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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894) - Large Statue of a Hunting dog holding a pheasant
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Large Statue in patinated spelter. Hunting dog holding a pheasant, signed Jules MOIGNIEZ (1835-1894). 31 cm high x 37 cm width. Jules Moigniez was a 19th-century French animal scul...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Spelter

Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Aus...
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1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Susse Freres Coq Français Chantant French Bronze Rooster Sculpture af. Aug. Cain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French bronze figural rooster sculpture. Entitled "Coq Français Chantant" (French Rooster Crowing). Modeled by Auguste-Nicolas Cain (b. 1821 - b. 1894), the renowned French ...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Liberty of London Life Size 6ft Leather Baby Elephant Glass Eyes 1930
Located in Portland, OR
Antique vintage life size leather baby elephant, likely retailed by Liberty of London in the 1930s. This very realistic model of a baby elephant stands almost six feet tall at 68" (1...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Leopard Sit Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture leopard sit in hand painted ceramic.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Brass Lying Deer with Shamanic Inlays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This lying deer sculpture is made of brass with shamanic inlays. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Sommerso Birds on a Branch by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese 1960s
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and luminous pair of cased uranium glass birds perched on a stylized branch, designed by Antonio da Ros for Vetreria Gino Cenedese in the early 1960s. Crafted using the refine...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Japan Important Large Pair Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession Call or message us for details or to reserve. Japan an early and superb pair (2) of mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dogs als...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century, J.A. Mercie Style, Heavy, Patinated Brass Seal Figurines
By J.A. Mercie 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy, brass seal figurines with beautiful patina. Handsomely made in a style that is reminiscent of the elegant work of French artist J.A. Mercie (1845 - 1916) whose acclaimed monum...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Flexible Wooden Snake Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Flexible Wooden Snake Sculpture, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Material: Wood Color: Beige Item Typ...
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rocking Horse by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Rocking horse by Walter Bosse Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage American Studio Craft Dean Santner Alligator Wood Puzzle Sculpture 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Articulated Puzzle Pal Alligator sculpture by California Artist and Craftsman Dean Santner circa 1970s Six piece stack laminate puzzle formed alligator with raised eyes and leathe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco French Sculpture of Two Fish in Craquelé Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Nice ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century Item e7296 A wooden carved children's carousel lama statur decorated with polychrome painting, made in Germany around the 1890s. Original unrestored condition, partially repainted, traces of use according to the old age, some minor imperfections. A great addition to any sophisticated interior decoration. The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn...
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Late 19th Century German Other Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Edgar Brandt Element Decorative Wrought Iron Snake Art Deco
Located in NANTES, FR
Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron. Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wrought Iron

Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1930s. This beautiful naturalistically carved dark brown wooden owl with glass eyes, sitting on a wooden base wi...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Oak

Goebel Produced This Dramatic Porcelain Figurine Depicting Cat, circa 1960
Located in Verviers, BE
Goebel produced this dramatic porcelain figurine depicting a Cat, circa 1960. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty. Measures: height: 10.63 in (27 cm)? diameter...
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1950s German Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Decorative Golden Bee Ornament Bumble Bee Sculpture LUXURY ORNAMENT Bee
Located in Wembley, GB
A beautiful vintage golden bee ornament for your room. An impressive size, this golden bee is a gorgeous statement piece for a shelf or sideboard! 29 x 15 x 13cm As you see in a pic...
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1980s British Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf

Late 19th century Pair of Glazed Porcelain Foo Dogs
Located in Savannah, GA
Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

American Mid century Modern Solid Mahogany Bull Sculpture Wood Carved
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid mahogany bull sculpture circa 1960's well done piece , in a mid century design lines simple elegant and unique.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Mahogany

Pair of Hollywood Regency Black and White Whippets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Hollywood Regency black and white whippets, each one life size, of seated form, realistically modeled, raised on a 14" circular wood base. The fi...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Composition

Murano Glass Rhinoceros Designed by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Murano Opalescent White Blue Bubbles Italian Art Glass Dove Bird Figurines
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful pair of vintage Murano hand blown opalescent blue and white, with controlled bubbles Italian art glass dove bird figurines. Documented to the Frat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass

Vintage Folk Art Hand Carved Driftwood Whale Sculpture or Door Stop
Located in Elkhart, IN
A charming Folk Art hand carved driftwood door stop or sculpture in the form of a whale, perfect for your Nantucket, Cape, or Hamptons home! USA, Early 20th century Measuers: ...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Driftwood

Antique Cast Iron Scottish Terrier Door Stop Boot Scrape, Circa 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful antique cast iron Scottish Terrier door stop boot scrape USA, Circa 1920s Measuers: 12.5"W x 2.88"D x 9"H. Very good or...
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1920s American Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Mother of Pearl / Abalone Shell Fish Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A vey nice mother of pearl / abalone shell handmade fish sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed and the craftsmanship is amazing. The sculpture is in very good condition;...
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Lladró Protective Dragon Sculpture, Gold, Special Edition, Limited Edition
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition High Porcelain sculpture of a dragon, the symbol of power and good fortune in Asian cultures, in a special version to commemorate Lladró’s 70th anniversary. A represe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Large Bronze lunging Mastiff Dog Charles Valton 1890 France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very impressive large figure of a Mastiff Bronze Dog , It is finely detailed. The clasp holding the chain on the dog's collar is also cast bronze. Finished in a dark brown patina, ...
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1890s French Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Two French Silver Peacock bird sculptures
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" A set of two charming peacock bird sculptures made from a base metal w...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Kay Bojesen elephant figurine in oak circa 1950s Two available and priced individually Articulating legs head and trunk Signed to undersid...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Set of Majolica Sleeping Cat & Kitten Sculptures, Italy, Vintage
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of vintage ceramic sculptures features tabby cat and kitten, sleeping curled up with their heads resting on their paws. The figurines are decorated with majolica glaze with hand...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Modernist Large Orange Ceramic Bird Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist large scale bird ceramic sculpture created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Bird measures 7.75" by 11" by 6.5" and is signed as pictured. In very good vintage 1960s cond...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

20th Century French Vintage Wall Mount Terra Bull Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage French wall mount sculpture in hand made in terracotta with a weathered aged patina, in good condition. The wall sculpture is meticulously handcrafted and typical for the r...
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

William H Turner large bronze rabbit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The bronze rabbit is patinated and cold painted. The front legs crossed in a relaxed posture. It is signed between the hind legs W. H. Turner 168/300 . it is dated 1996. It is in ve...
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1990s Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s. The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
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1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

c1950 Art Deco Waylande Gregory Fantail Pigeon Ceramic Pottery Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
A collection of c1950 ceramic Fantail Pigeon sculptures by noted American sculptor Wayland Gregory. We were fortunate enough to purchase these pieces directly from the Gregory Estate...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage African Bronze Rooster Figurine Ife Benin Nigeria Primitive Folk Art
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking vintage bronze rooster sculpture is a fine example of African tribal artistry, originating from the cultural regions of Ife and Benin in Nigeria. Crafted with a primiti...
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1940s Beninese Primitive Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1950s Brass Eagle on Branch Sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Brass Eagle on Branch Sculpture This lcast brass sculpture has fine details, a nice patina with normal wear from age.
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1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Lalique Crystal Frosted Head Down Swan Sculpture Resting On Mirrored Plateau
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elevate your decor with this exquisite Lalique Crystal Large Frosted Swan Sculpture, elegantly poised with its head gracefully lowered, resting on a fitted oval mirror base. This sculpture is a true masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, bearing the signature of the renowned Lalique brand and its origin in France. The swan, expertly crafted from frosted crystal, exudes an air of elegance and tranquility. Its sleek form and graceful posture make it a captivating focal point for any space. Resting on the fitted oval mirror base, the sculpture gains an added dimension, reflecting and enhancing its beauty. Imagine this Lalique Crystal Swan...
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Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Ceramic Yellow Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Early 20Thc Original Hubley Bank Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc Hubley Boston Terrier dog door stop / bank.The paint is very good and fine condition.
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Early 1900s American Adirondack Antique Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Late 19th Century Sculpture of a Lying Bear - Black Forest Bronze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A charming late 19-century bronze sculpture of a reclining bear, playfully posed on its back with one paw raised. This delightful small-scale animalier piece captures both the charac...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Spitz Dog - by Emmanuel Frémiet
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A Bronze sculpture of a lying Spitz dag. The bronze has a warm brown patina. On a Nero Portoro Marble plinth. Beautiful quality, very refined bronze with great attention to detail. ...
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Very Large 19th Century Rare French Majolica Pig Pitcher signed Delphin Massier. Height / 10.2 inches.
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Early 20Thc Cast Iron Hubley Cat Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Cast iron Hubley cat door stop in good condition.The hand painted eyes.This is a very heavy doorstop.
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1920s American Adirondack Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Iron

An Heavy and Solid Murano Hand Blown Big Apple Art Glass
Located in Norton, MA
This is a Large solid and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Big Apple Art Glass with colorful Murrine on the entire body, green stem, and a leaf on the top.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

1960s Red Lucite Elephant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Red Lucite Elephant Very small chip on ear (as shown in picture)
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1960s Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Live Size Italian Dachshund Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding statue of an Italian dachshund made of glazed and hand-painted terracotta. Perfect, lifelike, and life-size representations of this loving creature, faithful, affectio...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Terracotta

Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern "Spider" wall decoration made of iron
Located in München, DE
Beautiful Italian Mid Century Modern wall decoration in the shape of a black iron spider. In Italy, spiders are considered lucky charms. Typical Italian mid-century design in very be...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Iron

A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus Hämeenlinna, 1970s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird sculptures (paper weights). Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Alt...
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1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label Good vintage condition: There is a rough/raised area on forehead...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Budgerigars, cold painted, pair, Austrian circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A superb pair of large scale Austrian bronze budgerigars. This impressive sculpture is almost life sized and depicts two budgerigars, one green and the other blue perched upon a leaf...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Murano Sommerso Glowing Uranium Yellow Red Heart Italian Art Glass Bird Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow green with dark olive head Italian art glass hummingbird sculpture...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

Antique Bronze Sculpture, Signed by Auguste Cain, Coq Sur Un Panier, Rooster
Located in Greven, DE
Antique sculpture signed by Auguste Cain 1821-1894. Auguste-Nicolas Caïn (born November 10, 1821 in Paris; † August 6, 1894) was a French animal sculptor and medalist. Title of bronze work: "le Chant Du Coq." This model is illustrated in the literature: Pierre Kjellberg...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Masterful Pair of Italian Horses in bronze 20th Century 1:1
Located in Madrid, ES
Masterful Pair of Italian Horses in bronze 20th Century 1:1 real height, lost wax casting. Origin Venice, private collection. Perfect for the outside or even for the inside. The dim...
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

French White Terracotta Majolica Rabbit Bavent, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French white terracotta rabbit signed Bavent, circa 1890. (Normandy). Size / Length: 9 inches on 4.5 inches, height / 4.8 inches.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

French Antique Statuette Virgin and Child Early 20 th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
French handmade stone statue in stone Madonna and Child. As you can see from the photos, the Mother and the Child exchange an expressive look full of tenderness. The directing style ...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Vintage African Carved Wood Figure of a Large Hornbill Bird Sculpture Large
Located in Rochester, NY
A 20th Century reproduction carved sculpture depicting a standing bird, supported on a domed base the feet extend to the legs with wings flared and bulbous belly. The craned neck wit...
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20th Century African Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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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