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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Period: Late 19th Century
Period: 1930s
Art Deco Leaping Deer Bookends by Max Le Verrier 1930 France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco leaping deer bookends by Max Le Verrier. The sculptures are executed in patinated metal and mounted on Portor marble bases. France 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

French Art Deco Panther Leopard Panther Bookends by Maurice Frecourt, Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco leopard panther bookends by the French artist Frecourt on a marble base. Fine animal detailing work and signed on the metal with artist name, France and initial C.R. Unusual...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Cat Bookends
Located in London, GB
An unusual pair of Art Deco, patinated bronze bookends in the form of stylized, stretching cats.
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Black Forest Swiss 1880s Carved Wooden Grazing Cow with Bell on Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest Swiss hand-carved wooden cow from circa 1880. This exquisitely hand-carved wooden cow is a pristine example of Black Forest artistry from circa 1880, originating from ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Exceptional Carrara Marble Winged Sphinges by F.-E. Piat, France, 1873
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed E. Piat and dated 1873 Exposed under the n°3097 at the Salon of 1874 Each of these sphinges, sculpted in white Carrara marble, stands on a serpentine base made of a large s...
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1870s French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Century Art Deco Period Bronze "Hunting Dogs" by Clovis Masson
Located in Valladolid, ES
Beautiful 20th century Art Deco Period Bronze "Hunting Dogs" by Clovis Masson (1838 – 1913, France),circa 1930, France This Signed Sculpture by the French Artist Clovis Edmond Masson (1838-1913), is a spirited depiction of two hunting Dogs. The 'Hunting Dogs' is in moulded Bronze and depicts a Pointer and an Irish Setter set on a rectangular Marble Base. Extraordinary details of the dog's expression and coats showcase the high quality of this bronze. The bronze and marble present in very fine condition with superb patination. Very Heavy. No damage. Masson was a pupil of the famous French animal bronzier, Antoine-Louis Barye. He exhibited in the Paris Salon (Salon des Beaux Arts) in 1867 – 1881. More than 50 pieces of sculpture were exhibited by Masson thru 1909. Examples of his sculptures can be found in the Municipal Museum in Nimes. In early 1907, King Chulalongkorn of Thailand, known as Rama V, decided to erect a monument to his glory on a vast empty esplanade on which the parliament would soon stand (not to be completed until 1915). Rama V sailed for Europe in 1907. Chulalongkorn had the idea early on to erect an equestrian statue. His visit to the Palace of Versailles in the spring of 1907 finally convinced him. Like that of Louis XIV, whose statue is in the main courtyard of the castle, Rama V would also leave his mark in Bangkok with his equestrian statue. Therefore, it is in France that Rama V has the statue of him made. In mid-June 1907, the Thai king...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Hound Dog Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Bronze hound dog sculpture. Beautifully modeled and patinated French hunting hound on red oval marble base; great movement with two raised paws. France, late 19th century. Dimensions...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Sainte-Radegonde French Art Deco Ceramic Pigeons 1935
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1930. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width:...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Sculpture Cubist Panther By A Notari
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely hard to find Art Deco cubist panther by A. Notari, signed to the Panthers tail. Cast in cold painted spelter, resting on a multi-coloured marble and onyx base. A wonderf...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

Perfume Lamp of an Owl by Carl Scheidig/Gräfenthal, Germany, 1930s
Located in Verviers, BE
Perfume lamp in the form of an owl attributed to Carl Scheidig Grafenthal, Germany. Made from glazed porcelain. Electrical parts European standards with an inner light bulb (standard E 14) to give a warm and comforting night light. The light also shines through the glass eyes. The Owl was a much-loved motif of the Art Deco period, and these friendly Owl figurines are perfect for a child's bedroom. A drop of perfume or essential oil...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Cast Stone Cement White Poodle Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Darling sizeable cast stone cement white glazed poodle sculpture with slightly distressed patina. Great in the garden or inside.
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1930s American Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Cast Stone

Chinese Green Glazed Foo Lions, Near Pair, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming near pair of Chinese green glazed foo lion joss stick holders, late 19th century, China. The delightful foo lions, also referred to as foo dogs, crafted as joss (incens...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Dutch Delft Horse and Rider, 19th century
Located in Maidstone, GB
Nineteenth century tin-glazed continental polychrome faience horse, circa1880. Dubious markings (Roos, APK, etc) to the base. 23 cm long, 26 cm high, 10 cm wide.
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1880s Dutch Rococo Antique Animal Sculptures

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Delft

Emile Galle Faience Painted Pottery Cats Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Emile Galle signed comical whimsical cats with glass eyes made in Nancy France Circa 1890. Nancy France Signed on legs with the Gallé Reinemer mark. The pair of faience ye...
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1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Bull
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Bull by the French sculptor, Isidore Jules Bonheur. Set on a naturalistic base and raised on a black marble plinth. Signed 'I. Bonheur' and fe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Martin Brothers Bird
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5509 Robert Wallace Martin for the Martin Brothers. A Bird sculpture with a playful epression, his head cocked and quizical eyes. Crack to the rear of head. This appears to be as a r...
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Late 19th Century Antique Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Bronze By Antoine-Louis BARYE (1795-1875) Panthère De Tunis N°1
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very beautiful bronze proof with brown patina nuanced with black representing an observing panther, crouching on a rock. Old proof signed BARYE on the side of the terrace, at the fro...
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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1930 Bruno Tornati Cacciapuoti Art Deco Scultura Terracotta Argento Levrieri
Located in Brescia, IT
"Levrieri" Bruno Tornati, scuola di Guido Cacciapuoti Italy, 1930 Scultura in Terracotta impreziosita da lamina d'argento Base in legno tinto nero Firma dell'artista impressa. Ecce...
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1930s Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Mid-20th Century Italian Black Ceramic Rearing Horse Sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern italian glazed black ceramic rearing horse sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli By: Ugo Zaccagnini & Figli Material: ceramic, paint Technique: pressed, molded...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

French 19th Century Large Jewelry Casket After Clodion
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large Napoleon III Jewelry Casket In chiseled and silvered bronze, decorated with putti scenes in the style of Claude Michel dit Clodion (...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Majestic & Lifelike Antique Alabaster Bald Eagle Sculpture w. Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent hand-carved eagle on a rock sculpture. Most people are not capable of drawing a picture of an eagle, but this artist has sculpted a majestic and lifelike eagle out of a ...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

1931 René Lalique, Seal Soucis Yellow Amber Glass Flowers
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Soucis" made in yellow amber glass by René Lalique in 1931. Engraved signature on edge. Perfect condition.  height: 8.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Ra...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass

Brass Sculpture of Monkey Holding Business Card Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th Century Brass Sculpture of Monkey Holding Business Card Holder
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Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Bulldog dog sculpture signed J.B. Made in America late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Golden antimony metal sculpture, depicting an English Bulldog dog, mounted on a veined black marble base. Signed J. B. America circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

19th Century French Black Forest Carved Wood Eagle Vase
Located in Austin, TX
French Black Forest carved wood eagle vase , circa 1880. Height / 10.3 inches.
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1880s French Black Forest Antique Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Horse bronze sculpture, France 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze sculpture depicting a moving horse, fixed on a rectangular bronze base. France circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A painted terracotta tobacco holder depicting a poodle dog, Austria 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Painted terracotta sculpture, depicting a black poodle dog with a red collar, acting as a tobacco holder. Austria circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Sculpture in silver and malachite, depicting a dancing bear, Russia 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Silver sculpture depicting a piper, a dancer and a small dancing bear in the centre. Malachite base in the shape of a crescent moon Russia, around 1880.
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Malachite, Silver

Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Elephant Sculpture, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco glazed black ceramic elephant statue by Charles LEMANCEAU at Saint-Clement, France, 1930s. Width: 17.1"(43.5cm), Height: 11.4"(29cm), Depth : 5.2"(13.3cm). Born in 1...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

French Art Deco Young Girl & Greyhound Sculpture by P.Sega, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1930s. Young girls " greyhound. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.1"(33.2cm), Height : 10.2"(26cm), Depth : 3.9"(10cm...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Iridescent enameled frog porcelain by Alphonse Cytère 1930s
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Alphonse Cytere's Salt cellar, a masterpiece of Art Deco craftsmanship circa 1930, beckons with its timeless allure and captivating design. Crafted during the zenith of the Art Deco ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bavent Ceramic Hare or Rabbit Model, French 1890s
Located in South Salem, NY
Crafted in the 1890s in France, this Bavent Ceramic Hare model is a testament to the artistry of its time. Fashioned from terracotta majolica and adorned with a cool white glaze, the...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

HEAVY ANTIQUE SiGNED GRAND TOUR BRONZE STATUE OF THE FOUR HORSES OF SAINT MARKS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Circa 1880 hand made in Italy Grand Tour bronze of the Horses of Saint Marks This i...
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1880s Italian Grand Tour Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Italian Grand Tour Bronze of Romulus and Remus Founders of Rome
Located in Stamford, CT
19th Century Italian patinated bronze of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she wolf. Beautiful cast of this interesting subject, mounted on a ro...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Slate, Bronze

French Antique Stately Bronze Napoleon on Prancing Horse Sculpture, Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted. Practical size sculpture of imperator Napoleon Bonaparte. If you are a collector of good quality antiques having to do with (French) historical figures then this rare a...
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

'Elephant Du Senegal' Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
'Elephant du Senegal' A late 19th century bronze sculpture by Antoine-Louis Barye (1795-1875) of a charging African Elephant. Excellent green patination and hand chased detail. Signe...
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1870s French Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bing & Grøndahl porcelain figurine of a reclining German Shepherd.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl 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

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Porcelain

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

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Belgian Black Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Young Girl & Dog Sculpture by P.Sega, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco sculpture by P.Sega, France, 1930s. Young girl playing with a dog. Cold painted spelter and marble. Measures: Width : 13.1"(33.2cm), Height : 10.2"(26cm), Depth : 3.9...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Leaping Gazelle Sculpture in Polished Brass on Black Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully formed and striking Art Deco Leaping Gazelle Sculpture in Polished Brass on Black Marble Base originates from France, Circa 1930. Featuring an open construction in g...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Large Austrian Parrots & Flowers Cache Pot
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Large Austrian Parrots & Flowers Cache Pot. Height / 12 inches. Diameter / 12 inches.
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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Champion
Located in Greenwich, CT
An equestrian stable mascot of a champion horse, finely sculpted in English oak, capturing his alert, expressive face, with great attention to detail. Glass eyes. Mounted on a shield...
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1870s English Antique Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Vintage Coppered Ceramic Roe Deer Decorative Figurine, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. This roe deer is made in coppered ceramic. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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

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Ceramic

Antique 19th Century Italian Pair Of Marble Lions With Heraldic Shield c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century exquisite pair of Italian marble lions, each bearing a heraldic shield. Carved meticulously from Carrara marble, renowned for its purity and elegance, these maje...
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1880s Italian Other Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Charles LEMANCEAU French Art Deco Greyhound Couple, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco greyhound couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1930. Greyhound race. Width: 20.5"(52.2cm), Height: 11"(28cm), Depth : 4.8"(12.2cm). Sign...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Sainte-Radegonde French Art Deco Ceramic Panther, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic panther at Sainte-Radegonde's, France. Width: 19.6"(50cm), Height: 9.4"(23.8cm), Depth: 4.5"(11.5cm). Sainte-Radegonde's label.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Limousin Awesome Large French Art Deco Pheasant Sculpture 1930
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pheasant sculpture by LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, ca.1930. Cold-painted spelter marble. Important sculpture ! Width: 29.5"(75cm), Height: 13"(33cm), Width: 7"(17....
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Spelter

Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Bird Sculptures
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Vintage Chinese Porcelain Phoenix Bird Sculptures
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1930s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Sculpture Five Birds on Branch by Sabino, France, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco sculpture five birds on branch by Sabino. Patinated art metal, silver and black patina. Paris, France 1930.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original glass eyes. These come in varying sizes, this is the small sized infant, I have the matching medium sized male and female listed under my other items, I also have the extra large bench...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Art Deco spelter panther by M Font
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Wonderful large sized spelter animal figure by M Font , signed on the marble Circa 1930 mounted on a marble base Height: 29.21 cm (11.5 in) Width: 69.85 cm (27.5 in) Depth: 14.61 c...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Spelter

Pair Staffordshire Cows and Calves
Located in Maidstone, GB
A rare pair of 19th Century Staffordshire cows with their feeding calves, nicely coloured ceramic enamels, made circa 1880. 24 cm (9 inches) long, 20 cm (7.5 inches) high, 12 cm (4....
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1880s British Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Art Deco Panther Sculpture, france 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Panther Sculpture. Ceramic, black laquered with golden detail. France 1935
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Louis Carvin, Panthère, Bas Relief In Bronze Art Deco Period
Located in CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
Louis Albert Carvin (1875 - 1951) Patinated bronze bas-relief sculpture representing a stylized panther Art Deco period around 1930 Incised signature Dimensions: 30.5 x 15.5 cm ...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique bronze table bell cat in a top hat, France 1880
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique bronze table bell cat in a top hat. France 1880-1900
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Palatial Pair of French Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine and Palatial Pair of French Baroque Revival Style 19th Century Carved Marble Sitting Lions, the very realistic carved pair of posing lions with fine attention to detail, ...
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

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