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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 1970s
Early 20th Century Cold-Painted Bronze Sculpture "Boy on Ox" by Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
"Boy on Ox" by Franz Bergman An excellent early 20th Century cold-painted Austrian bronze figure of a young Arab boy sat on the back of an Ox with very fine...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Carved Wood Sandpiper
Located in Vallejo, CA
A beautiful vintage hand carved wood bird sculpture. Features a sandpiper bird, carved smooth, connected to a natural wood base with a metal rod. Stamped "DMR" by the maker on the ba...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Murano Sommerso Gold Flecks Italian Large Art Glass Fish Figurine
Located in Verviers, BE
Murano Sommerso gold flecks Italian Large art glass fish figurine Beautiful Murano hand blown Sommerso and gold flecks Italian art glass fish sculpture. The piece is profusely cover...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

Seguso Murano Black White Italian Art Glass Bunny Rabbit Figurine Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass bunny rabbit figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso,...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Louis Albert Carvin Art Deco Spelter German Shepherd Sculpture on Marble 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early 20th century art deco spelter sculpture / statue after Louis Albert Carvin, depicting a large wolf like Alsatian German Shepherd / dog with collar, standing on a small ...
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Massive Pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze & Enameled Tang Style Horses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Pair of Mid Century Silvered Bronze and Enameled Tang Style Horses, Style of Tony Duquette Late 20th Century Presenting an exceptional find: a pair of Mid Century Silvered B...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Lifesize Roman Gladiator on Horseback Statue Sculpture Architectural Art
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You always needed a lifesize bronze horse with seated Roman Gladiator on top, right? What an amazing, unique and colossal work of art Fantastic and unique piece - real collectors pie...
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1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mache Paper Roster, circa 1970
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mache Paper Roster. Manufactured in France, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Mache paper, wo...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

beautiful Nickel Crab Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This nickel plated metal crab statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular crab statue is a beautiful...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Nickel

Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg Dachshund Dog Scandinavian Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Dachshund dog is made of chamotte stoneware with geometric decoration in blue and white semi-matte glaze. It was designed by Lisa Larson (1931-2024) in 1955 as part of the ”Lilla zo...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Joan and David De Bethel Papier Mache Cat 1977
Located in Maidstone, GB
Joan de Bethel papier-mache, glass eyed, cat made in Rye Sussex July 1977
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1970s English Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Paper

Large Scale Italian Majolica Hollywood Regency Terracotta Cheetah / Leopard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful large scale Hollywood Regency Era terracotta seated cheetah / leopard attributed to Meiselman Imports. What a face! He has a vibrant majolica glaze and is in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Terracotta

Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Deer Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Erich Oehme for Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sculpture. The horse's head
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Erich Oehme (1898-1970) for Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sculpture in the form of a horse's head. Blanc de Chine. Mid-20th century. Perfect condition. Marked. Fourth factory quality....
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Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Porcelain

Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Dog Figurine
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass puppy dog figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Kay Bojesen, well-known Danish designer. Wooden figurine of a zebra.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kay Bojesen (1886-1958),a well-known Danish silversmith and designer. Wooden figurine of a zebra. Hand-painted. Early edition. Mid-20th century. Label. In very good condition. Dimen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Brass Wall Hanging Crawfish Crayfish Prawn Lobster 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid 20th century brass wall hanging sculpture / figurine in the shape of a crawfish / crayfish/ prawn. Made in Taiwan - Republic of China. Dimensions: 11.75" x 6.5" x 4" (Wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Stag Sculpture with Large Antlers and Brownish Green Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French bronze sculpture from circa 1970 depicting a stag with large antlers. This exquisite French bronze sculpture from circa 1970 captures the majestic beauty of a stag, rendered...
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Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Brutalist Brass and Metal Fish Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
🐟 Elevate your home decor with our striking Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Brass and Metal Fish Sculpture, reminiscent of the iconic style from the Emaus Benedictine Monks studio. Cra...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Huge Bruno Gambone Greige Stoneware Goat Sculpture
Located in Munich, DE
Cream white glazed ceramic standing lion made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone Italy on the bottom. Very rare to find in this huge goat version and in excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight honey-brown wicker which was then lacquered, with carved wood feet and horns and clear...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wicker

Bing & GrĂžndahl, porcelain figurine of a sitting German Shepherd.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & GrĂžndahl, porcelain figurine of a sitting German Shepherd. Model number 1765. Designed by Laurits Jensen. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 22.0 cm ...
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1970s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic greyhound sculpture, 1960s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Gorgeous and naturally sculpted sculpture of a sitting greyhoudn made from cracklé ceramic and made in italy. Beautiful and elegant posture sitting on a cushion. Good condition 19...
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century English Staffordshire Spaniel Dog Figurines, Pair
Located in Doylestown, PA
Facing pair of Staffordshire spaniel figurines, England, c. 1920. Charming hand-painted ceramic King Charles Cavalier Spaniels in black and white paint decoration with a gilt collar...
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1920s English Victorian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Articulated Model of a Fish w/ Green Glass Eyes
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 20th century silver plate articulated model of a fish with incised details and glass eyes.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Pair of Egyptian Recumbent Sphinxes 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Vintage pair of French composite sculptures of Egyptian recumbent Sphinx, dating from the late 20th Century. Each sphinx is modelled wearing a pharaonic headdre...
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20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Wood Wool Sheep Sculpture 1970s
Located in Čelinac, BA
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1970s Swedish Brutalist Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool, Wood

Stylish Vintage Porcelain Statue of shepherd dog with label Spana
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Stylish Ceramic Glazed Handpainted Dog Sculpture, Italy, Late 1950s
Located in Verviers, BE
This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sculptural Modern Lucite Horns
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of sculptural modern lucite horns, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and measures 11.5"W x 2.5"D x 13"H. Super cool decorative piece! #3570
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Large Single Genuine American Fresh Water Turtle Shell
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Decorative fresh water turtle shell professionally mounted on genuine coral base, the shell cleaned and seal with clear protective satin finish. Beautifu...
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Coral

Sculpture by Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Cat, plexiglass. Brazil, 1970s
Located in Torino, IT
Sculpture of Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Cat, plexiglass. ORIGIN Brazil PERIOD 1970s AUTHOR Abraham PALATNIK born in 1928 in Natal, Brazil, and died in 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, wa...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass

Murano Art Glass Crane Sculpture Hand Blown Venetian Italian Crystal Glass
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage collectible Murano art glass hand blown sculpture of a crane in clear and purple colored glass. Handcrafted beautiful Mid-Century Modern hand blown art glass Italian figurine...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sterling Silver Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sterling silver heavy hollow body rooster figure is signed 925 on the base and is in fine condition. Beautifully made and proportioned well. Great patina.
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20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

beautiful Cute Brass Monkey Sculpture Figure Statue Metal, Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This brass metal statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist and it is not signed. This particular statue is a beautiful piece, it can be ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bing & GrĂžndahl porcelain figurine of a reclining German Shepherd.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & GrĂžndahl porcelain figurine of a reclining German Shepherd. Approximately 1930. Model: 1789. First factory quality. In perfect condition. Dimensions: Length 23.0 cm x Depth 13...
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1930s Danish Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Silver Lion Fish Model Signed by Mario Bucellati A fine piece from one of the most prestigious jewellers of the world, this realistic freestanding m...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Cenedese Murano Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Boho Cast Cement Bulldog Garden Statue
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add whimsy to your décor with our Vintage Boho Cast Cement Bulldog. American-crafted and full of character, this bulldog statue captures boho charm in durable cement, making it a pla...
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Concrete

Art Deco sculpture two panthers signed by Irene Rochard.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture two panthers signed by Irene Rochard. Patinated Art metal on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1930. Literature: Art Deco sculpture two panthers signed by Ire...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal

Vintage Enamel and Silver Filigree Eagle Figurine on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage figurine of a perched eagle with spread wings finely crafted from silver filigree with enamel feathers, mounted on ebonized wooden rock form base. With high degree...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
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1970s Mexican Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Charming Hand-Painted Ceramic Duck Sculpture - Naif Primitive Art, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embrace the rustic charm of this traditional and primitive ceramic sculpture, meticulously hand-painted to capture the essence of a duck. This delightful piece embodies the spirit of...
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Japanese Kutani Colorful Ornate Foo Dog Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Fabulous colorful hand painted porcelain foo dogs from Japan feature a ornate decoration on the body with colorful accents and gold detailing. Crafted by Kutani in Japan, the detai...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Ceramic Rooster Sculpture by Ronza, 1940
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Ceramic rooster sculpture by Ronzan
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1940s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colors. Wonderful statement pieces. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Bear Figurine Sculpture in Brass by Walter Bosse, 1950's
Located in Limhamn, SkÄne lÀn
Bear Figurine Sculpture / coat hanger in Brass by Walter Bosse, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Brass Style: Mid century, Europe Produced by Hertha Baller in Austria Dimens...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Leather Donkey by Dimitri Omersa for Valenti, Late 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Leather donkey as a footstool with tail and small mane. The brown leather has a beautiful, authentic patina.
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20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful! This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovations i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geometric Form Plaster Cat Sculpture Appears to be an adaptation of "Calico Cat" by American artist Juliette Steele 6"W x 11"D x 10"H
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1950s Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Antelope Deer by Charles Lemanceau, France 1920s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Designed by Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980) and made by Saint-Clement Factory, France, this typical Art Deco crackled glaze ceramic sculpture features a couple of deers or antelopes. T...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Full Size Wooden Carousel Goat.
By Daniel Charles Muller
Located in Nantwich, GB
Full size wooden carousel goat in the style of Daniel Charles Muller. Punchinello carved into the back of the saddle. Punch was one of the turn of the ce...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Art Deco panther Sculpture, gold, France 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco panther Sculpture Ceramic golden patinated. France 1935
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier with Rare Lion Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handcrafted " work of lighting ART ". This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron Arts & Crafts chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. With early 20th century lighting as one of our specialities we always love finding light fixtures with features we have never seen. This extra large wrought iron chandelier...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Wrought Iron, Wire

Mid 20th Century Italian Ceramic Whippet Sculptures - a Pair
Located in Burton, TX
An absolutely stunning pair of Mid 20th Century Italian Ceramic Whippet Sculptures. These pottery whippets are presented with a thick black collar and red tassels against a white gla...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Egyptian Style Bronze Greyhounds on Marble Bases "Anubis"
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Egyptian style Deity "Anubis" bronze greyhounds on marble bases, circa 1970s. The bronzes sit on black marble bases and measure 15"W x 4.5"D x 9"H each. Very nice, well craf...
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Late 20th Century American Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal. Signed and dated 1971. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

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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