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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
Poetic Iron Sculpture of Recumbent Stag Deer on Wood Base
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful gestural iron sculpture of a recumbent stag or deer with lovely outstretched leg. Mounted on ebonized wood.
Category

1970s American Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Sculpture Of A Pheasant By French Sculptor Leon Bureau
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and opposing bronze sculpture of a Pheasant by Léon Bureau (1866-1906), the life-size figure with fine pen drawing, gold patinated bronze on floral terrain base, signed i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Hand Carved Heron Bird Sculpture Statue Wildlife Scene 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
Hand Carved heron wildlife scene. The tree features three herons towards the base stretching upwards towards foliate. Beautifully designed with rustic patina Dimensions: 61.5" ...
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger element or grouping.
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

French Sheep Sculpture, France
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Handmade Sheep Sculpture. Hand-painted wood base and face with real sheep's fur. France, circa 1980.
Category

1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fur, Wood

Mid Century Aluminum Giraffe Sculpture by Chris Petersen, 1976
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Very cool aluminum sculpture by the artist Chris Petersen, 1976, signed.
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda Lion miniature sculpture , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 8cm W, 6.5cm H, 2.5cm D Condition: Mint Period: 1990’s Material: Glass Color: Orange
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Mid-Century Modern Rams Head Sculpture by Jaru of California
By Jaru
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition Designer: Jaru of California Manufacturer: Jaru of California Materials: Red Glazed Ceramic
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Coastal Hand Carved Washed Wood Monkey
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho monkey. A chic washed finish on a wood body. Done in thr manner of the iconic Lelanne monkey. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Asian Glazed Ceramic Foo Dogs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of glazed ceramic foo dogs. A chic deep green color with flashes of deep blue. Lots of intricate detail on the face and body. Areas of wear from age add to the effect. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Stylized Polar Bear Sculpture by Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized polar bear sculpture by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the underside, the...
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

1970s Italian Mottahedeh Ceramic Swan Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, Hollywood Regency, 1970s Italian Mottahedeh ceramic swan. This piece is truly a show-stopper! Marked 'Italy' on underside, in...
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Elephant Stack Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A vintage Boho hand carved elephant stack. A charming totem pol of elephants from the largest at the bottom to the tallest on top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature sculpture Bird , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda miniature sculpture Bird , 1990’s
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Cast Iron Enameled Chicken Figurine, Decor or Doorstop, Vintage, England.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cast iron enameled chicken figurine can be used as a doorstop or as a decor piece. The piece is highly detailed with individual tail and wings feathers and head structure molded separately. The body of the chicken is painted with black and grey enamel in splatter ware...
Category

Late 20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

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

Contemporary Purple Murano Glass Fish, Italy circa 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Extraordinary designed, contemporary Murano glass fish from the late 20th century around 1970. A highly decorative piece in our fine Murano selection. This amazing looking, modern Mu...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Bertil Vallien for Kosta boda Sweden Miniature sculpture Fish , 1990’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 9cm W, 4.5cm H, 2.5cm D Period: 1990’s Condition: Mint Material: Glass
Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Lapis Lazuli Horse Statue
Located in Somis, CA
Crafted by a Chinese master carver, using the finest grade, all-natural lapis lazuli sourced from the mines of Afghanistan, this amazing sculpture captures the essence of motion, str...
Category

Late 20th Century Afghan Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Mid Century brass duck sculpture 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Mid Century brass duck sculpture 1970’s
Category

1970s Dutch Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Ceramic Hand Painted Bird on Branch
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Italian hand painted ceramic bird on branch, circa 1990s. In perfect conditions, a nice collectible decoration item.
Category

1990s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Italian black panther sculpture in thick wood. Italy 1980s
Located in Catania, CT
Italian sculpture in wood portraying a black panther. The head can be rotated in different positions. Good vintage condition with normal trace of age and use.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Fiberglass Panther Statue, Circa 1990
Located in Staten Island, NY
Life Size Fiberglass Panther Statue, Circa 1990 This rare big cat is made of fiberglass so it does not weight a lot. It is made from a local stor...
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass

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.
Category

1870s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Barbara Beretich “Tanko” Bronze Cat Sculpture 1996
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful bronze cat by the noted California artist Barbara Beretich. It is titled Tanko and is signed and dated underneath 9/21/96. It is numbered 6/24. It has developed a beautif...
Category

1990s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Unique Hand Blown Murano Bullicante Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Dona
Located in London, GB
Art glass sculpture fish. Slightly shaded mink pink, clear mouth blown Murano ( Venice ) Italian glass. Various techniques involved blowed, submerged, Bulicante. Signed by the artist...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Mid century set of 2 brass birds , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 30 cm Height 8cm Diameter and 26cm Height, 11cm Width , 8cm Depth Material: Brass Color: Gold
Category

1970s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vide Poche Soap Holder Swans Sculpture Shaped, in Silvered Metal Italy, 1970's
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vide Poche Soap Holder Swans Sculpture Shaped, in Silvered Metal Italy, 1970's
Category

1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Bronze Horses Sculpture by Curtis Jere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè. The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base. The sculpture is s...
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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.
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

VTG Gustavsberg Sweden Art Pottery Kennel Spaniel Figurine Design Lisa Larson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage pottery Cocker Spaniel figurine of the "Kennel" series, designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Gustavsberg, Sweden Design: Lisa Larson Marks: ...
Category

1980s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

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...
Category

1880s Indian Country Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Sergio Bustamante Style Metal and Ceramic Birds S/2
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of two 1970s brass and ceramic decorative birds. In the style of Sergio Bustamante. Burnished brass with blue/white painted ceramic. No artists signature or brand stamp. Owl: 5....
Category

1970s Mexican Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Brutalist School of Fish Brass & Burlwood Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool and unique brass welded school of fish sculpture circa 1970s in brass finish, sitting on burlwood base.
Category

Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Monkey Ape Rattan Wicker Hanging Figure 1970s, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a 1970s Vintage Boho Figurative Animalia Wicker Rattan Monkey ape hanging figure in the style of Mario Lopez Torres. This French Animalia vintage 1960s-1970s woven wicker...
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Onyx, Metal, 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...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

High relief of running horses carved on Italian Bardiglio marble
Located in Tarquinia, IT
Horses, horse sculpture, marble horses, high relief horses, running horses, Italian art horses, made in Italy, bas-relief horses, high relief horse. High relief representing a group ...
Category

1990s European Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

C. Jere Brass Sculpture Birds in Flight by Curtis Freiler & Jerry Fels, c. 1994
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, signed brass "Birds in Flight" sculpture by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jeré. The now iconic and emblematic "Birds in Flight" sculpture was first pro...
Category

1990s American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wicker Elephant Head Mount
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Vintage wicker elephant head to grace any wall and add a bit of whimsy to any decor. Good condition with minor imperfections consistent with age, see ph...
Category

1980s Organic Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker

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...
Category

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Vintage a Boho Torch Cut Steele Crab Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Coastal original steel sculpture. A monumental lobster in a torch cut metal. A brilliant gold finish on a gorgeous wood plinth. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Vintage Italian Decorative Crab Sculpture 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Decorative Crab Sculpture from the 1980s showcases the creativity and artistry of Italian design. Crafted with attention to detail, this captivating crab sculptur...
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Small Art Glass Bird Paperweight / Sculpture by Nuutajarvi of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous small art glass bird paperweight / sculpture by Nuutajarvi of Finland, circa 1980s. The sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage condition with no chips or cracks. T...
Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Vintage Boho 1975 Signed Curtis Jere Steel Eagle Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho Abstract sculpture. Made by the iconic Curtis Jere and signed on the plinth. A chic soaring eagle in a steel composition. Rests on a marble plinth. Acquired f...
Category

1970s American Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Steel

Mid Century Modern Guzzini Acrylic Lucite Monkey Figurine Sculpture Silvio Russo
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Iconic Mid Century Modern lucite monkey sculture designed by Silvio Russo for Guzzini in the 1970s. Manufacturer: Fratelli Guzzini, Italy Marks: unmarked Material: lucite Height: c...
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Brutalist Metal Sculpture of a Brass Bull by Pal Kepenyes, 1970s
Located in Chesham, GB
A vintage brass brutalist bull sculpture by Pal Kepenyes. Designer - Pal Kepenyes Design Period - 1970 to 1979 Style - Vintage, Brutalist Detailed Condition - Good with minimal d...
Category

1970s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

20th Century Green and Orange Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass from Venice
Located in NICE, FR
This beautiful animal sculpture, depicting a galloping horse crafted from Murano glass in vibrant green and yellow hues, was made in the late 20th century. It bears the artist's sign...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Baccarat Crystal Panther
Located in Mérida, YU
Black crystal panther sculpture by Baccarat, circa 1980s. In excellent condition.
Category

1980s French Aesthetic Movement Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Brutalist Large Pair Hand Made and Decorated Metal Owls
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1548 Pair large hand made and decorated matched pair metal owls Large 16.5x10x6" Smaller 14 x8.5x5.5"
Category

1970s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Nicely Cast Brass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful cast brass sculpture of a whimsical giraffe.
Category

1980s Korean Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal

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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