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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Italian 18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Statue of Two Eagles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 18th century giltwood and polychrome statue of two eagles. The statue is raised by a most decorative polychrome ground and branch like designed base. Above are two...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Giltwood

Late 17th to Early 18th Century Carved Seated Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare, carved Limewood Mythological Reclining Lions, probably Italian. Mounted on base.
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Unknown Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag
Located in London, GB
A Small Bronze Group of a Prancing Stag Bronze, gilt bronze South Germany; Nuremberg or Augsburg Late 17th Century / Circa 1620 SIZE: 12cm high - 4¾ ins high This bronze group, mad...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
Located in Bakewell, GB
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)with a lot of original paint and gilding size 70cms high 27 wide and 20deep
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, 'Rhesus Monkey and child'
Located in Maidstone, GB
18th Century Meissen Porcelain Figure, Rhesus Monkey and child, model 1464, circa 1750 . Modelled by J.J. Kändler. Monkey, with outstretched hand holding fruit, and child chained ...
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German Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Miniature Cows Delftware Dutch Pieces Polychrome, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Unusual pair of two small Delft earthenware cows with enamel. They had rough life but still very nice. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: Europe...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair Dutch Delft Blue Cows 18th Century
Located in Maidstone, GB
A rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft cows, blue and white, made in the De Twee Scheepjes (The Two Little Ships) factory, circa 1780. 24 cm (9 inches) lo...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Pop Art Cement Sculpture 'Gato con flores' by Argentine Author Edgardo Giménez
Located in North Miami, FL
Pop Art painted cement sculpture 'Gato con flores' by argentine author Edgardo Giménez By: Edgardo Giménez Material: cement, limestone, paint, enamel, clay, acrylic Technique: molded, enameled, painted, hand-painted Dimensions: 7 in x 6 in x 12.5 in Date: mid-20th century, 1965 Style: Pop Art, Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Place of origin: Argentina This vibrant 1965 Pop Art cat...
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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Limestone, Cement, Enamel

Aztec Sculpture of a Spider Monkey with Pre-1970 UNESCO-Compliant Provenance
Located in Culver City, CA
Aztec Spider Monkey with Wind God Regalia This sculpture portrays a spider monkey (Ateles geofroyi) wearing the regalia associated with the Aztec Wind God, Quetzalcoatl-Ehecatl. Th...
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Flemish Alabaster Sculpture Group of Three Lions Playing
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Alabaster group of three lions playing on a naturalistic base, raised on a gilt-edged plinth. From England, Spain, and France, to the Low Countries, Germany, and Poland, alabaster w...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Alabaster

massive rare south German lion bronze Door Knocker, 17th Century
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
very big and massive bronze door knocker, German or maybe Italian in origin, 16-17th century, amazing green original patina to the face, some scares and dings to the face which gives...
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German Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

The Biscuit 'Three Friends' Brush Rest c1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Modelled as a yellow bird, green deer, and yellow monkey grouped together on a brown-glazed stand. These brush rest with a bird, a monkey and a deer probably refers to the rebus 'may you receive high rank and emolument' or 'general long life, happiness and wealth' Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

François Pompon. “Petit Grand-Duc”, bronze, 2006 print.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
François Pompon. Atelier Valsuani, edited by. Sculpture entitled “Petit Grand-Duc”. Bronze with brown patina, lost wax casting. Stamp of the Foundry “cire perdue C. Valsuani” on th...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "si-si" mask made in the middle to late Edo period. (Japanese ``si-si'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.) It is thought that materials such as...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Two White Figure of Seated Hounds, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng reign
Located in seoul, KR
Fine porcelain figure of seated hounds. The mouth of the dog is open; the ears are flipped back; and there is a chain around the neck. The dog's bones are well depicted. Period : Qi...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Regency Brass Deer - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A gorgeous set of vintage Regency brass deer. A beautiful set of one buck and one doe. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate
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Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of 18th Century French Limestone Lions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent pair of 18th century French Hand Carved Limestone Lions. The base measurement is 11.5 inches.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Limestone

Antique 18-19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Indian 18-19th century hand-carved wooden horse decorated with polychrome colors. In original untouched condition with a beautiful age-related patina, showing the antique authentic...
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Indian Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Amazing Italians Sculptures "Minotauro" 17th Century Carrara Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of amazing Italians Minotauro Sculptures Minotaur, large marble figure, Italy, 17th century, figure with a human body and the head of a bull, baroque style, white slightly sp...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

16th Century English Carved Limestone Lion Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An English hand carved limestone lion statue possibly dating from as early as the 16th century. Made at the hand of a talented artisan, the limestone is detailed with tooling and chisel marks made by the maker throughout, depicting a small lion in a 'sejant' seated position. Though weathered throughout the ages, this 400-500 year old carving has stood the test of time, with details of the lion’s mane, paws and face recognisable to this very day. An antique artefact...
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English Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of Chinese Famille Verte Buddhist Lions from the Kangxi Period
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of traditional Chinese Famille Verte male and female Buddhist lions belonging to the Kangxi period (1661-1722). Each stands on a plinth, one with its head to one side and having...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Models of White Doves
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Models of White Doves, Circa 1780 The pair of Chinese Export white doves face each other. The figures, all in white, stand on a tree stump base, their eyes...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of Antique Carved Stone Lions from Italy, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
These utterly captivating, hand-carved stone lions hail from Italy and date to circa 1600, possibly even earlier. Their regal couchant (lying down) posture adds an air of majestic charm to any setting. One lion gracefully rests its forepaws on a stone ball, while the other clutches a coat of arms shield. They are carved in the same stylistic manner as many of the medieval lions...
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Italian Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Antique 18th century Ceramic/Porcelain Pair of Cockfighting Roosters Paris 1780
Located in Doha, QA
One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) . It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster. This late 18th century ceramic...
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French Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese lion sculpture , WEI DYNASTY PROBABLY
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of an ancient empire, stands a sculpture of breathtaking power and majesty, probable Wei dynasty. A mighty beast, sculpted from the very essence of strength, is poised i...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Maya Bird Sello Stamp
Located in Chicago, IL
Stamps, or sellos, such as this one were common during the pre-Columbian period in Mesoamerica and most popular during the Formative Period that spanned the years between 1200-800 B....
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Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Lion of Forge, Spain, 16th century In forging, measurements: 10 x 17 x 5 cm Good condition Spanish private collection.
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Spanish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206BC- 209 AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206BC- 209 AD It is interetsing to note the position of the riders feet. They are gripping the shoulder of the horse. D...
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Chinese Han Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou
Located in Middleburg, VA
French Bronze Sculpture of Youth Wrangling a Horse by Guillaume Coustou (1677-1746). Best known for his monumental statues of horses, Coustou was the royal sculptor for Louis XIV an...
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French Louis XIV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206 BC- 209 AD
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Han Dynasty Horse Sculpture, 206 BC- 209 AD It is interetsing to note the position of the riders feet. They are gripping the shoulder of the horse. ...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Gilt Bronze Lion on Marble Base
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lion on marble base. Antique chased gilt bronze recumbent lion on rare green speckled marble base. Italy, late 17th century. Dimensions: Ov...
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Italian Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Lion Garden Statue from Europe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European carved stone lion garden statue from the 18th century. This antique sculpture from Europe has been hand-carved in the image of a m...
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European Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Early Qing Pair Blanc de Chine Porcelain Hawk Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very finely made pair antique Chinese porcelain blanc de chine figures of hawks dating from the early qing period and from the 18th century, possibly from the Kangxi reign. The fig...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Elephant Kakiemon Style Sculpture, Edo/Meiji Period 18/19 C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The kakiemon-style elephant carrying a pagoda on its back, with polychrome enamel decoration. For a similar elephant see. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Regio...
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Japanese Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Lion Marble sculpture from the 17th century
Located in Milan, IT
XVII Century Lion Marble, 30 x 43 x 25 The object under consideration is configured as a marble sculpture referable to the 17th century, characterized by a strong, visceral langua...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

2 Antique Chelsea Porcelain Staffordshire Miniature Confetti Spaniel Dog Anchor
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Chelsea Porcelain miniature 18th century Staffordshire figurines in the shape of brown spotted King Charles Spaniels or poodles....
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Federal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 17-18th Century Carved Sandstone Sculpture of Frog
Located in Kastrup, DK
300-400 old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture depicting a frog. From pagoda / temple in Burma, 17-18th century. From the estate of a Danish collector. Untouched and in origi...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions of extraordinary quality and casting. Procured from an important New York Collect...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved Wood Family Crests ''Out of a Ducal Coronet, Or, a Bear's Head Ppr."
Located in Dallas, TX
carved, painted, and gilded wood armorial crests / carvings, great faces, lots of personality, great teeth ''out of a ducal coronet or, a bear's head, ppr.'' perhaps having to do w...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Manteña Chair of Power Cachique of Prehispanic Ecuador 900 AD
Located in Madrid, ES
MANTEÑA CHAIR OF POWER CACHIQUE OF PREHISPANIC ECUADOR The chair has been carved from a block of detrital sedimentary rock, in which fossil remains can be seen. It is a calcarenite o...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Edo Period Bronze Eagle
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful bronze eagle from the edo period, hand carved.
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse and Rider
Located in Dallas, TX
Tang Dynasty Horse and Rider. China (618-907 AD) During the Tang Dynasty, horses were revered creature, considered relatives of the mythical...
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Chinese Tang Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period hand carved stone monkey temple sculpture from the 17th century, depicted seated and holding a round stone disc above its head. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty period which spanned from 1368 to 1644, this hand carved stone sculpture...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Majolica Hen Sculpture, White, Brown and Green Color, France 18th Cetury
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnificent Majolica, with splendid brown and green-white colors. This sculpture was made in the 18th Century in France.
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Pottery, Majolica

Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian 18th C Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, Specimen Marble Base Italy, Later 18th Century A Italian 18th Century Grand Tour Roman Bronze Bust of a Horse, displayed on ...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Dragon "Mythical Beast" Sandstone Relief
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom. From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Clara, Porcelain Figure of a Rhinocerous, 18th Century Original Model, New
By Edouard Verschaffelt
Located in München, DE
An inspiration for artists, musicians and poets since the 18th Century: the armored rhinoceros Clara remains the topic of conversation and at the center of attention. Clara is an ice...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Griffin Head, Italy, 16th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Griffin head Italy, 16th century On a modern metal stand Measures: 20 x 29 x 21 cm (without the stand) The griffin is a legendary creature with the body of a lion, the head an...
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Italian Renaissance Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Sacred Cow Sculpture in Carved Sandstone from Hindu Temple
Located in Kastrup, DK
17-18h century sandstone sculpture depicting a hindu sacred cow. From hindu temple in India or Burma. In untouched and in original condition. India or Burma, 1600-1700.
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Indian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

18th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Bird Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century hand carved wooden bird sculpture.
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Spanish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Terracotta Lion Statues, 18th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Resting on pedestals, this pair of terracotta lions was made in the 18th century. These terracotta lions are based on ancient iconography a...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Majapahit Kneeling Terracotta Figurines Java, Indonesia, c. 1500
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old pair of mold-formed terracota women kneeling, dating to the Majapahit Empire circa the 15th century. These were excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, Ea...
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Indonesian Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Roman Carrara Marble Lioness
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Magnificent hand carved Carrara marble sculpture of a lioness head from Rome. Mounted on a metal base. Base 13.75"W x 12.25"D.
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Italian Neoclassical Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Bronze Sculpture by Guillaume Coustou
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillaume Coustou (1677 - 1746) "Le cheval de Marly", sculpture in bronze Measures: H: 57 cm W: 47 cm D: 22 cm.
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Double Romanesque Capital, France, 13th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double romanesque capital decorated with two fantastic animals France, 13th century Measures: 26,5 x 38,5 x 14,5 cm. This rare double cap...
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French Medieval Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture. Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...
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Burmese Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Porcelain Meissen Cockatoo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Porcelain Meissen cockatoo from 18th century. The Meissen porcelain factory has gained a reputation for its production of exquisite, high-quality por...
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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Late Ming Era Documented Glazed Pottery Horse
Located in Kastrup, DK
An elegant Chinese Ming dynasty pottery figurine depicting a horse in a standing pose with polychrome finish (aubergine, light brown and g...
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Chinese Ming Antique 18th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

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