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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Foo Dog TOYO Made in Japan
Located in Pomona, CA
This fine Vintage Japanese Ceramic/Porcelain Lion/Foo Dog Statuary was hand crafted by Kutani in Japan. It has beautiful color glaze with gilt and detailed carving works shows this happy foo dog is playing with ball. It also called Shi Shi Foo Dog...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Sealyham Terrier puppy.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, porcelain figurine of a Sealyham Terrier puppy. Model number 2027. 1920s/30s. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Marked. Dimensions: Height 9.0 cm x Length 13...
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1920s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Rabbit by Eduard Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres, 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco silver plated bronze sculpture of a rabbit hare. Lovely paperweight. Edouard Marcel Sandoz (1881-1973). Signature/ Marks: Ed.M. Sandoz - Susse Fre'...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking pair of 19th century Shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880. These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon wit...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Antique Wall / Corner Coat Rack w Carved Rams & Embossed Leather by M.J. Slager
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly decorative, work of art coat rack. When we find an antique that is this good in terms of its design AND in terms of the quality of the workmanship then the first thing we do is to look for a signature. And we were really (and pleasantly) surprised to find the signature of MJ Slager in the far right, bottom corner. Only once before have we seen and owned and sold another stunning antique by this highly skilled artist. And when you realize that there have never been any other pieces of this artist available on the internet anywhere (apart from the stunning folding screen that we sold via 1stdibs and that you can see in image 19 of this listing) then you will understand how special it was for us that this coat rack by MJ Slager too landed on our path. Thinking of the odds of this happening, we can only describe it as a blessing. Like we described in that previous listing: when you look at the beauty, the detail and the overal workmanship it is unbelievable that such a skilled artist did not go on and have a bigger career. As more often has been the case here in Holland, maybe the first world war had something to do with it. So this antique coat rack is unique for more reasons than one, but one of them is the design. Antique corner coat racks...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Edwardian Quality Pair of Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality pair of Staffordshire dogs having brown and white coats with a padlock collar and chain In lovely original condition Dimensions: Height 30 cm (11.81 in...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of horses with glazed ceramic jockeys
Located in Salò, IT
Pair of horses with jockeys in glazed pottery, French chinoiserie, late 19th century, very good condition, base 18x13 cm, maximum height 30 cm. The two sculptures, while very similar...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

XL Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Ram Sculptures & Rose Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Majestic antique pendant with a stunning, 20 inch alabaster shade and two sets of glass shades. Thanks to its unique design, its impressive size and its truly excellent condition this six-light alabaster chandelier will light up both your days and evenings, both in summer and winter time. This antique light fixture could not be more original and it even comes with a set of three near-transparent glass roses shades AND a set of three amberish color glass roses shades (matching the alabaster). So you can always choose the type of glass rose shades that you think are best for the occasion, season etc. The superb condition, colorful, extra large and deep alabaster shade combined with the equally excellent glass roses are a match made in heaven. However, what takes this chandelier to the next level are the three large and gilt bronze ram sculptures at each of the three suspension points. May these meaningful symbols for determination, power and leadership inspire their new owner(s) to reach for the stars and beyond. The black veins combined with other color veins and patches in this natural mineral stone shade contrast even more beautiful when the light is switched on, because the already marvelous colorful alabaster then turns into an even warmer spectacle of colors. We could shoot a hundred photos, but you still would not be able to see the true beauty of this impressive chandelier. The unique patterns inside this hand carved shade are the work of mother nature herself and the light brings them out in their true glory. In real life our antiques always have that little bit extra and this stunning pendant is all but an exception to that rule. You can, again, take our word for it. The original and heavy gilt bronze chain and the stunning and large, gilt bronze canopy are like the icing on the cake of this incredibly rich chandelier. If you have also noticed the double rose pattern on each of the gilt bronze shackles then you must agree that whomever had this chandelier made clearly spared no expenses. And to give you an even better idea of the quality, the gilt bronze canopy alone weighs over 11 pounds lbs. To find this majestic chandelier in such excellent condition made our day, week and month and we are proud to be able to offer it to our 1stdibs clientele first. For our photos of this six-light chandelier we used three 75 watt bulbs inside the shade and one 60 watt bulb in each of the rose shades. This chandelier, however, will easily take three times 100 watts inside the shade and also easily 80 watts in each of the glass rose...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze, Wire, Gold Leaf, Brass

A pair of French bronze caricature figures of theatrical birds, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A most unusual pair of late 19th century bronze figures depicting caricatures of a heron and mallard duck, each with human bodies including torso, legs and arms, and tail feathers w...
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Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage French Horse Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative sculpture of a horse made in France circa 1900. A simple, crested saddle rests upon this lovely patinated horse. Gleaming scarlet paint resides within the smiling mouth ...
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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Plaster, Paper

Pair of 19th Century Sandstone Lions
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century French sandstone lion fragments. Well carved and with very endearing features. Though fragmentary, these lions present as importan...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Animal Sculptures

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Sandstone

Georges GARDET (1863-1939) Group of deer, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Georges GARDET (1863-1939)., Hunting bronze. Naturalia., Group of deer and trots in the forest. Bronze proof with dark patina., Founder: Ferdinand Barbedienne., Height: 60 cm.
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1870s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Astro Rocket Ship Savings Bank c.1957 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 1957 vintage mechanical bank by Astro, Model 1957-A. The trigger to launch the coin works well. You cock it by pulling it down, place t...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco French Figural Bakelite Bulldog Cane/Walking Stick Solid Gold Ferrel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco French Figural Bakelite Bulldog Cane/Walking Stick with Solid Gold Ferrel  France, circa 1920s A true advanced collector/connoisseur's French Art Deco solid high-karat gol...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Antique Gilded Bronze Sculpture, "VALENTIN"
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful bronze statue "Valentin". Nicely chiseled and wonderfully gilded, in a very good condition. Depiction of an aristocratic man with a sabre in his hand.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Lifesize 19th Century Quirky Carved Wood Antelope
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
 A unusual late 19th Century wood carved antelope, with naive expression on his face and in a spread stance, finished in his original brightly coloured decoration. Circa 1880. H: 9...
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1880s Indian Country Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Enrique Molins-Balleste French Art Deco "Young Lady with Fawns" Sculpture 1925
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by Enrique MOLINS-BALLESTE, France, ca.1925. Spelter and marble. Marble base. "Young lady and fans". Width: 17.6"(44.8cm), Height: 8.1"(20.5cm), Depth: 5.2"...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Antique Wood Carved American Jumper Carousel Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Wood Carved American Jumper Carousel Horse Beautiful early 1900's wood carved classic American jumper carousel horse. The horse has been refur...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Horse Franz Bergman (Att.)
Located in Newark, England
Big Brown Stallion upon a onyx plinth From our Sculpture collection, we are delighted to offer this Austrian Cold Painted Bronze Horse. The Bronze mounted upon a squared green onyx base with a convex beading border. The horse beautifully cast with naturalistic features modelled as a big brown stallion inclusive of its brown to black hue. The horse stamped to the belly Geschutzt with the registration mark 2740. We firmly attribute the Austrian Bronze to Franz Bergman and date it to the late 19th century circa 1890. Franz Xavier Bergman (1861-1936) was the owner of a Viennese foundry who produced numerous patinated and cold-painted bronzes with a range of subjects such as oriental, erotic, and animal figures. He was probably the most famous Austrian bronze foundry who is widely recognised for smaller cold painted bronzes with an extremely good attention to detail. Signed often with a ‘B’ or Bergman and a registration mark. Geschutzt often stamped or printed it is pronounced “guess-shutst.” It is an abbreviation of the term gesetzlich geschutt which is a German phrase that translates as legally protected or in other words copywriter. It bares is a similar meaning to the English word Patented or French Depose...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Bronze

Emile Bregeon German Shephard French 1920's Hood Ornament Mascot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emile Bregeon (French, circa l. 19th to early 20th century), C. 1920's. German Shepherd Mascot Signed E Bregeon French 1920s Hood Ornament Radiator Cap.
Approx: 4" h.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Samson Porcelain Models of Bolognese Hounds
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique Samson porcelain models of Bolognese Hounds French, Late 19th Century Larger model: Height 22cm, width 30cm, depth 12cm Smal...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Early 20th century bronze equestrian horse sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century equestrian horse sculpture in bronze. This horse sculpture has a dark ebony bronze finish to the surface and stands on ...
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1920s American American Classical Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Cold-Painted Ceramic Beetle Sculpture by Ernest Dubois
By Ernest Dubois
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century french cold-painted had-crafted ceramic beetle sculpture by Ernest Dubois By: Ernest Dubois Material: ceramic, paint Technique: cast, pressed, painted, hand-paint...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928. Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd.  Having made ...
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in brown Patina, Austria, ca. 1920
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
bronze of a Dog antique figure. Offered is a Viennese bronze figure of a Dat dating to the early 20th century. He shows an antique patina .
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Three small Japanese bronze rats, Meiji Period, two holding chestnuts
Located in London, GB
Three small Japanese bronze rats, Meiji Period, two holding chestnuts, each signed, approximately 9cm long and largest 6.5cm high and another small model of a rat, 9.5cm long
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dahl Jensen, Bing & Grøndahl. Impressive porcelain figurine of Icelandic falcon
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grøndahl. Large and impressive porcelain figurine of an Icelandic falcon. Model 1531. 1920s/30s. Marked. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensio...
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1920s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Expressionist Ceramic Sculpture Based on "The Cat Butler" by Diego Giacometti
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Expressionist glazed ceramic sculpture based on "The Cat Butler" by Diego Giacometti By: Diego Giacometti (in the style of) ...
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Early 20th Century French Expressionist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

A Japanese bronze of two rats (Meiji Period)
Located in London, GB
Set contains two: A Japanese bronze of a rat, Meiji Period, signed, approximately 9cm long x 8cm high and another Japanese bronze of a rat, signed, seated on its back legs, brown pat...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original Red Painted Carved Wooden Horse, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse from Sweden. The brick red paint has been chipped and distressed while the tattered leather ears, parts missing to bridle and crackles to the old leather saddle missing one stirrup reflect a simpler time. Residual horse hair is seen which created the original tail and mane. Sold in used vintage condition. Solid/stable. Please examine the close up photos to understand condition and details, including worn paint, nicks, scratches, wood cracks and separation, missing parts, etc. Wonderful vintage display...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Pair Of Antique Cocker Spaniel Figures, English, Plaster, Doorstops, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique cocker spaniel figures. An English, plaster dog fireside ornament or doorstop, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. F...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

20th century Viennese bronze cat pincushion
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
20th Century Viennese bronze cat pincushion Pincushion showing a cat with bristly hair Viennese bronze with red velvet, figure of the Ea...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Cold Painted Bronze attributed to Franz Bergman
Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB
A cold painted bronze attributed to Franz Bergman, famous for specialising in cold-painted bronzes. Circa 1900. Cold painted bronzes rely on the standard of painting to dictate the q...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Rock Crystal Candlestick Chimera with Silver and Emeralds
Located in New York, US
Our large, antique winged lion, known as a Chimera from Greek mythology, is exquisitely sculpted from rock crystal (quartz). Likely of Austrian origin and dating from the late ninet...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Couple of Does, 1925
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco couple of does by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clément's for Le Bon Marché, France, ca.1925. Illustrated in the Saint-Clément's catalog, 1925, page #1 under the number ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coat-rack with hand carved oakwood deer heads. With hand carved items being one of our favourite, we are always thrilled to find rare hand carved antiques. Especially ...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Metal

pair Antique German Silver Grouse Bird Models Chester English Import Mark 1909
Located in London, GB
A pair of lovely Antique Silver Model Grouse created with a good attention to detail. These Sterling Silver Birds have hinged silver sings and are of a good size. Made in Germany i...
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel
Located in Soquel, CA
Four Panel Tropical Underwater Scene with Mother of Pearl Inlays on Wood Panel Elaborate four panel scene by an unknown artist. Water, coral, and some tropical fish have been painte...
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Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Wood, Acrylic

Bronze Sculpture, "Europea and The Bull" by Georg Wrba
Located in Montreal, QC
Georg Wrba, German, 1872-1939 "Europa and the Bull", bronze with dark brown patina and gilt accents. Signed Wrba in the center of the plinth; with the foundry stamp C. Leyrer München...
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Early 1900s German Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century continental decorative carousel horse circa 1900. Unique continental painted merry-go-round horse circa 1900. Excellent opportunity to own this highly decorative ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Pine, Paint

A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   
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1880s Swiss Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Life Size Pair of Large Bronze African Diks Diks Sculptures
Located in Essex, MA
A male and female African large bronze life size Dik Dik sculptures in excellent condition. Great attention to detail,with lovely markings of their fur through...
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1920s Kenyan Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Original White Painted Carved Pine Horse, Sweden circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved pine horse from Sweden. The white paint (and black hooves) has been worn and distressed to the pine below, while the tattered leather ears and horse hair mane/tail show some loss through generations of use all adding to the true vintage character of this delightful horse. Sold in used vintage condition, secured to stand, solid/stable. Please examine the close up photos to understand condition and details, including worn paint, nicks, scratches, wood cracks and separation, etc. Wonderful vintage display item...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Pine, Paint

Large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain Sculpture of a Polar Bear by Otto Jarl
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and very large Art Deco Meissen Porcelain sculpture of a polar bear by Otto Jarl, beautifully sculpted, hand engraved and hand-painted under the glaze. Jarl, Otto (1856-1...
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1910s German Other Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Vienna Bronze sculpture of a cat from Bergman, Austria, ca. 1900
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Vienna bronze sculpture of a cat by Bergman. Stamped FB and Geschutzt. Cold painted patina. This model is illustrated in “Antique Vienna bronzes” by Joseph Zobel. Schiffer. M...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid-century Strato Moon Rocket Mechanical Bank c.1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This metal, mechanical bank includes a red plane mechanism for launching coins from the rocket into the moon. Works properly. Includes key to unlock the bottom to retrieve the ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chinese Export Famille Rose Pheasant With Ormolu Mounts, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain model of a pheasant mounted on an ormolu stand. The elegant bird is portrayed perched on a ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Majolica Oxen Cart Clement Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Majolica oxen cart jardiniere circa 1900, signed Clement Massier Golfe-Juan. Reference: Page 111 "Barbotines de la cote d'Azur" of Bottero.
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Early 1900s French Country Antique Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Ceramic

A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Black Forest linden wood model of a hawk, standing with wings folded, on a rocky outcrop. Swiss, circa 1910.
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Early 20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Silver handle walking stick, signed Brigg, London 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick cane: a sterling siver handle depicting a chick. Ebony wood, metal ferrule. English hallmarks, signed Brigg, London. UK 1920 ca.
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1910s English Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Pair of English Staffordshire Porcelain Dogs C1870 Measures- 1: 7.25''H x 3.5''W x 5.5''D; 2: 7''H x 3.25''W x 5''D
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Late 19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

French Bronze Belgian Shepherd Dog Figure
Located in Newark, England
French Bronze Circa 1905 upon a Marble Oval Base From our Sculpture collection, we are pleased to offer a French Bronze Belgian Shepherd Figure. The figure mounted upon a green marble base with a convex rim and ormolu border. The bronze cast as a large ormolu recumbent Belgian Shepherd dog with its head to one side wearing an ormolu collar. The bronze beautifully finished with a lifelike look showing its coat with individual strands and peaked ears. The Bronze dates to the turn of the 20th century circa 1905 after the evolution of the Belgian Shepherd in circa 1892. Belgian Shepherd (also known as the Belgian Malinois...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Majolica Swan Jardinière Stamped Imperiale Nimy, Belgium, circa 1900
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. Stamped: Nimy Faiences imperiale 1789-1951 Belgium. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. ...
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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Large Royal Dux Hand Made and Painted Porcelain Polar Bear
Located in Tustin, CA
A Royal Dux large hand made and painted porcelain polar bear, 20th century, modeled seated with one paw raised, applied blue triangle mark. Hallmark on bottom indicates circa 1918-19...
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Early 20th Century Czech Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Original Brown Painted and Carved Wooden Horse from Sweden, circa 1900
Located in Round Top, TX
It is the very worn look that creates the wonderful appeal of this original painted and carved horse with metal stand. The brown/brick paint has been distressed throughout (and missing under tail). The leather ears, missing mane and broken leather bridle reflect generations of use. Real horse hair was used to create the tail. Sold in used vintage condition. Solid, stable on stand. Please examine the close up photos to understand condition and details, including worn paint, nicks, scratches, wood cracks and separation, etc. Wonderful vintage display item...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique & Large Black Forest Inkstand w. Capercaillie / Wood Grouse Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest and rare antique Black Forest inkstand. If you are a collector of decorative and rare Black Forest antiques then this entirely handcarved inkstand could be gracing your home...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Vintage German Porcelain Cockatoo Karl Ens
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Cockatoo figurine. German Porcelain, Karl Ens. Wonderful color and expression.
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Early 20th Century German Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

19th century carved black forest ibex sculpture linden wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 european ibex of varying age and scale standing on carved rocks and foliage.  We have owned many black forest sculptures...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Oak

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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