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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Early Large Monkey, teak and limba wood, stamped, 1950s
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the largest production monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monk...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Escultura animal Art Deco de leones, 1920s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Spectacular piece of cracked ceramic that captures the essence of the Art Deco period. This stunning work of art features two stylized lionesses in full motion, evoking the grace and...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Opalescent Glass Table or Desk Lamp with Stylish Bison Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stylish bison sculpture lampby EDMOND ETLING. This beautiful and truly artistic Art Deco table lamp comes with the signature "Etling France" and model number. Edmond Laurent Etling (23 June 1878 – around 1940) was a French art dealer, gallery owner, designer and a manufacturer of high-quality decorative objects made of bronze, ceramics and art glass in the Art Deco style. His company La Societe Anonyme Edmond Etling, founded in Paris in 1909, manufactured decorative objects and commissioned sculptors and artists, including Georges Béal, Demétre Chiparus, Claire Colinet, Armand Godard, Geneviève Granger, Marcel Guillard, Maurice Guiraud-Rivière, Géza Hiecz, Fanny Rozet, and Lucille Sévin. Other artists that worked with Etling for casting their statuettes included Aurore Onu, Marcel Bouraine, Pierre Le Faguays, Raymonde Guerbe and André Vincent Becquerel. Etling is known for light blue opalescent objects such as plates and bowls, which were also produced in gray and frosted glass. Most items bore the cast signature "Etling France" followed by a model number related to the Choisy-le-Roi catalogue. In 1910, Etling was awarded the diplome d'honneur at Brussels International (1910). In 1923, he was awarded the Grand Prix in Paris. In 1940, Etling closed his shop due to World War II. Because Etling was of Jewish descent, he was sent to a Nazi concentration camp, where he died. This early 1900s, sculptural table lamp clearly has many typical bison features making it easy to tell from further away as well. The overal design and opalescent colors of this bison on a hand carved wooden base makes this work of lighting art an absolute joy to own and look at. And with the light switched on, this art glass table lamp creates a warm light that makes every room an even greater pleasure to be in. This is the ideal light for a (private) library or for a desk, but this bison sculpture beauty also makes a great gift. This work of art table lamp is rewired to the highest standard for safe and immediate usage the world over and when purchased by an American client we will also attach an American power plug so it can be used and enjoyed upon arrival. Mind you, our price for this rare light includes perfect packing (in a custom made and strengthened box) and also worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. Maximum height x width x depth including wooden base: 7.7 x 9 x 4.8 inches. Height x width x depth of the glass bison...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Art Glass, Glass

Art Deco Elephant Sculpture on Marble Styled Base
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco elephant sculpture on marble stylized base. Spelter metal with ivoroid ( synthetic) tusks, in the lucky position of going upward. This is a great piece, showing style and mo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Sabino, France. Two bird chicks in art glass, Art Deco opaline glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabino, France. Two bird chicks in art glass, Art Deco opaline glass with a bluish tint. Approximately from the 1930s. Perfect condition. Stamped: Sabino, France. Dimensions: L 6.5 c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Richard FATH French Art Deco Bronze 3 Seagulls Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco 3 seagulls bronze sculpture by Richard FATH (1900-1952), France, 1930s. Granite base. Width : 22"(56cm), Height : 22.4"(57cm), Depth : 1...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Granite, Bronze

Swedish glass artist. Four Dala horses in clear mouth-blown art glass. 1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Swedish glass artist, four Dala horses in clear mouth-blown art glass. Approximately from 1970. Perfect condition. The largest measures: H 16.0 cm x L 14.5 cm. The smallest measures:...
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1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Art Deco metal polar bear 1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful Art Deco polar bear figurine is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. Made of high-quality Metal, this statue has a beautiful brown patina that shows off the eleg...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Bronze Dog Animal Sculpture Greyhound Whippet Art Deco Period
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial solid bronze dog head of a Greyhound or Whippet, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, Europe. England or France. This heavy bronze dog has a detaile...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Santiago Rodriguez Bonome French Deco Ceramic Fish Sculpture, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic fish sculpture by Santiago Rodriguez Bonome, France, 1940s. Superb work with Bonome's specific colors : green, red and bl...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sabino, France. Fish in art glass. Art Deco opaline glass.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabino, France. A fish in art glass. Art Deco opaline glass with a bluish tint. Approximately from the 1930s. In perfect condition. Stamped: Sabino, France...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Sabino, France. Two ducks in Art Deco opaline art glass with a bluish tint.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sabino, France. Two ducks in Art Deco opaline art glass with a bluish tint. Approximately from the 1930s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: L 7.5 cm x H 4.3 cm.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Frosted Crystal Sparrow / Bird Sculpture by Lalique of France
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous frosted crystal sparrow / bird sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bird is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 5"W x 2.25"D x 3.7...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Art Deco Gilt Bronze Rabbit Bookends, Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco gilt bronze rabbit, hare sculpture bookends - Edouard-Marcel Sandoz. Mounted over Black Belgium marble Bases. Signed Ed. M. Sandoz and Foundry Susse Freres Edition Paris. E...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Bookends featuring Scottish Terriers Dogs
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This is a set of Art Deco bookends featuring Scottish Terriers. The Scottie is very detailed and the silvered bronze patina is a great. The base is a dark green marble that just makes those dogs "pop". Wonderful cast silvered Bronze scottie dog bookends...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Walking grizzli bear : Terracota original sculpture - Monogrammed, France c.1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Walking Grizzlibear : Original clay patinated terracotta sculpture Monogrammed on the base (to be identified) Good condition Second half of XXth century Dimensions Height = 25 c...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Family Figurines for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear family figurines for Royal Copenhagen The lively bears were created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic owl sculpture. 1960s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mari Simmulson for Upsala Ekeby, Sweden. Ceramic owl sculpture. From the 1960s. Model number: 6058. Marked with the manufacturer's mark. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 17.5...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large French Art Deco Golden Eagle Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco golden eagle sculpture by ROLAS, France, 1930s. Spelter and marble. Height : 27.4"(69.5cm), Width : 18.5"(47cm), Depth : 9.6"(24.5cm). Some small bites on the bottom...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Silver, Silver Plate

Art Deco bronze sculpture two panthers signed by Michel Decoux 1920
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture two panthers signed by Michel Decoux. Bronze, black patina on a Black marble base with green onyx inlay. France 1920. This model is illustrated on page 29...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

French Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat" Signed LUC. Lucien Alliot . 1920s.
Located in Köln, NW
Rare french Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat" on a black belgian marble base by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot. (1877-1967). Signed LUC on the black marble base. Beautiful original blac...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Large Couple of Ceramic Staffordshire Spaniels, ca.1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Couple of ceramic Staffordshire spaniels, England, ca.1950. Each - Width: 10.8"(27.5cm), Height:13.8"(35cm), Depth: 5.1"(13cm). Marked "Seswick England 1378-1" under the bases.
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1950s English Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco ceramic figure from Emaux de Louviere. 1930 - 1935
Located in CADALSO, ES
The piece are in perfect condition
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Porcelain rooster. Germany, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain rooster. Germany, early 20th century. Signed F. Eisenhofer.
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

1950´s Danish Knud Kyhn Mother Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen The lively bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-1932...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Rare Art Déco 'Cacatoès' Silvered Bronze Car Mascot
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A rare silvered bronze car mascot / hood ornament modeled as a stylised cockatoo. Mounted on a custom made polygonal wooden base. Signed in the bronze "Bourcart". Original silver-nic...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Loet Vanderveen Limited Edition Bronze Kudu Sculpture # 303
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Original Loet Vanderveen limited edition Bronze Kudu Sculpture, dark bronze 2-Tone with gold horn wildlife sculpture. Outstanding stylized long horn antelope kudu figure in deep dark patinated bronze. Striking beautiful large bronze black kudu bronze...
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Big Black Patinated Art Deco Panther Sculpture Baghera Original Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Big Lion / panther sculpture named “Baghera” Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Designed in France during the roaring 1920s by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) Art Deco style, France Ma...
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2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Large Scandinavian Rattan Hanging Monkey, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very rare rattan bull head, wicker wall decoration dates to the 1960s-1970s The proportions are perfect, very decorative. We still have a dark lacqu...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

20th century French Art deco Metal and Marble C.Charles Horse Sculpture, 1930s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent sculpture in metal dating from the art deco period representing a woman riding a horse. Signed by the artist C.Charles on the base. Beautiful green patina. This piece wa...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Hand-Carved Wooden Inkwell or Pen Stand with Owl Figure, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style hand-carved wooden inkwell or pen stand with a majestic owl figure with glass eyes. The stand features a tray for pens and accessories at the front. The head...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Vintage Signed Largest Teak Articulated Monkey by Kay Bojesen, Denmark ca. 1952
Located in Geneva, CH
Rare Iconic vintage largest articulated monkey designed by Kay Bojesen, Denmark, 1952. Teak and limba. Articulated joints, head, arms, legs. Can be hung by hands and feet on a shelf ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Art Deco Pair of Panther Bookends, Silvered Bronze and Marble - France, 1920s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco pair of panther bookends. Silvered bronze and marble. Made in France, 1920s. Both stamped France. Heavy marble bookends. In the style of Paul Jouve. They will give a chic lo...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Monkey Candle Holder by Karl Hagenauer, Austria 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Monkey ¨Affe¨Candle Holder by Karl Hagenauer, Austria 1920´s. Lovely and rare Karl Hagenauer Sculpture, made of silvered bronze. Stamped under it. Affe mit Kerzenleuchter
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian Large Art Deco 1940s Ceramic Lions Sculpture Table Clock, 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Impressive Italian Art Deco 1940s large table clock in ceramic, white and light blue ceramic in good condition.  
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Toucans Bookends, 1930s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco French Marine Seal bookends, made in France, 1930s. Bronze and marble. Plated bronze. Marble balls. Plated bronze. Marble balls. Some small chi...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze

An Art Deco patinated bronze study of a prowling panther by Henri Molins
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco patinated bronze study of a prowling panther by Henri Molins. Set over an integral marble base. Signed 'H Molins' to marble and bronze. Dimension...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco. Spelter Bonzed Representation of Bloodhound Marble Base Signed: BERNI
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed: BERNI Art Deco. Spelter Bonzed Representation of Bloodhound On Onyx & Marble Base. Stunning French Art Deco In Good condition Sculpture is Spelter, a traditional metal A...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Ouganda Animal Sculpture Black Panther French Art Deco Style by Max Le Verrier
Located in Ulm, DE
Lion or panther sculpture named “Ouganda” Original “Max Le Verrier”, signed Designed in France by “Max Le Verrier” (1891-1973) himself Art Deco style, France Materials: balck pati...
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2010s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Max Le Verrier - "Boubou à la Lanterne" Art Déco Car Mascot
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A whimsical Art Déco nickel-silvered metal car mascot modeled as "Boubou" the monkey holding a lantern. Signed 'Le Verrier' in the metal. Mounted on a custom hand-crafted ebonised w...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Egyptian woman sculpture, Art Deco Style, 1930, French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Ceramic Sculpture, 1960’s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Ceramic sculpture in Scandinavian Style, 1960’s Additional Information: Material: Ceramic Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Dimensions: (W x D x H): 10.5 x 17.5 x 12 cm Condition: G...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Sculpture of a Bear by Martel
Located in Oakland, CA
This highly stylized modernist sculpture of a bronze bear provides a rare opportunity to own a piece by some of the most fascinating sculptors in history. Jan and Joel Martel were an...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Big Lama Statue, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Art Deco llama sculpture by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement (Luneville), France, 1930. French Art Deco ceramic. Measures: width: 14.7"(33.3cm), height: 6.2"(32.5cm), depth: 6.5"(8...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

20th Century French Bronze Polar Bear Sculpture - Vintage Décor by Pierre Chenet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Style French polar bear sculpture made of hand crafted patinated bronze, designed and produced by Pierre Chenet in good condition. The deta...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

LEJAN Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Eagle at Orchies's 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Crackle glaze ceramic sculpture by LEJAN at Orchies, France, ca.1925. "EAGLE". Height: 16.1" (41cm), Width: 7.3" (18.5cm), Depth: 7.5" (19cm). Marked "LEJAN" on the base (very hard t...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Becquerel Art Deco Bronze Sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco sculpture in silvered bronze bird on branch of vines. The whole thing is on a black marble base (surfin from Belgium). Signed Bacquerel and stamped "bronze". Note two shine...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Lucien Charles E. Alliot French Art Deco Bronze The Gazelles 1930
Located in Oakland, CA
Lucien Alliot French Art Deco Bronze The Gazelles 1930. The brown patina on a marble base signed on the bronze L Alliot and stamped bronze on the deer. This particular piece has exceptional rhythm where the two gazelles interplay in a movement depicting leaping over the hills or water. Very three-dimensional treatment showing the movement of the animals. Lucien Charles Eduoard Alliot (1877-1967), the sculptor was born in 1877 in Paris, France. His work was part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He exhibited regularly at the Salon des Artistes Français, member and the gold medal in 1920, out of competition, and member of the sculpture jury from 1934 to 1939. Alliot was well known for his figurative sculptures which were exhibited for many years at the Salon de Paris...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austria. Miniature. Standing baby penguin in bronze. 1930s/1940s. In excellent condition with a fine patina. Marked. Dimensions: H 58 mm x W 43 mm.
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Scandinavian Vintage Wooden Mouse by H F Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Original vintage genuine wooden articulated toy mouse was designed in Denmark 1950s and produced by H F Denmark as it is marked on the underside. It is in wonderfu...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Teak, Leather

Art Deco Leaping Deer Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco leaping deer bookends by Max Le Verrier. The sculptures are executed in patinated metal and mounted on Portor marble bases. France 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Art Deco Cat Sculpture Paperweight Silvered Bronze. Signed Rochard, France 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Cat Sculpture / Figure Silvered Bronze. Signed Irénée Rochard. Made in France 1920´s. Lovely desk paperweight of a sitting cat playing,...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Ceramic Sculpture with Fishes, Glazed, 1920 by Susse Freres
Located in Hamburg, DE
French Art Deco ceramic sculpture with fishes, glazed, 1920 by Susse Freres. Unique handmade ceramic sculpture from Paris, France. The pictured fish and underwater landscape is elabo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare Modernist Cat Doorstop by Hubley
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful stylized modernist cat doorstop with spectacular patina and age acquired craquelure produced by the Hubley Manufacturing Company. This part...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Awesome Art Deco Alabaster Shades & Bronze Chandelier w. Stylish Lion Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly stylish bronze pendant light with nine organic, amber color alabaster shades. If you are looking for a truly stylish antique light fixture to grace your dining room or kitche...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Schneider, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by Schneider - 1930s. This beautiful reading lamp / bedside lamp from the 20s / 30s of the last century comes from France. The Pa...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wrought Iron, Metal

Porcelain Bear Perfume Lamp , Germany, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Porcelain perfume lamp in the shape of a brown bear - porcelain bear sculpture with light inside. This wild animal figurine - animal statue date...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

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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