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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Industrial
Large German Shepherd Porcelain Figurine Dog Hutschenreuther
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Exquisite porcelain German Shepherd Dog, hand-Painted, very detailed. has a glazed finished that gives the dog a very beautiful and sharp l...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds,starfish. Nautical style. Diameter / 7.5 by 6"  
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Unique Abstract Carved & Burnt Cedar Wood Owl Animal Sculpture Tiki by Witco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This awesome little sculpture displays sophistication and dynamic shapes from every angle. After being carved from a block of thick-grained cedar hardwood the finish was achieved by ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Cedar

Scandinavian Mid Century Stoneware Bear Sculpture by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Nice stoneware animal figurine of a bear by Tilgmans Pottery Sweden. This sculpture was made by the founder of Tilgmans Pottery - Harry Tilgman.. His initials HT are carved in the f...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

White Hand-Painted Porcelain Poodle Dogs by Lomonosov, Soviet, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an adorable pair of vintage mid-century modern Lomonosov Soviet Imperial Russia hand-painted fine porcelain sitting white poodle dog figurines, dating back to the 1960s. Crafted from white soft-paste porcelain, these figurines feature exquisite hand-painted details, showcasing the iconic sitting posture of poodle dogs. Each figurine is delicately painted to capture the charm and elegance of the breed. The figurines made by the Imperial Lomonosov Porcelain Factory...
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1960s Russian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland. This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift ...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

Abraham Palatnik, large cat, lucite, Brazil, c.1970.
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large lucite cat with black decoration. The largest size of cat made by Palatnik. Signed in the piece, excellent condition, c.1970, made in Brazil.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Bay Keramik Glazed Elephant Figurine Bank, West German Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, unusual ceramic elephant figurine features semi-matte burnt orange and espresso brown glaze in typical West German Pottery style. Warm, earthy, organic palette of the glaze emp...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Cat", Ceramic Vase by Pol Chambost
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A blue glazed ceramic vase or "bouquetière" figuring a cat. Pol Chambost (1906-1983), signed. France, circa 1960 Pol Chambost created a series of animal figures using the same "Rim...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Travertine Animal Sculptures from Fratelli Mannelli, 1970, Set of 3
Located in KUTNO, PL
A set of three animal sculptures designed by Fratelli Mannelli in Italy in the early 1970s, each sculpture is handcrafted by carving blocks of travertine. Preserved in original cond...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Travertine

Lucite Stylized Tapir Sculpture by Chief Artist Tim S. Crea for Team Guzzini
Located in Rome, IT
Lucite stylized tapir sculpture by chief artist Tim S. Crea for Team Guzzini. It has its original label.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Sommerso Art Glass Seal Sculpture by Murano
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice sommerso art glass seal sculpture by Murano, circa 1970s. The outline of the sculpture is clear blown glass with a bright white and dark bla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Decorative 'Deer' Napkin Holder. Netherlands, early 20th century. Very stylish and decorative napkin holder with a deer at the front. A very elegant ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Plate

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds and shells. Nautical style. Measure: 9.3" diameter.     
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid 20th Century Life Size Black Chalkware Great Dane Dog Statue
Located in Harlingen, TX
An impressive vintage mid-century large scale black chalkware great dane statue. Ready to stand guard this life size dog sits alert with mouth open and tongue slightly out to one sid...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Paint

Murano Seguso Red Orange Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Birds on Tree Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown red orange color birds on, perched on a tree, with gold flecks Italian art glass sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Seguso Murano Opalescent Dark Pink White Italian Art Glass Swan Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent dark pink and white Italian art glass swan bird sculpture / figure. Documented to designer Archimede...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Opaline Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Italian Mid Century Pair of Brass Flamingos in Hollow
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as we strive to provide detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items. This stunning and ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Large Oval Majolica Palissy Crab and Fish Wall Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large oval Majolica Palissy crab and fish wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950 Large crab in relief, fish’s, shells and seaweeds.    
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Primitive Hand Carved Goat Bell, circa 1950 Manufactured in France. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Anzolo Fuga Rare and Important Large Hand-Blown Glass Bird Sculpture Ca. 1957
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important hand-blown glass bird on a branch with wings open, model 13884, by Anzolo Fuga for Arte Vetraria Muranese (A.V.E.M.), Murano Italy c. 1957. The work is done with ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Glazed Terracotta Beige Duck Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful duck figure sculpture in off white beige glazed terracotta. Spain, 1960s This handcrafted glazed terracotta duck figure with unglazed beak is in excellent condition. Mat...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Terracotta

8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art CLOSING SALE
Located in Warrenton, OR
8.5 Inch Abraham Palatnik Lucite Giraffe Sculpture - Op Art. CLOSING SALE *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This Palatnik giraffe...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

Bruno Gambone Rare Mid-Century Animali Fantastici Art Pottery Model of a Lion
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual abstract Italian mid-century art pottery model of a lion from the Animali Fantastici range by renowned and influential artist Bruno Gambone (Italian, 1936-2021) an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Large oggetti fish
Located in West Palm Beach, US
Large fish by oggetti . The brass base has oxidation and a natural patina. The fish is in perfect condition.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1970's Italian Ceramic Baby Leopard
Located in Redding, CT
1970's Italian Ceramic Baby Leopard Sculpture. Made in Italy . Collectible and decorative.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Vintage Double Fish Swim In Algae Italian Aquarium Sculpture Paperweight
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Porcelain Deer and Doe sculpture by Royal Dux, circa 1950's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Porcelain The roe deer has a chipped antler(see photo) Original Vintage Condition
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Midcentury German Shepherd Ceramic Dog Sculpture, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. German Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only on...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Boxer Dog Life-Size Majolica Statue Sculpture, Glazed Ceramic, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An eye-catching and ornamental vintage life-size figurine of a boxer dog, standing 34 inches tall. This handcrafted and hand-painted statue, made from glazed ceramic/pottery, was pro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Striped Murano Glass Bird Sculpture, Mid Century Murano Glass Art, IT ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1970s in Italy, attributed to Fratelli Toso. Handcrafted by the highly skilled Italian glass artists on the little island of Murano nearby...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Giovanni Ronzan Italian Midcentury Art Pottery Resting Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine midcentury vintage Italian ceramic figure of a resting puppy dog by Giovanni Ronzan. This figure is well modeled with molded and painted feature...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Large hand painted ceramic rabbit figurine for Walt Disney, 1962
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Large ceramic rabbit hand painted in the 60s, character taken from Walt Disney and made under license in 1962, as per adhesive label and signature...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Brass Fish Sculpture, Andre Bloc?
Located in Warrenton, OR
MCM / Vintage Brass Fish Sculpture. Could this be an Andre Bloc piece? *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** We really like...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Brass

An enormous MCM ceramic mushroom sculpture by Arnels, 1960s
Located in View Park, CA
A monumental mid century modern ceramic mushroom sculpture by Arnels, circa 1960. In tones of Naples yellow and brick red, this sculpture can be displayed in a home or a garden, addi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Murano Swirl Art Glass Owl Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown owl figure. Colors are a black, red and yellow. Made in Murano, Italy. A great piece for any room or gift for any occasion. Brightens up any room.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Hattakitkosol Somchai Bronze Bird Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large bronze bird sculpture with wood base by Hattakitkosol Somchai.
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1980s Thai Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Formia (labeled) Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia (labeled) Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with Black Ears and Tail. ***NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Leaf

Small elephant by Walter bosse around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small elephant by Walter bosse around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Porcelain Parrot Giulia Mangani for Oggetti Italy 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful hand painted porcelain parrot sculpture This fabulous large sized tropical bird designed by Giulia Mangani for Oggetti, Italy circa 1970s The porcelain piece is hand pain...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mide-century Murano Pheasant Art Glass Sculpture attributed to Barovier & Toso
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Murano Art Glass Pheasant Figurine Attributed to Barovier & Toso, this exquisite mid-century sculpture features a striking deep blue hue enhanced by controlled bubbles an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Bosse Baller Cat Bronze Corkscrew Vienna Austria, 1950s Mid-Century Modern
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian Bosse cat Figurine Collectible. Nice addition to your room or just for your collection of Austrian bronze items. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austr...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Este Italy 1970 Ceramic Swan 24K Gold Plating
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Swan-shaped pottery cast in pure gold Este manufacture
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Seguso Murano Pink Blue Art Glass Bird Figure Paperweights, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching pair of Murano Sommerso Dove Bird figures in pink and blue glass. Attributed to Archimede Seguso, Italy, 1960s Hanblown glass, Sommerso technique: One is made in pink g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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

Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire mid size and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is tinted in gold. In the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s. Mid-C...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Murano glass sculpture "Black Swan", designed by Livio Seguso. Italy, 1980s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Murano blown glass swan sculpture, signed by the famous glassmaker Livio Seguso, circa 1980. Made in Italy. Made of black Murano glass, with white s...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Kay Bojesen, Original Vintage Small Monkey, teak and limba wood, 1950s, signed
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
This is a vintage early example of the small monkey, designed by Kay Bojesen in 1951. Constructed from teak and limba wood, the joints are articulated allowing the monkey to be plac...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

Pair of Silver Plate Articulated Fish with Green Glass Eyes, Spain c. 1930
Located in London, GB
A wonderful pair of silver plate articulated fish ornaments made in Spain, c. 1920. They are of satisfying size and are highly decorative as a pair. The tails of these fish are arti...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate

Set of 3 Small Decorative Brass Owls
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 3 small decorative owls is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Ceramic Cat by Ceramiche Boxer
Located in Warszawa, PL
ceramic cat by ceramiche Boxer. Signed has a few chips visible in the photos
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier Cigarette Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Mid-century Bulldog & Scottish Terrier cigarette box, France, 1950's. Dogs playing cards. Wood and bakelite. Bakelite cards. Glass eyes. Capacit...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bakelite, Wood

Chrome Bull and Pen Holder Statue Decorative Desk Accessory, Italy 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century Bull statue on a marble base with a pen holder. Desktop accessory, made of metal, chrome and marble. Nice addition to your wri...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Chrome

Livio Seguso for Bisazza, Massiccio Fish with Rainbow Canes 1993 Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Massiccio fish with the rainbow cane sequence of Livio Seguso. This sequence was used in several pieces, bowls to be highlighted with lens effect of the piece. The fish body acts like a magnifying lens and the colors are moving when looking at the piece. See the video. Part of Livio Seguso production made under Bisazza ownership for a small period of the early 1990s. Livio continued his artist career with the freedom and the free state of mind that came from not owning a company. Similar path of Luciano Vistosi. Bisazza, the famous luxury mosaic company, continued Seguso models for the first part of the 1990s. Then closed the furnace and continued to focus with his mosaic collection. His masters, Elio Raffaelli...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Danish Midcentury Stoneware Money Piggy Bank by Per Steffen Petersen, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A chubby and unusual Money bank pig executed in glazed studio stoneware. A unique design by the Danish ceramist Per Steffen Petersen who from the 1940s onwards worked at Kähler in De...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Italian Reclining Glazed Terracotta Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of very large reclining lions in terra-cotta from Italy. The pair are well suited for indoor or outdoor (preferably covered) - flanking a fireplace...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Murano Glass Clear Cased Silver Leaf Bird Sculpture by Oball, w/ Original Label *****NOTICE: OUR 1ST DIBS SHOP CLOSES AT THE END OF MAY***** This is a lovely mid-century modern Muran...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Cinese' 15.5" XXL Ceramic Horse
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

20th Century English Vintage Elephant Footstool in Leather by Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage English hand crafted leather footstool in the shape of an elephant designed by Dimitri Omersa. Minor fading, due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1970, Unite...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

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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