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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Search Within: Ornamental Sculptures
Snake Ornamental Sculpture in White and Gold Ceramic Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Snake ornamental sculpture In white and gold ceramic Tommaso barbi 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Jan & Joel Martel Art Deco Bronze Pigeon Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and beautiful original bronze by Jan and Joel Martel. Image of a stylized cubist pigeon on thin marble base. One of their famous animal pieces as shown in the most important boo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Vintage Modern Frosted Lucite Kudu Sculpture David Fisher for Austin Sculptures
By David Fisher, Austin Sculptures
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern frosted Lucite kudu sculpture by David Fisher for Austin Sculptures. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage an...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Japanese Articulated Model of a Lobster, by Myochin Muneyuki, Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fascinating and whimsical Japanese articulated model of a spiny lobster, jizai okimono, by Muneyuki Myochin, the fifty first head of the Myochin school...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Ornamental Bronze Indian Elephant
Located in Bradenton, FL
An ornamental bronze figure in the shape of an Indian elephant. Cast with an upraised nose and tusks. Finished with line details to define the eyes, sm...
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Ornamental German Silver Fighting Cockerels, circa 1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century German solid silver pair of table ornaments representing fighting cockerels, both extremely detailed and ornamental, very natura...
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Ornamental Bird Fragment from the 19th Century on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ornamental bird fragment from the 19th century presented on stand. This antique decorative metal piece from Indonesia features a bird with crown an...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Iron

20th Century German Solid Silver Ornamental Stork Figure, Hanau, circa 1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century German Hanau solid silver figure modelled as a standing stork. The statue is stunningly well-refined and realistically modelled in every small detail, it s...
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20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Large Copper and Brass Decorative Elephant Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brass and copper ornamental Elephant sculpture.
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20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture
By Daum
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A STUNNING Daum Heron Pate de Verre Art Glass Sculpture with original box. Made by the World renowned French maker of ‘Daum’ of Nancy, France circa 1960-80. Gorgeous art glass piece, hand crafted with translucent/frosted pale blue base, extending upwards to an amber tinted head. Properly marked/etched signature on the base of “Daum, France”. Provenance: Acquired by us from a fine Mississippi Estate, along with other Daum, Lalique and Steuben pieces. It has it’s original Daum box...
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Mid-20th Century French Beaux Arts Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Japanese Mixed Metal Okimono of Doves by Seifu, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully naturalistic large Japanese Meiji period mixed metal okimono (ornamental sculpture) of a pair of oriental turtle doves ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze, Silver, Copper

Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Elephant of the Good Luck, Vintage Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Good luck Elephant is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. An ornamental object realized in colored ceramic. Good overall condition...
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1970s Asian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare French Bronze Sculpture “Crested Duck” by Henri Alfred Jacquemart
Located in Shippensburg, PA
HENRI ALFRED JACQUEMART French, 1824-1896 "Canard hubbé" Patinated bronze signed in base "A. JACQUEMART" Item # 309WOZ22L In the 19th century, the elongated form of the crested ...
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19th Century French Romantic Antique Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Blue Elephant of the Good Luck, Vintage Ceramic Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Blue ceramic Elephant is an original decorative object realized in the 1970s. An ornamental object realized in colored ceramic. Good overall conditions except for some lack of ...
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1970s Asian Vintage Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Near Pair of Japanese Jizai Kagi Wood Koi Folk Art Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A near pair of wood koi fish from Japan circa 1860-90s of late Meiji Period. Hand-carved from solid wood, these sculptures are known as Jizai Kagi in Japane...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures

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Iron

Vintage Chinese Metal Gilt Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Gilt Metal Filigree and Enamel Cranes Figures on Wooden Stand. Mid 20th century circa 1950s Asian fine jeweled sculptures. Two Orient...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Antique 1800s Indian Silver Peafowl Bird Ornaments
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, pair of large silver bird ornaments; part of our ornamental silverware collection These magnificent and large a...
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1890s Indian Antique Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Articulated lobster in Spanish silver, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Articulated Spanish silver lobster. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of animals made of steel, copper,...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Vintage St Bernard Figure, German, Ceramic, Ornament, Dog Statue, C.1980
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage St Bernard figure. A German, ceramic ornamental dog statue, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Utterly endearing ...
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Late 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Spanish Silver Articulated Crab Box, 20th century
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Nice Spanish silver box in the shape of a crab, all articulated. This Art is called jizai okimono (which can be translated as decorative object that moves) are realistic figures of a...
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20th Century Spanish Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

19th Cent Large Japanese Wood Okimono of a Bantam 'Rooster', Hen and Baby Chicks
Located in North Miami, FL
A finely signed Japanese carved large cockerel with an impressive plume of tail feathers standing over his family consisting of a hen and baby chicks as they pick at the ground searc...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique German Sterling Silver Table Owl
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast German sterling silver table owl; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. This magnificent antique cast German silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a owl. This antique silver owl ornament...
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1910s German Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Indian Silver Elephant Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Indian silver table ornament of an elephant; part of our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional vintage Indian silver ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of an elephant. This vintage silver elephant ornament has been embellished with chased details reproducing the fine definition of the elephant's skin and anatomical features. The model is further ornamented with caparison ornamented with scenes depicting a rural setting with iconic wild, indigenous animals. This fabric effect covering is further embellished with a stylised floral motif decorated border and features two-dimensional tassels to the terminals. The silver elephant figure is ornamented with further floral and bead motifs to the head and back, in addition to a scalloped border to the underside of the elevated trunk. Condition This vintage Indian silver elephant...
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1950s Indian Vintage Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique Decorative Scottish Terrier Figure, British, Spelter, Dog, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative Scottish Terrier. A British, spelter ornamental Scottie dog, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Exudes character and appealing weathering ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Animal Sculptures

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Spelter

Vintage 1976 Sterling Silver Bird Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver bird ornament; part of our ornamental silverware collection. Thi...
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique Austro-Hungarian Silver Musician and Donkey Table Ornament
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine, impressive antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a figure riding a donkey. This antique silver donkey table ornament is embellished with fine details reproducing the hoofed mammal's hair and anatomical features. The donkey is ridden by a male figure playing a violin. This exceptional example of continental silverware...
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19th Century Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

George III Marble and Blue John Dolphin Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important George III tazza is attributed to famed Scottish-Swedish architect Sir William Chambers. The magnificent piece features a base carved from statuary marble in the shape of a stylized dolphin, which relates to Chambers' extraordinary 18th-century architectural designs. A marvel of beauty and craftsmanship, the tazza is also inset with specimens of Derbyshire Blue John in both the plinth and bowl. Blue John is one of the most in-demand decorative stones in the world, and its inclusion in this piece elevates the tazza to a true Georgian masterpiece. Due to its popularity, the largest veins of Blue John had disappeared by the early 19th century, and only a small amount of the stone remains today. Because of its scarcity, most examples of Blue John furniture feature only small inset veneers. By contrast, this rare tazza features not one, but two substantial specimens of the stone. It represents some of the last ornamental wares created of such grand size and proportion, though other smaller examples still grace the stately British estates of Chatsworth, Hardwick, Kedleston and Haddon, among others. Not only does this tazza boast a highly rare material, but it was also designed by one of the most important architects and designers of the Georgian era. Sir William Chambers was a Scottish-Swedish architect based in London who was active during the reigns of Kings George II and George III. Celebrated for his combination of English Palladianism...
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18th Century English George III Antique Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Marble

Antique German Silver Table Pheasants
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, large pair of antique German silver table pheasants, part of our continental ornamental silverware collection. These exceptional antique cast German silver table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of a pair of pheasants. Each of the silver pheasant ornaments has been embellished with fine details reproducing the plumage, in addition to the bird's anatomical features. These exceptional birds are embellished with the original tail feathers; the tails are larger than typical examples of this style. Both the large cock and hen is further ornamented with impressive cast silver hinged wings; the hinged components indicates the high quality of these pieces. These exceptional antique silver pheasant...
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1870s German Antique Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation / Table Bird Ornaments
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive pair of antique German sterling silver presentation ornaments in the form of birds; part of our ornamental silverware collection These magnificent antique sterling silver presentation/table ornaments have been realistically modelled in the form of birds perched on branches. Each silver bird is ornamented with embossed and chased decoration, reproducing the details of the anatomical features and feathers. The branches are embellished with fine embossed and chased features replicating the natural bark and annual growth rings. The organic textured bases of the silver models stand to the original mahogany wood turned bases. The hallmarks struck to each base of these exceptional table ornaments include: Maker's mark: n (L. Neresheuner & Co) Importer's mark: BHM (Berthold Hermann Muller) Import mark: London, England Silver quality/purity mark: 925 (.925 sterling, 925/1000) Date mark: k (1925) Additional mark: Hanau marks These magnificent presentation silver...
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20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Elephant Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique cast sterling silver elephant sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection ...
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver

Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
They are in Miami. We offer free shipping in Florida. They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)" In the photos you can see a pair of lions of...
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1880s French Classical Roman Antique Animal Sculptures

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Iron

The Gate Guardian, Sculpture, Dominic Hurley, English, Bath Stone, Goat Horn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'The Gate Guardian' is an individual sculptural artwork by renowned British artist Dominic Hurley. An English character sculpture in bath stone with goat horn...
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20th Century English Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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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