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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: 2010s
Period: 18th Century and Earlier
21st Century Sterling Silver Fox Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive contemporary cast sterling silver stirrup cup modelled in the form of a fox's head; an addition to our diverse silver drinking vessels...
Category
2010s British Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Kong Gorilla XS Black Table Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a la...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
18th Century Wooden Carvings
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century wooden carvings. Decorative detailing of various flora and fauna, and carved mermaids.
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Standing Tlalchichi by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Standing Xolo by Onora
Dimensions: W 33.7 x H 25 cm
Materials: Clay
Xolo, short for xoloitzcuintle is a breed of dog that has long been a culturally-significant symbol in Mexico...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, white, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and k...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Black Lacquer Sea Lion Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sea lion sculpture
Black Lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet met...
Category
2010s Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
Cast bronze Chameleon sculpture in Verdigris finish on black marble base by Elan Atelier. Custom finishes are ...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a monkey in a modern way. The animal is smoking a cigar and wears golden earrings.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Transitional Object No. 11, Imaginary Friend Soft Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Gabriela Noelle welcomes us into an alluring and whimsical realm with the collection Imaginary Friends. Inspired by the subconscious of a child’s creative and inventive mind, the collection reveals the imagination to posses more power than concepts of reality instilled and defined in adulthood.
Her series Transitional Objects...
Category
2010s American Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Lambskin, Fur, Terrazzo, Mohair
Rhinoceros Bronze Sculpture
Located in Milan, IT
This is an original piece by Raffaello Romanelli executed in 2011 after being commissioned by a private collector to the Galleria. The rhinoceros was modeled with clay looking at different pictures and the clay mold...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Meissen Porcelain Bear, Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
Located in Milano, IT
Hard porcelain bear modeled and painted in gray-brown and black
Manufacture of Meissen, by Johann Gottlieb Kirchner and Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
It...
Category
1730s German Baroque Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Sterling Silver 925 Hand Chased Swan
Located in Toronto, ON
A 925 sterling silver hand chased swan with an articulated neck and wings. Expertly crafted with eyes set with Garnet, made entirely by a master jeweller. ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
19th Century French Hand Carved Giltwood Lion
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century French hand carved giltwood lion.
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Primitive Architectural Carved Wood Mounted Indian Horse Head
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive architectural carved wood mounted Indian horse head
A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the horse head was usu...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kong XS, Gorilla Violet / Purple Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
« Rabbit » Brass Sculpture
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Rabbit brass sculpture with beautiful marble base. Hand made clothes. Great quality and condition.
Corresponding « deer » sculpture for sale here to m...
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm
Materials: Wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless layers of oil mixed ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Porcelain Dragon, Handmade in Italy, Handcrafted Design 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Dragon Trainers.
This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care.
Category
2010s Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Set of Two "Flight Shadows" Decoration, Handcrafted Metal Sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Sitting Tlalchichi by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Sitting Xolo by Onora
Dimensions: W 30 x H 25 cm.
Materials: clay, glazed pottery.
Xolo, short for xoloitzcuintle is a breed of dog that has long been a culturally-significant s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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
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
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
Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, White, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and k...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Italy Red Fox Sculpture Ceramica Gatti designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century red fox sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica Gatti 1928...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Sterling Silver 925 Hand Chased Swan on Polished Nickel Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A 925 sterling silver hand chased swan with an articulated neck and wings on a polished nickel display block. Expertly crafted with eyes set with Garnet...
Category
2010s Portuguese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Montonsferatu Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Dodo Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Sin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern 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
Kong Gorilla XS White Table Lamp, by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products.
Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, Matt Gold 24K, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin in the subsoil. Also, the river Brenta allowed the transport of finished products and the activation of mills that blended mixtures and grind the pebbles of the river. Soil and subsoil have prepared the ground for the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A fantastic story within the story to remember every time we touch these little masterpieces.
Technical information:
- Measures: cm h 20 50 x 16
- Material: ceramic
- Colour: matt gold 24K...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Repoussé Black Lacquer Sheep Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sheep sculpture (Male)
Black lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. This tech...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Water Buffalo Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Antique water buffalo set on a wooden stand. A set of five from Sumatra. Originally placed on the outside of the house for the protection of the home and symbolizing courage and pros...
Category
2010s Primitive Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Set of 4 Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: W 23.8 x H 17.7 cm
Materials: wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless lay...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Large Heavy Rectangular Carved Marble Relief of the Agnus Dei 'Lamb of God'
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large heavy rectangular shaped carved marble relief of the Agnus Dei. It depicts a lamb with curly hair seated over a Bible and bearing ...
Category
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Contemporary Rhino Trophy Head Bronze Wall Sculpture with Green Patina Finish
Located in Firenze, IT
This contemporary bronze sculpture of rhinoceros head faithfully reproduces – in almost real size - one of the largest mammals in the world. Proud and mighty, this rhino trophy head ...
Category
2010s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Armadillo Sterling Silver Lighter
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true-to-life silver armadillo that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative artwork in its own right. Expertly made by the Florentine...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Flight of Aquamarine Birds Contemporary Blown Glass Modern Art Wall Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Art glass organic sculpture, contemporary work of art by an American artist, who studied with some of the most esteemed glass Masters in Murano. The idea of setting free imagination and creativity is magically embodied through the medium of blown glass in the representation of soaring sparrows, flowing out freely on the wall, in textured colors, teal blue, white with copper gold sparkling metallic inclusions. This sculpture as a whole comprises 7 birds in the sequence...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
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
Kong XS Gorilla Fuchsia Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Kong XS Gorilla Light Blue Table Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
"Elephant", Joanna Hair
By Joanna Hair
Located in Paris, France
This very important elephant was made in glazed stoneware by the artist and sculptor Joanna Hair.
Category
2010s French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Antique French Creamware Lions 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
We are thrilled to offer this exceptional pair of creamware lions, each elegantly resting on a tall base adorned with sumptuous swags of dark blue "curtains" with gleaming yellow tassels and trim.
Crafted in France, these figures are unparalleled and truly a masterpiece of 18th-century creamware.
They date back to the late 18th century, circa 1790. Each lion's head and mane is exquisitely painted with vibrant yellow and lined in striking midnight brown. Their mouths are painted in delicate pink, adding an extra touch of charm.
Not only are these lions a sight to behold, but they will also bring a touch of humor to your home. Their jovial expressions make it impossible not to laugh along with them.
Leisurely resting on cushions draped with rich fabric and tassels, these friendly lions exude a very French attitude, seamlessly blending formality and friendliness.
Placed on a mantel, they would undoubtedly be the focal point of any room, commanding attention, and admiration from all who see them. These lions are genuinely a one-of-a-kind treasure that is not to be missed.
Dimensions: 6.5 inches tall x 6.75 inches long x 4.5 inches wide
Condition: Excellent
Price: $3200
Background of creamware
Creamware is the name given to a type of earthenware pottery initially made from white clays from Dorset and Devonshire combined with an amount of calcined flint.
Creamware was first produced in England sometime before 1740. Foremost of the pioneers of creamware in the Staffordshire Potteries was Thomas Whieldon. The young Josiah Wedgwood partnered with Thomas Whieldon from 1754-1759. When Wedgwood left to set up his own business, he immediately directed his efforts to developing creamware.
Around the same time, in the mid-18th century, French potters developed their creamware known in France as "Faience Fine...
Category
Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Creamware
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Fruitwood Polychrome Horses
Located in New York, NY
Each on hind legs one black and one white and a mirror form of the other.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
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
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
Sculpture of a Carrousel Horse, Italy, 1750
Located in Milan, IT
An old Italian wooden sculpture of a rampant carrousel horse. Modern metal base. Measure refers to the horse only. Italy, 1750 ca.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
Lola by Design VA . Xoloitzcuintle Wood Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
If we had to choose a pet that we can identify with and that represents the culture and richness of Mexico, it would be the Aztec dog Xoloitzcuintli. The Xoloitzcuintli, a cherished ...
Category
2010s Mexican Minimalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Prince Frog color Green, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made: glass.
Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Ibex Animal Ceramic and Gold Leaf Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Ital, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an ibex in a modern way. The animal is browsing leaves (gold leaf).
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Running Stags after Jules Moigniez
Located in Dallas, TX
Patinated bronze stags standing over rocky outcrop, signed after Jules Moigniez with marble base.
Category
18th Century Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Kangxi Period Porcelain Glazed Figure of a Frog
Located in Stamford, CT
Kangxi period (1662-1722) turquoise & aubergine glazed porcelain frog. Covered in an overall rich turquoise & aubergine glaze.
This charming frog is m...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.