Stone Animal Sculptures

This is a vintage Great Dane figure. An English, brass dog statue on marble plinth, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming character to...

After Christophe Fratin (French 1801-1864), a majestic 12 point stag in brown patinated cast bronze, modeled with head turned to towards hind, inscribed "FRATIN", and mounted to a re...

Beautiful console table depicting sculptures of a pair of rampant horses in solid brass, the bases are in black marble and the top in thick glass. Italia...

This striking gilded bronze sculpture, after Arthur Comte DU PASSAGE (1838–1909), captures the powerful image of a proud rooster—France’s enduring national symbol—standing atop military elements and holding a flag. More than a decorative object, this piece serves as a bold allegory of resilience, victory, and national pride. The rooster, or le coq gaulois, has long represented the fighting spirit of France, particularly during the 19th century. Here, its defiant posture over weaponry and a banner evokes themes of triumph over adversity, honor in battle, and patriotic vigilance. Set atop a refined circular green marble base, the warm golden patina adds sophistication, making it a perfect acquisition for collectors of symbolic art, French historical motifs, or refined decorative bronzes. Ideal for classic interiors or as a conversation piece rich with cultural significance. Keywords: French bronze sculpture, Arthur Comte du Passage, antique rooster statue...

1699 Vintage Italian carved pink marble of a dolphin

A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a combination of spelter, glass, and marble, these bookends showcase the clean lines...

1970s Original big travertine fish sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 8,26 w x 1,18 D x 2,36H inches L 21 cm x P 3 cm x cm 6 H.

A pair of plaster model of an adult horses by Max Landsberg. Marked in German text to all sides of the base with the remnants of a paper label to the top. These models were origina...

Art deco sculpture circa 1930 in spelter with brown patina. Signed Plagnet on the Portor marble terrace, a French artist working in the period 1920-1930. In very good shape. Height...

Art Deco sculpture Paul Philippe Origin France Signed on its base Materials Marble and bronze Lioness and naked woman original patina, very good condition wear and tear.

Decorate a shelf or a desk with this set of vintage bird sculptures. Created in France by Lalique circa 1970, each frosted crystal bird is signed on the base; it includes "Le Moineau Moqueur", "Le Moineau Coquet" and "Le Moineau Timide". The four paperweight birds are in excellent condition with rich colors. Etched signature Lalique France on the bottom for further authentication. Marc Lalique (1900-1977) was born in Paris, the son of René Lalique and Alice Ledru and brother of Suzanne Lalique-Haviland. He was responsible for the move from glass to crystal in the early 1950s. After studying at the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, Marc Lalique joined his father in the family business in 1922. He was a highly skilled technician, and made frequent visits to the Wingen-sur-Moder factory to oversee new production techniques. On the death of his father in 1945, Marc took the helm. His technical bent and know-how led him to renovate and modernise the Wingen-sur-Moder factory, and Lalique rapidly became one of the finest crystal manufacturers not only in France but worldwide. The contrast between sheer transparency and satin sheen became Lalique’s hallmark, at home and abroad. Marc Lalique’s most famous pieces include the Angel glass, inspired by the Smiling Angel in Reims Cathedral, a reference to the Lalique family’s origins in the Champagne region, and the famous L'Air du Temps Nina Ricci perfume bottle...

For your consideration is this very well sculptured Art Deco prowling panther sculpture which sits on a marble base. The body of the panther is spelter and has a wonderful patinated ...

Gorgeous stylized crystal bald eagle sculpture by Baccarat, circa 1980s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the unders...

The special work of the horse head creates an elegant and dignified aura from compressed marble, while at the same time re-emphasizing the elegance of the horse, one of the most aesthetic animals in the ancient world and our current life. The most important sculptures in world history...

Art Deco bronze circa 1930 representing 5 birds on a branch. Subjects in silvered bronze on a black marble and onyx base. Stamped bronze on the back of the branch and signed Rochard ...

Granite sculpture of a Sphinx in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. Granite sculpture of a Sphinx in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century. H: 28cm, W: 59cm, D: 16,5cm Pr...

An antique Italian carved serpentine sculpture after the Uffizi boar dating to the early 19th century. This seated wild boar displays impressive carved details and a pleasing scale ...

In Renaissance Style with various shaped applied stones and strap-like figures in front and back, the silver lid opens as box.

This sophisticated and stoic horse head sculpture, in unique green marble boasting hints of mustard and veins of dark green, illuminates the amazing creative skills that went into th...

Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit stone carving of a screeching Ptarmigan - fine carving with articulated feathers and feet - signed TR (in Roman - unknown...

Invite an aura of ancient protection and global mystique into your space with this monumental pair of vintage carved stone Foo Dogs. Traditionally known as guardian lions, these impr...

This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a large elephant with upward-facing trunk and hand-polished to a brilliant luste...

Bahar Bijan (Iranian/American, 1939-2013) cluster of welded iron seagulls mounted in a mineral specimen base. Somewhat kinetic.

This is a mid century horse figurine, made of full lead crystal, designed by Bengt Edenfalk for the Swedish brand Skruf. Skruf is a Swedish...

Beautifully carved malachite hippo. Great addition to any collection!

Pair of art deco bookends in spelter with bronze and green patina on a sea green marble base, representing borzoi. Small old restoration on one of the corners of the base. Signed o...

Highly stylish bronze pendant light with nine organic, amber color alabaster shades. If you are looking for a truly stylish antique light fixture to grace your dining room or kitche...

This elegant antique bronze sculpture of a standing horse was cast in France in the early 20th century and is signed “Milo” on the naturalistic base. The piece is mounted on a shaped...

14k Gold Mounted Agate bird on carved amethyst rock, 20th Century A really nice and cool object - a true collectors piece. Part of a group of five birds....

Bengal Tiger sculpture by Santini made of silver electroplated cast composite and mounted on wooden base.

A well carved and nicely weathered pair of carved granite stone Chinese Foo dogs. facing eachother, stood on all fours with open mouths baring fangs. Muscular, great paws and wonderf...

French Art Deco French Bulldog Sculpture, France, ca. 1920. This charming French Art Deco sculpture, created around 1925, depicts a French Bulldog in a stylized and elegant manner. M...

Hand-carved quartz cockatiel sculpture with white granite and tourmaline specimen set on marble base.

Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...

Hand-carved from soapstone in Mozambique, this hippopotamus sculpture highlights the region’s skilled craftsmanship. The polished dark stone, with natural marbling, enhances its life...

19th century antique bird paperweight/hunting trophy in chased and patinated bronze on a gold marble base. Signed HINGRE (Louis Théophile Hingre...

Large Modern Italian Silver Gilt Vermeil Diamond Malachite Eagle Giaconi & Gioli Italian, c. 1970 Eagle: Height 58cm, width 44cm, depth 22cm Stand: Height 51cm, diameter 29cm Overal...

French Lalique crystal birds scultures for book end holder or paperweight. The glass is frostes and clear. Signed on the base.

German Shepherd dog sculpture bookends by Louis-Albert Carvin. Dog Animalier Art Deco Sculpture Bookends in Marble and Silvered Metal. Pair of large Silvered Metal Sculptures of two ...

Art deco bronze around 1930 Deer with brown patina on a bacxia marble base signed on the marble L Alliot and stamped bronze on the deer. In very good shape. Length: 47cm Width: 10...

Large quartz crystal, pyrite and vermeil model of an eagle attributed to Asprey Swiss, c. 1975 Height 62cm, width 81cm, depth 48cm Attributed to the celebrated and well-known Asprey...

Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German Art Deco ashtray is a testament to the opulence and c...

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu and patinated marble casket, circa 1820 in date. Of rectangular form decorated with  a central sculp...

Carved stone cockatoo sculpture caught in the action of landing on an amethyst geode. Featuring a lofty combination of colors and textures with an u...

Very nice statue of a female deer, authentic sculpture from the art deco period, in the typical flowing style, beautiful design of the doe lying down on a pink and beige veined piece...

Cowboy, a cast bronze sculpture after American artist Frederic Remington's original, on marble base. Filled with a great dramatic tension, this bronze sculpture depicts a scene from the American Old West...

Art Deco sculpture depicting a stalking panther, France, circa 1930 Green patinated spelter panther on a rectangular, profiled pedestal of white veined, black, and red marble. Dimen...

Vintage stone pipe from Kathmandu, Nepal featuring a hand carved elephant's head. Beautiful hand carved wooden pipe from Sumatra, circa 1950. Would look great set on a minimalis...

Ouganda, Art Deco style sculpture by Max Le Verrier with foundry mark. Designed ca. 1920/1930. Posthumous contemporary cast at the Max Le Verrier foundry in Paris. Handcrafted. 
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Steuben Crystal Recumbent Lion, by Lloyd Atkins, 1986 Steuben Glass Works, established 1903 A stunning Steuben crystal recumbent lion sculpture, designed in 1986 by the renowned ...

The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Signed and Numbered Double Intertwined Lalique Fish Sculpture. Signed with etched Lalique France signatur...

Intricately detailed mythological winged Pegasus with variations in patina throughout. Stands on a contemporary marble base. This large stallion with wings is bronze and signed by Laszlo Ispanky. Pegasus' have been a mainstay of fantasy art and called the horse creature of Greek mythology. Bronze Pegasus...

A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...

With What’s Up?/Why Not, Frida Fjellman has developed her Erik-Höglund-inspired glass sculptures with the same individual style. Fjellman has chosen to emphasize the properties that ...

French Alabaster Sculpture, France, Late 19th Century – Monkey Smoking a Pipe. This delightful French alabaster sculpture, created at the end of the 19th century, depicts a monkey leisurely smoking a pipe. The sculpture is crafted in alabaster, with intricately detailed features that capture the playful yet thoughtful expression of the monkey. Notably, the eyes are made of glass, adding a unique touch of realism to the piece. Dimensions: Height: 9.8" (25 cm), Width: 6.7" (17 cm), Depth: 4.4" (11.2 cm). The sculpture is in good condition, with only slight scratches and small chips on the base, which are consistent with age. A whimsical and charming example of late 19th-century French sculpture, this piece would make an intriguing addition to any collection of animal-themed art or antique stone...

This charming French fountain piece with triple dolphin spouts was made circa 1900. The dolphins are made from reconstituted stone, which is natural lim...

Antoine-Louis Barye (Paris, 1795-1875). Lion crushing a Snake. Bronze with a brown patina signed Barye on the left hand side of the base. The bronze sculpture is sitting on a black m...

14K gold, carved jasper bird on an amethyst rock geode Hand-carved jasper bird with diamond eyes and 14k gold feet, sitting on an amethyst geode. A...

Sea monster Carrara marble mouth fountain Italy, late 16th century It measures 13.8 x 31.5 x 18.9 in (35 x 80 x 48 cm) State of conservation: some small evident gaps and widespread signs of wear due to outdoor exposure. The gray marks crossing it do not come from restoration, but are rather the natural veins of the marble. This work has some morphological characteristics typically associated with the iconography of the sea monster: an elongated muzzle, sharp teeth, protruding eyes, elongated ears, and a coiled serpent's tail. An in-depth series of studies on artistic depictions of the sea monster attempted to verify how this symbol evolved in antiquity in the European and Mediterranean contexts and how it gradually changed its image and function over time. The iconography itself is mutable and imaginative and its history is rich with cultural and artistic exchange, as well as the overlapping of ideas. This occurred so much that it is difficult to accurately pinpoint the "types" that satisfactorily represent its various developments. However, we can try to summarize the main figures, starting from the biblical Leviathan and the marine creature that swallowed Jonah (in the Christian version, this figure was to become a whale or a "big fish", the “ketos mega”, translation of the Hebrew “dag gadol”). Other specimens ranged from the dragons mentioned in the Iliad (which were winged and had legs) to "ketos” (also from Greek mythology), the terrifying being from whose Latinized name (“cetus”) derives the word "cetacean". See J. Boardman, “Very Like a Whale” - Classical Sea Monsters, in Monsters and Demons in the Ancient and Medieval Worlds, in Papers presented in Honor of Edith Porada, Mainz am Rhein 1987, pp. 73-84). In Italy the monster underwent yet further variations: it can be found in Etruscan art on the front of some sarcophagi representing the companion of souls, while among the Romans we find the “Pistrice” (cited by Plinio in Naturalis Historia PLIN., Nat., II 9, 8 and by Virgilio in Eneide: VERG., Aen., III, 427), which appeared in the shape of a stylized hippocampus or a very large monstrous cetacean and evolved into a hideous being with a dragon's head and long webbed fins. During the Middle Ages, the sea monster was the object of new transformations: at this time, it is often winged, the head is stretched like a crocodile, the front legs are often very sharp fins - sometimes real paws - until the image merges with dragons, the typical figures of medieval visionary spirituality widely found throughout Europe (on this topic and much more, see: Baltrušaitis, J., Il Medioevo fantastico. Antichità ed esotismi nell’arte gotica, Gli Adelphi 1997). In Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries, the revival of classicism - representative of the humanistic and Renaissance periods - led to a different reading of these "creatures". Indeed, the sea monster was also to find widespread use as an isolated decorative motif, especially in numerous fountains and sculptures where dolphins or sea monsters were used as a characterizing element linked to water (on this theme see: Chet Van Duzer, Sea Monsters on Medieval and Renaissance Maps, London, The British library, 2013). From the morphological point of view, the "sea monsters" of this period are mostly depicted as hybrid figures, in which the body of a mythological or real being (a hippocampus, a sea snake, a dolphin), is joined to a head with a rather indistinct appearance. It was usually characterized by large upright ears, an elongated snout, sharp teeth and globular, protruding eyes; a complex and indefinite figure, both from the symbolic point of view and from that of its genesis. The work we are examining is placed as a cross between the medieval sea serpent and the Renaissance dolphin, with stylistic features which recall the snake as often used in heraldry (such as the "snake" depicted in the coat of arms of the Visconti - the lords and then dukes of Milan between 1277 and 1447 - and which, for some, may be derived from the representations of the “Pistrice” that swallowed Jonah). In the search for sources, Renaissance cartography and in particular woodcuts should not be neglected. See for example the monsters of Olaus Magnus, from the editions of the “Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus” (“History of the peoples of the north”) and the natural histories of Conrad Gesner, Ulisse...

Rare french Art Déco bronze sculpture "Cat" on a black belgian marble base by Lucien Charles Edouard Alliot. (1877-1967). Signed LUC on the black marble base. Beautiful original blac...