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Place of Origin: European
Large 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figure, Pug Mother & Child w/ Gilt Bell Collar
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A Large 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure of a White Pug Mother and Child with Gilt Bells on a Blue Collar. This large model is very rare to find in this quality, condition, and...
Category
19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Meissen Porcelain Bear, Johann Gottlieb Kirchner, Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
By J.J. Kaendler
Located in Milano, IT
Hard porcelain bear modeled and painted in gray-brown and black
Manufacture of Meissen, by Johann Gottlieb Kirchner and Johan Joachim Kaendler, 1735
It...
Category
1730s Baroque Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Dutch Delft Blue / White Lion Sculpture Decorative Piece
By Delft
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transport yourself to the elegance of the early 19th century with this exceptional Dutch Delft sculpture—an enchanting portrayal of a lion proudly cradling a family shield crest. Crafted with meticulous artistry, the lion captivates with its exuberant mane, sitting majestically on its haunches, and a gracefully curled tail draping over its hind quarters. The sculpture is further adorned with an armorial cartouche, held with regal poise beneath the lion's paw. Set upon an oval geometric base, this masterpiece stands at an impressive 17 inches in height, boasting dimensions of 11 1/2 inches in width and 9.4 inches in depth. The harmonious blend of form and function in this Delft blue and white sculpture...
Category
1820s Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Midcentury Italian Cast Bronze Sculpture of a Ram's Head on Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian cast bronze sculpture from the mid 20th century, depicting a ram's head. Created in Italy during the Midcentury period, this bronze sculpture captures our attention with i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Archimede Seguso Pair of Murano Glass Animal Sculptures of Black & White Ducks
By Archimede Seguso
Located in London, GB
A pair of black and white animal sculptures by Archimede Seguso (1909-1999) Italy made circa 1970 comprising of two large ducks, in solid opaque...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Life-Size Ceramic Dachshund - stamp CB
Located in Uccle, BE
Italian Life-Size Ceramic Dachshund - stamp CB
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Pewter Sculptural Obelisks by Figura Piero
By Figuro Pero
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Fantastic pair of pewter showing a camel carry on an obelisks
Signed Figura Piero
For Atena.
Category
1970s Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Greenlandica, Five Figures, Polar Bear, Seal and Three Inuits, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Greenlandica, five figures. Polar bear, seal and three Inuits.
Four figurines in soapstone and a ceramic piggy bank (polar bear).
Mid-20th century.
I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Pair of European Porcelain Figures of Sunbirds
Located in Essex, MA
Colorful birds on gilt bronze bases. Bellevue Ave Newport estate.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Charles Artus '1897-1978', Lévrier, Plâtre d'Atelier, France, Vers 1940
By Charles Artus
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charles Artus (1897-1978) : "Lévrier" - Plâtre d'Atelier. France, Vers 1940
Lévrier / Greyhound
Rare plâtre d'atelier armaturé / Rare workshop plaster armaturated
France, vers 1940 / France, circa 1940
Très bon état / Very good condition
Restaurations ancienne à la queue et aux pattes / Old restauration at the leg and tail
Provenance : Offert par l'artiste à l'ancien propriétaire / Offered by the artist to the previous owner
Commentaire / comment : Charles Artus, membre du "groupe des XII" dont François Pompon est considéré comme le fondateur, fait parti du noyau dur de ce regroupement de sculpteurs animaliers né en 1931 .
Plus tard, certains sculpteurs, tout aussi talentueux, seront remplacés ou invités au sein du collectif : c'est entre autre le cas de Herbert Haseltine...
Category
1940s Other Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Walter Bosse Cat Ring Holder for Hertha Baller Blackened Brass, 1950's
By Walter Bosse
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Walter Bosse cat ring holder circa 1950's nicely patinated, some brass left from the original finish some scratches and painting it's off as shown.
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Pair of Antique Israel Freeman German Parcel Gilt Silver Roosters
By Israel Freeman & Son Ltd. 1
Located in New York, NY
Pair of German parcel gilt silver rooster figures, ca 1930. Tensions run high with cawing beaks, flapping wings, and raised talons. Shaggy neck and flouncy, quivering tail plumes. A ...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Cut Glass Tortoise Inkwell
Located in New York, NY
Cut glass tortoise inkwell. Vintage turtle pillbox inkwell of cut glass carrying a mounted finial topped circular lidded well originally for ink but cha...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Limestone
"Noodle" the Dachshund Dog Letter and Bottle Opener Bosse Vienna Austria, 1950s
By Ludwig Bemelmans
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1950s Austrian letter and Bottle opener, attributed to be designed by Ludwig Bemelmans showing "Noodle" the dachshund dog. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century French Horse Mannequin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Super rare and amazing 19th Century French horse mannequin, on a painted base.
Charming raised leg, horsehair tail and original glass eyes. Almost cert...
Category
19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Wood
'Totem Birds' Bronze Sculptures, One of a kind
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
One of a kind beautiful pair of 'Totem Birds' bronze sculptures, hand crafted and cast in the lost wax process. Inspired by tribal Art, and more specifically, Aztec totem poles, 'Totem Birds' figures reflect the regality of the ancient Aztec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Lyon by R. Pauschinger, German, Material: Bronze
By Rudolf Pauschinger
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art deco sculpture in Bronze
Rudolf Pauschinger
Rudolf Pauschinger was born in 1882 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany. He was a sculptor, etc...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Clay Figurine of a Musk Ox Calf by Jeanne Grut
By Jeanne Grut, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Kastrup, DK
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Other European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Pair of Italian Stone Lions
Located in New York, NY
A charming and whimsical pair of Italian hand-carved stone lions.
Italy, early 20th century
Size: 6" high x 12 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep
Category
Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Isabelle Faure Signed Illuminated Gold Butterfly Sculpture Light Brass and Agate
By Isabelle Faure
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredibly rare sculpture by world renowned sculptor Isabelle Faure, in hand worked brass and agate. The enormous butterfly spans over 80cm in diameter and the stunning agate wing...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Brass
Large Sculpture of Beetle in Flight
Located in Houston, TX
Large sculpture of beetle in flight, this is a large cut-away model (on the original base) of a beetle used for anatomical instruction in a Prague, (circa 1950-1959). Model is hand-crafted from papier-mâché and carved wood. Completely hand-painted and features articulated arms, removable painted cloth...
Category
1950s Other Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Rubber, Paper
Pair Large Antique Silver Pheasants Model Bird Figurines Germany c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive pair of Antique Silver Pheasants. These Model Pheasants have a lovely attention to detail and feature inset glass eyes....
Category
19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Vintage Italian Glazed Terra Cotta Tiger
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Striking mid century tiger sculpture crafted in terra cotta, hand decorated in vivid colors and glazed. Stamped Italy on the bottom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Michel Decoux, '1837-1924' Belgian Sculptor, Art Deco Sculpture of a Stag
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Michel Decoux, (1837-1924),a Belgian sculptor.
Art Deco sculpture of a roaring stag in silver-patinated bronze on a black marble base.
1910/1920s.
...
Category
1910s Art Deco Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Pomeranian Dog’s Bookends, England, circa 1920
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of bookend with enameled metal, depicting Pomeranian dogs sit on marble bases. England circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Brutalist Brass Grasshopper by Daniel Dhaeseleer - Belgium 1970s
By Daniel Dhaeseleer
Located in Linkebeek, BE
This brass grasshopper was created by the Belgian artist Daniel Dhaeseleer.It can be dated in the 1970s. It is a beautiful brutalist item.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Brutalist...
Category
20th Century Hollywood Regency European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Reductions of a Young Queen Victoria on Horseback after Thomas Thornycrof
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
One of Fewer Than Fifty Bronze Reductions of a Young Queen Victoria on Horseback after Thomas Thornycroft for the Art Union of London 1854
A bronze equestrian portrait representing ...
Category
19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Bronzes, Deer and Doe Sculptures, 19th Century
By Geschutzt
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb 19th century Vienna bronze sculptures of a stag, the doe is a late 20th century/early 21st production of Vienna bronzes. The deer sculpture is attributed to the Geschütz manuf...
Category
Late 19th Century Romantic Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Pug Dog Austrian Miniature Figurine Statue 1910s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s metal (bronze) figurine. Shows a beautiful pug dog. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria. It's fixed on a marble base. This one is singed with a signature a...
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
Category
1810s Neoclassical Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Pewter Dogs, Mother and Pup
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Pair of Pewter Dogs, Mother and Pup
UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year.
We are told these are cast pewter but cannot be sure...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter, Metal
Butcher's Exterior Wall Mounted Shop Sign of a Steer Bull Head Wood covered Lead
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique French wooden steer's head,used as the exterior sign of a butcher’s shop (in French they would call it a boucherie). The sign must be over a hundred years old,still has his o...
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Vintage Danish Terrier Figurine by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1955
By Knud Kyhn, Royal Copenhagen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Terrier Figurine by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen, 1955.
Stoneware figurine of a terrier dog designed by Danish ceramicist Knud Kyhn in the 1920s and made by Royal C...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Murano glass owl, Italy, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Murano glass owl, Italian production circa 1970s.
Very good condition, normal signs of time, no breaks, see photos.
Dimensions: H= 31 cm; W= 19 cm; D= 15 cm.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Jules Moigniez Group Sculpture of Two Seabirds and a Crab
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy bronze group sculpture of two seabirds and a crab by Jules Moigniez. It depicts two seabirds in attack positions- stretching up their feathers and crouching their bod...
Category
19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Carousel Ride, Carved Wood Sparrow with Metal Body
Located in New York, NY
19th C. painted wood French Carousel ride, with the "body" made of iron rods. The bird figure has only one wing, as originally the other side had a spoke which connected to the cente...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Deer or Elk Head Wall Plaque or Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black F...
Category
Late 19th Century Black Forest Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Softwood
Bronze “The Dog with the Hare”, signed J-E. Masson – Early 20th century
By Jules Edmond Masson 1
Located in HÉRIC, FR
An important bronze with a brown patina, signed by the French sculptor Jules Edmond Masson (1871-1932).
Son and student of Clovis Masson, this artist is known for his extreme precisi...
Category
Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Amber Italian Art Glass Fish
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Salviati Venezia studio fish Sculptures of Sommerso form, clear, over aqua blue and amber layers of thick Murano glass. Each is hand signed ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Lladró Dragonfly Sculpture
By José Luis Santes, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects Collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Large Falcon, Porcelain Figure, Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grondahl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grondahl.
Large porcelain figure of a falcon, model no. 1531.
1920/30s.
H 37.0 cm. x D 16.0 cm.
In excellent condition.
Second factory quality for no obv...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Bronze Sculpture "Family Of Lions" By Paul Édouard Delabrierre
By Paul Edouard Delabriere
Located in Norwood, NJ
A family of lions having green patination depicting a male lion feeding two cubs; mounted on a naturalistic base - signed and applied entitled plaque "Lion 1st Gibier"
Paul Edouard Delabrierre, Paris born, was a member of the school of Animalier painters, active in the late 19th Century. He studied with was born in Paris, France on March 29th 1829. He was an important member of the Animalier school in late 19th century Paris, and the last two years of his career, introduced cast iron as a legitimate material for sculpture.
Delabrierre studied art under the painter Eugene Delestre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Duck Figurine Decoration or Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exquisite duck figurine in sparkling Baccarat crystal, etched with their trademark seal on its base, along with 'La Tour d'Argent, Paris'. This model of duck was created exclusive...
Category
20th Century Art Deco European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Large Detailed Italian Cast Terracotta Bald Eagle Sculpture with Gilt Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial sculpture is unsigned with respect to the artist, but originated from Italy and dates to approximately 1960 and done in a realistic period style. The sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Large Orange & Ocher Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Orange & ocher glazed ceramic vase, artist-signed Gambone Italy at base.
About the Artist:
Bruno Gambone (1936 - 2021) is an Italian ceramist and the son of Guido Gambone, one of...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
English Painted Wooden Horse Sculpture on Stand from the Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted horse from the mid-19th century on new custom iron stand. This energetic large sized horse is painted black with white spots. It sits on a twisted iron stand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating Wood Toy Elephant
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Chicago, IL
A early Vintage Kay Bojesen Articulating wood toy elephant. signed with early Denmark signature on foot.
Appears to have a slender chipped area on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Daum Rhinoceros in Amber and Grey by Jean-Francois Leroy, Ltd. Edition 0025/1000
By Daum
Located in Lexington, KY
Stunning Daum Rhinoceros in Amber and Grey by Jean-Francois Leroy, Limited Edition 0025/1000. Best known for his highly realistic bronze sculptures of animals, Jean-François Leroy e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Art Déco Silvered Bronze Rabbit Sculpture by Animalier Swiss Author E.M. Sandoz
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Freres
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères
By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères
Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal
Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast
Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in
Date: early 20th century, circa 1930
Style: Art Déco, Animalier
Place of origin: France
This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Nickel, Metal
Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of a kestrel.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grøndahl. Porcelain figurine of a kestrel.
Model 1666.
Ca 1970s
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excellent condition with minor restoration on the back of the...
Category
1970s Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Carved Stone Rhino Sculpture
Located in Lymington, GB
An impressive, life-like, well-carved solid stone statue (or sculpture) of a rhinoceros.
20th century.
Measures:
L 66 cm (26")
H 31 cm (12 1/4")
W 22 cm (8 1/2").
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Contemporary Agate Bowl with elphants base by Alcino Silversmith
By Alcino Silversmith
Located in Porto, 13
Contemporary Agate bowl with three elephants base by Alcino Silversmith 1902 is a handcrafted piece in 925 Sterling Silver.
The handcrafted process of this piece is: made by a sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Silver, Sterling Silver
A 19th C. Italian Pair Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Life-Sized 19th Century Italian Pair of Patinated Bronze Greyhound Dogs on Stepped Marble Plinths. Each dog is naturalistically seen standing on a pair of stepped, ...
Category
19th Century Other Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Beautiful Patinated Bronze Sculpture of a Female on an Eagle
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century a pretty woman sat on the back of an eagle with a marble base, signed C. Buhot, Measures: 21.5 x 10 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Taxidermy Swan Head Mounted on a Carved Shield Wooden Plague
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Victorian taxidermy swan head with glass eyes and bright orange and black bill, mounted on a carved wooden shield and oak leaf plague.
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tortoise Sphinx's by Anthony Redmile
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of reclining sphinx's with tortoise and brass inlay's by Anthony Redmile.
Category
20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Art Deco Silvered Panther Bookends Maurice Frecourt, France, 1930
By Maurice Frecourt
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stylish pair of Art Deco silvered panther leopard bookends signed by the French artist Maurice Frecourt, circa 1930. The sculptures are mounted on fin...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
