Animal Sculptures

ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...

Early 20thc Hubley Boston Terrier dog door stop / bank.The paint is very good and fine condition.

French Art Deco gull crackle glaze ceramic sculpture by GEO CONDE at Saint-Clement, France, 1920s. Width: 10"(29cm), Height: 6.1"(20cm), Depth : 3.5"(17cm). Marked in the mold "Geo C...

A very charming early 20th Century American bronze group of a mother rabbit & her three kittens snuggled together, the bronze with excellent honey patina and very fine smooth tactile...

ABOUT Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...

Bronze Bulldogs on an Onyx base by Vrai, France, 1920 Two large cold painted bronze Bulldogs (largest 14 cm long) standing and sitting on a Onyx base marked with Foundry mark Vrai B...

ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...

Pair, Antique Italian Faience Renaissance Style Lions W/ Armorial Shields. A wonderful pair of Italian faience Lions with armorial shields and...

Superb enameled sandstone animal sculpture representing a lioness lying on a rock. Bears the artist's signature "c.masson" as well as two publisher's marks: "SUSSE Fres EDITs PARIS" ...

French Art Deco crackle glaze ceramic fox by Jean de la Fontinelle, France, ca.1925. Rare piece by Jean de la Fontinelle. Was sold in Les Magasins du Louvre in Paris. Measures: Width...

Nice pair of Art Deco seal bookends designed by the French artist Louis Albert Carvin, silvered white metal on a green marble base, France, 1930. “Anima...

An antique Black Forest style hand-carved Lindenwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa 1920. This impressive naturalistically carved dark brown wooden owl with glass eyes, sitting on a w...

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important bronze sculpture By the great Jewish Bronze Master animalier , Estampille 1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger Godchaux. See Photo 2- 2- With A Stamp of Susse. See Photo 3- 3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze. See Photo Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à Paris. Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet . But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves apparent textures. The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists bench, still being formed and tooled. Godchaux’s animal work is characterized by gentleness and a sensitivity towards his subjects that showcases their playfulness and personality. This is captured beautifully in the present example where her curiosity and intensity of focus are fully developed; the anatomical and muscular realism is noteworthy. The naturalistic base is signed in his standard script “Roger Godchaux” and is also signed “Susse Fres. Edit. Paris” with the Susse cachet; a tiny stamp “France” is impressed into the edge below the cachet. Models in mud are most often cast plaster. It is often in this material that he exhibits in Salons and galleries. The works for sale are cast in bronze. They are entrusted to famous founders like Susse , with whom he signs publishing contracts, or Valsuani . He also works with lesser known smelters like Gatti, Andro or Planquette. Some of his bronzes do not wear a cast iron seal. While there are some large models, most are modest in size, easily finding their place in collectors' homes. Some of his works are terracotta or sandstone. Models were published by Susse both in bronze and terracotta. Terracotta remains raw or is glazed. He also worked at the Sèvres factory in the late 1930s. Roger Godchaux , born in Vendôme on December 21 , 1878 and dead the March 6 , 1958in Paris , is a painter , draftsman and sculptor of animals French . If all domestic and wild bestiary is part of his artistic universe, it is the wild beasts and elephants that have been his favorite subjects. Figurative sculptor, he represents the animal without artifice, in his attitudes of everyday life. Roger Godchaux's father is an antique dealer. His mother, Jeanne Godchaux, is a concert pianist. He has a brother Yvan with whom he studies in Vendôme under the care of his maternal grandparents, music teachers in high school. Having joined Paris, he prepared in 1894 admission to the School of Fine Arts . He soon turned to animal art . He became a pupil of Jules Adler and Jean-Léon Gérôme . In 1896, he is a pupil of the Julian Academy . Great admirer of Antoine-Louis Barye , he will build a collection of works produced in the workshop of the master 1 . In 1905, he began to exhibit in Paris. He regularly participates in the Salon des artistes français . In 1914, he was mobilized in Saint-Lô . Reformed, he is assigned to the offices of the Ministry of War. During this period, he put his drawing skills at the service of propaganda for the Allies. After the war, he saw rue Descombes . He resumes the exhibitions at the Salon des artistes français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze plates for the Army Museum Library . In 1924, his second companion gives him a daughter, Luce. In 1925, the jury of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts awarded him a silver medal. In 1927, he won the contest of car manufacturer Chenard and Walcker for the creation of an emblem for their cars. In February 1928, the State bought him a bronze sculpture: Elephant , exhibited at the National Salon of animal artists, of which he becomes the treasurer in November of the same year. It was at this time that the Newark Museum in the United States bought him works. It was also in 1928 that he won the silver medal at the Salon des artistes français. In 1929, the state bought him a sculpture ( Pigeon ) again. During the inter-war period, he exhibited regularly in various galleries: Galerie Charpentier , Galerie Georges Petit , Galerie Edgar Brandt , group of animals of the Malesherbes Art Gallery. He has friendly relations with other animals, including Henri Valette and Gaston Switzerland, with whom he regularly works at the Jardin des Plantes . In 1937, he signed a contract with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres for the edition of terracotta. During the Second World War , he stayed in Paris and continued to work in his studio on Boileau Street , but was forced to wear the yellow star . He lives with his girlfriend and daughter Avenue de La Motte...

An Austrian Vienna late 19th century cold painted bronze study of a capercaillie This very realistic Austrian Vienna cold painted bronze study is a very pleasing example and is beau...

ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...

A fabulous late Victorian Black Forest Nutcracker beautifully carved with a fabulous rich dark colour and good bright patina. The Monkey still...

ABOUT Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...

Stylized marble sculpture of a horse by the Italian sculptor, Amedeo Gennarelli (1881-1943), mounted on a wooden plinth with veneer.

Finely carved wood Chamois Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1920 A delicately handcarved wood sculpture of a chamois. A very detailed and natural carving excecuted by one of the Swiss woodcarvers from the area of Brienz, circa 1920. The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects and fine art sculptures, is found throughout Europe. The incentive to create not only useful but also aesthetically beautiful things, distinguishes the craftsman from the artist. In addition to the well-known Swiss wood carving...

Italian marble sculpture of a lion on the hunt by Joseph Frugoni (1897-1923). In very good condition.

Cute Gold Painted Metal Bulldog Money Bank . This Moneybox Bulldog Dog Figurine has Big Eyes which are looking into yours, so you can't say no to him. It's a Detailed Bulldog Figuri...

Terracotta Majolica frog Bavent Normandy.

ABOUT Art Deco cast bronze German Shepherd bookends manufactured by Armor Bronze Company with original labels and felt and each bookend. CREATOR Armor Bronze Company. DATE ...

MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE OKIMONO OF ELEPHANT BEING ATTACKED BY TWO TIGERS Workshop of Omori Mitsumoto (kôgen), 大森光元, Japan, circa 1900 Cast and patinated bronze, hardwood base, two carve...

1900s fish lock from Korea likely decorated a lacquered chest cabinet offering a splash of golden brass. 4.5 tall x 7.5 w x 1.5 thick Original preowned vintage condition. See all ima...

Small Early 20th Century Australian Bronze Greyhound Figurine Australia, circa 1910. Measures: 1.5" H, 3.5" W, 1.5" D

Gilt Bronze Guardian Lions Bookends. Signed H. Payen, France 1920´s. Fantastic Pair of Lion Bronze sculptures, mounted over marble bases. Very Good confitions.

Austrian bronze cat sculpture made in Austria The bronze has small wear due to years of age. It has a small chip on the tail. (see in photos). H:...

Classic early-20th century hand blown Peacock Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Peacock with Spun Glass "Feathers" and...

Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Period: Early 20th century Origin: United States Size: 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D Fa...

Pair of life-size bronze greyhound dogs Great pair of bronze greyhound dogs with green patina. 40's. Excellent condition. Very decorative.

Pair of hand carved stone elephants, made in Italy, circa 1930s Measures: height 17 inches, width 8 inches, depth 17 inches Pair in stock in Los Angeles Order reference #: FABIOLTD F196

Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...

An antique heavy cast iron boot scraper in the from of a dachshund dog. Scraper section is 9.25” long

A very rare early 20th Century timber carousel horse mounted on timber stand, finely hand carved and adorned in red. blue and gold armorial dress with stunningly carved lion, foliate...

French Art Deco porcelain candy box by Edouard Marcel SANDOZ (Paris) and Théodore HAVILAND company (Limoges), France, from 1921. Lying fennec. Rare in this glazed biscuit version. . Width: 5.5"(14cm), Depth: 4.7"(12cm), Height: 3.5"(9cm). Marked under the base "ESZ" for Edouard Sandoz...

Incredible craftsmanship from early 1900s Switzerland. This type of detail and finesse in Black Forest carvings is a rare find. The quality of the natural poisture, the rare design ...

French Bulldog head from an antique coin throwing game - coin toss game. This French antique game is known as frog game - jeu de la grenouille. The inten...

Incredible Lion in alabaster marble walking circa 1900.

Beautiful Art Nouveau sculpture by the french artist and sculptor Henri Payen (1894-1933). Depiction of a girl holding a little dog and a goose. Nicely chiseled on a marble base. Sig...

"Sun River Packer" by Earl Heikka bronze. Dated 1940 and signed. (1910-1941) Heikka was raised in Great Falls, Montana where he was directly exposed to the...

Authentically crafted bronze figure of a sitting pug. This high-quality bronze work was finely chased and painted. Probably from France.

A lovely antique Dresden porcelain pug dogs figural group designed by Carl Thieme of Potschappel, Saxony, Germany. Early 20th century, exceptionally executed porcelain sculpture depi...

The 24 carat gilded owl was created by Professor Fritz Klee around 1920 for Hutschenreuther Porcelain. This beautifully crafted piece is unusual in that sur...

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.

Beautiful small antique bronze work depicting a sitting cougar.

A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s. each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches...

PIERRE JULES MÊNE French, 1810-1879 "Cheval Libre no. 1" (The Free Horse) Sand-cast and patinated bronze cast signature "P.J. MÊNE" atelier Mêne-Cain, cast circa 1900 Item # 308KNM08Q Cast from an early mold with brilliant surface texture captured directly from the wax and transferred to the bronze, the present example is an atelier Mêne-Cain cast circa 1879-1908. It features a lively surface that is finished in a very dark brown patina with reddish undertones, the darker chemical patina being captured in the slashes and cuts of the sculptor's stylus that remain captured throughout the flesh of the stallion. It remains in an exquisite state of preservation throughout with the original patina sealed under a glowing wax layer. The underside shows the horse joined thorugh the base with large threaded rods tightened with torch-cut nuts. The model is listed in Mêne's catalogue as no. 39 and it is an individual portrait of the stallion separated out from his most celebrated L'Accolade with some slight alterations to the horse's pose make the figure more appropriate as a stand-alone work. The dramatic pose is highly Romantic and reminiscent of the posturing and composition found in the brilliant equestrian portrait...

French Art Deco bronze sculpture table lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, France, ca.1920. Amazing bronze sculpture of an ibis holding an alabaster shade in its beak. Old alabaster cann...

Large pair of Chinese cloisonné enamel horse sculptures Chinese, Early 20th Century Horses: Height 159cm, width 185cm, depth 71cm Bases: Height 48cm, width 174cm, depth 69cm Both: ...

Beautiful bronze statue by the austrian sculptor and artist Adolf Josef Pohl (born in Vienna April 27th 1872 – July 25th 1930). Depiction of a standing blacksmith in the typical wo...

Early 20th century Art Déco french patinated bronze sculpture of an angel fish By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, patinated, molded, metalwork Dimensions: ...

Rare Majolica grasshopper Jardinière signed Jerome Massier Vallauris.

Extraordinary ceramic dove by the renowned French artist and designer Jacques Adnet and exhibited for the first time at the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industries in Paris, specifically in the ladies' room of La Maitrise. This historic piece captures the essence of the Art Deco style of the period and represents a true gem for collectors and design lovers. The Adnet Ceramic Dove is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and detail. Each graceful curve and flowing contour reflects the influence of geometry and the modern aesthetic of the time. The delicacy and precision with which this piece has been sculpted make it a testament to Adnet's talent and artistic vision. The carefully worked ceramic presents a combination of subtle glazes, creating an effect of depth and texture. This Adnet Dove...

This delightful pair of Swiss/ German black forest carved linden wood seated bears is rarely available as an original pair. They are beautifully hand carved and are left and right ha...

Charming Cold Painted German Donkey from the early 20th Century. Standing and beautifully detailed with lots of personality. Germany 1920's.

This superb Austrian cold painted bronze study depicts a fox stealthy prowling after some prey. He is in a lowered position to avoid being noticed, highly alert with one ear up and t...

Superb patinated bronze sculpture by A. Plisnier of two fennecs huddling together manufactured by the Gorini Frères Foundry of Poitiers. France, 1920s. ...