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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Early 19th Century
1930s Hagenauer Style Art Deco Cat Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Vienna, AT
A unique Art Deco table lamp in the shape of a cat in the manner of Werkstatte Hagenauer Vienna. Made in the 1930s in Czechoslovakia. Nickel-plated metal, in very good condition.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
1970s Hand Painted Vintage carousel Horse with Decorative Sphere
Located in Marbella, ES
Hand-painted carousel horse figurine, with worn details that reflect its authenticity and nostalgic charm. Decorated with a saddle in shades of orange and gold, and accompanied by a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1950's Mid century Modernist Ceramic Japanese Piggy Planter
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical ceramic piggy planter made in Japan circa 1950's , playful and unique no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Hand Carved Green Soapstone Bookends with Pheasant imagery Chinoiserie
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely carved vintage soapstone bookends. Figures of pheasants beautifully and gracefully carved in these bookends present imagery that moves with th...
Category
1960s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Abraham Palatnik, a very rare Brontosaurus, in black, Brazil, c.1970.
Located in Pymble, NSW
An extremely rare large lucite Brontosaurus 🦕 in black by Palatnik.
Signed in the piece, ‘Pal’ and it still retains its paper label, ‘Made in Brazil’.
In excellent condition from th...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Large Hand Carved Black Forest Standing Stag Deer Sculpture with Huge Antlers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This quite large and well executed carving is unsigned by the artist, but presumed to have been done in Eastern Europe in circa 1900 in the period Black Forest style. This large carv...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Vintage Boho Painted Ceramic Dog
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a whimsical touch to your décor with this vintage boho painted ceramic dog. Handcrafted with vibrant colors and intricate details, this charming piece brings a playful, artistic ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Phoenix Sculptures in Spinach Jade
Located in Round Top, TX
These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, capturing the graceful beauty and intricate detail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Midcentury Carved Wood and Silver Taurus Bull Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury carved wood and silver Taurus bull sculpture, well carved with expressive face and glass eyes. The body with one inset lapis stone, and numerous...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Cat Paperweight Figurine Black White Art Glass Abstract Signed ICET Murano
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage ICET Arte Murano hand blown deep black with white accents abstract shape tuxedo kitty cat figurine, sculpture. The piece has an original "Arte Murano ICET...
Category
Late 20th Century Venezuelan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Set of Fratelli Mannelli Italian White Carrara Marble Animals Sculptures, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing and rare set of three Carrara white marble sculptures. Fratelli Mannelli designed this fantastic set in Italy during the 1970s.
There are three elements in this set: an elephant, a giraffe and a camel. This set is extremely rare because of the material. For this set high-quality white Carrara marble was used, while normally, the Mannelli sculptures were made in travertine marble.
A wonderful set of sculptures...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Vintage Brass Deer Head
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant mid century deer head made of solid brass, professionally mounted on a beautiful brass made. Great decorative object of art for display.
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Seated Monkey Chimp Statue Chimpanzee Casting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quirky and characterful bronze seated chimpanzee statue
Good size at three feet tall - 91 CM
Lovely patina to the bronze which has a polychrome finis...
Category
1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze “The Dog with the Hare”, signed J-E. Masson – Early 20th century
Located in HÉRIC, FR
An important bronze with a brown patina, signed by the French sculptor Jules Edmond Masson (1871-1932).
Son and student of Clovis Masson, this artist is known for his extreme precisi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Leather Elephant Sculpture II
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is the second and slightly smaller of two c. 1950s leather clad elephants. This charming guy is in very good original condition--he maintain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Sergio Bustamante Early Lion Papier-mâché Sculpture Hand-painted, 1975
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Bustamante (20th century, Mexican) life sized paper mache lion from the early years of his Family Workshop Studio in Tlequepaque, Jalisco, Mexi...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
1950s Italian Blue Murano Glass Hippopotamus
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid blue Murano glass hippopotamus
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Blue Purple Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Bird Figurine Paperweight
By Salviati
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue purple, and gold flecks Italian art glass bird figurine on paperweight pedestal. Created in the manner of the Salviati company and Alfredo Ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
1990s Anatoly Turov Large Ceramic Circus Elephant Signed and Numbered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anatoly Turov Large Ceramic Circus Elephant signed and numbered collectible.Anatoly Turov wanted to become successful in producing his own ceramic vessels, most notable animals. It w...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Bronze Bull with Gilt Horns by Ignacio GALLO
Located in New York, NY
Ignacio Gallo, a renowned Spanish sculptor of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite creations. Known for his mastery in s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Quality antique brass Chinese lidded incense burner
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique brass Chinese lidded incense burner having a quality brass incense burner with a pierced removable lid decorated with a deer, going down...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Metal Art Sergio Bustamante Handcrafted Duck Brutalist Era Mexico 1965
Located in Miami, FL
Metal Art Brutalist style duck, animal sculpture in brass and tin by Sergio Bustamante.
Made in Mexico in the Mid-Century Modern Period.
Stunner done and graceful in appearance.
O-5...
Category
1960s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Tin
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of American Midcentury Bronze Pig Sculptures in Dark Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of American bronze pig sculptures from circa 1950-1970 in dark patina. These charming American bronze pig sculptures, dating from the mid-2...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rene Papa, French Sculptor 19th-20th Century Bronze Sculpture, 1930s
By Rene Papa
Located in Delft, NL
Rene Papa, French sculptor 19th - 20th century bronze sculpture, 1930s.
A bronze with green patina sculpture of birds flying on a sea wave o...
Category
Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Animal Sculpture Water Buffalo by Elena Laverón, 1980s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Wonderful ceramic sculpture by the great Spanish artist Elena Laverón. Depicting a Water Buffalo resting, even asleep. A masterful piece that conveys great peace and creates a relaxi...
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dansk International Designs Ltd. Small sculpture in plated silver.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dansk International Designs Ltd.
Small sculpture in plated silver.
Rare sculpture, sold to Japan.
1970s.
Marked.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions: L 7.0 cm x H 3.8 cm.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi Pheasant, Gilt Bronze, Glass, Signed. Small scale realistic, elegant, and magical gold washed bronze pheasant fitted with a hand-blown glass egg...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Modern Giraffe Sculpture, 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. Presented by Joseph Da...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Shoehorn Shows a Mouse by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Shoehorn shows a mouse by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Juvenile Carousel Horse.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Carved wooden juvenile carousel horse adorned with roses. A similar horse is in operation on the Bushnell Park carousel.
Carved in the style of Charles Carmel who immigrated to the U...
Category
20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Crystal Galloping Horse / Mustang Sculpture by Steuben Glassworks
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare crystal galloping horse / mustang sculpture by Steuben Glassworks, circa 1990s. The sculpture is in very good condition with no chips or cracks ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Impressive Large Forged Wrought Iron Four-Light Chandelier w. Phoenix Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully hand-crafted, Gothic art wrought iron pendant.
This artistically designed and outstandingly executed, thick wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with stunning and mint phoenix sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Wood Camel Sculpture Covered in Brass and Copper Raj India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large heavy handcrafted vintage wooden camel figurine covered in brass and copper with an antique distressed look.
1950s vintage solid wood carved camel sculpture with copper and bra...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Brutalist Owl on Bench Sculpture in Raw Metal on Quartz by Ken Rains
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical brutalist owl on bench sculpture in raw metal on quartz base by Ken Rains, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 8"W x 4"D x 5.5"H; it...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Sergio Bustamante Life Sized Brass Unicorn, Signed & Numbered
Located in Hanover, MA
Sergio Bustamante life sized brass standing unicorn signed, Sergio Bustamante (Tonala, Mexico, b. 1949). Numbered 24/100.
See our separate listing for the Sergio Bustamante brass lif...
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
MARIO CACCIAPUOTI - Silver-plated copper-plated stoneware - Made in ITALY .1930
Located in Milano, IT
This piece is one of the few that could be attributed to MARIO CACCIAPUOTI , in his brief stint with the MARIO
CACCIAPUOTI AND C, In Milan.
It is made of stoneware and plated with s...
Category
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Other, Sheet Metal
Pair of Chinese Fenghuang Porcelain Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of antique Fenghuang rose verte porcelain sculptures made in China in c. late Qing to Republic era. They are decorated all around with beautiful vibrant colors as well as flor...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Giulia Mangani Duck in Lucite Porcelain Gold 1970 Silver Metal Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Giulia Mangani duck in Lucite porcelain gold 1970 silver metal made in Italy.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Royal Copenhagen Heron Sculpture
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Unusual Royal Copenhagen blue heron glazed ceramic sculpture. Signed and dated 1938. Crackle glaze, heavy and quite large. Note one imperfection-a chip-see photo.
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
5FT Large Sergio Bustamante Pheasant Bird Sculpture 54/100 Signed
Located in Pasadena, TX
5FT Large Sergio Bustamante Pheasant Bird Sculpture 54/100 Signed
Sergio Bustamante is a world reknown Artist and sculptor with art collected internationally.
This brass and copper ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
John W. Mills (1933-2023) Bronzed Sculpture of ‘Rolling Horse'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A sculpture titled the ‘Rolling Horse’ by the acclaimed British sculptor, John W. Mills, signed twice to the tail.
Representing Mill's equestrian art collection, this bronzed resin ...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Large Oggetti Fish
By Oggetti
Located in West Palm Beach, US
We are offering this amazing oggetti fish. It is quite large and a wonderful statement piece.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cat Plaster Sculpture Signed J Nam, Pseudonym Of Jacques Lehmann (1881-1974)
Located in Brussels, BE
Cat Plaster Sculpture Signed J Nam, Pseudonym Of Jacques Lehmann (1881-1974) - Paris
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue to clear Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 1/2" tall x 7" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery.
Literature:
Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided.
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Ribbon
Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully carved owl.
This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and therefor it is still in magnificent condition. Owl sculptures of this period are rare...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Lion sculpture, black ceramic, 1930's, in the style of Saint-Clément
Located in BELFORT, FR
French Art Deco ceramic lion sculpture, 1930's. Black glaze.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Piggy Bank by Bovey Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical porcelain piggy bank by Bovey Pottery of Devon, England, circa 1930s.
Category
Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Vintage Sterling Silver Model Fox Figuring 1974
Located in London, GB
An impressive vintage Solid Silver Fox with a charming attention to detail. This Model Fox is of notable size and good weight.
Made in London in 1974 by Carrington & Co
Weight - 19...
Category
20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Glazed Ceramic Fish Shaped Bowl Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Funny glazed ceramic fish shaped bowl or vide-poche fish sculpture, Italy, 1950s.
This eye-catching fish figure sculpture / bowl has a beautiful design with yellow and navy blue acc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Postmodern Abstract Honey Bear Sculpture Large Architectural Form
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Minimalist bear form, golden speckle textured matte glaze. Over 1 foot high and 15 lbs.
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Toyo Bronze Quails
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bring a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your home with this exquisite Set of Toyo Bronze Quails. Crafted in Japan, these charming sculptures are made of solid bronze and feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th century Saxe Porcelain Cockatoo Figure by Karl Ens, 1900s
By Karl Ens
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful polychrome Saxe porcelain cockatoo on a branch from the Karl Ens factory (Thuringia), stamped under the base. Dates from the beginning of the 20th century. Magnificent pink...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900.
A real treasure for the ceramics' collector.
Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo.
Please don't hesitate to get i...
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Crystal Art Glass Pâte de Verre Green Turtle Sculpture by Daum of France
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous crystal art glass "Pâte de verre" green turtle sculpture by Daum of France, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 5.2...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan.
On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries).
It can use as incense burne...
Category
1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Reclining Lion Bookends
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of reclining lion bookends, a stunning pair with the look of limestone, but a composition material. The pair are of good weight for those larger bo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
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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