American Animal Sculptures

A pair of substantial cast iron recumbent lions with faces reminiscent of Maurice Sendak illustrations, in centurion poses as if flanking an entrance, still with traces of original p...

This large scale horse head sculpture is most likely late mid-century and is a wonderful statue for table or pedestal. The horse is reminiscent of a Carousel horse with a bit in his...

Mid Century Brutalist Lion Sculpture. Classic design made out of thick metal wire in colors of black and gold. Supported by a black metal base,

Pop Art Garden Fountain/ sculpture of a standing blue dog USA, circa 1980s Definitely an amusing and whimsical garden (can be used indoors) fountain/sculpture, The well executed...

Beautiful American Eagle in solid bronze, resting on a branch sitting on a solid stainless steel base gorgeous piece, unsigned with great quality.

Adorable! Mid Cnetury Modern Brutalist Torch Cut Metal Owl Green Eyes Here is a marvelous 1970s brutalist, torch cut owl with a very appealing look! These owls were made popular...

Whimsical hand-carved duck sculpture in solid teak unsigned, circa 1960s.

Set of five miniature brass pigs, circa 1970s. Great vintage set with a well-worn patina; the largest pig is 3.5" H x 6.5" W and the smallest one is 2" H x 3...

Bronze heron by American sculptor Wayne Williams. Signed and dated 1993. Edition 2/2. Mounted on a walnut base. From Finger Lakes Magazine 2001: Art is everywhere in the Finger Lakes. Inspired by the region’s diverse scenery and lifestyles, artists pursue their creativity outdoors, in studios and in workshops. In the many well-established museums and galleries or at the newer fledgling arts organizations, a wide array of artistic styles and talents are represented. Often the artists, like Wayne Williams, share their artistic skill and passion through teaching at local colleges. Williams, who is retired after a 35-year career at Finger Lakes Community College, found his calling there. “I didn’t want to teach in public schools,” explains Williams of his career choice. “I wanted to be at the college level. CCFL (the Community College of the Finger Lakes, as it was then known) was literally creating a college, right from scratch.” The year was 1968 and Williams was charged with coordinating the new college’s art program. Rand Darrow, a CCFL student in that first year, remembers attending Williams’ art classes in a commercial building on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks in Canandaigua. Darrow appreciated his instructor’s relaxed manner. “He was a great teacher,” recalls Darrow, “cracking jokes all the time.” Darrow graduated with a major in Liberal Arts and continued on to SUNY Oswego where he earned a BA in fine arts. He taught art to elementary and middle school students for 30 years. These days Williams and Darrow typically cross paths at the Wayne County Arts Council in Newark where Williams and his wife, Marleen, are heavily involved. Williams offers classes in figure drawing and sculpture and hangs the gallery’s shows, including his former student’s “Slavic Tales of Novgorod” this past August. “I’d like to take a sculpture class from him,” says Darrow. In 2003 when Williams retired, the college honored him and another retiring art professor, Tom Insalaco, by renaming its art gallery the Williams-Insalaco Art Gallery. It was known formerly as Gallery 34 to recognize its origins at 34 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Williams held professor’s rank from 1976 and served as director of the art gallery beginning with its opening in 1983. Williams, who was born and raised in Newark, New York, says he began doing art at about age 8. By the time he was in junior high school his career direction seemed clear. He received local and national awards for his art and a scholarship to Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture. He continued with graduate work at Syracuse, receiving an MFA in sculpture in 1962. He worked full time as a sculptor until he began teaching. At one point Williams admits he wanted to be a painter, but didn’t want to adopt the abstract expressionist style in vogue in the 1950s, preferring to pursue the realist tradition. He advises any would-be artist to “do what you do because you love it.” After graduation he traveled abroad, spending time in Belgium, the land of his ancestors. “My family’s name was originally Willems,” explains the 73-year old who still relishes the time spent in the Flemish countryside. Williams speaks excitedly about art, referencing the lives of great artists. He acknowledges that American artists do not have the same stature as those in Europe, where Old Masters like Brueghel and Rembrandt are national heroes. These days the energetic Williams, known primarily as a sculptor, is active at the Phelps Arts Center where he is on the board of directors. In mid-September when a group of visitors on a motor coach tour explored artworks displayed in the beautiful church-turned- gallery, they were treated to a large number of Williams’ bronze and metal sculptures, along with his charcoal drawings. “I’ve always loved his work because he deals with things, people, and animals you understand,” says the center’s Director Emeritus Marion Donnelly, who has known him for many years. Outside the Phelps Community Historical Society, Williams’ life-size figure of a farmer raises his pitchfork above a colorful flower garden on the front lawn. Inspired by the peasants working the fields in Europe, the metal figure is shown with wooden shoes. This is Williams’ largest copper piece, loaned to the Phelps museum in connection with Artistry in Sculpture, a community exhibition in 2009. Williams added a new base using a metal wagon...

We are offering a wonderful brutalist abstract Bull figural sculpture. No maker marks or signatures. The sculpture dates from the 1960's. Made of cast iron metal and has a wonderful ...

Decorative patinated brass sculpture lucky owl nice and heavy whimsical piece.

Nice lot of 2 enamel bowls by noted mid century enamel artist Karl Drerup. Both bowls are in good, original estate condition, the rooster bowl shows an in...

Hollywood Regency solid ram's head tabletop animal sculpture. Well-aged patina can be polished to perfection. Will look stunning on a column, pedestal or stand. A-443-335    

Black pottery bear with a brown band inset with turquoise and coral stones, 1989. Signed "Juan Tafoya." Juan Tafoya (1949-2006) was a well-known San Ildefonso Pueblo potter. Coral wa...

This breathtaking taxidermy specimen features a naturalistic, life-sized Mountain Goat, expertly mounted in premier quality. The Mountain Goat is a ...

This silver plated metal horse and rider sculpture is initiated, but the artist could not identified. It is presumed that the sculpture was m...

A large and early sand cast aluminum Modernist sculpture of a giraffe by Cuban American artist Manuel Carbonell. Pedestal included. Height is 73” with base. Presented by Joseph Da...

A very cool hand carved maple (or possibly ash) panther sculpture by Peter Larsen, circa 1984. The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks, is signed and dated on the...

PAIR of American Federal-style carved sculptural eagles with wings outstretched perching on a log base with a gilt and brown finish (PRICED AS PAIR)(Similar eagles with different fin...

Wonderful mid-century fat cat sleeping sculpture with blue/green glaze and terracotta red eyes. Signed on bottom "Erne" 48/66 with "W" mark. Size: 7.5"H x 14"D...

Amazing pair of life-sized polished cast solid brass faux elephant tusks mounted to tiered round brass stands, attributed to Suzanne Dahl and Jerry Barich from their Versailles Colle...

Curtis Jere "Birds in Flight" bronze sculpture, circa 1976 Fantastic 1970s hand signed bronze sculpture by noted artist / designer Curtis Jere. Hand welded bronze birds on a py...

An endearing early 20th Century patinated bronze study of a standing terrier with excellent textured surface detail and colour, raised on a bronze base and signed PB Parsons ADDITI...

Hand-carved wooden spindly stick in the form of snake (ca. late 19th Century, USA). Sinuous body with hand carved scale and facial details with metal nails as eyes. Impressive, long ...

A very nice hand carved stone alligator / crocodile sculpture, circa 1980s. Great detail and color in this piece that measures 18" W x 5.5" D x 3.5" H.

We are very pleased to offer a captivating raku pottery cat sculpture by American ceramic artist Tony Evans, signed by the artist, circa the 1980s. This exquisite piece features dis...

Loet Vanderveen (Dutch, 1921-2015). Artistic black and gold penguin bronze wildlife animal sculpture. Original Loet Vanderveen bronze penguin sculpture....

This large Art Deco style ceramic was produced in the USA in the 1960s by Royal Haeger. It features a bicolored, deep brown and white leaping ram with a high gloss glaze finish. It...

Rare and unusual life size sculpture of a zebra crafted in composition in a surprisingly realistic form and hand decorated with the iconic stripes now worn to perfection.

WPA terracotta buffalo sculpture by Anthony Vozech, circa 1930s. Dimensions: 8” wide 20” high 22” deep. Minor wear on the bottom edge. Anthony Vozech was an Ohio artist that did WPA work in the 1930s and 1940s. One of his most famous works was an aluminum and limestone relief...

Bring a touch of rustic charm to your décor with this adorable vintage boho carved wooden owl. Measuring 4.5" wide x 3.75" deep x 6.25" tall, this intricately handcrafted figure boas...

This mid-20th-century American hand-crafted leather humpback whale, found in one of Oregon's picturesque coastal towns, is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and creativ...

Rare Hand Made Doll, by Marilyn Neuhart for Textiles & Objects, which was a "pop up shop" conceived by Alexander Girard and sponsored by Herman Miller in May of 1961. See the last tw...

A very cool modernist rosewood owl sculpture, on base, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 4.75"W x 1"D x 6"H. A very ...

Buttery leather puppy dog sculpture in the Style of Dmitri Omersa (ca. 1980s, USA). Very good, vintage condition with light patina/normal age consistent with age/use (due to the han...

Darling sizeable cast stone cement white glazed poodle sculpture with slightly distressed patina. Great in the garden or inside.

Large 8' long wall hanging sculpture of a hammerhead shark.

Here's a pair of fanciful metal roosters by Curtis Jere--let's just say these are some funky chickens. They're made of cut metal and appear to be plated in copper then treated to giv...

This unique sculptural composition beautifully pairs the naturalism of taxidermy with an abstract 19th century Chinese wooden scholars' root. The raven is poised as is mid-caw, ready...

A charming early 20th American Folk Art carved pine rooster weathervane with a wonderful silhouette with a large tail, applied wings, and copper legs all supported by an iron rod wit...

Patinated small solid bronze card holder sculpture Picasso style , beautiful rare and unique.

Vintage French Art Deco Style Sculpture of Brass Ibex Antelope. Solid cast brass Ram decorative object or bookend, circa mid 20th century. B...

Pair of American cast iron hand painted preening ducks resting on squared bases. Late 19th Century.

Vintage Hippo Toy Sculpture by Zooline. mouth opens up and has small space for coins or jewelry. missing the tail

This delightful pair of white bisque porcelain long-tailed macaque monkeys brings charm and whimsy to any space. One monkey sits serenely, cradling a ripe peach in its delicate hands...

1999 Studio ceramic horse sculpture by Karin Swildens. Hand signed and titled “Power Peace” dated 1999. In original vintage condition. Measurements: 12” Wide, 6.5” Deep, 16.75” Hi...

Bronze dolphin sculpture. Bronze dolphin in a baroque Venetian sea serpent style mounted on black marble base; a very sculptural bookend. Un...

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...

A very cool stylized ceramic and aluminum charging bull sculpture, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no visible chips or crac...

20Thc hand made bronze sculpture of a bald eagle in fine as found condition.This is so well constructed and very heavy.

Large pair of stylized plaster horse heads.

A majestic paddling swan with exquisitely carved features from spirited head, vigilant eyes and curved neck to webbed feet and showy tail. The raised wings with intricate profuse fea...

A rare model of what we believe is an adolescent turkey by the important American Animalier Sculptor, Albert Laessle. The dynamically modeled young bird is straining to scratch ...

This exceptional large folk art carousel zebra exudes a nostalgic charm, showcasing masterful craftsmanship. Hand-carved from wood, its detailed stripes are meticulously painted in v...

Massive incredibly detailed hand-carved white rhino / rhinoceros sculpture, circa 1970s. The intricacy of the piece is amazing and it appears to be hand carved from a hardwood (possi...

1930 s Elephaant foot

Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.

Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...

This is a cast-iron figural eagle doorstop, circa early 20th century. The eagle is depicted with wings spread wide, perched and mounted to a square marble base. The eagle retains traces of its original gilt surface and is embossed with “F.O.E.” at its midsection, possibly referring to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.   The eagle is both the national bird and the national animal of the United States. The eagle motif has been widely used throughout American history, most notably as part of our Great Seal. The founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery, usually the golden eagle, was prominent. On June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the design for the Great Seal of the United States...

A very cool mid-century stoneware llama by Fabbri Art Co. of San Francisco, circa 1970s. The llama has been beautifully sculpted with deep striking texture in a rich deep greenish co...