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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1990s
Early 20th Century Art Déco French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of an Angel Fish
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Art Déco french patinated bronze sculpture of an angel fish By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, patinated, molded, metalwork Dimensions: ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Copper, Metal, Bronze

Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original hand painted cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Edgar William Brandt Art Deco Wrought Iron Snake Desk Weight
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish Art Deco wrought iron snake desk weight in the brutalist style by renowned ironworker and designer Edgar William Brandt (French, 1880 – 1960) and ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Antique Austrian Bronze Bison, Attributed to Kauba, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
This exceptionally large and detailed bronze of a Bison is the work of one of the best artists of his time Carl Kauba (1865-1922). While unsigned it bears the mark "Gesch" which is the first half of the word "Geschuztzt", basically means patented in German. Note the eyes and face of this fabulous animal. We are always on the hunt for antique bison...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Murano glass horse sculpture, signed
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Chalcedony Murano glass horse sculpture, signed by artist: Fabio Tagliapietra. Italy circa 1990. The Murano glass technique is Chalcedony: different metals are added to the gla...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Small Early 20th Century Australian Bronze Greyhound Figurine
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Early 20th Century Australian Bronze Greyhound Figurine Australia, circa 1910. Measures: 1.5" H, 3.5" W, 1.5" D
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Early 20th Century Australian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Nickel, Bronze

Antique Bronze Camel Sculpture
Located in Summerland, CA
Very decorative 18” tall bronze camel sculpture. Nicely patinated, side saddle with face mask on both sides. Probably made in China. C. 1920s.
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1920s Chinese Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Whimsical English 19th-20th Century White Marble Figural Outdoor Dog Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Whimsical English 19th-20th century white marble figural fountain with dogs fountain. The Baroque Revival six-sided tripod marble base surmounted with three upright seated Yorkshire Terriers resting on a leaf and acanthus center stem, topped with a semi-circular scalloped carved basin...
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Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl Filmont Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Italian 1920s Carved Wooden Duck Sculpture with Painted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wooden duck sculpture from circa 1920 with light painted accents and textured base. Enhance your living space with the timeless...
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Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Finely Chiseled Japanese Bronze Okimono Sculpture of Standing Ram Sheep
Located in Shippensburg, PA
JAPANESE SCHOOL Early 20th century Okimono of a Standing Ram Patinated bronze signed illegibly to the underside Item # 306VSG19P A very finely chiseled Japanese okimono, this fi...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Gilt-Bronze Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Gilt-bronze greyhound dog sculpture. Elegant Italian greyhound whippet resting on a roughly modeled rock base in soft gold patinated bronze on thick black marble base. Stamped at fro...
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Early 20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Bronze sculpture: Two Pigs, bronze artist 20th century
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine a small but enchanting Italian bronze sculpture that captures an unexpected moment of nature's beauty. It's a delicate portrayal of Two Mating Pigs, created by a skilled 20th...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Standing Ruby Red Deer in Blown Murano Glass with Red Shades Venice Italy 1990s
Located in Villaverla, IT
Standing Ruby Red Deer in Blown Murano Glass with Red Shades Venice Italy 1990s. Completely handmade in the 1990s in Murano, the Venetian island renowned for its centuries-old tradit...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass

Antique & Mint, Top Quality Carved Black Forest Lumberjack Bear w. Axe Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Incredible craftsmanship from early 1900s Switzerland. This type of detail and finesse in Black Forest carvings is a rare find. The quality of the natural poisture, the rare design ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Asian Bronze Sculpture Boys Washing Elephant
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1473 Solid bronze sculpture with fine detailing of two boys washing an elephant. Remnants of red polychrome.
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1920s Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bulldog Head antique coin throwing game, frog game
Located in Antwerp, BE
French Bulldog head from an antique coin throwing game - coin toss game. This French antique game is known as frog game - jeu de la grenouille. The inten...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Pair of early 20th c. Japanese Imari Porcelain Lovable Cat Sculptures, Signed
Located in Leicester, GB
A beautiful pair of Imari porcelain cats. Originating in Japan and dated to the 1920's. This pair of cats have such a lovely character, with slight differences from the handprinted...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Modernist bronze sculpture antelope by Boisnoir, Marcel Guillemard 1925
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture antelope by Boisnoir. Modernist with the foundry mark of Marcel Guillemard, marked Bronze, numbered 38. Patinated bronze on an oval Belgian Black marble ba...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Goldscheider Porcealin Figure in shape of Parrot, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Viennese Porcelain Ceramic Figurine in shape of Parrot sitting on Branch with Apple, probably 1920s This charming porcelain figurine was manufactured by prominent Viennese ceramic c...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Cast Iron Boston Terrier Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original cast iron Boston Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original hand ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Large Plaster Statue of the Capitoline Wolf
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale plaster statue of the Capitoline Wolf circa 1900 after the antique in bronze thought to date from as early as the 11th century. Originally made by the Moulage Museum, B...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Fully Articulated Artist's Model Of Horse, Signed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique hand-carved artist's model of a horse, fully articulated at every level including wooden ears. Has a horsehair tail. Fixed on a brass stem and raised on a wooden base. Artist signed on base as Philippe Leo.
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Bulldog Perfume Light Ernst Bohne & Söhne
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large French Bulldog perfume light. A large porcelain sculpture with two bulldog - duo bulldog by Ernst Bohne & Söhne. This art deco bulldog statue has...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bookends by Hippolyte Francois Moreau, depicting sparrow birds, France 1925.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Art Deco bookends in black marble with orthogonal L-shaped structure. On the marble base there are two identical metal sculptures, depicting two sparrow birds with glass past...
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1920s French Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Cold-painted bronze cat sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Incense Burner with Iron in 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
This incense burner was made in 1920s (Taisho era) in Japan. On the top, there is a Komainu (Lions that guard the entrance or the honden of sanctuaries). It can use as incense burne...
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1920s Japanese Taisho Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Carnival Tiger
Located in west palm beach, FL
An exceptional vintage Boho tiger. A chic hand painted wood composite carnival cat with beautiful attention to detail. Monumental in size and drama. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Early 20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Small Antique Bronze Sculpture, Art Deco Cougar, France, Circa 1930s, Seal Stamp
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful small antique bronze work depicting a sitting cougar.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Ivory carved handle walking stick depicting a wild boar, USA 1910.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: ivory carved handle depicting a wild boar with arrow in its mouth, a dog head, an hare and a native america hunting a boar. Sulp...
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

Art Deco Alabaster sculpture depicting a Roaring Tiger, early 20th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Alabaster sculpture depicting a roaring tiger with glass eyes in the Art Deco style, early 20th century. Unsigned. This is an impressive statement piece. High. : 31 cm - Length. : ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

Antique Hand Carved Rose Quartz Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning and highly detailed antique Chinese rose quartz flower sculpture. Carved from a solid block of rose quartz this decorative piece is equally as beautiful in a modern or tra...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Rose Quartz

Theodor Kärner figure Hunting rider pincess MARGARETHE V. Thurn and Taxis.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Theodor Kärner Hohenberg/Eger 1885 - Munich 1966 Figure 'Hunting rider Princess Margarethe v. Thurn and Taxis' Nymphenburg, 20th century. Designed in ...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

1900s Decorative Antique Brass Fish Lock Korea
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1900s fish lock from Korea likely decorated a lacquered chest cabinet offering a splash of golden brass. 4.5 tall x 7.5 w x 1.5 thick Original preowned vintage condition. See all ima...
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Early 20th Century Korean Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Antique Bronze Pug Sculpture, Early 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Authentically crafted bronze figure of a sitting pug. This high-quality bronze work was finely chased and painted. Probably from France.
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair Bronze Foo Dogs, early 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
A captivating duo of bronze Foo Dogs, dating back to the early 20th century, exudes timeless charm. These exquisite guardians stand as a testament to artistic craftsmanship, with int...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Amalric Walter Nancy, Fish In Glass Paste, Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Fish in glass paste in a gradient of green and blue, signed A Walter Nancy Good general condition, small chip at the mouth of the fish and below the tail Art Nouveau Amalric Walte...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot
By Roger Godchaux
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important bronze sculpture By the great Jewish Bronze Master animalier , Estampille 1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger Godchaux. See Photo 2- 2- With A Stamp of Susse. See Photo 3- 3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze. See Photo Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à Paris. Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet . But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves apparent textures. The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists bench, still being formed and tooled. Godchaux’s animal work is characterized by gentleness and a sensitivity towards his subjects that showcases their playfulness and personality. This is captured beautifully in the present example where her curiosity and intensity of focus are fully developed; the anatomical and muscular realism is noteworthy. The naturalistic base is signed in his standard script “Roger Godchaux” and is also signed “Susse Fres. Edit. Paris” with the Susse cachet; a tiny stamp “France” is impressed into the edge below the cachet. Models in mud are most often cast plaster. It is often in this material that he exhibits in Salons and galleries. The works for sale are cast in bronze. They are entrusted to famous founders like Susse , with whom he signs publishing contracts, or Valsuani . He also works with lesser known smelters like Gatti, Andro or Planquette. Some of his bronzes do not wear a cast iron seal. While there are some large models, most are modest in size, easily finding their place in collectors' homes. Some of his works are terracotta or sandstone. Models were published by Susse both in bronze and terracotta. Terracotta remains raw or is glazed. He also worked at the Sèvres factory in the late 1930s. Roger Godchaux , born in Vendôme on December 21 , 1878 and dead the March 6 , 1958in Paris , is a painter , draftsman and sculptor of animals French . If all domestic and wild bestiary is part of his artistic universe, it is the wild beasts and elephants that have been his favorite subjects. Figurative sculptor, he represents the animal without artifice, in his attitudes of everyday life. Roger Godchaux's father is an antique dealer. His mother, Jeanne Godchaux, is a concert pianist. He has a brother Yvan with whom he studies in Vendôme under the care of his maternal grandparents, music teachers in high school. Having joined Paris, he prepared in 1894 admission to the School of Fine Arts . He soon turned to animal art . He became a pupil of Jules Adler and Jean-Léon Gérôme . In 1896, he is a pupil of the Julian Academy . Great admirer of Antoine-Louis Barye , he will build a collection of works produced in the workshop of the master 1 . In 1905, he began to exhibit in Paris. He regularly participates in the Salon des artistes français . In 1914, he was mobilized in Saint-Lô . Reformed, he is assigned to the offices of the Ministry of War. During this period, he put his drawing skills at the service of propaganda for the Allies. After the war, he saw rue Descombes . He resumes the exhibitions at the Salon des artistes français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze plates for the Army Museum Library . In 1924, his second companion gives him a daughter, Luce. In 1925, the jury of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts awarded him a silver medal. In 1927, he won the contest of car manufacturer Chenard and Walcker for the creation of an emblem for their cars. In February 1928, the State bought him a bronze sculpture: Elephant , exhibited at the National Salon of animal artists, of which he becomes the treasurer in November of the same year. It was at this time that the Newark Museum in the United States bought him works. It was also in 1928 that he won the silver medal at the Salon des artistes français. In 1929, the state bought him a sculpture ( Pigeon ) again. During the inter-war period, he exhibited regularly in various galleries: Galerie Charpentier , Galerie Georges Petit , Galerie Edgar Brandt , group of animals of the Malesherbes Art Gallery. He has friendly relations with other animals, including Henri Valette and Gaston Switzerland, with whom he regularly works at the Jardin des Plantes . In 1937, he signed a contract with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres for the edition of terracotta. During the Second World War , he stayed in Paris and continued to work in his studio on Boileau Street , but was forced to wear the yellow star . He lives with his girlfriend and daughter Avenue de La Motte...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique hippopotamus sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1920. The detailed leather figure standing on his four legs is in excellent condition and adorns a rich ol...
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Cold-painted bronze pheasant sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze pheasant sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Ceramic Stippled Black & Crimson Glaze Panther signed Vago Weiss
By Vago
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming Art Deco Ceramic Panther sculpture signed Vago Weiss Originates from France, Circa 1925. Rendered in an optical mixture of stippled charcoal and cool crimson ceramic gl...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Italian Horse Head Sculpture in Golden Ceramic Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Horse head sculpture in Golden Ceramic early 20th Century on ebonized wooden base, Measures: 38 x 44 x 20cm. overall size Very good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. Austria, circa 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
An agate table switch featuring a small terrier dog. The switch is carved and sculpted entirely in agate and carnelian. The body of the switch has a hexagonal base, the profile rises...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Agate, Carnelian

Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cold-painted bronze cats sculpture attributed to Franz Bergmann. Austria, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Tete de cheval en bronze, Inde, debut XXe
Located in PONT-AUDEMER, FR
Tete de cheval en bronze. Provenance Inde. Début XXe. Belle patine uniforme. Hauteur : 32 cms Profondeur : 35 cms Largeur : 14 cms
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Early 20th Century Unknown Other Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Art Deco Study entitled "Lapin Assis" By Irénée Rochard
Located in London, GB
An endearing Art Deco bronze study of a seated rabbit with a carrot in its mouth with excellent deep black/brown patination and fine smooth tactile surface, signed I Rochard ADDITIO...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze entitled "Salmon" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
A very fine early 20th Century Austrian bronze study of a spring salmon. The bronze exhibiting excellent cold painted colours and good hand chased surface detail, signed with the Ber...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fish in stainless steel.
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Fish in stainless steel on a base. Lighting object from Reinhard Stubenrauch (Berlin). The blue eyes of glass light up.
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1990s German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory Sculpture, Dogs, Dachshund, Germany, 20th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful figure of two dachshund puppies from the well-known Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory. Marked on the bottom '5338', the production number. On the bottom we see the coat of arm...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Majolica

Karl Moritz SCHREINER (1889-1948) : "Standing horse", original plaster, 1922
By Carl Moritz Schreiner
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl (Carl) Moritz SCHREINER (1889-1948, Germany) : "Cheval debout" /"Standing horse" Sculpture originale en plâtre patiné représentant un cheval nu debout en mouvement /Original s...
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1920s French Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Japanese tiger
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Japanese tiger in bronze on a wooden base, circa 1920. Meiji periode.
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1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Large Antique Chinese Porcelain Roosters
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of 1920’s Chinese Porcelain Roosters. Vibrantly painted and decorated in polychrome application. The roosters are shown in their typical...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Hand Grafted / Painted Glazed Porcelain Tableware Decorative Sculpture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Step into the charm of the early 20th century with this delightful North American Hand-Grafted and Painted Glazed Porcelain Tableware, featuring a captivating chicken decorative scul...
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain, Paint

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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