisticated interior decoration. The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn...
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Early 20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage ceramic leopard by Ronzan , Italy 1970
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: Width: 42cm Height: 23,5cm Depth: 29cm Condition: Good
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Figures of Parrots Standing on Branches W/ Cherries
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and large pair of antique meissen porcelain figures of colorful parrots, each standing on a tree branch with cherries and beautiful foliage after a model by J. J. Kandl...
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1870s German Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Dora De Larios California Design Pottery Ceramic Bird Owl Figurine Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a great hand made California Design ceramic/pottery bird owl sculpture figurine by artist Dora De Larios. Hand made and signed on the bottOm by the artist. Wonderful ...
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Chinese Soapstone Guardian Lion, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese soapstone guardian lion, 19th century. 5 ½ inches wide by 2 ½ inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall
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19th Century Chinese Antique Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
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1930s French Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Contemporary Eight Foot Gorilla with Champagne Bottle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Contemporary Eight Foot Gorilla with Champagne Bottle Year of work: 2022 Materials: Resin, Fiber Glass, Acrylic Medium: Sculpture Dimensions: 96 in. x 69 in. x 36 in. / 243 cm x ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures

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Fiberglass

19th Century Majolica Vase Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 11 inches. Fleur de lis and pink flowers. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...
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1890s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Faience, Majolica

Lladro Porcelain Figurine Of A Lhasa Apso Dog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lladro porcelain figurine of a dog. It depicts a very well done hand painted white and light brown dog. The Lhasa Apso is standing up with a lot of wavy hair and a “I don’t...
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20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai wooden polychrome prayer box from the early 20th century depicting a reclining guardian lion with his tongue sticking out. Created in Thailand during the early years of the 20th century, this highly decorative object is in fact a prayer box. Opening in its upper section to reveal an oval, roughly carved interior, the box depicts a guardian lion whose striking features and expression are meant to ward off negative influences. His reclining position demonstrates that he is ready to pounce. Best to be seen from the sides, the lion opens his mouth to reveal sharp teeth through which his tongue is sticking out. The latter is removable. His body is adorned with incised scrolling accents and hand painted with green, yellow, red, pink and white motifs. The tail is missing. The other side shows a décor a little more faint. With its highly decorative presence and polychrome finish, this Thai guardian...
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Early 20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Large Ceramic Hatching Fish Egg Sculpture Figuring by Sergio Bustamente.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Hatching Fish Egg Sculpture Figuring, Nine Colorful Fish Figuring Sticking out of an Egg with Cracks by the Artist Sergio Bustamente, c...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bulldog dog sculpture signed J.B. Made in America late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Golden antimony metal sculpture, depicting an English Bulldog dog, mounted on a veined black marble base. Signed J. B. America circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Murrine Glass Vase
Located in Norton, MA
A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Murrine Glass Vase, colorful artwork.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Cats
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of cat sculptures or figures expertly hand carved from wood with surprisingly realistic form, attitude and lush spotted bronze like finish.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

"Violet" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Chinese Porcelain Dog from the 20th Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chinese porcelain dog from the 20th century.
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Contemporary Purple Murano Glass Fish, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary designed, contemporary Murano glass fish from the late 20th century around 1970. A highly decorative piece in our fine Murano selection. This amazing looking, modern Mu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Vintage Miniature Bronze Cormorant Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature bronze sculpture. Modeled in style similar to the French Animaliers like Barye, Bonheur or Mêne. In the form of a cormorant bird. Mounted on a black wooden square...
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20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Austrian Terracotta Cat
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Austrian terracotta cat figure with hand polychromed finish and glass eyes. The cat has a striped coat and is perched on a rocky surface wi...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Era Bronze Elephant and Pagoda Incense Burners
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Japanese Meiji era bronze elephant and pagoda incense burners Japanese, Late 19th Century Sculpture: Height 151cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm Base: Height 56cm, width 82cm, depth 40cm Overall: Height 207cm, width 122cm, depth 43cm This outstanding pair of incense burners, also known as koro in Japanese, was crafted in the late 19th century during the Meiji era. This was a time when, for the first time in almost three centuries, Japan opened its borders to foreign trade, causing a wave of Japanese...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Panther Sculpture Signed E. Pierre for Atelier Primavera
Located in New York, NY
This refined and important Art Deco stylized ceramic Panther sculpture was realized in France for Atelier Primavera au Printemps, circa 1925. It offers an elegantly striding earthenw...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Metal Rustic Horse Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1813 Hand crafted metal horse sculpture
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1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts an amber color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base...
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20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Mid-Century Modern, Glass Art Bird figurines 1960's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid-Century Modern, Glass Art Bird figurines 1960's
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Lomonosov Porcelain Duck Bird Figurine, Hand-painted, 1986-1992
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming sitting duck bird figurine is made of porcelain. Highly detailed hand-painted decoration in organic brown and beige palette complements complex, realistic shape of the piece...
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20th Century Russian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of Lioness by Louis Riche Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique bronze sculpture of a lioness by the renowned French sculptor Louis Riche (1877 - 1947), circa 1910 in date. The sculpture depicts a recumbent lioness r...
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1910s Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Staffordshire Poodles
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality Staffordshire poodles having lovely curly poodle hair, gold collars, black nose with unusual open legs in a seated position. A quaint pair in perfe...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls Set of 3
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art orange, blue and gray owls designed by Abraham Palatnik. These owls are the rare large 10 inch size. Two have the original...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Cat Figurine Holding a Thermometer by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
A very charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a nice cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A very humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Aust...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Large French 19th Century Zinc Lion Head
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Large French 19th Century lion head in zinc. Once would have decorated a facade, with time weathered patina. Circa 1850. Measurements are inclusive of the wooden base.
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19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Zinc

Art Deco Pale Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture of Stylized Pouncing Tiger
Located in New York, NY
This stunning sculpture of an Art Deco Pouncing Tiger is realized in a pale terra-cotta glaze ceramic .It features a stylized Tiger on a stepped geometric base echoing the design of ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Chihuahua Pull Toy by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and fun vintage Chihuahua pull toy / sculpture by Mario Lopez Torres, circa 1974. The piece is in great vintage condition and measures 8"...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

German Porcelain Parrot
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout life size porcelain parrot hand decorated in vivid tropical colors, glazed and perched on a tree trunk. Signed with crossed arrows on the back.
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Mid-20th Century German Other Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Ceramic Lion Sculpture by Bruno Gambone 'circa 1990s'
Located in London, GB
Smiling ceramic lion / cat sculpture by ceramicist Bruno Gambone (circa 1990s). This seated lion sculpture is truly a work of art. It is whimsical, yet beautiful in its use of the pa...
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1990s Italian Minimalist Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Salvador Dali Xai 15/20 Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
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2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wool

Søren Kongstrand (1872-1951), Danish ceramicist. Large sculpture of a dachshund.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Søren Kongstrand (1872-1951), Danish ceramicist....
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1910s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Silver Plated Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English silver plated horse sculpture. Measurements: Height: 23" Depth: 10" Width/length: 25"
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Early 1900s English Antique Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

A 1930s Stylish Art Deco Hand-Carved Figure of a Greyhound
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1930s Art Deco hand-carved figure of a greyhound is a quintessential example of the streamlined elegance and stylized forms associated with the Art Deco movement. The figure car...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative mini sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy....
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Carved wood rhinoceros, Circa 1950
Located in NICE, FR
Superbe rhinocéros en bois massif sculpté : le travail de sculpture est en effet admirable par sa finesse et l’attention portée aux détails ; il présente également une magnifique pat...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Tall African Papier-mâché Giraffe with Leather Ears
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall paper mache giraffe in black and brown with leather ears and glass eyes. We see this fun piece in a nursery or in a foyer. Measures: 17....
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20th Century Central African Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Glass, Paint, Paper

Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Vintage - Retired
Located in Warrenton, OR
Lladro Porcelain Cat Sculpture, Bluish-Gray & White, Vintage - Retired. Stamped on base. This sweet porcelain cat by Lladro is in excellent vintage condition. (NOTE the weird looking...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Meissen Grouping of Apollo's Sun Chariot with Sun Putti for Catherine the Great
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and quite large, Baroque style, Museum quality, antique Meissen Porcelain grouping of Apollo, the Sun God's, Sun Chariot with his Putti Servant, originally designed by Johann Joachim Kändler in 1772-1773 for Czarina Katharina, Better known as Catherine the great...
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1870s German Baroque Antique Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 28" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Carved Wood 28" Tang Horse Sculpture Statue Figure. Item features solid wood construction, nicely carved details, desirable distressed finish and paint loss...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Carved Sleeping Cat Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Folk Art sleeping cat figurine was hand-carved from a solid piece of rare Amaranth (or Paduk) wood. Beautiful wood grain is accentuated by the wax finish. The cat has elonga...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Padouk

Large Vintage Brass Conch Seashell Planter
Located in New York, NY
Very large vintage brass seashell nautilus planter. Very detailed. Good overall condition, hand polished. Can be used inside or out. Measures an impressive 11" wide x 6.5" deep x 6”...
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20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

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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