Belgian Animal Sculptures

Terracotta fish sculpture by Raymond de Meester - Belgium, 1940s.

A rare, fine quality 20th century bronze model of a "bull" by Thierry van Rijswijck. (Belgium 1911-1958) Thierry V. Rijswijck was a successfull animal sculptor in de 20th century.

Presenting a stunning Belgian Art Deco boch Freres by Charles Catteau porcelain panther or lion fighting a snake sculpture. Made circa 1925-1930 b...

Antique terracotta equestrian model of a horse Continental, early 20th century Dimensions: Height 37cm, width 46cm, depth 17cm This naturalistically rendered horse sculpture is ...

Classic decorative bronze by Josue Dupon. Classically trained, his work can be found throughout Belgium. Antwerp Zoo and other major installations. This unique work is from the period of 1896, Dupon was a contemporary of Carlos Bugatti who also was known for this style: realism and interpretations of the modern wild animals. Beautiful signature, stunning rendering and amazing quality. The posture of the male lion is very realistic, extremely life-like casting. This is where you see the connection from the Art Nouveau period and how it later became a very common direction also associated with the Art Deco period. Josuë Dupon (also Josué or Josue Dupon) was a Flemish sculptor and engraver. He received his education through the National Higher Institute for Fine Arts (1887). After his studies he first worked in the studio of sculptor Clément Carbon in Roeselare. He was good friends with sculptor Jules Lagae. In 1891 he won a gold medal with the monumental sculpture group Samson killing the lion and he became second in the Romeprijs for sculpture. From 1905-1934 he was a teacher of sculpture at the Antwerp Academy. Dupon was best known as a sculptor of realistic images of exotic animals. The placement of his Camemberter and two bronze groups at the entrance of the Antwerp Zoo confirmed that reputation. He also made busts, war memorials (Ichtegem, Berchem, Hoogstraten, Roeselare) and public monuments, such as the equestrian statue of Constant Lievens in Moorslede (unveiled in 1929). The statue Man...

Brass bird sculpture. Measures: Width 42 cm. Height 20 cm. Depth 18 cm. Weight 2 kg.

Antique 19th century terracotta model of a Hound from Belgium Belgian, 19th century Dimensions: Height 30cm, width 50cm, depth 19cm This charming model depicts a dog on all four...

White painted wood standing horse. Hand carved and well proportioned.

Lifelike replica of a hippopotamus. The hippo head has all the details.

Rare and highly decorative owl. This stunning owl will look great on any midcentury design piece of furniture. It is beautifully made and in perfect ...

Ceramic tile wall art decoration from a cat. Height 94 cm. Width 47 cm. Depth 3 cm.

Very decorative large horn with a refined brass stand.

Cute Art Deco Bulldog or Bonzo Caricature by Faiencerie Thulin Belgium. This Comical Dog sculpture or Dog Planter dates from the 1930s. It's a green...

Impressive bronze sculpture by International artist Jean Canneel. A serious statue depicting a man on horse. The figures of both the man and horse are rendered Art Nouveau to Art Deco realistic style, the figure is mounted on red marble. Artist signature clearly embedded in the base. An extremely rare piece, Jean Canneel exhibited many times in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Liège, but also in Paris. In 1925 he participated in the Exhibition of Decorative Arts and presented Joy of Spring for which he was a medalist. Eugène Canneel...

Patinated bronze representing a workhorse in full effort signed on the terrace "Raymond de Meester" (Raymond de Meester de Betzenbroeck 1904-1995) Baron Raymond de Meester de Betz...

Daniel Dhaeseleer (1947- ), large illuminated brass and copper wall light sculpture, circa 1970.  

Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.
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Contemporary Belgian sculpture of a horse made in black metal. Three dimensional. Matte finish. Stand measures 16" wide x 6.5".