Clay Animal Sculptures

A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Large authentic painted grey clay terracotta sculptural tomb objects, one with red pigment, one with red over white slip decoration, both crisply molded, carved and detailed. These finely carved horse head funerary figures feature excellent attention to detail and realistic characteristics, moldeled with an upright mane, the wooden ears missing, likely long deteriorated, a normal and expected feature considering the age. The Han Dynasty horse head...

A modernistic red clay figurine by Finnish sculptor Viljo Mäkinen for Kupittaan Savi Oy, one of Finland’s most notable pottery and ceramic manufacturers of the mid-twentieth century....

Here is a very unusual and LARGE (22.5" high) kangaroo piece by Mexican artist, Herón Martínez Mendoza (1918-1990). This is a handmade item that, although is considered folk art, has...

Iconic Italian Mid-Century Modern ceramic dove from the Rimini Blu series, designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, finished in a richly glazed cobalt-blue surface with incised geometric ...

- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made b...

Vintage 1950 - 1960 Italian glazed terracotta clay figural animal sculptures Fully handcrafted mid century design Depicting 2 very decorative the sculptures can be placed on the fl...

Phyllis Morris original poodle table lamp, signed, Blue, 1952 Hollywood Regency. Iconic American Pop Design. Signed. Rare custom blue poodle. With original harp and lace shade. From the 1950s to her passing in 1988, Phyllis created hundreds of designs blending the Hollywood Regency and California eclectic styles with her interpretation of Baroque-meets-Fantasy. Phyllis Morris’ first and most iconic design was the Poodle Lamp...

Original unique ceramic pitcher vase in the form of a fish by Pablo Picasso "Sujet poisson". Picasso's association with the Madoura Studio was for over 25 years, making it one of the...

- Hand built decorative horse sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natu...

Ceramic Animal Sculpture - Seal Figurine - Thomas Hellström, Sweden 1970s Seal ceramic sculpture made by Thomas Hellström for Nittsjö in the 1970s (more about him below). Glazed to...

Sculpture Orcas in Raku on base From the clay the sculpture creates a silhouette, that of the animal evolving in its environment. The living being gradually begins to move, in a g...

- Hand built decorative fish sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natur...

A finely detailed Hand-Carved Terracotta Horse Sculpture attributed to Ugo Zaccagnini. The wonderfully decorative Ugo Zaccagnini horse sculpture woul...

A modernist red clay bull figurine by Finnish sculptor Viljo Mäkinen for Kupittaan Savi Oy, crafted in Finland during the 1960s. The bull is rendered with a strong yet playful presen...

Rare 1960s MCM mustard yellow studio pottery sheep or ram piggy bank by David Gil and Yusuke Aida for Bennington Potters of Vermont. Retains original plastic stop, often missing. Y...

Hand Carved Wooden Head Sculpture of a Mythical Animal Head covered with raw earth afrian clay and glass eyes Striking carved tusks

Crafted in homage to the ancient Jaguar zoomorphic pottery associated with the Tabasco region, this vintage ceramic vessel captures the powerful visual language of early Mesoamerican...

Pair of late 19th century Victorian Staffordshire earthenware elephant sculptures/spill vases, England By: Staffordshire Material: pottery, earthenware, ceramic, enamel, clay, paint...

Clay figure of a seated lion with a sweet countenance.

This expressive sculpture captures a horse mid-rear, its head tilted skyward with a sense of tension and energy. The surface is raw and textured, blending rich earthy reds with muted...

“It was a funny project because it wasn’t intended to be sold. It was totally free of rules you want as a designer or artist. It’s a project born only from the desire to do it, and I...

Whimsical large hatching egg with eight owls sticking their heads out. Attributed to iconic surrealist sculpture, Sergio Bustamante.

A glazed antique lion mask attributed to LEFCO dating back to the 1900s. This distinctive piece is modelled with high detail using various sculpting tech...

A ceramicist and decorator of the 1950s, Raphaël Giarrusso is best known for his animal sculptures and his life-size medieval characters, in ceramic and wire. The cow is one of the r...

Sculpture, anonymous, Italy 1950s. Glazed clay. Representing a bloodhound. Measurements: H: 86 cm/ 2' 7/8" W: 50 cm/ 1' 7 3/4" D: 40 cm/ 1' 3 7/8"

Mid-Century studio quality Italian pottery ceramic fish sculpture on a travertine base by ceramics artist Ivo De Santis for his Gli Estruschi pottery studio in Florence.

Very fine Asian Glazed Clay Elephant Garden seat. Background color is dark green with accents of gold, white, pink and light blue.

Sweet pottery owl by Ivo De Santis, Gli Etruschi. Circa 1960. De Santis's designs often incorporate a stylized and minimal use of line in his animal sculptures with large splashes of...

Bring a touch of timeless elegance and rustic charm to your home with this beautiful mid-20th century terracotta horse head sculpture. Artistically crafted from clay, this bust captu...

Clay Sculpture Abstract Swan, Black Graphite 1970s. Anonymous work from a French artist, unsigned. This black graphite-patinated clay sculpture, dating from the 1970s, is a stylize...

French Mid-Century studio art pottery sculpture of a rhinoceros. Naturalistically sculpted to capture the essence of the animal. Even brown glaze and heavy weight. Signed by hand wit...

Ceramic bird, it appears to be made of metal. The color is rusty brown with some black variations on top. The beak is orange with crackled finish and bla...

Turquoise Crackle Glazed Ceramic Turtle Figurine, Handmade Pottery Decor This charming turquoise crackle-glazed turtle figurine captures the warmth and artistry of handcrafted cerami...

Polar bear sculpture in glazed clay, early 20th century. Very tactile and honest sculpture of a polar bear in rough glazed clay. Very expressiv...

Phyllis Morris original poodle table lamp, signed, Iconic Hollywood Regency American Pop Design, 1953. Signed. Rare custom silver poodle.. From the 1950s...

Too cute Shar Pei Dog Table Sculpture. Hand cast in clay like material hand painted. Vintage piece 1986. Signed by artist Sandra Brue for Sandicast San D...

Whimsical lion sculpture signed by Marlene S Icant firure the last name , well done piece circa 1970's no chips or cracks.

Jeanne Grut, Danish 1927-2009. Large figurine of a musk ox calf. Designed by Jeanne Grut for Royal Copenhagen, 1960's. Unglazed earthenware, 37 x 42 cm. Signed J.G

Although best known today for his abstract sculptures, many at display at the Howard Whalen Sculpture Garden in Sierra Madre, California, the artist started his career in the WPA era...

French sculpture representing a bull made entirely of brown chamotte clay. Massive and raw form. Good vintage condition, note restoration to the tail (see photos). Signature on the ...

Louis Naranjo "Story Teller Bear" with 4 Cubs figurative Cochiti Pueblo pottery with traditional Cochiti images. Bears' mouths open as if singing traditional songs. Fired clay. Circa...

American hound sculpture. Red clay fired recumbent Great Dane with glass eyes. United States, 20th century Dimensions: 9” W x 3.38” D x 5” H

This Art Deco fired clay lion was produced in Italy in the late 1930s. Completely black polished.

Designed and sculpted in France by a regional artist, each Gorilla head is meticulously crafted from clay. This process brings forth a piece that embodies both dynamic movement and a...

Truly one of a kind pair of old handmade reclining lions. These are unsigned and used a mixture of clay and fiberglass fibers. They show very heavy signs of loss over the years b...

This Unique 1970s Thin Wrapped Pottery Sculpture features an Antelope or Gazelle with Black Glass Eyes Parts of the pottery have texture resembling cloth/fabric Pottery Has A Stam...

A glazed antique lion mask attributed to LEFCO dating back to the 1900s. This distinctive piece is modelled with high detail using various sculpting tech...

This superb large pottery sculpture is hand modelled in clay fired in a kiln with a rich reddish glaze and shaded detailing. It depicts a pair of young owls sitting together waiting...

Large gorilla fashioned out of clay and painted black. He has a wonderful expression.