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Period: 1880s
Pair of Egyptian sphinxes in gold-coloured scaiola plaster
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite pair of Egyptian sphinx statues. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these magnificent sculptures are made of scaiola pl...
Category
Italian Egyptian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...
Category
German Louis XVI Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
19th Century Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
From Lanna, Northern Thailand, these temple roof finials known as naga hold
rich cultural significance and profound spiritual symbolism. Traditionally used to guard against malevole...
Category
Thai Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Antique English Brass or Bronze Dog Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the o...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Antique English Novelty Equestrian Inkwell, Horse, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell.
B...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Two yellow ceramic cats, Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
By Émile Gallé
Located in Paris, FR
Emile Gallé (1846-1904) was one of the greatest French glassmakers and ceramists of the 20th century. The son of a master glassmaker, he came into contact with the art world at an ea...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
American Copper Full Bodied Pig Directional Weathervane on Stand, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American Copper full bodied pig directional weathervane resting on squared iron stand, late 19th century.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Iron, Zinc
19th Century black forest centre piece
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century black forest centre piece, having an ornate carved trunk at the centre with a removable glass stem with out swept scalloped edge, a large hunting dog st...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
19th Century English Majolica Monkey Pitcher
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Monkey on a Banana leaf Pitcher.
Category
English Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of Ebony Elephants
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A charming pair of ebony elephants sculpted out of solid ebony, modelled in a striding stance, also more unusual having the textured surface giving them better effect. In good condition with no breaks, nicely patinated surface and still retaining the original carved bone tusks...
Category
Indian Anglo-Indian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Ebony
Pair of Egyptian sphinxes in gold-coloured scaiola plaster
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite pair of Egyptian sphinx statues. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these magnificent sculptures are made of scaiola pl...
Category
Italian Egyptian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of French Gilded Zinc Horse Heads
Located in Essex, MA
Finely sculpted each with a mane. Each with rings for hanging. Old gilded surface.
Category
French Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Unique Life-Size Pair of Bronze Large Lion and Tiger Protecting Children
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fantastic, matched pair of children being protected by their mythical or imaginative cats of the jungle. The tiger and lion are each ferociously snarling with their tiny co...
Category
Unknown Georgian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Continental 800 Silver Pheasant 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique Continental silver pheasant with exceptional detailing to the modelling of the bird, marked silver,circa 1880 in date.
It is an excellent quality example ...
Category
Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"
By A. Durenne
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
They are in Miami. We offer free shipping in Florida. They were exhibited at Palm beach "American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF)"
In the photos you can see a pair of lions of...
Category
French Classical Roman Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Antique English Bronze Hunting Hound / Dog Inkwell, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully cast late Victorian inkwell dating to circa 1880 in the form of a handsome hunting dog.
The hinged lid opens to reveal a removable ink chamber.
Excellent conditio...
Category
Late Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880.
Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop.
The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches
History of Black Forest Carving
The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region.
Christian Fischer and other founders
Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school.
Brienz School of Wood Carving
In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives.
Wild animals
At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...
Category
Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Mammoth English Victorian Novelty Inkwell, Owl with Glass Eyes C.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly outstanding and rare find, this is an outstanding Victorian figural inkwell made from a winning combination of brass and silver plate and retaining his wonderful two original...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century, Blue and White Foo Dogs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of hand-thrown, hand painted and glazed, left and right, French, faience foo dogs. Wonderful expression, and great scale.
Category
French Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Fish Trophy Wall Plaque
Located in Austin, TX
Oversize and spectacular 19th century Black Forest carved wood trophy wall plaque with a large fish.
Beautiful carved border with acanthus leaves.
Measur...
Category
French Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Majolica Stork Vase, Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Austin, TX
This Victorian Majolica stork vase is signed Joseph Holdcroft, inspired by Minton Joseph Holdcroft offer here a different version more rustic.
It's...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.
Category
Swiss Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Black Forest Carved Wood Eagle Vase
Located in Austin, TX
French Black Forest carved wood eagle vase , circa 1880.
Height / 10.3 inches.
Category
French Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Majolica Palissy Fishs Wall Platter by Victor Barbizet
By Victor Barbizet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Palissy fishs wall platter on a blue background with bugs, butterfly, lizard, crawfish, shells, leaves as ferns.
The School of Paris is composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, F...
Category
French Country Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
Antique English Bronze Dog Inkwell, King Charles Spaniel, c.1880
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome Victorian novelty inkwell, cast in bronze in the form of a King Charles Spaniel, beautifully executed with two lovely glass eyes.
The underside is inscribed with a roma...
Category
European Late Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent Antique English Novelty Inkwell / Pen Tray - Parrot With Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful and impressive figural inkwell made from solid cast English brass, beautifully executed with a fabulous patina.
Standing on little cast feet, the large leaf is of cour...
Category
English Late Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Musical circa 1880 Black Forest Hand Carved Fox Whip Hook Glass Eyes
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, Musical, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, Fox whip hook with glass eyes
These...
Category
Swedish Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Fine ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.
Category
Swiss Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Decoy Duck, England circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1880
Hand carved and painted wooden duck.
5.5”w x 12.5”d x 7”h
Ref. O2115
$ 920
Category
English Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Royal Worcester Majolica Greyhound Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica figure which features a greyhound sitting on a cushion, with a blanket on it's back. Colouration: pink, brown, white, are p...
Category
Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica
19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of a Roman Woman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian original painted plaster sculpture of a young Roman woman in nice gilt dress and flower wreath. This well sculptured smiling lady cou...
Category
Italian Neoclassical Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Pair of American Cast Iron Hand Painted Preening Ducks on Squared Base, C 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American cast iron hand painted preening ducks resting on squared bases. Late 19th Century.
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
19th Century black forest bear hall stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality and finely carved 19th Century black forest linden wood bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with glass eyes looking up towards h...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Black Forest Bronze Dog Collar Wall Rack Sculpture Bulldog
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A refined wall sculpture of a Bulldog coming out of a doghouse with a branch in its mouth. Made of brown patinated bronze. With refined casting details such as the wood grain of the ...
Category
German Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique tobacco box carved wood and bronze
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique rare tobacco box carved from wood with bronze mount
naturalistic dog head
Category
Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a charming pair of antique Victorian silver plated salts each in the form of an eagle and in Baroque taste, circa 1880 in date.
The beautifully cast salts each feature a de...
Category
Late Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century black forest carving of a fox
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book, the fox wearing a jacket and seems to be sitting on a rock with various foliage and a...
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Indian Carved Hardwood Elephant
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This hardwood stool is in the form of a caparisoned Indian elephant with wooden tusks, shown walking forwards with a curled trunk, the ceremonial trappings comprising a triangular he...
Category
Indian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
American Lead Ornamental Garden Rooting Pig, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American lead ornamental garden rooting pig, late 19th century.
Category
American American Empire Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Cast Iron Horse Head
Located in Hellerup, DK
Large antique French cast iron horse head. Originally it was mounted on a gate pillar at the stables of a chateau in the South of France so the head has endured many years outdoors a...
Category
French Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Chinese Spinach Green Jade Bird Groups, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
Depicted as two family groups in the act of feeding their young. Delicately carved and perched on branches. On wooden stands.
Category
Chinese Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Austrian Cold Painted Terracotta Model of a Bulldog
Located in Kastrup, DK
Austrian cold painted terracotta model of a bulldog in standing position.
Nice decorative collector’s item in very realistic and naturalistica...
Category
Austrian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Glass
Large Meiji Period Bronze Tiger by Genryusai Seiya
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Large Meiji period bronze tiger by Genryusai Seiya, striding forward with teeth bared, the bronze patinated to imitate tiger stripes, with in...
Category
Japanese Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Dog in terracotta
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Dog in glazed terracotta, 19th century (or before).
Labrador, presumably English.
Category
English Other Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
English Cast Iron Springer Spaniel Boot Scraper with Wood Brushes, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
English cast iron boot scraper with flanking Springer spaniels, centered wood brushes with scraper, and resting on a molded edge rectangular base, Late 19th century.
Category
English Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century antique grand tour patinated bronze dogs seated on siena marble plinths. Each dog is beautifully cast and hand-chiseled with meticulous craftsmanship...
Category
Italian Grand Tour Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Brunswick Lion Bronze German Model Black Marble, 19th Century
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A German bronze model of the medieval Brunswick lion, mounted on a black marble plinth, late-19th century,
The German prince, Henry, Duke of Saxony an...
Category
German Baroque Revival Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century German Carved Wooden Deers Head
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wooden deer’s head
We are proud to offer a delightful example of a 19th century hand carved German deer’s head. This ite...
Category
German Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine, Paint
Life size Black Forest carved wood dog Setter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A life size Black Forest carved lindenwood wood setter in a ‘pointing’ stance with a long plumed tail, his collar inscribed ‘Nägler aus Gera’ and the base ‘St. Zechmeister.
Provenan...
Category
German Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex,
standing on a rocky outcrop with realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.
Category
Swiss Black Forest Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Automaton of a Monkey under Glass Dome
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Late 19th century automaton of a monkey in 18th century style dress. Likely to be French, this piece shows all the hallmarks of J. Phalibois, one of the foremost makers of clockwork toys...
Category
French Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood, Silk
American Gilt Copper & Cast Iron Full Bodied Rooster Weathervane, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American gilt copper and cast iron full bodied rooster weathervane mounted on stand, Late 19th Century
Category
American Folk Art Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper, Iron
Bronze Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Asia
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze sculpture, late 19th century, Asia
Measures: H 19cm, W 15cm, W 8cm.
Category
Asian Chinese Export Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...
Category
French Rococo Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Located in New York, NY
Dimension:
Height: 14 inches
Width: 13 inches
Depth: 12 inches.
About the object:
This elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a Manhattan bar...
Category
American American Classical Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Collectible Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, London, 1880
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1880 by Jane Brownett, this very rare, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Cat Pepper Pot, is elegantly modelled, and real...
Category
English Victorian Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Italian Pair Of Marble Lions With Heraldic Shield c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century exquisite pair of Italian marble lions, each bearing a heraldic shield. Carved meticulously from Carrara marble, renowned for its purity and elegance, these maje...
Category
Italian Other Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
19th Century Antique Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...
Category
Swiss Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Vienna Bronze Sculpture of a Dog in Jules Moigniez Style, France, 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
France bronze of a Dog antique figure.
Offered is a bronze figure of a Dog dating circza 1880. He shows an antique patina.In the Style of Jules Moigniez.
Category
French Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Models of Bolognese Dogs, J.J. Kandler
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Antique 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Model of Bolognese Dogs, After J. Kirchner. A finely modeled pair of 19th-century Meissen porcelain figures depicting Bolognese dogs...
Category
German Louis XVI Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Meissen
19th century French Majolica Earthenware Rooster Signed By Paul Comolera, 1880s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent earthenware rooster and its vase, made in France in the 1880s. This majolica composition is both a flower vase and a rooster sculpture.
This superb earthenware piece, bea...
Category
French Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
