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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Large French Majolica Fish Platter Vallauris, Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica fish Platter signed Vallauris, Circa 1950.
Measures: 18 inches by 10.5 inches.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French 18th Century Porcelain Signed Statues of Hawk-Headed Parrots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most charming true pair of French 18th century De La Courtille porcelain signed statues of hawk-headed parrots. Each wonderfully executed p...
Category
18th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Giltwood Element Fish Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Unusual 18th century fish sculpture made of antique giltwood fragments. A very interesting and unique piece of art!
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Daschund Ceramic Blue & White Vintage Life Size Sculpture Garden
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Life-sized, standard Daschund, ceramic sculpture suitable for the home or garden
The blue and white stylised flowerhead and trailing acanthus leaf decoration is unusual and fun, evo...
Category
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Murano Glass Figure of a Toucan
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Murano glass figure of a Toucan.
Gorgeous 20th century hand blown Murano glass figure of a toucan. This beautiful finely detailed Murano toucan ...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculpture for Royal Copenhagen
The lively bear sculpture of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worke...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Pottery Horse
By Tang Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty (618 - 907) Sancai glazed pottery horse
The cream-glazed horse is naturalistically modelled standing on a rectangular base, with the mane, tail and hooves highlighted in amber glaze. The head is gracefully curved to the left, with a green and amber glazed saddle and blanket and foliate-shaped plaques detailed with moulded toads suspending from the trappings.
Measures: Height: 14.24 Inches (36.2 cm)
Width: 15.5 Inches (39.35 cm)
Depth: 6 Inches (15.2 cm)
Provenance: An English private collection, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1980s
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany this item along with a lucite base.
Condition; Excellent with one repair to right side saddle blanket. Some remaining frustrations throughout with areas of oxidation and a fine craquelure throughout. A formidable piece that presents beautifully.
Notes: The present sancai horse...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" from the 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Walter Bosse Brass Blackened "Lying Cat" From The 1950s,
can be used as a holder (candle)
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Small Fox Figurine by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Small fox figurine by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
18th Century Staffordshire Blue and White Glazed Dog Whistle
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare and utterly charming English Staffordshire blue and white glazed ceramic dog whistle. Showing the pooch standing alert with tail up and ears pricked...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carvin...
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Rocking Horse by Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, AT
Rocking horse by Walter Bosse
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Old Crow Advertising Figure
Located in Stamford, CT
Old Crow advertising figure for "Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey". Heavy composite cardboard like material. He is a charming fellow with his
top ha...
Category
1950s American Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells.
Nautical style.
Measure: 9.3" diameter.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950
Manufactured in France.
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Walter Bosse Penguin Figurine Vienna around 1950s ' Marked '
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse penguin figurine vienna around 1950s ( Marked )
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Wooden Duck by Franz Hagenauer, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful hand-carved wooden duck.
Small carved details for the eyes, spout and wings.
Beautiful wood grain.
The spots on the back and the belly loo...
Category
1950s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech
Majapahit Terracotta Horse on Stand, Java, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Majapahit horse is crafted from terracota and is mounted on a stand. It was excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java, Indonesia. Terracotta pottery was an...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Winged Lion Mythical Beast
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Han Dynasty Terracotta sculpture of a Mythical Beast.
Possibly a horned tiger but most probably a winged lion often seen in ancient jade sculptures. I cant emphasize how ra...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Set of 8 1950 Italian Murano Glass Doves Signed by Barovier and Toso
Located in London, GB
Set of eight elegant doves in handblown Murano glass with gold inclusion. Signed by Barovier and Toso
Can be sold individually.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Late 18th Century Carved Limestone Garden Urn with Stylised Ram Heads
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 18th century campana shaped carved limestone garden urn with stylised ram heads.
This piece features a refined Classic decoration with acanthus leaf motifs applied to the lid a...
Category
18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Kangaroo with Sculpture Lens in Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Kangaroo with Sculpture Lens in Cobalt Blue Glazed Ceramic.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Animal Riccardo Gatti Faenza Ceramic
Located in Roma, IT
Italian Riccardo Gatti faenza "Antelope” sculpture
Animalier glazed “lustre” ceramic
Signed under the base
1950s.
Every item of our Gallery, upon reques...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Bosse Pelican Sculpture Bronze, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Walter Bosse, Pelican sculpture, bronze, 1950, good original condition.
Category
1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1950s Set of Five Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Sculptures for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of five Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculptures for Royal Copenhagen
The five lively bear sculptures were created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn wor...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Majolica Pheasant Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica pheasant tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Partridge Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica partridge tureen signed Caugant, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950.
High relief of fish, starfish, seaweeds, garlic.
Nautical style.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Goose Tureen, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Rustic Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dry-Edged Figure of a Ewe, Derby Porcelain Works, circa 1752
By Derby
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Derby was able to produce exceptional work, and these vases are a brilliant example of what they were capable of, when making for the top of the market. The body, the modeling, and t...
Category
Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969).
Knud Kyhn work...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Large Han Dynasty Pottery Sculpture of a Dog
Located in Dallas, TX
Han Dynasty life size Terracotta sculpture of a dog.
Buried in a tomb for thousands of years; this mingqi companion has decided to come back and accompany the living. I’m actually taking a liking to this pup; most probably a fierce pit bull...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Arne Tjomsland Modernist Carved Polar Bear Sculpture in Teak, Norway
Located in St. Louis, MO
Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1...
Category
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Danish Knud Kyhn Baby Bear Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn baby bear figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively figurine of a playing baby bear was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn worked ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt Sphinxes Made 18th Century, England
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and artistry. These mythical creatures are a sight to behold with their majestic woman's head, mighty lion's body, and elegant wings.
Each sphinx sits atop a raised rectangular base, adorned with a geometric design of circles and fleur-de-lis.
Each sphinx features a 'lotus flower' nozzle to hold candles, adding a touch of whimsy and charm.
Made in the eighteenth century, circa 1785, these sphinxes showcase Wedgwood's exceptional attention to detail and dedication to quality. The underside of each sphinx is marked with an impressed "Wedgwood" signature in lowercase letters. With a height of 10.2", a depth of 7", and a width of 3.6", these sphinxes are truly imposing in size and presence. In excellent condition, this pair is a rare and highly coveted find for collectors of Wedgwood black basalt.
Reference: "The Dictionary of Wedgwood" R Reilly and G Savage pg 323.
Dimensions: 10.2" height x 7" deep x 3.6" wide
Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored
Price: $6,600
Background of Wedgwood black basalt:
In the mid-18th century, Josiah Wedgwood created black stoneware, which he named "Black Basalt," as it resembled Egyptian basalt...
Category
Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
SanCai Glazed Figure of a Camel Chinese Tang Dynasty Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sancai glazed blue pottery figure of a camel Chinese Tang Dynasty manner.
A wonderful large Chinese Tang-style glazed pottery figure of a camel carrying goods.
Made from tr...
Category
1950s Chinese Tang Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Liberties of London Leather Horse Vintage 1950
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Collectable leather horse by Liberties of London
Great interiors piece offered in great shape
Good size at almost four feet tall - 111 CM
Viewin...
Category
1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli, Signed Life Size Dog Boxer Sculpture Ceramic Italy 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An amazing glazed ceramic life size & signed sculpture of a dog-Boxer by legendary designer-maker Ugo Zaccagnini, Italy, 1960s. This amazing and rare sculpture of "Mans Best Friend" has a wonderful and patterned finish that is both in and on top of its richly glazed satin sheen coat, making it that much more stylish and lifelike. My kids named this guy "Duke" and they'll swear he's loving and friendly! I'm sure you'll get lots of love too...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Porcelain Figurine of a Bird of Prey by Goebel Germany, Signed 'Goebel'
Located in Verviers, BE
Goebel produced this dramatic porcelain figurine depicting a bird of prey (eagle), circa 1950.
The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty.
...
Category
1950s German Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
French Majolica Hen Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French country majolica hen tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Category
1950s French Country Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
16-17th Century Burmese Carved Sandstone Sculpture of Cow
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 old Burmese sandstone "Holy Cow" sculpture with beautifully detailed carvings. Very decorative with natural patina.
Mounted on a base of light sandst...
Category
16th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
1950s Stallion Brass Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A beautifully detailed Italian brass sculpture of a stallion in motion.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Small Richard Rohac Monkey Figurine, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Richard Rohac monkey figurine, circa 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Kaija Aarikka Sculpture Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
1950s Set of Five Danish Knud Kyhn Bear Figurines for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of five Danish Knud Kyhn bear sculptures for Royal Copenhagen
The five lively bear sculptures were created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) Knud Kyhn wor...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
1950's Danish Knud Kyhn Falcon Figurine for Royal Copenhagen
Located in Knebel, DK
Danish Knud Kyhn falcon figurine for Royal Copenhagen
The lively falcon was created by Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) in 1957. Knud Kyhn worked for Royal Copenhagen from 1903-1910, 1924-19...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with polychrome finish (aubergine, light brown and g...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia, Colossal Sculpture in Glazed Ceramics, Musk Ox Calf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jeanne Grut for Aluminia. Colossal sculpture in glazed ceramics. Musk ox calf. 1950s.
Measures: 41 x 19 cm.
Height: 34 cm.
In excellent condition.
Stamped.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1750 Circa, a Pair of Mounted Porcelain Karp Shaped Vases
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of mounted porcelain Karp shaped vases. Gilt - Bronze Mounted Blue Enameled Stoneware, Chinese 18th Century, the Mounts are Louis XV, Circa 1750...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Louis XV Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf, Enamel, Bronze
Mid Century Bronze Studio Sculpture of Wolf
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Mid century bronze studio sculpture of wolf
An excellent sculpture of a wolf by B.C. King, cast in the late 50’s and the finished with green patina, wear through patina to bronze un...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In Medieval Europe and even more during the early 16th century fantastic beasts could be found in Bestiaries, a literary genre close to poetry. A bestiary used the characteristics of...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Walter Bosse Cat Figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Walter Bosse cat figurine, Vienna, circa 1950s
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brutalist Bronze and Amethyst Sculpture with Bird and Cactus
Located in Toronto, ON
A unique bronze and amethyst sculpture in a truly Brutalist / organic style treatment with a fine, raw surface patina. Bird, textured brush and cactus motifs are abstracted in cast b...
Category
1950s American Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
Monumental Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Brush Pots, Late 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Monumental pair of Chinese carved wood brush pots adorned with mother of pearl and white bone details. Late 18th century. Brush pots were used by Chines...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
French 1960's Vallauris Four Owls Terracota
Located in palm beach, FL
Terracotta sculpture representing four owls aligned on a thick branch and each showing a different expression. The mastery of the artist's work is accomplished
The stylized scope gi...
Category
1950s French Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, Denmark 1950s
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceramic by Knud Kyhn - Denmark 1950s.
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important George III tazza is attributed to famed Scottish-Swedish architect Sir William Chambers. The magnificent piece features a base carved from statuary marble in the shape of a stylized dolphin, which relates to Chambers' extraordinary 18th-century architectural designs. A marvel of beauty and craftsmanship, the tazza is also inset with specimens of Derbyshire Blue John in both the plinth and bowl. Blue John is one of the most in-demand decorative stones in the world, and its inclusion in this piece elevates the tazza to a true Georgian masterpiece.
Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today. Because of its scarcity, most examples of Blue John furniture feature only small inset veneers. By contrast, this rare tazza features not one, but two substantial specimens of the stone. It represents some of the last ornamental wares created of such grand size and proportion, though other smaller examples still grace the stately British estates of Chatsworth, Hardwick, Kedleston and Haddon, among others.
Not only does this tazza boast a highly rare material, but it was also designed by one of the most important architects and designers of the Georgian era. Sir William Chambers was a Scottish-Swedish architect based in London who was active during the reigns of Kings George II and George III. Celebrated for his combination of English Palladianism...
Category
18th Century English George III Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
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.