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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Other
Style: Neoclassical
Bronze Sculpture with Marble Base, Signed Comolera, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture with marble base. Signed Comolera. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Livio Seguso “Dolphin” Murano Glass, 1955, Italy
By Livio Seguso
Located in Milano, IT
Livio Seguso “Dolphin “Murano glass, 1955, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Griffon Majolica terracotta pedestals with flanking circular floral tops and resting on molded step back plinths. Mid 19th century.
Category
1850s Italian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Faisan Debout' by Ferdinand Pautrot
Located in London, GB
Very fine 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a standing pheasant raised on a naturalistic base with rich dark brown patina and intricate surface detail, signed Pautrot an...
Category
1870s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Statue of a Patinated Bronze Model of a Horse on Marble Base
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This nicely crafted model of a horse in full pose is situated behind natural fencing and is accented by a conforming marble base, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Terracotta Polo Player on a horse mounted on a Metal Stand by "Lara"
By LARA
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic sculpture by French sculptor Lara. Lara is lives in the South of France. She used a special terracotta, "chamotte" giving the polo player a warm and soft color. The...
Category
20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
"Red Deceive", Sculpture by Mauricio Sorice
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Enganar Rojo/Red Deceive is a large metal and fiberglass sculpture of a bull with a powder coating. By Mexican artist Mauricio Sorice.
Category
2010s Mexican Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Carrara Marble Sculpture "Ariadne on the Panther" Signed A. Frilli, Firenze
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Carrara marble sculpture "Ariadne on the Panther" signed A. Frilli, Firenze, Italy, circa 1890.
Dimensions green marble pedestal: 114 cm.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mottahedeh White Glazed Majolica Recumbent Lion Figure after Kaendler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large majolica lion figurine was made by Porcelain de Cuernavaca for the Mottahedeh company, known for their ceramic antique reproductions and his...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze bearded figure of a Centaur having both hands tied behind his back with a dark patina. (similar to BAS011)
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Italian F.Mori Ceramic Animal Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Incredible ceramic by F.Mori ceramic, 1950s made in Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Animalier French Bronze 'Pheasant & Weasel' by Jules Moigniez
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive late 19th century French animalier bronze group of a Pheasant surprised by a weasel, both animals heightened with original gilding and raised on a naturalistic...
Category
1870s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lenci Ceramic Elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy
By Lenci
Located in Milano, IT
Lenci ceramic elephant 1950 Elena Scavini, Italy.
Category
1950s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Golden Pheasant Polychrome Bronze Vienna, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Golden pheasant polychrome bronze Vienna, 19th century
Polychrome bronze figure showing a golden male pheasant perched. A bird native to Asia, it was ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Animalier Bronze Study Entitled 'Chien et Pigeon' by Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in London, GB
Excellent quality and very rare mid-19th century French Animalier bronze study of a seated griffon hound looking intently at two pigeons feeding beside him. The bronze with excellent...
Category
1870s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tigers, Carved Marble, 20th Century, after Oriental Models
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sculptures in carved marble. "Tiger". Inspired by oriental models.
Located on a base that resembles land thanks to a sgraffito, the tigers appear roaring. The stripes on his...
Category
20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Silvered Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Located in London, GB
This pair of silvered bronze models show semi-clad classical male attendants restraining their rearing horses. They are modeled after the 1739 sculptures in marble by Guillaume Coust...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu and Baccarat Cut Crystal Swan Centerpieces
By Baccarat
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent pair of Russian Ormolu and Baccarat crystal centerpieces. The removable Baccarat Tazzas with engraved in deeply cut laurel wreath motif sit atop an ormolu sculpture of th...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Outdoor Italian Neo-Classic Iron Wall Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Outdoor Italian Neo-classic style iron wall mounted plaques possibly fountains in the form of a dolphin (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
1870s Italian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century English Lead Dogs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual pair of lifesize English late 19th century sculpted lead dogs with raised front paws, and having expressive faces and well detailed coat.
Note, s...
Category
Late 19th Century English Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lead
20th Century Italia Solid Silver-Cristal Jug with the Shape of a Parrot
By Mauro Fancelli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Jug with the shape of a parrot. The body is in crystal while the head is the legs are in silver.
The head of the parrot is fixed to the neck with a hinge. This is to allow the liqui...
Category
1990s Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Animalier Bronze "Seated Alsatian" by Louis Riché
By Louis Riché
Located in London, GB
A striking French Animalier gilt bronze study of a seated Alsatian in alert pose with head turned slightly and ears pricked. The surface with excellent naturalistic detail and very f...
Category
Early 1900s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
By Parker
Located in Dallas, TX
Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand.
An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces of its original paint and jointed construction. The glass eye balls and facial features is a focal point from tail to hoof. Probably coming originally from a Long Island New York fair carousel ride, this bold yet soft piece draws eyes and complimentary statements as soon as guests see it. Comes with decorative wood stand!
Attributed to Parker carousel horses...
Category
1890s American American Classical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century French silver patinated bronze borzoi on a cream marble base. A beautiful depiction of this sleek handsome dog. In very good condition wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1950 Pair of Statuary White Marble Sphinxes
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of winged sphinxes, heads of monkeys, bodies of female dragons, adorned with a wreath of flowers, white statuary marble, condition of use, old restorations, circa 1950, weight o...
Category
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Bronze Figures of Cherubs and Animals
Located in London, GB
Full of humour and narrative detail, this joyous set of two figural sculptures are charmingly cast in bronze to depict young boys playing with animals. One of the figures shows a boy in draped...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Lions. Bow Porcelain C1750
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An attractive pair of lions, in the white; possibly based on a Chinese original.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Please" by Sergei Isupov, 2007, Porcelain, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Signed porcelain sculpture titled "Please" by Serei Isupov, 2007. Mint condition.
Category
Early 2000s Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Hawk on a Sodalite Stone
By Ranzoni Fatelli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Hawk in sterling silver on a sodalite stone-base.
The hawk was made in casting. The finish was made completely by hand with chisel and engraving.
The reproductions of animals in sol...
Category
1980s Italian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monumental Early 20th century Chinese Hardwood Sculpture of a Buffalo
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood base, with five children riding on its back....
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Walker & Hall Sterling Silver Fox.
Located in London, GB
A fine Sterling silver model of a fox baring his teeth, well-modelled and mounted on a granite base. Hallmarked Walker & Hall, Sheffield, England, 1921.
Category
Early 20th Century British Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
Gruppo di scimmie in legno intagliato. Lombardia, seconda metà del XVIII secolo
Located in Milano, IT
Gruppo di quattro scimmie in legno di tiglio finemente intagliato e patinato scuro. I primati, rappresentati con dovizia di particolari anatomici, assumono pose singolari che le rend...
Category
1750s Italian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Baccarat Black Glass Polar Bear
Located in New York, NY
Baccarat black glass polar bear, sleekly modeled, the polished glass bear on all four paws, etched to underside or front left paw with signature "...
Category
20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Alphonse DARVILLE : "Peacock", tall vernished plaster, C.1937-39
By Alphonse Darville
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alphonse DARVILLE (1910-1990, Belgium) : "Peacock"
Original white painted and varnished very tall sculpture made of inforced plaster
Height = 240...
Category
1930s French Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Pair of C19th Carved Medici Lions
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
C19th pair medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister and dexter, with one paw on a ball. Circa 1830.
30 3/4" wide x 9.5" deep x 21.05" high
Category
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Statue of a Patinated Bronze Model of a Horse on Marble Base
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This nicely crafted model of a horse in full pose is situated behind natural fencing and is accented by a conforming marble base, mid-20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lalique Large Frosted Sitting Tiger Sculpture
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Lalique frosted tiger sculpture showing with its postures and gesture why in Chinese culture it’s considered the king of all beast. It also symbolizes strength and confidence.
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Glass
Vienna Augarten Horse Piaffe Spanish Riding School 1590 Doebrich Made circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna Augarten Horse Spanish Riding School
Figurine type: Piaffe
The piaffe is a dressage movement where the horse is in a highly collected and cadenced trot, in place or nearly...
Category
1950s Austrian Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
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.