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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Pair of Large Art Glass Cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous, absolutely stunning, pair of art glass cranes by Licio Zanetti for Murano Glass Studios, circa 1970s. The larger crane measures 12"W x 9"D x 35.5"H (the smaller one is 12"W...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

19th Century Auguste Nicolas Cain Signed Bronze Tazza Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine Auguste Nicolas Cain (French, 1822-1894) bronze sculpture depicting a crowing rooster perched atop naturalistic base of stylized log o...
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Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Scandinavian Abstract Rooster Studio Ceramic, Mid-Century, Signed
Located in Andernach, DE
Studio ceramic rooster attributed by glaze and style to a Scandinavian artist around the 1970s. Fantastic rooster ‘’behaviour’’ caught so well in one simple gesture! Subtle blue, tur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Monumental Horse Sculpture Equestrian Decor 1960s Lifelike Expressionist Art
By Charles Marion Russell
Located in Peoria, AZ
MAGNIFICENT HORSE HEAD PLASTER SCULPTURE! BOLD! BOLD! BOLD! SUPERB DETAILS! In the Manner of Charles Marion Russell (DIMENSIONS: Approx. 13" x 5" x 16" ) CIRCA 1960s This m...
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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Frosted Crystal Sparrow / Bird Sculpture by Lalique of France
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous frosted crystal sparrow / bird sculpture by Lalique of France, circa 1980s. The bird is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 5"W x 2.25"D x 3.7...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Exceptionally Large Italian Majolica White-Glazed Parrot
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large beautifully-detailed ceramic white glazed parrot with head in profile above a well-delineated plumed body with long tail feathers; all perched upon a branch-work base with ...
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

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

Earthenware Seafood Lobster Plate by J. Caldas Da Rainha, 1930
Located in Verviers, BE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...
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1930s Portuguese Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Earthenware

19th Century Sculpture - Bronze - Running Hare on Marble Base
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A lively and expressive 19th-century bronze sculpture of a hare in motion, caught mid-step with its ears alert and body turned as if pausing mid-leap. The surface is richly textured,...
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Curtis Jere Horse Wall Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Curtis Jere wall sculpture of gold horse. This piece is signed on a rod of the mane with C. Jere 1989, brass wall sculpture of stylized horse. Beautiful piece of sculpture that adds...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Brass

20th Century Murano Glass Buffalo from V. Nason & Co., Italy
Located in New York, NY
Smoked glass sculpture of a buffalo rearing. Label on the underside “V. Nason & C. Murano Italy”.
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass, Smoked Glass

Aldo Londi for Bitossi Rimini Blu Large Ceramic Horse
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...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.
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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large Italian Terra Cotta Harlequin Great Dane
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Glazed terra cotta seated Great Dane sculpture.
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Finest Quality, Antique Hand Carved Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Cow Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition Swiss black forest sculpture. For collectors of the rarest and finest Black Forest sculptures: this incredibly detailed, hand-carved cow could only orig...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Nutwood

A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Taxidermy Hawksbill Sea Turtle Length: 57cm Height: 11cm Width: 28cm Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Note: This item may be subject to export/import restricti...
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1950s Australian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Sea turtle

15 Inch Loet Vanderveen Bronze Monkey Sculpture, Signed & Numbered 425/750
Located in Warrenton, OR
15 Inch Loet Vanderveen Bronze Monkey Sculpture, Signed & Numbered 425/750 This sleek mid-century modern sculpture measures about 15 inches d...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Charles-Georges Barberis "Young Lady with Gazelle" Terracotta, 1936
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Huge "Young Lady with Gazelle" by Charles-Georges BARBERIS, France, 1936. Terra cotta. Very stylized sculpture. A masterpiece from the French Art Deco period. Height: 29.7"(75.5cm), ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. 13.5 inches W.
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1890s French Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain fox sculpture by Zsolnay of Hungary, circa 1940s. Gorgeous piece with an iridescent finish that is in very g...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Staffordshire Spaniels
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniels from England. this is a lovely pair, decorated in copper lustre painting and having se...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

1990s Modernist Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bison
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto ...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Buddha Riding Three Headed Elephant Bronze Sculpture / Indra on Erawan
Located in San Diego, CA
Well casted, heavy bronze, Buddha riding three headed elephant sculpture, circa 1960s. The piece depicts Indra, Hindu deity (god of rain and thunder), riding a three-headed elephant ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1920s Antique French Art Deco Bronze Pheasant Sculpture Marble Plinth Statue 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception French Art Deco Bronze Statue of Pheasant on Marble Base, circa 1920s. Features the flamboyant bird in a more relaxed mood, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Whimsical Set of Four Bronze Frog Musicians
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical set of four bronze frogs comprising a jazz band. Finished in a verdigris patina. Made by Maitland Smith.
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (...
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19th Century Portuguese Rustic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Solid Mixed Woods Puzzle Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A fun solid mixed woods puzzle box with double gravity lock, circa 1999. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 3.25"D x 2"H. ...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Ash, Maple, Walnut

Vintage Sterling Silver Figural Boar Figurine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine silver miniature figurine. In sterling silver. In the form of a boar in trot. Hallmarked to the stomach. Simply a wonderful miniature boar! Date: 20th Century Overall C...
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Paul Milet Sevres Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Elephant Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and well sculpted French Sevres turquoise glazed ceramic figure of an elephant by renowned French ceramist Paul Milet (French, 1870-1950) and da...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Sliver Napkin Holder Swann Birds Decorative Tissue Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Add a touch of vintage charm to your dinner table with this beautiful swan napkin holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver, it is the perfect addition to any home decor. T...
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1960s British Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Leaf, Sheet Metal, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Leopard Black and White Left Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture leopard black and white left all in hand-crafted ceramic mad ein Italy.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

English Hound Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
English hound dog sculpture. Beautifully modeled vintage life size cast stone seated hound on short plinth perfect for your entry or as your garden watch dog. England, 1920’s Dimen...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

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

Materials

Brass

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

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

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

Pair of Mid 20th Century Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful pair of mid-century Chinese lions. These rare foo dogs have great detail throughout with strong colorations.
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculpture of a Heron bird in Murano grey glass, original vintage Italy in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Resting on a solid glass base, this piece showcases the virtuosity of Murano glassblowing, where fluid forms are frozen in time and transformed into works of art. Both decorative and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA
Located in Atlanta, GA
Signed 1981 Zebra Ceramic Sculpture by The Townsends, USA. This expressive ceramic zebra sculpture, signed and dated 1981 by The Townsends, is a standout example of American figural ceramics from the late 20th century. Known for their lifelike animal forms and glossy finishes, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc. produced a variety of decorative works with character and charm. This reclining zebra features hand-painted black and white...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Cast Iron "When Pigs Fly" Bank
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage cast iron "When Pigs Fly" bank, circa 1940s. The piece is in well worn condition with a great patina and measures 10.5"W x 5.5"D x 6.75"H. Super cool piece! #4489
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large Silver Peacock Stand, Antique Pair of Decoration Object Home Decor Bird
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of large, artistically created birds for table decor and silver-plated peacocks are ideal for a coffee table, sideboards, or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Rege...
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1930s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal

Vintage Royal Dux Porcelain Figurine of a Cockatoo Perched on a Branch
Located in San Francisco, CA
the expressive cockatoo with a prominent head crest and strong hooked beak perched upon a foliate branch-work base; with maker's marks to underside; Dux Porcelain began in 1860 by Ed...
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1990s German Other Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

A Whimsical Family of Three Buccellati Sterling Silver Ducks
Located in Queens, NY
A Whimsical Family of Three Buccellati Sterling Silver Ducks A delightful and finely crafted set of three sterling silver “furry” ducks by Buccellati, Italy. Each naturalistically modeled and intricately hand-chased to create the lifelike texture of soft feathers, a signature technique of Buccellati’s master silversmiths. The ducks vary in size, forming an endearing family grouping that perfectly captures the maison’s celebrated blend of artistry, charm, and realism. Renowned for their exceptional silverwork, Buccellati is especially admired for these whimsical animal sculptures...
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Cut Steel

Vintage Sculpture ruby pink Murano glass swan bird, by Formia Murano in stock
Located in Venezia, IT
Sculpture in Murano glass, pink swan with crystal details, Italy in stock Dimensions: L 21 cm x H 42 cm x D 21 cm ( L 8.2" x H 16.5" x D 8.2") We recently came across the untouched...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Bee
Located in New York City, NY
Porcelain creation depicting a bee, part of the Awesome Insects collection. A surprising decorative design. The pollinizing species par excellence, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Bee
Bee
$1,600 / item
Large Modernist Etruscan Brass Horse Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large Modernist Etruscan brass horse sculpture. Stunning large Gio Ponti inspired Modernist Etruscan brass horse sculpture. Our Mid-Century Modern...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Sergio Bustamante Brass Parrot on Swing — Mid-Century Modern Mexican Folk Art
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical and highly collectible brass parrot sculpture by Sergio Bustamante, perched gracefully on a suspended swing. Crafted in Mexico, this iconic piece blends Bustamante’s sign...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Brass

Murano Glass Penguin and goldfish Sculpture, Handmade in Italy original vintage
Located in Venezia, IT
Penguin Sculpture in clear Murano glass, with goldfish detail, made in Italy and currently in stock Dimensions: L 13 cm x H 19 cm x D 13 cm ( L 5.1" x H 7.4" x D 5.1") We recently ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Horse Black Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Horse Black with all structure in porcelain in black matte finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mario Buccellati, a Rare and Exceptional Italian Silver Goat
Located in Queens, NY
Mario Buccellati, a rare and exceptional Italian silver goat circa 1940. Made in Milan Italy. Very fine quality and workmanship and very large in size. Measures: 12" high x 14" w...
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Vienna bronze, penguin, high-quality bronze figurine. Austria, circa 1900/1910s.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Vienna bronze, penguin, high-quality bronze figurine. Presumably by Franz Bergmann. In excellent condition with a nice patina. Austria, circa 1900/1910s. Dimensions: Height 27 mm x W...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Solid Patinated English Bronze Crab Cancer Lidded Ashtray 420
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large and heavy solid Bronze Ashtray in the shape of a Crab. This piece is a compliment as a decorative piece and also has a hinged top to be used as an ashtray for your perfect sm...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Adnet, Ceramic Turtledove, 1920s
Located in CA, CA
This wonderful ceramic sculpture of a Turtledove is by the key Art Deco designer Jacques Adnet and was first shown at the pivotal 'Exposition des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Moder...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Anglo Indian Elephant Ebony Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant. This is a hand ca...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Haeger Ceramic Black Panther Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Awesome Mid-Century Modern Royal Haeger style ceramic black panther sculpture. Beautiful vintage condition with no cracks, chips, or crazing found. circa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pair of Staffordshire Porcelain Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs Figures
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fine pair of Staffordshire porcelain figurines represents Cavalier King Charles spaniel dogs. Thi is an English work. 19th Century.
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Brass Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s Set of Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Asian Sty
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Set of two vintage cast solid brass heron crane figurines. Vintage Brass Patinated Crane Sculptures. Sleek Crane Sculpture Circa 1960s. Hollywood Regency Asian style solid polished brass metal heron bird sculptures. These Mid Century vintage set of brass Asian inspired crane sculpture are the perfect pieces to add height to your coffee table, side table, mantel (fireplace). Fabulous Hollywood Regency Asian meets Art Deco style - sure to add some vintage Asian charm to your desk or bookshelf no matter what style you're going for! A pair/set of brass crane bird sculptures decorative objects, circa 1970s. Great pieces for a cocktail table, bookshelf, credenza. Set of two beautiful vintage brass crane...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

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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