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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Original Gustav Dentzel Carousel Horse
By Dentzel Carousel Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Gustav Dentzel middle row "jumper" carousel horse w/cast iron stand
Original to a Germantown PA park, and purchased by George and Leo Whitney, for Whitney's the Beach, San Francisco CA. Jumper appears to retain remnants of the original paint, with a very old overcoat, mounted to a vintage presentation stand, overall 58" H x 52" W. Stand measures 21" H x 37" W.
Provenance: Purchased directly from the Whitney's at the Beach Collection, San Francisco, CA
From Wikipedia: “The area that was Playland began as a 19th-century squatter’s settlement, “Mooneysville-by-the-Sea.” By 1884, a steam railroad was in place to bring people to the first amusement ride at the City’s ocean side — a “Gravity Railroad” roller coaster, and to the Ocean Beach Pavilion for concerts and dancing. By 1890, trolley lines reached Ocean Beach — the Ferries and Cliff House Railroad, the Park & Ocean Railroad, and the Sutro Railroad — that encouraged commercial amusement development as a trolley park. The Cliff House, which opened in 1863, and Sutro Baths, which opened in 1896, drew thousands of visitors.
The rides and attractions that began to spring up along the beach were separately owned by various concessionaires. For example, John Friedle owned a shooting gallery and baseball-throwing concession. All of the rides at Chutes at the Beach were purchased new or built there, including the Shoot-the-Chutes, which inspired the first official name for the amusement area — Chutes at the Beach.
Around 1913, Arthur Looff leased a piece of land for a carousel and its house — the Looff Hippodrome, located next to John Friedle’s concessions. Friedle and Looff become partners in Looff’s Hippodrome and began to buy other concessions to realize their vision of creating “the grandest amusement park on the Pacific coast.
In 1926, George Whitney became general manager of the growing complex of seaside attractions and changed the name to Playland-at-the-Beach, also sometimes known as Whitney’s at the Beach.
Although the attractions continued to be operated as independent concessionaires, during the late 1920s and 1930s, especially during the Depression when concessions began to fail, George and Leo (Whitney) began to purchase the attractions outright. The Whitneys bought the roller coaster in 1936 and the merry-go-round in 1942. Playland took up three city blocks and, in 1934, the Midway had 14 rides, 25 concessions, and 4 restaurants.
Despite this expansion, the post-war years saw the tearing down of the Shoot the Chutes in 1950 and the Big Dipper in 1955, and after George Whitney died in 1958, Playland was never quite the same. For a while after George Whitney’s death, Playland was operated by his son, George K...
Category
Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass
Sterling Silver Bird Objet d'Art Mexico
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original artwork.
Limited.
Sterling silver top and legs with marble egg form center.
Beautiful craftsmanship detailing.
Stamped under.
Fine original vintage condition with a nice pat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Sterling Silver
DAUM France crystal sculpture. Horsehead. France, 1990s
By Daum
Located in Torino, IT
Crystal sculpture
DAUM France
Horsehead.
ORIGIN
France
PERIOD
1990s
MARK
DAUM France
The Daum France glassworks is a historic French manufacture of artistic crystal, founded in Na...
Category
1990s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Walter Bosse Brass Poodle Figurine, Lucky Charm, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming poodle figurine, made of brass designed by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. In excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous Murano Italian Art Glass Giant Octopus Paperweight, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass Statue, paper weight or sculpture. Showing a giant octopus. Colors are a blue, white, black and clear. A beautiful nice addition to your...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Pair Of Carved Griffins On Plinths
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of English carved fruitwood griffins, on plinths.
Category
1930s English Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
$569 / set
François Levallois French Art Deco Crackle Glaze Ceramic Naked Young Lady
By Sainte Radegonde, François Levallois 1
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This stunning French Art Deco ceramic sculpture, crafted by the renowned artist François Levallois at the prestigious Faïencerie des Sainte-Radegonde, features a graceful naked woman...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Extra Large Brass Deer by Sarreid ltd, Spain 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Extra Large Brass Deer by Sarreid, Spain 1970s
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Staffordshire Cat Figure, Circa 1970
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1970 vintage figure of a cat from the Staffordshire region of England. The cat is decorated in black and white, and has a gold bow around its neck. This is a nice model, as i...
Category
1970s English Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scale Murano Glass Multicolor Fish Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large scale Italian Murano glass hand blown fish figure sculpture with colorful decorative details. Italy, 1950s.
Blue, green, yellow, garnet, and bro...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso for Graal Glass
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Sculpture of a Stylized Cat Designed by Livio Seguso ca. 1970s
A cute sculpture of a stylized cat in smoke grey glass. Hand made in the Gral glass manufactory, Germany. It was desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Italian Dalmatian Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Mid Century Modern Italian terracotta art pottery sculpture. A figural animal work produced circa 1960s depicting a Dalmatian dog modeled seated. Glazed white and black ter...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
1970s Ceramic Art Pottery Rainbow Animals Hippo Pig Horse
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Colorful Rainbow Animal Collection Set of Three
Horse 5.5H x 7D x 2.5W Hippo 2.75H 6D x 3W Pig 3.5T x 6L x 3W
Ceramic-pottery with a Colorful glazed finish
Wonderful lines ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Elegant plaster lion head sculpture by Carine Laeveren
Located in Diest, BE
Add a touch of timeless artistry to your space with this beautifully sculpted lion head in plaster on stand, created by Belgian artist Carine Laeveren.
The lion, a universal symbol ...
Category
2010s Belgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Small Rooster Figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small rooster figurine by Walter Bosse, Vienna, around 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Pair of Murano Glass Cockatiels or Parrots Attributed To Barovier & Toso
Located in Houston, TX
Large Pair Of Murano Glass Cockatiels Or Parrots Attributed To Barovier & Toso.
This lovely pair of Murano glass cockatiels, parrots or birds were executed in several colors with int...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Art Deco Bronze Panther, Signed Secondo, France circa 1930
By M. Secondo
Located in Regensburg, DE
Elegant Art Deco Panther sculpture by Secondo from France circa 1930.
Beautiful green patinated bronze with carvings that create the illusion of fur. Standing on a rectangular green...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Large and rare "Mia Maxi" cat in ceramic.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, Sweden.
Large and rare "Mia Maxi" cat in ceramic. Hand-glazed.
Signed and dated 93 (1993).
In perfect condition.
Dimensions: H 35.0 cm x D 22.0 cm.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Top Quality Workmanship Antique Signed Alabaster Puppy Sculpture by Ernst Beck
By Ernst Beck
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvelous and signed, sitting puppy dog sculpture with glass eyes.
This stunning alabaster puppy sculpture is another one of our recent great finds. If you have an eye for top quali...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Hand Carved Malachite Lion // 27.5 LB
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exquisite Hand Carved Malachite Lion, a stunning masterpiece from the heart of the Republic of Congo. This majestic sculpture is ...
Category
2010s Congolese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Large Rhinoceros Sculpture in Resin from the 1990s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
large Rhinoceros sculpture in resin from the 1990s.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
$1,077 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair Patinated Bronze Animals Cats after Swiss Artist Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Stylish Pair of Patinated Bronze seated Cats, modelled in the Art Deco Style, after a model by Swiss animalier sculptor and painter Eduard Douard Marcel 1881-1971
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charles LEMANCEAU Rare French Art Deco Elephant Statue, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare large French Art Deco elephant sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement (Luneville), France, 1920s. French Art Deco ceramic. Width: 18.5"(47cm), Height: 11.8"(30cm), Dep...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Egyptian Horus Falcon Sculpture by Lloyd Bryan
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Egyptian Horus falcon sculpture by Lloyd Bryan, circa 1978. The falcon is made of cast plaster and measure 4.W x 8.5"D x 16.5"H. Very nice, wel...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Red-Toned Wooden Vintage Abstract Animal Sculpture, Swedish Mid Century Handmade
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely wooden sculpture designed in Sweden in the midcentury. It is in very good condition except from that one of its legs is repaired. The designer is unknown.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Vintage Boho Monumental Cast Bronze Dogs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating pair of vintage monumental cast bronze dog sculptures, embodying a distinctive Boho aesthetic. These magnificent pieces exude a timeless charm, showcasing ex...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sergio Bustamante Brass & Copper Parrot
Located in Highland, IN
Bustamante's playful animals are imbued with character regardless of the materials they are made with. This parrot in copper and brass makes the perfect companion sitting on his perc...
Category
1970s Mexican Organic Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Decorative Leather Horse Model
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A decorative piece of a leather horse model with saddle from the 1900th century
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$335 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Glass Horse Sculpture by Bengt Edenfalk for Skruf, Sweden 1960s
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the Swedish brand Skruf. Skruf is a Swedish...
Category
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Italian Swan Cachepot Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Italian swan cachepot sculpture. Lovely ceramic swan in the form of a small planter cachepot, beautifully rendered with stamp marks for Este. Italy, mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Blue 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$407 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Ceramic King Cobra Snake Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A fabulous pair of ceramic King Cobra snake sculptures, circa 1970s. The cobras are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 7.5"W...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$27,500 / set
Set of 3 Brass Giraffe Figurines, Mid Century Modern set #1
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Set of 3 vintage sculptural brass figurines features 1 large giraffe bending down to 2 smaller giraffes, depicted with their heads held up. The highly detailed, textured figurines ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$280 Sale Price
25% Off
Barovier Toso Murano Yellow Blue Gold Fleck Italian Art Glass Love Bird Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow and sapphire blue spots, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine / sculpture. Documented to the Barovier e Toso...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
$375 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century English Staffordshire Hen on Nest Tureen
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique 19th Century English Staffordshire hen covered tureen or eggery, circa 1880. No maker's mark. These were typically used to store e...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Monumental Victorian Era English Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Dogs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Victorian Era very large scale pair of staffordshire Spaniel dogs. They have gilt accents around the chain and lock. The muzzle and snout along with other details are hand ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Demetre Chiparus Terracotta Lady Bust Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture by Demetre Chiparus (1886-1947), France, 1920s. This exquisite French Art Deco terracotta sculpture, created by the renowned artist Demetre Chipa...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage 1960s Souvenir Building Architectural Model Berlin Bear, Metal Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A classic decorative Berlin bear statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. This item was bought as a souvenir in Ber...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Very Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Cold Painted Eagle Claw Candle Holder
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece.
With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a number of season relat...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
$842 Sale Price
20% Off
Bulldog Sculpture Figurine in Ceramic by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg 1960s
By Gustavsberg
Located in Troy, MI
Lisa Larson Gustavsberg Bulldog Sculpture Figurine
Ceramic bulldog sculpture from the Large Zoo series
Designed by Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Sweden c. 1960s
Labeled to underside
...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Saint Clément Vintage French Barbotine Majolica Gallic Rooster Absinthe Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage French Majolica glazed Absinthe water pitcher formed as a rooster, St. Clément, circa 1940-1950. The Gallic rooster, in French: le coq gaulois, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Large Patinated Bronze Parrot on Perch After Jules Moigniez
Located in New York, NY
Very large mid-century period bronze sculpture of a parrot perched on tree branch after after Jules Moigniez (1835-1894), measuring 53 by 24 by 12 inches. Apparently unsigned.
Category
1980s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Pink Tessellated Stone Abstract Bird Sculpture by Maitland Smith 1970's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Large Pink Tessellated Stone Abstract Bird sculpture by Maitland Smith 1970's.
Category
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Seguso Murano Teal White Opal Albastro Italian Art Glass Baby Elephant Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent teal blue-green and white opalescent Italian art glass baby elephant sculpture / figurine. It is documented to designer Archimede Segus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass
Marg Loring Sgraffito Etched Ceramic Owl Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ceramic owl by Allied Craftsman founding member Marg Loring of Point Loma, Ca
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
USA, Circa 1960s
Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a land...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE
1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning, marked USA on back paw.
Approximate measurements: 4 x 2.5 x .75 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Bakelite
$90 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
Category
Late 19th Century German Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Walter Bosse Brass Monkey Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Brass Monkey Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Original Articulated Elephant Figurine by Kay Bojesen Denmark c 1950s
By Kay Bojesen
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Composition faux wood horse head sculpture
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Composition faux painted wood horse head sculpture
Category
1970s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
$650 / item
Swiss Black Forest Dog Group Walter Mader (attributed)
By Walter Mäder
Located in Newark, England
Featuring a Dog with Pups
Rare Swiss Black Forest Dog group. The group modelled as a smooth coat St. Bernard female with her three puppies. The...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium.
Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish and sea grass.
Italy, Venice 1950-1959.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swans
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swans are a delightful representation of the artistry and craftsmanship associated with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Mid Century Modern Life Size Porcelain Sculpture of a Seated Whippet Dog Italy
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and elegant porcelain life size figure of a female whippet. Absolutely so real life like it's amazing! Such a beautiful face you want to hug this dog. 11 x 20 x 24h and weig...
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
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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