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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: Mid-20th Century
Mid Century Italian Ceramic or Porcelain Cat and Dog Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Best friends together, vintage Italian life size dog and cat figures on matching cushions, crafted in ceramic, hand decorated and glazed.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Solid Bronze Scorpio, circa 1950s
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Decorative and artful solid bronze scorpio with fine wire legs and detailed face with eyes. The ends of the claws are decorated with leaf-like ornaments. Very nice patina. Probably f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970's Italian Ceramic Baby Leopard
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Italian Ceramic Baby Leopard Sculpture. Made in Italy . Collectible and decorative.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Art Deco Bronze Sculpture "Panther" by Georges Lavroff
Located in London, GB
An impressive early 20th Century Art Deco bronze study of a prowling panther in an animated pose, the surface with fine smooth tactile surface, raised on a shaped and polished black ...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole A painted animal totem
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
20th Century Native American Painted Totem Pole
A painted animal totem.
Animal totems are believed to have spiritual significance, watching over Pacific Northwest Indian tribes and...
Category
1960s Folk Art Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Beech, Birdseye Maple
20th Century Austrian Bronze standing English Bulldog, Franz Bergman (Mangreb)
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
This 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze depicts a standing English Bulldog, attributed to Franz Bergman (Mangreb). Crafted with exquisite detail, the piece showcases a warm dark bro...
Category
20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ulf TIKKANEN : "Grebe cubs", Green patinated lost wax bronze - circa 1940
By Ulf Tikkanen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Ulf TIKKANEN (1920-1969, Finland) : "Grebe cubs family"
Lost wax cast green patinated bronze sculpture showing a family of 4 Grebe cubs walking
Circa 1940
Good conditions
Dimensi...
Category
1940s French Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Danish Ceramic "Pondus the Penguin" Bank by Knabstrup
By Knabstrup
Located in San Diego, CA
Scarce large "Pondus the Penguin" bank made from red earthenware pottery by Danish factory Knabstrup, circa 1960s. This is a charming and very collectible piece that is in very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
20thc Concrete Dog W/ Basket of Fruit in Mouth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing concrete dog statue was found in the country estate and is in fine condition with the original white painted surface.Great on the front porch as a statue or garden.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Original Steiff Rehkiz Germany 50ies
By Steiff
Located in Berlin, DE
Original Steiff Rehkiz Germany 50ies in very good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century German Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mohair
Large Penshell and Silver Plate Lizard Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Large penshell and silver plate lizard sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1970s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 11"W x 6"D x 2"H. Marked with...
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Group of Six Vintage Folk Art Painted Metal Pelican Sculptures-Priced per Pair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Flock of pelicans hand crafted in metal in a charming stylized form, painted and ready for a new environment. Priced per pair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Japanese Antique Manekineko Piggy Bank 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a vintage piggy bank of manekineko cat. It is made with Pottery and it was made around 1960s in Showa era.
The maneki-neko is a common Jap...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Plastic
Chinese Carnelian Agate Fu Dog Incense Burner Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Well crafted Chinese carved amber agate carnelian censer incense burner with lidded fu dog lion final.
Category
20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Vintage Art Glass Fruit - Set of 8
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 8 blown art glass fruits. Vibrant colors to the glass and realistic detailing. The set includes a bunch of grapes, red apple, green apple, melon, pear, peach, banana, and an...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Lion
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Eye catching whimsical lion sculpture or figure, hand carved, in a naive style, paint decorated and caught in mid roar.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
A Pair of Tapio Wirkkala, Bronze Bird Sculptures, Kultakeskus
Located in Helsinki, FI
A couple of nice Tapio Wirkkala bronze bird paper weights. Both items are in beautiful original condition with nice vintage patinas. Although origina...
Category
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Leaping Hare" by Louis Vidal
By Louis Vidal
Located in London, GB
A sweet French bronze study of a jumping hare in mid leap with excellent hand chased surface detail and very fine rich brown patina, signed Vidal Aveugle
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
Circa: 1860
Materials: Bronze
SKU: 9019
ABOUT
Louis ‘Navatel’ Vidal (French, 1831 ~ 1892) Born in Nimes he studied under Barye and Rouillard and exhibited at the Salon from 1859 onwards, winning various prizes.
Louis Vidal first became blind during his childhood; studying other sculptors work through touch, and with help from Alfred Barye, he learnt how to work with bronze, marble and plaster. Many of his works are signed Vidal Aveugle or ‘Vidal the Blind’.
Patronised by figures including Princess Mathilde and the Rothschilds, Vidal’s bronze...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Original Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Cheetah Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This large figure of a cheetah probably was produced in Italy during the 1970s. The figure is made of high-quality hand-painted ceramics in intense shades of orange. The cheetah is p...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Art Deco Glass Mascot entitled "Faucon" by René Lalique
By René Lalique
Located in London, GB
"Faucon" by René Lalique
Dramatic early 20th Century French Art Deco clear glass car mascot modelled as a standing falcon with good hand finished detail, signed R Lalique and France...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Elephant Teapot, Elephant Pitcher, Elephant Jug, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elephant pitcher - elephant jug.
A beautiful vintage pitcher in the shape of an elephant.
It's a seated elephant sculpture with his feet in front and his trunk over his head. At th...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Sculpture of Animal Antlers in Gilt Bronze
Located in Marbella, ES
Sculpture of Animal Antlers in Gilt Bronze
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Frog
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of whimsy to your decor with this vintage boho patinated cast concrete frog. Crafted with rustic charm and enduring appeal, this piece brings a sense of playful sophistic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Life-Size Italian Galgo Greyhound Majolica Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Boho Signed Bustamante Paper Mache Dog
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture the whimsy of vintage Boho Americana with this signed Bustamante paper mache dog. A charming blend of folk art and craftsmanship, this u...
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Pair of marble bookends, horse heads
Located in Monza, IT
Pair of marble bookends, horse heads
Refined pair of bookends in white marble, on a black marble base.
Good condition, some signs of aging, see photos
Dimensions with base: 10x21 cm,...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1930s Art Deco Bohemian Schlevogt, Petrucci Malachite Glass Turtle Trinket Dish
Located in Haarlem, NL
A lovely 1930s Art Deco Czech Republic made malachite glass turtle trinket dish, by Curt Schlevogt designed by Mario Petrucci
Malachite glass is intend...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Slag Glass
Vintage Han Dynasty Style Cast Iron Horse Sculpture on Wood Base 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century cast iron sculpture or hitching post of a Han (or Tang) Dynasty style horse with muscular cheeks, open mouth and no legs. Mounted on a hollow, dovetailed, un-finished wo...
Category
20th Century Han Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Era Garden Platinum Goliath Heron Crane Fountain Sculptures 6+ feet
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Magnificent pair of life-size+ bronze Goliath Heron fountain sculptures from the Art Deco era.
What sets these apart from all others is their silver pl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980
By Lalique
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Glass Blue Butterfly Sculpture Lalique France, 1980
Very beautiful glass butterfly marked with Lalique france
René Lalique became synonymous with...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Pair Bronze Chinese Foo Dogs Guardian Lions Antique
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of bronze Chinese foo dogs
Great look to this pair which are a perfect left and right
Circa 1920 with a great patina to the bronze
Of course being bronze these can live...
Category
1920s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Art Glass Fruit - Set of 8
Located in Vallejo, CA
A set of 8 blown art glass fruits. Vibrant colors to the glass and realistic detailing. The set includes a bunch of grapes, lime, banana, peach, red mango, pineapple, orange, and a g...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
12-Piece Art Deco Silver-Plated Knife Rests Set in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle
French, Early 20th Century
Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth.
Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Silver Plate
Baccarat Crystal Turtle Sculpture/Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Turtle sculpture/paperweight. It depicts a turtle with an oval shaped clear crystal carapace, head, legs and neck. I...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Italian White Porcelain Blanc De Chine Parrot Cockatiel Bird Sculpture Figurine
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely Mid-20th Century Italian white ceramic blanc de chine creamware parrot cockatiel bird sculpture figurine perched on a tree trunk pedes...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Saint Clement Style France Art Deco Statue Pair White Craquelè Ceramic Panters
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Beautiful Art Deco sculpture in white craquelé ceramic depicting a pair of panthers; the noble animals are depicted walking, with their plush stride, in the tall grass in a calm and relaxed attitude; the powerful muscles of the beasts are relaxed, but the representation is always charged with strength and pride, a classic example of the Art Deco style that exalted in its artistic expressions the forms, strength, and power of both humans and animals. The object features very distinctive workmanship: the piece of raw ceramic was first molded into its final soft and elegant form, then fired at about 1000° C, then an ancient technique was used by applying "crystalline" (a transparent vitreous coating) with an ox brush; then distributed, again with a brush, white glaze over the entire body of the panthers; the glazing stage requires a lot of skill, as the glaze must be evenly deposited on the surface of the object, at which point, very quickly, to fix the glaze, the piece was put into the kiln between 920 and 940 degrees for the final firing. By looking at the underside we can better understand this technique. The panther pair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Crocodile Head Sculpture on a Black Base
Located in Marbella, ES
Bronze Crocodile Head Sculpture on a Black Base
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19thc Original Painted Cat Hubley Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Original Painted Hubley cat doorstop. This kitty is in very good condition and has wonderful original paint & patina.
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
20th Century Burl Wood Sculpture of a Ram's Head by Edwin Bucher (1879-1968)
Located in New York, NY
This stunning burl wood sculpture of a ram's head, crafted by renowned Swiss sculptor Edwin Bucher, showcases the artist's mastery of form and texture. Born in Lucerne, Switzerland, ...
Category
20th Century French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Burl
Vintage Brass Seashell Planter
Located in New York, NY
Hollywood Regency vintage brass seashell nautilus planter. Very detailed. Good overall condition with minor wear to from age and use. Can be used inside or out. Great for air plants....
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Pair of Staffordshire Dogs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Edwardian quality pair of Staffordshire dogs having brown and white coats with a padlock collar and chain
In lovely original condition
Dimensions:
Height 30 cm (11.81 in...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Two Brass Decorative Objects Midcentury Modern Italia 1960/70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Nice ducks all made of brass that walk with umbrellas sheltering themselves from the rain or the sun.
Note: We try to offer our customers an excellent service even in shipments all ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Leather Wrapped Hand Painted Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Extra Large hand crafted leather wrapped giraffe sculpture. intricate Hand wrapped leather with hand painted spots & details. Very rare to find one this tall! An extraordinary additi...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Kay Bojesen Medium Monkey
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Oakland, CA
Original Kay Bojesen wooden monkey, designed in 1951, Denmark. This iconic danish toy is sculpted from solid teak and limba wood, it showcases segmented limbs and movable head, arms,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Early 20th Century Bronze Seated Rabbit
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An early 20th century bronze rabbit. Excellent deep patination.
Dimensions: H 8cm W 13cm D 7cm
Origin: Japanese
Date: Circa 1910
Item Number: 1803241
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Orange Lalique Crystal Turtle from the 1950s
By Lalique
Located in Milano, MI
Turtle sculpture in orange Lalique crystal, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 10 Ø cm 14,5 h cm 5
Lalique crystal refers to glassware produced by the French luxury brand Lalique. Lalique is f...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Limited Edition Art Glass Bird Sculpture by Oiva Toikka for Iittala of Finland
By Iittala, Oiva Toikka
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous limited edition art glass bird sculpture by Oiva Toikka for Iittala of Finland, circa 1990s. This sculpture is mouth blown and is in great vintage condition with no chips or...
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Standing Doe Deer Sculpture
Located in Barntrup, DE
Standing doe deer sculpture made of solid brass, from the circa 1970s.
Adorable and decorative piece - a brass sculpture of a standing doe.
Dimensions: height: 31 cm / 12.2 in; width...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Superb Italian Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb Italian Greyhound dog sculpture, made in terracotta, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Sculpture of an Eagle in Silver Plated Metal, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large sculpture of an eagle in silver plated metal, 20th century.
Sculpture of an eagle in silver plated metal, could be a sculpture for a desk or a nice centerpiece, Empire style, ...
Category
20th Century French Empire Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand pain...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rosenthal Porcelain Borzoi Dog Sculpture
By Rosenthal
Located in Norwood, NJ
Porcelain dog sculpture, Borzoi/ Russian Wolfhound, depicting a Borzoi lying on the floor with outstretched forelegs, naturalistic polychrome painted , signed on the back above the standing edge. This vintage detailed Borzoi figurine...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Koi Fish Sculpture Vase or Fountain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
this beautifully designed Koi Fish is the perfect size to be a decorative piece. centerpiece, flower vase, or even (with a little ingenuity) be a fountain.
The bronze is very detail...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Animalier French Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit"
Located in London, GB
An endearing French bronze study of a timid rabbit grazing in a pasture with excellent hand chased surface detail and attractive brown and golden patina, unsigned
ADDITIONAL INFORMA...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Duck Sculpture from DriftWood
Located in New York, NY
Stunning artisan hand carved duck out of driftwood. Beautifully crafted with a mix of the raw and the refined. Photos of this do not do it justice. For duck lovers this is a maste...
Category
1990s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Driftwood, Petrified Wood
Large Art Deco Style Brown and White Royal Haeger Ram Ceramic, 1960s
By Royal Haeger
Located in Meda, MB
This large Art Deco style ceramic was produced in the USA in the 1960s by Royal Haeger.
It features a bicolored, deep brown and white leaping ram with a high gloss glaze finish.
It...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.