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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Three Decorative Elephant Sculpture Statues Brass Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Three decorative elephant sculpture statues made of brass. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Biggest made of brass and marked with label. The size given in the dimen...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Vienna Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Bergman Style, Austria, ca. 1900
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vienna cold painted bronze of a Cat antique figure.
Offered is a Viennese cold-painted bronze figure of a Cat dating to the early 20th century. He shows...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a sitting cat. 21st C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Royal Copenhagen. Porcelain figurine of a sittin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$160 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
Category
1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
20th Century American Bronze Swan Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating 20th-century cast bronze garden sculpture captures the elegant dynamism of a swan poised for flight. With wings outstretched in a moment of powerful ascent and its h...
Category
20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
1970s Signed Tony Evans Raku Vessel with Green Glaze and Metallic Accents
By Tony Evans
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage signed and numbered hand crafted vessel by raku pottery master Tony Evans (1942-2009) Cali. This raku vessel features a flattened, spherical shape with a wide body and a narr...
Category
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Clay
French Napoleon III Spelter Athena Statuette circa 1890
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Art Nouveau spelter Athena statue.
Very nice treatment of the subject in a detailed and nervous classic style with a high quality of details. Ver...
Category
1890s French Napoleon III Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Franz Bergman Standing Dachshund Vienna Austria Bronze Dog Sculpture With Wonderful Patina
This Has Been Cold Painted With A Red Colla...
Category
19th Century German Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland, 1990's. This piece is signed.
Category
20th Century Finnish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Becquerel Rare Art Deco Bronze
Located in NANTES, FR
ANDRÉ-VINCENT BECQUEREL silvered bronze circa 1930.
7 swallows on a weather vane mounted on a surfine black marble base from Belgium.
Note 2 small chips on the marble .
Total height...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Folk Art Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful art glass animal sculpture, Folk Art design, circa mid-20th century. Sculpture is hand-blown art glass of farm animals, from base to top, a horse, dog, cat, and rooster. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Art Glass
Pulcino by Alessandro Pianon
Located in Uccle, BE
Sculpture of a bird in blown glass with murrine decoration, resting on hammered copper legs. Designed in 1962 by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi, Murano (Italy).
This dark green (khaki...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
$19,725
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1960s Aldo Londi Bitossi Italian Modernist Large Orange Ceramic Bird Sculpture
By Aldo Londi
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$950 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells.
From Provence.
Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 9 inches, height / 2.5 inche...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$6,312 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Side Saddles Horse by Jules Moigniez Circa 1870
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A mid-19th century bronze study of a standing horse dressed in a ladies side saddle by Jules Moigniez. Excellent hand chased detail. Signed J Moigniez to base.
Dimensions: H 32cm W...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Frog Figurine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very sweet crystal frog figurine by Baccarat of France.
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of terracotta leopard sculpture
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of leopard terracotta decorative sculptures , the base of the two sculptures has been glued back together and repaired see the photos this is a...
Category
1920s European Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,800 / set
Vintage Glass Owl Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage glass owl sculpture / paper weight.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Hollywood Regency Italian Terracotta Majolica Leopard Cubs Jungle Cat -S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Hollywood Regency Era playful Italian terracotta leopard cubs. They are both in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Ceramic Polychrome Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Great pair of mid-century polychrome glazed ceramic foo dogs from China, circa 1950s. Great detail with each dog holding a coin medallion in its mouth and a beautiful color combinati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French School Patinated Bronze of a Resting Dachshund
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French School Patinated Bronze Dachshund Sculpture
This finely cast French School patinated bronze dachshund sculpture beautifully captures the breed’s signature charm and elegance. Expertly cast in bronze with a rich dark patina, this work highlights remarkable detail, from the dachshund’s expressive eyes and floppy ears to the sleek contours of its elongated body and poised stance. The smooth yet subtly textured surface enhances its lifelike quality, making it a captivating decorative sculpture.
Standing 9.75 inches high, 17 inches wide, and 5 inches deep, this substantial bronze piece has a commanding presence while maintaining a refined and understated elegance. The artist’s attention to anatomical accuracy and naturalistic posture makes it an excellent representation of the beloved breed. Ideal for dog enthusiasts, collectors of fine bronzes, or admirers of French animalier sculpture...
Category
20th Century French Sporting Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Ancient Egyptian Anubis Salukis Dogs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Embodying the mystique of ancient Egypt, this Vintage Egyptian God Anubis Dog Statue is a stunning tribute to the revered deity Anubis. Expertly crafted in a distinctive seated pose ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$3,500 / item
Donald Duck Cast Iron Stop/Enter Doorstop by Walt Disney Productions, 1971
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Donald Duck Cast Iron Stop/Enter Doorstop by Walt Disney Productions, 1971
Signed by Walt Disney Productions, 1971
A rare and authentic 1971 Walt Disney Productions Donald Duck Cast Iron Stop/Enter Doorstop is a collector's gem. Measuring inches high, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep, this unique piece features Donald Duck in his classic sailor shirt, cap, and bow tie, holding a movable and removable 2-inch diameter green "Enter" and red "Stop" sign. Due to patent infringements, only a limited number of these doorstops were produced, as Disney had not granted permission for their creation, making original pieces like this highly sought-after. Unlike the numerous "knock-offs" on the market, this doorstop is guaranteed to be original, complete with its authentic sign. It remains in near-mint condition, with the paint still brightly colored, showcasing the high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail typical of Disney products. This doorstop not only serves a practical function but also stands as a delightful piece of Disney memorabilia...
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Bison / Buffalo Sculpture in the Style of Attila Tivadar
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool vintage bison / buffalo sculpture in the style of Attila Tivadar, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with wonderful detail and measures an impressiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Resin
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Miami, FL
Tall Italian handmade ceramic horse sculpture in the vibrant signature blue of Aldo Londi's iconic art pottery collection Rimini Blu, originally designed in 1959 for Bitossi Ceramich...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Original sculpture by Max Hermann Fritz for Fraureuth Kunstabteilung, Germany
By Max Hermann Fritz, Porzellanfabrik Fraureuth
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Very rare porcelain figurine Horse and Jockey by Max Hermann Fritz for Fraureuth Kunstabteilung. Made in Germany in the 1920. A rare museum exhibit.
Due to the growing demand for fig...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,615 Sale Price
20% Off
Two Tall Gray Architectural French Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or perhaps even a driveway.) Each lion sits on its hind legs, with its front paws outstr...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
$1,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Art deco panther sculpture France
By C. Perot
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art deco panther sculpture France
Materials Bronze and marble
Technique: electroplated
Excellent overall condition, little wear on the spine.
...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Contemporary Unicorn Heads
Located in London, GB
Introducing further pieces to our upcoming Studio Bucchi collection. These are a limited edition, bespoke order pieces.
All materials used in the creation of these exceptional pieces...
Category
2010s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
$9,726 / set
Meissen Great Dane White Porcelain Dog
Located in New York, NY
Meissen great dane white porcelain dog. Antique white porcelain dog sculpture of a great dane beautifully modeled with original custom conforming red velvet covered base, with markin...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc
By André Bloc
Located in Warrenton, OR
Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture in the style of Andre Bloc.
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
Could this be an Andre Bloc piece? Whether it is or isn't, we really love its minimalist, mid-century modern style!
This MCM fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
$195 Sale Price
30% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Sergio Bustamante Life Size Brass Walrus
Located in Hanover, MA
Life sized brass and copper sculpture of a walrus created by Sergio Bustamante of Mexico circa 1960’s.
Part of his magical menagerie of polished brass creatures.
Very good condition ...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Yellow Purple Italian Art Glass Horse Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright red, yellow and lavender Italian art glass horse head figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company, with an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$300 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century Black Forest Bear Clothes Brush
Located in High Point, NC
19th century hand carved Black Forest clothes brush in the form of a bear. The bear is recumbent, and his face is so sweet - he will look good anywhere you decide to place him in yo...
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Salvador Dali Xai 3/20 Limited Edition Sculptural Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle.
Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back)
approximate
Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
$59,598 Sale Price
28% Off
Japanese Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-726 vintage Japanese hand painted ceramic cat sculpture
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$375 Sale Price
61% Off
Pop Art decorative Lucite Owl 3D Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique Postmodern 1970s decorative 3D owl, tabletop sculpture in clear Lucite well done piece. Triangle shape.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Eagle with Spread Wings
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large Wall decoration representing a large eagle with wide open wings. Width 50 inches.
This impressive wall decoration shows an eagle with majestic, wide-spread wings, beautifully ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Original Painted Cow Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th century Original painted heavy cast iron door stop full body cow doorstop.This is a three dimensional cow door stop.
Category
1940s American Adirondack Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Egyptian Revival Two Headed Ram Goat Wood Carved Lacquered Sculpture 41"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Egyptian Revival carved wood sculpture depicting a pair of reclining goats / rams facing opposite directions, decorated with intricate necklaces and beards, finished in black...
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
Located in London, GB
Boucherie Chevaline Trade Sign
A hand crafted Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers trade sign. A highly decorative wall hanging in untouched condition with or...
Category
Early 20th Century French Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Ceramic Porcelain Decorative Horse Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Horse sculpture was produced in England. Only one item available.
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$114 Sale Price
40% Off
Lladró Protective Dragon Sculpture, Gold, Special Edition, Limited Edition
By Lladro
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880.
Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop.
The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches
History of Black Forest Carving
The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region.
Christian Fischer and other founders
Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school.
Brienz School of Wood Carving
In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives.
Wild animals
At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...
Category
1880s Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Duck Murano Glass Vetri di Murano Italy Vintage Art Glass, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural duck figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1950s. A nice piece of art for any room.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Large Brutalist Mixed Metals Owl Sculpture Attributed to Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A large intricate Brutalist sculpture of a standing owl, attributed to the renowned Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The sculpture exhibits the distinctive style and a...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Brass Recumbent Deer Sculpture 1960s Hollywood Regency Style
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Large Brass Recumbent Deer Sculpture in the Hollywood Regency Asian style.
Vintage dramatic and large seated 1960s brass deer with fanciful decoration attributed to Sarreid Ltd.
Large oversized heavy cast brass reclining stag sculpture in solid brass design polished gold color.
Antique gilt cast bronze figure of a recumbent temple Thai deer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
'Attilla' An Early 20th Century Bronze Sculpture by Irenee Rochard
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 20th century bronze sculpture by Irénée Rochard of the famous racehorse 'Attila', standing proud with reigns. Signed 'I Rochard' to base.
Dimensions: H 19cm W 24cm D 8cm
Category
1920s French Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 19th Century English Bronze Lion’s Paw Doorstop c.1800-1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
A 19th-century English brass doorstop shaped like a lion’s paw and ankle sitting on a hefty leaded base for weight and stability. The long handle makes it easy to move.
Category
Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Lead
Modernist Silvered Horse Knife Rests-Set of Twelve
Located in Downingtown, PA
Modernist silvered horse knife rests-set of twelve,
20th Century
(NY9205/IRR)
The twelve cast solid silvered plate horses are depicted in full gallop...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Zinc French Butchers “Boucherie” Trade Sign, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
19th century Zinc French butchers “Boucherie” trade sign.
Referred to as a Boucherie, this handcrafted zinc horses head sign would have hung above a...
Category
Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Antique Pair of Staffordshire Sheep
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique pair of Staffordshire sheep by Samuel Alcock and Co, Burselm boasting wonderfully crafted textured fleeces laying on yellow oval bases
A charming pair in lovely original con...
Category
19th Century English Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,392 / set
Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture.
Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant.
This is a hand ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Eagle Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 English bronze eagle sculpture on marble base.
Measurements:
Height: 17"
Width: 15"
Depth: 9"
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.