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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Max Meder (1937-) : "Couple of horses bust", wood sculpture C.
By Max Meder
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Max Meder (1937-) : "Couple of horses busts"
Massive brown straight carved patinated wood sculpture (probably Teck wood, if not an exotic wood) showing a st...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
J.Laugerette (XXth c., France) : Silver plated bronze sculpture of a Bull
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
J.Laugerette (XXth c., France) : " Bull"
Silver plated bronze sculpture on a balck and grey veined marble base showing a very strong french breed standing bull
Dimensions
Height =...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Blenko Glass Owl Book Ends
By Blenko Glass
Located in Denton, TX
1960s Blenko glass bookends, designed by Joel Myers rare clear solid cast glass with textured design in the front and smooth on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Vintage Primative Hand Carved Beaver Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Primitive carved wood sculpture. A charming beaver sitting up. A great way to add a little charm to any space. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Maison Alphonse Giroux Bulldog Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Maison Alphonse Giroux patinated bronze sculpture depicting a bulldog raised on a marble base, apparently unsigned, circa nineteenth century. Overall: 4" H x 6" W x 3.25" D.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Murano Gambaro Poggi Red Green Yellow Italian Art Glass Rabbit Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand red, green and yellow Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine / sculpture. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company. It is missing the original "Vetreria Artistica - Gambaro & Poggi Murano - Made In Italy" in clear and gold lettering label, but if you see on my gallery I have an entire set of this figures with the original labels. The bunny has a realistic shape, with green ears...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Erich Ginder White Cast Ghost Antler Coat Rack Mid Century Modern Wall Art
By Erich Ginder Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Erich Ginder White Cast Ghost Antler Coat Rack Mid Century Modern Wall Art. Item featured is a handmade coat rack by Seattle artist and des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mid Century French Kulang Bronze Macaw Parrot Bird Sculptures Statues 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century pair of French bronze Macaw Parrots / birds perched on stands with nice patina, signed Kulang. The parrots are shown with impressive life like design to the feathers, be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Torch Cut Copper & Brass Owl, Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brutalist Torch Cut Copper & Brass Owl, Style of Curtis Jere
A striking Brutalist torch cut copper and brass owl sculpture embodies the essence of the renowned Curtis Jere Works. Cr...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Two Decorative Elephant Sculpture Statue Made of Brass Midcentury Modern German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two decorative elephant sculpture statue made of brass. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. The tallest is approx. 3 1/8" high, 4 1/2" wide and 2" deep. The three smal...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Signed Steuben Mid Century Modern Crystal Perched Owl Figurine
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Steuben crystal figurine boasts a sleek and modern design, featuring an elegant perched owl sculpture. This piece was designed by Donal...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
"Bull" in sommerso murano glass by Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese, Italy 1960s.
Located in BARCELONA, ES
1960s Antonio Da Ros “Bull” in sommerso technique murano glass for Gino Cenedese. The bull is part of a large collection of animals “ ZOO” design by Antonio Da Ros for Gino Cenedese,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Sommerso
Bronze Crab Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
A well detailed and patinated bronze crab sculpture / paperweight, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 6"W x 4.5"D x 4.75"H. #3303.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Oggetti Clear Orange Swirl Seashell Italian Art Glass Snail Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, vintage Murano clear glass and orange swirl seashell Italian art glass snail sculpture / paperweight. Created in the manner of the Salviati company, and documented to the ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Majestic Gilt Brass Rooster Sculpture Figure, Set 2, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Majestic Gilt Brass Rooster Cock Figurines, Set 2, France, 1960s. Highly detailed gilded brass rooster figurines. Vintage figurines have a classic design and are handmade from natu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Flower Frog With Sculpture of Ducks.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece Features a Sculpture of 4 Ducks Walking ina Line. Bottom is Completely Sealed , Ready for Stems. Lime Green Color.
Dimensions. 7 W ; 4 D ; 5 H
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Norwegian Norway Mid-Century Teak Bear Sculpture In Manner of Arne Tjomsland
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, wonderfully designed gem of a piece. This work made of teak was made in Norway in the mid-1950s. We believe it could very well be by renowned Norwegian designer Arne T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Aldo Londi Raymor Bitossi Italian Modernist Ceramic Hen Sculpture
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Italian modernist hen or partridge ceramic sculpture from Raymor. Bird measures 6.25" by 5" by 6.5" and is signed beneath. It also retains its original paper sticker from Raymor. ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mid Century Brass and Copper Butterfly on Burl Stand
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Adorable, Pedigree French Poodle, Toffee Glaze Ceramic Figurine, Vallauris 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Sporting a 'Dutch Cut' to his coat, this adorable ceramic poodle stands tall and proud
Collar and feet are gilded, the glaze is a delicious toffee caramel colour and the eyes are pin...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large porcelain Saint Bernard by Göbel. 1970 - 1975
Located in CADALSO, ES
Rarely found in this size and condition
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Murano Red Orange Gold Flecks Chevron Pattern Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass fish figurine / sculpture. The fish is attributed to designer Galliano Ferro, for the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Set of 4 Hedgehogs in Travertine Stone by Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful set consisting of 4 hedgehogs in different sizes made of travertine stone.
The hedgehogs are handcrafted and are in excellent, clean condition.
Since travertine stone is a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Black Glaze Spanish Manises Ceramic Horse Head 1980s
By Gimeno Rios Manises
Located in VALENCIA, ES
Stunning black glaze ceramic head horse sculpture hand produced in the Cases workshop in the Manises town of Valencia, Spain.
Measurements:
Height 23cm/ 9in
Width 17cm/ 6.7in
Weig...
Category
1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Carved Knotty Pine Wood & Brass Bear Sculpture by Sarreid
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice hand carved knotty pine wood and brass bear sculpture by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The sculpture, which was made in Spain, is in very good cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Life Sized Bronze Dog Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful Life sized dog in laying position with a curious and friendly look. Always aware and ready to prop up. Long and beautifully made design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hipopotam book end
By Armand Petersen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Book end or hupopotam sculpture in biscuit ceramic
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Handmade Brass Clad Elephant
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Handmade Brass Clad Elephant
Category
1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Vintage Paper Mache Rhinoceros Animal Sculpture or Collectible
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
A realistic baby rhino made of paper mache. The legs and ears show slight signs of wear. This rhino is from the collection of a German museum and is still in completely original cond...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Orange White Fins Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso bright orange Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 9 5/8" tall x 5 5/8" long x 3 3/8" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery.
Literature:
Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided.
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Ribbon, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Greyhound, Bronze Sculpture, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Bronze sculpture representing a beautiful alert and elegant dog on a white marble surface. In excellent condition with slight patina wear.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Billy Goat Porcelain Scupture By Royal Dux Czech Republic Circa 1960
Located in Zohor, SK
Small, but elegant. This beautiful porcelain sculpture shows a billy goat laying down. Black goat with white horns and beautiful details with almost an abstract features so typical f...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Sapphire Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue to clear Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 1/2" tall x 7" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery.
Literature:
Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided.
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Ribbon, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin giraffe sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin with yellow ombre at the base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Enricco Cammozzo Colorful Murano Art Glass Bird Pair Sculpture artist signed
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Enricco Cammozzo Colorful Murano Art Glass Bird Pair Sculpture artist signed As pictured. The sculpture separated into 3 pieces as designed.
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
"Birds in Flight" Sculpture with Black Finish by Curtis Jere for Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare and hard to find black finish "Birds in Flight" desk sculpture by Curtis Jere for Artisan House, circa 1969. The piece is in very good vintage condition and has great colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Mid Century Modern Brass Life Size Sculpture of a Whippett
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple and elegant brass sculpture of a life-size Whippett. Elegant style. Excellent casting. Age related patina on brass, see pics. In excellent vintage condition with mini...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Dino Martens Murano Sommerso Champagne Purple Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso soft transparent champagne with a hint of purple Italian art glass fish on base sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano Toso, circa 1950s. Published in his book (see photo), model 6180, and a later model number 6913 is in the same shape. The fish has little blue murine eyes, with white Latticino ribbons on the fins and tail. It is balanced on a clear glass base. Would make a great display piece on any dresser, coffee table, or display cabinet. Mid-century era. Would make a great addition to any Nautical, Marine / Ocean theme room. Measures: 10 5/8" tall x 6 1/2" long x 3 1/2" wide. Last photo shows other colors currently available in the gallery.
Literature:
Dino Martens - Muranese Glass Designer, by Marc Heiremans. Photo provided.
Vetreria Aureliano Toso, Murano 1938 - 1968, Designs by Dino Martens, Enrico Potz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Ribbon, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Set of 8 Fratelli Mannelli travertine animal sculptures 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a very nice set of eight animal sculptures designed by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the early 1970s. Each animal sculpture is handmade by sculpting travertine blocks. The se...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Ashanti Bronze Antelope
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful African bronze Antelope bending its neck down to drink, in the style of the Ashanti. Great texture and detail!
Category
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Frog Sculpture, Italy, 1950's
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Murano Hand Blown Art Glass Frog Sculpture, Italy, 1950's. Retains the original silver Murano label.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Porzellan Eichhörnchen von Prof. Th. Kärner für Rosenthal 1947.
Located in CADALSO, ES
THis item are in absolutly perfect condition with great colors. A Masterpiece from Prof. Th. Krämer for Rosenthal.
Category
1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Bitossi Rimini Blu Ceramic Horse Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chino Hills, CA
We are thrilled to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and sought-after piece of Mid-Century Italian design - a stunningly large "Rimini Blu" ceramic horse sculpture by Aldo Londi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Elephant, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Mid-Century Modern Leather Elephant, 1960s
The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the horse amazingly high and the eye-catcher par excellence.
One ear is partially missing, ...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Blue and Green Murano Glass Fish by Antonio da Ros for Cenedese Murano Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
This large light green and blue hand blown glass fish was created by Antonio Da Ros in the 1960s and manufactured by Vetreria Gino Cenedese, Mura...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
KPM Germany 1950 Seated Monkey Eating A Banana Figure In White Glazed Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
A porcelain monkey designed by KPM.
A beautiful vintage decorative piece, created Berlin, Germany by the royal porcelain factory company of KPM (Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur). Fi...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Abraham Palatnik Zebra Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Gorgeous large size resin zebra sculpture by Brazilian artist Araham Palatnik. Black outline detail encased in clear resin.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish
Located in Hamburg, DE
Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish – 1950s Joie de Vivre in a Burst of Colors
Immerse yourself in the exuberant ambiance of the 1950s with our ceramic fish inspired by the i...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed. Chunky medium scale animal sculpture with whimsical detail and glazed in fun Pop Art yellow. Retai...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern, Sheep Sculpture, Resin, Wool, 2000
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Mid-Century Modern Francois Lalanne Style Sheep Sculpture, Wool / Resin
One large wool / resin sheep. Finely detailed in authentic shearling. ...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Sheepskin
Mid-century Alexander Blazquez Bustamante Style Bird Figures in Mixed Metals
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Alexander Blazquez Bustamante Style Bird Figures in Mixed Metals
Offered for sale is a pair of Mexican mixed metal figures of birds by Alexander Blazquez in the style o...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Murano Gambaro Poggi Yellow Blue Italian Art Glass Fish Figurine Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown bright yellow, cobalt blue and orange Italian art glass puffer fish paperweight / figurine. The piece is documented to the Gambaro & Poggi company...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Crystal Fish Sculpture - vintage
Located in Warrenton, OR
Crystal Fish Sculpture - vintage. A dynamic piece, in our opinion.
Good vintage condition. A simple cleaning would make it really shine.
Apx 5 x 5 inches.
NOTE: The piece of coral i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Midcentury Gould Collection Llama Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic tall Midcentury llama sculpture. Beautiful metal construction in a chic slender design. Signed The Gould Collection on the bottom. Acquired from a Plm Beach estate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Cut Square Nail Curtis Jere Style Birds Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Mid-Century Modern metal sculpture.
Depicting 8 birds in flight.
Constructed of cut square steel.
In the style of Curtis Jere.
Simply a great Mid-Century Modern sculpture!...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rare Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Brass Giraffes & a Brass Lion, 1960s
The proportions are wonderfully genuine, the horse amazingly high and the eye-catcher par excellence.
The gira...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Dog Poodle Sculptures by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of two lovely detailed Midcentury poodle figurines, called „Peggy" from the 1950s. Designed and handcrafted by Leopold Anzengruber in Vienna, Austria. Decorative and lovely pi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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.