Animal Sculptures

Sculpture Toucan made in solid porcelain, hand-painted finish, on solid bronze and porcelain base.

Sherle Wagner Rock Crystal 24 karat Gold Candelabra Bird Sconce, Italy. H 15” x 10.5” x 5.5”. 2 matching sconces available. Please change quantity ...

Art Deco leopard panther bookends by the French artist Frecourt on a marble base. Fine animal detailing work and signed on the metal with artist name, France and initial C.R. Unusual...

PAIR OF ENGLISH STAFFORDSHIRE DOGS 19th Century Earthenware English in molded, relief and gilded ceramics. Wear on the gold. Height: 38 cm. good conditions for the time

Unusual mid century object of art crafted in silver plate over cast bronze with the unexpected crystal rock shell.    

A vintage bronze mythical animal sculpture from the mid-20th century with verde patina. Created with the traditional technique of the lost-wax (à la cire ...

Perfume lamp in the form of an owl attributed to Carl Scheidig Grafenthal, Germany. Made from glazed porcelain. Electrical parts European standards with an inner light bulb (standard E 14) to give a warm and comforting night light. The light also shines through the glass eyes. The Owl was a much-loved motif of the Art Deco period, and these friendly Owl figurines are perfect for a child's bedroom. A drop of perfume or essential oil...

Circa 2010 Chinese ceramic Tang horse stands just under 28” tall. Colorful glaze in rich shades of amber, green and cream. Unknown maker. Very good preowned condition with no flaws f...

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated roosters - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...

This is a beautifully blown, somerso Murano glass rhinoceros. This piece was designed by Antonio Da Ros and blown by Fabio Tosi for Cenedese Ve...

'The Girl and the Giraffe' bronze sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cast in bronze in the lost wax process. A whimsical sculpture lamp of a young girl and a giraffe, e...

Monumental! Brutalist Hand-Gilded Direct Metal Horse Sculpture 33" Wide 17" Tall Perfect for a centerpiece or on a credenza! This magnificent horse sculpture captures a horse ...

Art Deco style panther sculpture BAGHERA by Max Le Verrier. Signed Le Verrier and with foundry mark Le Verrier Paris. Designed around 1920. Posthumous contemporary cast. Patinated ...

Beautiful wooden wall plaque relief sign, made in the Brutalist style in Germany in the 1970s. This is a wonderful Zodiac sign. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as a decorati...

The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where C...

A beautifully designed foal by W. Goebel, one of Western Germany's most famous makers of mid-century figurative art. The company started as Cortendorf, later it was taken over by W. ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown rainbow Filigrana ribbons with satin surface Italian art glass swan bird figurine. The piece is documented to the Fratelli Toso company, with silv...

Very fine and large bronze of a reclining lion. Many details, such as the treatment of the lion’s mane demonstrate the sculptor’s mastery skill, as well as an understanding of the an...

This cast stone sculpture is made with marble dust, producing a sparkling effect in certain lighting conditions. The Shar Pei was the preferred breed of Chinese aristocrats before...

Gorgeous stoneware lion figurine by Gunnar Nylund with an expressive face and glaze gathering beautifully in all its nooks and crannies. Gunnar Nylund’s animal figurines are among hi...

An antique Japanese Meiji era bronze eagle on a perch. The eagle, with its head lowered and wings outspread, reflects the dynamic energy and alertness characteristic of these majestic birds. The detailing, likely down to the feathers and talons, showcases the skill of the Meiji era bronze artisans, known for their precision and attention to naturalistic forms. The tasseled bronze stand with gilt mounts not only provides a stable perch for the eagle but also adds a touch of elegance and ornate detailing. Circa the early 19th century. Antique Japanese Bronze Bird Sculptures...

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875) Faisan, tête tournée à gauche (Pheasant, head turned to left) Inscribed BARYE and F.BARBEDIENNE, the underside stamped no 64 and 43 with 55 in...

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...

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. 
With Certificate of Authenticity. Literature on Max Le Verrier: Art Deco sculpture, Alistair Duncan.
Statuettes of the Art Deco period, Alberto Shayo. 
Art Deco sculpture, Victor Arwas, Academy. 
Art Deco and other figures, Brian Catley, Antique collectors club.
 Bronzes, sculptors and founders, H. Berman, Abage. 
Dictionnaire des peintres, sculpteurs, dessinateurs et graveurs, E. Benezit. Gründ. 
The dictionary of sculptors in bronze, James Mackay...

Sculpture of Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Jaguar, plexiglass. ORIGIN Brazil PERIOD 1970s AUTHOR Abraham PALATNIK born in 1928 in Natal, Brazil, and died in 2020 in Rio de Janeiro,...

Standout pair of vintage life size porcelain green parrots both hand decorated in tropical colors, perched on tree trunks and signed on the bottoms.

"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpretation ...

"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...

This is a stunning pair of solid bronze cranes with a delightful green patina and dating from the last quarter of the 20th century. This remarkable bronze pair features the two bird...

Vintage glass eagle figurine by Baccarat. This piece will look great on your desk & will make a perfect paperweight.

Joan de Bethel papier-mache, glass eyed, cat made in Rye Sussex July 1977

Art deco sculpture of a roe deer with fawn on black base.

Early 20th century Belle Époque bronze beggar cat by austrian maker Franz Bergmann By: Franz Bergmann Material: bronze, paint, copper, metal Technique: cast, cold-painted, painted, ...

Belle Époque german glazed porcelain figurine of a brass playing frog by Goebel Company By: Goebel Company Material: porcelain, paint, ceramic Technique: glazed, hand-painted, painted, molded, pressed Dimensions: 4.5 in x 3 in x 5 in Date: early 20th century Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Belle Époque Place of origin: Germany This is a small sculpture made of german hand-painted and glazed porcelain depicting an anthropomorphic frog seated wearing classicist costume and wig characteristic of the period. The figure holds a brass instrument (probably a cornet or a trumpet), as if playing a tune. Underneath the base can be seen the stamp of the Goebel Company prior to 1923. German porcelain manufacturers like Goebel were known for their high quality porcelain with delicate modeling and hand-painting. The Jugendstil and Art Nouveau styles were popular in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Figurines like this frog musician...

Set/3 Animals Pigmeo, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted animal sculptures in Calacatta Bianco Marb...

Sculpture Danish dog In hand painted ceramic.

The ancient city of Ephesus, which dates back to 6000 BC, has been a coastal city belonging to the Romans, Greeks and Turks at different times. The city is known as the place where C...

Sculpture panther polished medium made with aluminium hand-crafted plates. Edition of 8 pieces made in welded and shaped aluminium into masterful works of contemporary art.

Sculpture Rhino Resin, in patinated bronzage finish. Cubic style sculpture. Exceptional piece.

Vintage concrete dog statue, both indoors and outdoors, as garden furniture or in a prestigious entrance, built in Italy in the second half of the ...

Original Italian ceramic, perfect condition, one teeth missing - shown on pictures. Produced in 1960s.

Sculpture Danish retro dog In hand painted ceramic.

Mid-20th century set of 10 lion knife rests, chrome plated, French. Some wear commensurate with age & use. One foot lacking. Measures: 2 7/8" W, 1/2" D, 1 1/8" H.

"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpret...

This stylish Leopard sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was Fabricated in Italy Signed. Ronzan numbered 1211/3 This porcelain sculpture of a Leopard is made by the Italian a...

A nice Mid-Century bottle opener featuring a Capricorn zodiac figurine from the 1950s, crafted from solid brass. Designed by Hertha Baller in Austria and marked accordingly. In very...

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...

Art Deco sculpture of two deer. Measures: Width 75 cm. height 38 cm. Weight 17 kg.

Sculpture Gorilla Kong all in solid bronze. Limited edition of 8 pieces, numerated 8/8. By Richard Orlinski. Exceptional piece.

Bronze group of a Whippet and Pekingese dogs, inscribed P.J. Mene.

Pair of of Persian ceramic pottery sculptures depicting standing roosters, each polychrome glazed with Arabic writing to base. Old repair to one tail and some chips to glaze. Dealer...

Bronze hound dog sculpture. Beautifully modeled and patinated French hunting hound on red oval marble base; great movement with two raised paws. France, late 19th century. Dimensions...

A pair of minimalist bookends from dated to the 1940s/1950s, showcasing exquisite horse heads. In the style reminiscent of Atelier Werkstätte Hagenauer, these bookends are fashioned ...

This is a vintage recumbent lion figure. A Continental, bronze animal sculpture after Antoine-Louis Barye, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Superb detail accentuates thi...

Wonderful Brutalist owl sculpture, handmade, copper and brass, modernist, signed Italy.

Beautiful quality and perfect condition bear desk lamp. If you are a collector of rare, very good quality and highly decorative Black Forest bear sculptures then this fine specimen...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown black and white spotted Italian art glass baby duck bird figurine sculpture. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, from the "Bianco Nero" serie...

Penguin sculpture Black copper White bronze Hand repoussé Limited edition Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique i...