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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Style: Arts and Crafts
Style: Qing
Rare Midcentury Made, Butterfly Design Beech Wood and Beveled Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Striking butterfly wall mirror, with a beech body and thick beveled glass wings.
If you love butterflies and/or if they are meaningful in your life then this wonderful wall mirror c...
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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Arts & Crafts Forged Wrought Iron 20-Light Chandelier w. Rare Lion Canopy
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handcrafted " work of lighting ART ".
This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron Arts & Crafts chandelier is another one of our recent...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Life Size Arts and Crafts Leather Model Horse Almost Life Size Leather Horse
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Life Size Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse
Almost Life Size Leather Horse
This is a rare and beautiful find, it was made for Liberty but the label is no longer attached
Thi...
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1920s Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coat-rack with hand carved oakwood deer heads.
With hand carved items being one of our favourite, we are always thrilled to find rare hand carved antiques. Especially ...
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Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Antique Wall / Corner Coat Rack w Carved Rams & Embossed Leather by M.J. Slager
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and highly decorative, work of art coat rack.
When we find an antique that is this good in terms of its design AND in terms of the quality of the workmanship then the first thing we do is to look for a signature. And we were really (and pleasantly) surprised to find the signature of MJ Slager in the far right, bottom corner. Only once before have we seen and owned and sold another stunning antique by this highly skilled artist. And when you realize that there have never been any other pieces of this artist available on the internet anywhere (apart from the stunning folding screen that we sold via 1stdibs and that you can see in image 19 of this listing) then you will understand how special it was for us that this coat rack by MJ Slager too landed on our path. Thinking of the odds of this happening, we can only describe it as a blessing. Like we described in that previous listing: when you look at the beauty, the detail and the overal workmanship it is unbelievable that such a skilled artist did not go on and have a bigger career. As more often has been the case here in Holland, maybe the first world war had something to do with it.
So this antique coat rack is unique for more reasons than one, but one of them is the design. Antique corner coat racks...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings
Located in Houston, TX
Rare 19th Century Chinese Bronze Foo Dog With Wings.
Our Outstanding 19th century Chinese late Qing Dynasty bronze foo dog or guardian lion with wings...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Arts and Crafts Black Forest Carved Oak Chandelier w. Forest Owl Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and superb condition, extra large ( diameter 38.6 inches) pendant light.
If you have a passion for sculptural and meaningful Art then this antique and fully hand carved owl chandelier could be flying your way soon (no pun intended). Because of its size and quality it must have taken one very skilled German artisan weeks rather than days to fully handcarve this unique light fixture. With a diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse
This is a rare and beautiful find, it was probably made for Liberty but there is no label
This handsome beast is free standing, he has a sad...
Category
1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
The Biscuit 'Three Friends' Brush Rest c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Modelled as a yellow bird, green deer, and yellow monkey grouped together on a brown-glazed stand. These brush rest with a bird, a monkey and a deer probably refers to the rebus 'may you receive high rank and emolument' or 'general long life, happiness and wealth'
Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Production Date : C 1725
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
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1720s Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah
By James Hadley
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and unusual antique Royal Worcester majolica pottery figure of a camel and howdah by renowned potter James Hadley (British, 1837-1903) and dated 22nd June 1870.
James H...
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse This is a rare and beautiful find
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Arts and Crafts Leather Model of a Horse
This is a rare and beautiful find, it was probably made for Liberty but the label is no longer attached
This handsome beast is free standin...
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1880s Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Murano Glass Dolphin Sculpture on Blue Wave Base: Multicolored Artistry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the beauty of the ocean with our breathtaking Murano Glass Dolphin sculpture, a true masterpiece of aquatic elegance. This exq...
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1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Glass
Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Rare and Graceful Arts and Crafts Bronze Flying Crane Bird & Glass Shade Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Exotic, rare and graceful Arts & Crafts ceiling lamp.
With early 20th century light fixtures as one of our specialities, finding this rare Arts & Crafts era pendant made our hearts jump, because the really rare antiques are getting ever harder to find. We are absolutely certain that the buyer and the perfect space for this exotic and truly decorative ceiling lamp are already out there. It is just a matter of time before they meet this light. So if you are looking for a rare, stylish, decorative and meaningful pendant light then this bronze cranebird sculpture with mint condition antique glass shade could be flying your way soon. Crane birds are symbols for many positive characteristics, but to us this crane bird chandelier embodies two of the best ones, being grace and tranquility. So if you have a special room (for example for relaxation) that can do with these qualities then this sculptural and unique pendant could be your ideal lighting solution. The fully hand-crafted, antique bronze bird sculpture...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Brass
Vintage Netsuke Soapstone Figure Pig
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful small Pig figurine. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made probably of soapstone or resin. A beautiful nice desktop item or j...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
French Antique Bronze Sculpture of hunting Dogs by Pierre-Jules Mêne circa 1870
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Superb bronze animal group with brown patina representing two dogs, a greyhound and a King - Charles , by Pierre - Jules Mêne .
Signature of the sculptor "P.J.MÊNE" on the naturalist...
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19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Blue and White Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Early Qing Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Hawk Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lion Ceramic Terracota Sculpture Jul. Singer, 1937, Vienna, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful vintage ceramic glazed lion sculpture. It is marked Jul. Singer, and dated 1937. Small chip at the base like seen in the pictures. found at an Estate Sale in Vienna, Aust...
Category
1930s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Ceramic Bull Signed Florentino. Spanish Earthenware Clay Art. 70s
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
What a beautiful piece of art! This bull is made of earthenware / ceramic and most probably made in Spain. Signed Florentino. Just a few of these works are in circulation. In near pe...
Category
1970s Spanish Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Hand Made Wood Carved Rocking Donkey
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Made Wood Carved Rocking Donkey
Rare, unique, and absolutely adorable hand made, solid wood carved vintage rocking donkey. The perfect classic vintage touch to complete...
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wauja, Céramique Indigène Zoomorphe, "Tatu", 2020
Located in PARIS, FR
Cette céramique est une création contemporaine de la tribu Wauja situé au Haut Xingu/ Brésil. Réalisée selon les méthodes traditionnelles avec des matières premières naturelles, son ...
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2010s Brazilian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, good condition and beautifully handcrafted & colored "snowy owl sculpture" by Otto Pech, 1904.
This hand-crafted antique owl clearly was well loved by it's previous owners,...
Category
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Turquoise Glazed Parrots
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A pair of parrots in China symbolizes affection, fidelity, and deep, enduring love. The parrot is also a powerful symbol of opportunity and the bearer of good news, drawing in positi...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Foo Dog Lion Temple Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental Chinese Qing style foo dog or foo lion temple sculpture intricately hand-crafted from wood. The large statue has an aged, weathered patina ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Coat Rack With A Hand Carved & Painted Penguin Colony
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique coatrack with hand carved penguin sculptures and maker's monogram.
With the Arts and Crafts era being one of our favourite, we are always thrill...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Chinese Bronze Fighting Foo Lions Censer, Qing Dynasty, Late 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic Chinese cast bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions play fighting, late Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, China.
The censer formed as a pair of Buddhistic li...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Arts & Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting with Bronze Elephant Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare and striking (lots of pun intended) Arts & Crafts wall gong.
This remarkable house gong with an elephant sculpture even comes with the original an...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Martha J Cornwell American Arts & Crafts Glazed Terracotta Elephant Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine early 20th century sculpture of an elephant.
Attributed to Martha Jackson Cornwell.
Depicting a stoutly modeled elephant on an integral plinth with a blanket draped across its back and an Indian headdress or harness across its forehead.
Decorated in white, blue, and green glazes on a terracotta body and with inset beads or pearls to the elephant's head and forehead.
Cornwell was a student of Kenyon Cox, Arthur Dow, and Augustus Saint Gaudens at the Art League in New York City at the end of the 19th Century. She was subsequently an assistant to St. Gaudens for a decade and a half on his Shaw Memorial in Boston.
All in all, simply a wonderful, unique sculpture from one of America's important female sculptors of the early 20th Century!
Date:
Early 20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition.
Condition Details:
With some losses to the blanket edges...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Giant Bronze Foo Dogs Lions 63 Lb
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of extraordinary 26" wide, 63 lb, heavy cast bronze Foo Dog lions. Each modeled on its side with large turned head with open jaw, bulging eyes and curly eyebrows, framed by a tightly curled mane. One lion...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Portuguese Folk Art Terracotta Cow Whistle, Christmas Nativity Scene Figurine
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Portuguese Folk Art terracotta hand painted polychrome cow whistle by Ana Baraça (1904-2001), used as a Christmas Nativity Scene figurine.
Ana Ba...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Stunning and Large Italian Hand Carved Alabaster / Mineral Stone Tiger Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Large sculpture of a majestic big cat.
Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful quality sculptures in all kinds of materials, but we never had the pleasure o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Chinese Export-Style Porcelain Ho-Ho Phoenix Birds
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of large Chinese export-style phoenix porcelain Ho-Ho bird figurines, decorated in vivid polychrome. 20th century vintage glazed pottery ...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Lion Sculpture Art Statue
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015
It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Loet Vanderveen. Loet was a true artistic genius. Loet Vanderveen sculptur...
Category
20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique and Unique Arts & Crafts Pair of Embossed Brass Vases w. Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century craftsmanship with 8 owls in oak trees.
Finding the most beautiful and rarest antiques in the best possible condition is w...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rare & Meaningful Antique Hand Carved Nutwood, Navel Gazing Chimpanzee Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
This marvelous and meaningful antique chimp is beautiful for many reasons.
This rare and delightful chimpanzee sculpture puts a smile on everyb...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Rare Hand Carved Antique Double Eagle Sculpture on Alabaster Rock Signed & Dated
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent and very rare antique sculpture depicting two eagles.
Most people are not capable of drawing a picture of an eagle. The artist whom created this sculpture has actually...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Antelope Sculpture Art Statue
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen 1921-2015, It is with a deep sense of loss and sadness that we inform you of the passing of Loet Vanderveen. Loet was a true artistic genius. Loet Vanderveen sculptur...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of small Chinese Shar Pei puppies was made in the mid-19th century, circa 1860.
They are charming creatures with adorable faces.
Th...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Foo Dog Hand Carved Bamboo Gilded, 19th Century Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hand carved bamboo Foo or Lion Dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the 19th Century Qing period.
T...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Arts & Crafts Wall Coat Rack w. Inlaid Komodo Dragon & Ancient Fish
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coatrack with inlaid geometrical patterns and unique animal 'sculptures'.
With the Arts & Crafts era being one of our favourites, we are always thrilled to find antiques from that era. Especially ones that we have never seen before and that we never expect to see again. We could not be more thrilled to find this unique and pure Dutch Arts and Crafts coat rack and the fact that it is in such amazing condition made us even happier. Finding top quality antiques in this incredibly condition is getting ever harder. This large size but undeep coat rack has an amazing patina, it comes with a set of four perfect brass hooks and several smaller ones as well. They all have the perfect patina and the circular mirror too is the original one and certainly in good enough condtion for you to check your good looks before leaving. However, what makes this remarkable Arts and Crafts work of beauty stand out from anything we ever saw is the combination of geometrical inlays and the unique animal 'sculptures'. Around the turn of the century (so between 1890 and 1910) many Europeans first started to learn about exotic animals in countries far away. The artisan whom created this work of art coat rack must have heard about or seen a first photo of a komodo dragon...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Collection of Chinese Blanc de Chine Foo Dogs, 17th-19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely wonderful assembled group of Chinese Blanc de Chine white glazed porcelain Buddhistic lion (foo lion, foo dog) joss stick holders, Qing...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Loet Vanderveen Signed Bronze Baboon Sculpture Art Statue
Located in Brea, CA
Loet Vanderveen sculptures are in high demand and our in-stock inventory sells fast
Sculpture #155
Limited Edition bronze sculpture
Sculpture size: 3 x 4 x 3.5in.
Edition size: 2...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Doulton Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5134
George Tinworth for Doulton. Red Bishop Chess Piece modelled as a Mouse
Circa 1900
Dimensions
8cm high
Complimentary Insured Postage
14 ...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Doulton Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5133
George Tinworth for Doulton. Rare black king chess piece modelled as a Mouse
Small glaze frits to base.
Dimensions
11cm high
Complim...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Pair Large Chinese Guardian Lions Qing Dynasty 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
These magnificent Chinese temple lions are true works of art, masterfully crafted with incredible attention to detail. The bulging eyes, sharp ears, open mouth, and fluttering mane are expertly rendered, creating a pair of stunning creatures that are truly alive with energy and movement.
The expressive faces of these lions are captivating, and the fact that they are a "true" pair, meaning a male and a female facing each other, adds to the sense of interaction and action.
These lions are made of stoneware and painted in the traditional Chinese sancai three-color glaze on a light brown ground; dating to the late Qing period, they are covered in rich green, blue, and amber glazes. The intricate detailing and rich colors are breathtaking, making these lions a treasure.
Temple lions, also known as lion dogs, are celebrated for their auspicious symbolism and are believed to protect the peace and prosperity of one's home. These lions are beautiful works of art and bring good luck and prosperity to the home they are placed in.
Dimensions: 17" Height x 16" Length x 6 1/2" Depth.
Condition: Excellent
Price: $6,800
Background of Chinese Temple Lions:
Chinese guardian lions...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Doulton Chess Piece
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
5135
George Tinworth for Doulton. A red knight chess piece modelled as a mouse
Circa 1900
Dimensions
8cm high
Complimentary Insured Postage
...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Arts & Crafts Chandelier with a Great Owl Sculpture & Perfect Alabaster Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, antique, stunning and all handcrafted 6 light chandelier.
Some chances you only get once in your lifetime and that is exactly what we thought when we first saw this marvelous Arts and Crafts era pendant. The six hand carved arms are like stems of flowers growing out of the base of this chandelier and the perfect (both design and condition-wise) alabaster shades are like stylized blooming flowers. Just like the six mint arms, the monumental and mint circular 'base' too is all hand-crafted and hand carved out of soilid oak and with a stunning row of large oak beads between the top and bottom section. Together with the equally unique and also handcrafted, original 'rope-chains' they are just some of the elements that make this antique extraordinary and truly a joy to own and to look at. However, to us, it is the remarkable and mint condition, hand carved owl sculpture in the middle of this chandelier that takes it to the next level. This beautiful and meaningful bird is the international symbol for wisdom and learning and in this case it is sitting perfectly upright with its 'river pearl eyes' always alert and present. If your vocation has anything to do with gaining or spreading knowledge and if you understand and appreciate the symbolic meaning of this owl chandelier...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Metal
Unique Arts & Crafts Embossed Copper Chandelier w Sea Shore Theme & Glass Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning, sizeable and highly decorative Arts & Crafts light fixture.
This gorgeous, six-light chandelier is another one of our recent great finds. Inspired by the beauty of nature and wildlife, Arts & Crafts designers and craftsman around the world have created some of the most interesting decorative art in the history of mankind. This hand-crafted and circular chandelier too is the result of a great design and an equally impressive execution which makes this antique an...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Antique Large & Impressive Alabaster Harpy Eagle Sculpture with Spreads Wings
Located in Lisse, NL
Magnificent alabaster sculpture of what we believe is the Harpy eagle.
Carving anything even remotely realistic out of a mineral stone rock like alabaster...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Chinese Ceramic Spotted Cat Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
To keep her elaborate hairstyle intact while sleeping, a well-to-do Qing-dynasty woman once used this ceramic headrest as a pillow. The headrest is shaped as a crouching house cat, w...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Foo Dog Hardwood Hand Carved and Signed, Qing circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Chinese hardwood foo dog, sometimes called a temple lion that we date to the late Qing period, circa 1900.
The piece is hand carved as a fierce dog or lion sat on a...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers Pair Stoneware Grotesque Andirons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and important pair of stoneware grotesque amphibious creature andirons by Robert Wallace Martin for Martin Brothers dating from the mid 1870’s. The heavily made andirons portray two grotesque amphibious creatures crouching on their hind limbs and bound back to back by a blue band. The creatures stand on a large rectangular stepped plinth base and are decorated in shades of ochre and blue, one slightly darker glazed than the other. Both have incised makers marks the edge of the plinth bases.
Provenance: Acquired directly from a private US Collection. For a similar pair, see Bonhams, Decorative Arts from 1960, 26th November 2013. Lot 3.
This pair of unrecorded figural andirons, are amongst the most unusual pieces of Martinware and are believed to have been completed as a private commission during the mid-1870s. These scarce and curious objects foreshadow the inception of the iconic ‘Wally Bird...
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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Arts & Crafts Chime Tubular Bells, Brass Wall-Mounted Dinner Gong ‘Doorbell’
Located in Verviers, BE
Art & Crafts chime tubular bells, brass wall-mounted dinner gong and doorbell.
Brass gong with attractive engraved Art Nouveau design.
Keyhole slot for ...
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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Chinese Foo Dogs Hand Carved Hardstone Good Colour and Detail, Ca 1940
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dogs, sometimes called temple lions made of a hardstone, hand carved with fine detail and polished, dating to the mid 20th c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Italian Murano Glass Fishes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Beautiful Set of Murano hand blown Italian art glass sculptures. The glass is shaped like fish and will make a beautiful addition to your living room or home decor for years to come.
Category
1950s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Glass, Paint
Fine Pair of Antique Chinese Cast Bronze Foo Lion Incense Burners
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous Antique Chinese Foo Lion incense burners originally purchased in Bangkok, Thailand. Patinated bronze with cloud-like tails and fierce open...
Category
19th Century Asian Qing Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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.