20th Century Animal Sculptures

This 'modern family' consisting of a duck and four sparrows is a set created and made by French ceramist Georges Cassin. Signed. Each bird is unique and...

Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)

A lovely vase of model "Cocos" designed 1954 by Hjördis Oldfors at Upsala Ekeby. the Cocos-serie was only in production in 1954. This is the largest vase in the serie with model numb...

Beautiful "Caduceus" sculpture by Christian Poincignon for the Daum Manufacture. Limited edition piece, this one numbered 682 / 2000 and signed by the manufacture. Decorations of a ...

Rare Wonderful Carl Kauba Cold Painted Austrian Bronze Large Blue Jay Sculpture

A murano glass sculpture of a bird hand-crafted in Italy in the Seventies, colors, the gold inside the glass and style are in the manner of Barovier. This Murano Glass Bird is an ex...

An Art Deco sculpture with three deer on a marble base. Measures: Width:43 cm. Depth:15 cm. Height:37 cm. Weight:10 kg.

Aldo Londi's Ceramic Cat for Bitossi, crafted in the iconic 'Rimini blue' glaze circa 1960, is a masterpiece of Italian ceramic artistry. Standing as a testament to Londi's creative genius, this feline...

A Bronze Sculpture of A Stalking Tiger with Brown Patina on a Mottled Marble Plinth. Amazing details and realistic. Measures 18" in width, 4.5" in depth and 9" tall overall. 17" W x ...

This antique cast and cold-painted bronze sculpture is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Austria in circa 1900. This well executed cast bronze study depicts a basset hound i...

This is an interesting multiple artwork signed by the author Vito Antonio Mastrorocco, a talented young artist of years 80' in Italy. This is a multiple of a numbered edition of 1...

Cat in Murano glass by the glass master Franco Moretti.

This vintage carved stone ram amulet is handcrafted from a genuine pale green jade color stone. This small jade ram sculpture, ram or sheep horned animal sculpture measure about 4 inches, it represent the Egyptian god Khnum. This Egyptian stone...

France / 1937 / Bronze / Fox / F.H. Danvin / bronze, marble / art deco A stunning art deco bronze of a fox resting on a marble statue by the French artist F.H. Danvin. The bronze is...

Exceptional hand painted porcelain stylized toucan sculpture designed by Giulia Mangani for Oggetti, circa 1970s. The piece is multicolored with a ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...

A striking pair of hand carved knotty pine eagle head bookends by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a white wash overl...

Carved Wooden Roe Deer Heads wall mounts decoration, Germany, 1930s, Set of Two This absolutely adorable pair of roe deer heads is hand-carved of...

1970s Vintage sculpture features a stylized Kudu Antelope or Ibex in brass over an exotic Verde Guatemala marble base. The sculpture features hand forged designs throughout with stri...

Inolee flute player- A 16 inch tall master work sculpture designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner This is a creative handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed sculpture of a flute player named Inolee seated atop her favorite pet cow. It is one of Eva Fritz-Linder' rare family portrayals and is a unique creation. It was designed and hand-painted by the now deceased master artisan Eva Fritz-Lindner working at Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe over the past 50 years. Creative design, lovely vivid colors, good opportunity to collect. Dimensions: 16 inches tall Glaze: Fine colors that only Eva Fritz-Lindner could execute by hand Designer signature: signature i 3 on base Most of her larger sculptures were produced in less than 10 copies Based Upon research and all were hand-painted individually by this artist ensuring each work of art was indeed unique. Provenance: German collection. Handmade, hand-painted, hand glazed Only one. About the artist: The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic Folk Art animal...

Shoehorn shows a mouse by Walter Bosse Original condition.

Jörg Jeschke, Austrian sculptor. Metal sculpture of a bird on a pedestal. Signed and dated 1971. In perfect condition. Dimensions: L 42.0 cm x H 17.0 cm.

Whimsical silver bird with natural quartz crystal.

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 ...

A rare find, these giant sculptures are based on the Sphinx of Naxos. The Greek Sphinx, a winged lion with the face of a human female, was considered as having ferocious strength, a...

Lovely porcelain figurine made in Germany, to be precise in Bavaria, an area known for the high quality of its porcelain, between t...

Loet Vanderveen was born in Holland and worked in fashion and later living in New York, London ,Zurich worked in the Zoo sculptures using great patinas. This orangutan is signed and ...

Large French Art Deco Sculpture Borzoi Dogs Beautifully cast pair of borzoi dogs with good detail and well-aged patina. They are cast in spelter with a cold painted green fin...

Horse crystal sculpture, signed Daum FRANCE.

Terracotta lion sculpture. Measures: Width 34 cm. Height 25 cm.

Bengal Tiger sculpture by Santini made of silver electroplated cast composite and mounted on wooden base.

Very quirky pair of carved Italian monkey hall chairs Such a unique and original pair, these would definitely start a conversation Circa 1920 Bought fro...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso orange Italian art glass double fish sculpture. Documented to designer Dino Martens for Aureliano To...

Wonderful uncommon 1950s design from Denmark of an arctic polar bear. Ink stamped, with remnants of paper label. Unknown artist.

20th century Full Body Cow Door Stop in original hand painted. Wonderful look. Very heavy.

Nice anatomy in high gloss brown glaze. Detailed lion mane, face with good proportions. The lustrous brown glaze adorning the surface adds depth and character, reflecting the play of...

This rare 1975 signed John Barber paperweight features a stunning swirl of cream, honey, and rich blue tones, creating a captivating depth. The swirling design features a warm palett...

A mischievous 20th century American folk art rooster sculpture with a wonderful disposition, and beautiful rusted finish. Perfect indoors or out!

Vintage brass lobster sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in good vintage condition with appropriate wear and patina. This is a hook on the back that ma...

Mid-Century Wooden Teak Birds, 1960s, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Style: Mid-Century Modern Color: Brown Item T...

Set consisting of two ceramic bird figures and one ceramic vase, all manufactured at EGO Stengods (1966-1988) in Lidköping, Sweden 1970s. Vase hand-thrown and signed "BK" for Bruno ...

A 12-piece Art Deco silver-plated knife rests set in the manner of Christofle French, Early 20th Century Case: 5cm high x 24cm wide x 24 in depth. Elephant: 3cm high x 9cm wide x ...

Vintage Sterling Cast of a Strolling Bear Item e7244 A lovely sculpture of a strolling bear casted in sterling silver, Germany 1st half of the 20th century. 83,3 gramm, 2.93 oz. A wo...

A rare 18K gold, enamel and diamond mounted carved labradorite turkey / Capercaillie bird sculpture on a petrified wood base, attributed to Manfred Wild, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Very finely crafted of the highest quality and best color Madagascar labradorite with excellent labradorescence. The entire hand carved turkey displays and excellent shimmer effect known as labradorescence. Madagascar labradorite, rich in the phenomenal characteristics of this remarkable gemstone which displays an ever-changing sheen, that is extremely suitable for the rendering of this turkey bird...

Pair of German 800 silver pheasants, ca 1910. A rooster and hen with round bodies, layered tails, scaly talons, and pointed beaks. The rooster has turned head and the hen is midstrid...

1980s Italian sculpture of four birds on a branch of murano glass.

Swan decoy carved in the style of Madison Mitchell by Jim Pierce. Haver D. Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1981. Made from a cedar pole from Aberdee...

Heavy unusual decorated bronze guardian foo lions, a pair. Burmese or Thai in origin. Produced early to mid 20th century. Inlaid with colorful mica and alabaster. These would make a...

Beautiful mid-century modern Murano glass black bird in wonderful vintage condition. Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Bird in the Manner of Barovier. Beautiful Murano hand blown black Italian art glass bird dove figurine...

Italian sculpture of Art Deco period in handmade glazed porcelain of two galloping horses.

Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine of an English Bulldog puppy. Model: 1139. From the 1930s. In perfect condition. First factory quality. Dimensions: W 6.0 cm x H 6.0 cm.

A visual pun for "abundance," this monumental ceramic fish sculpture brings an abundance of blessings, wealth and marital bliss. The terracotta statue depicts a large koi, or carp, j...

Beautifully carved Art Deco figurine of two monkeys in tropical wood. First half of the 20th century. An adult monkey and a young monkey are seen in a dynamic and lifelike situat...

The two beautiful mice have been cast out of spelter and silver plated. The little creatures are playing with a deep red ball made out of bakelite. Mice and balls are mounted on mar...

Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.

Bronze heron by American sculptor Wayne Williams. Signed and dated 1993. Edition 2/2. Mounted on a walnut base. From Finger Lakes Magazine 2001: Art is everywhere in the Finger Lakes. Inspired by the region’s diverse scenery and lifestyles, artists pursue their creativity outdoors, in studios and in workshops. In the many well-established museums and galleries or at the newer fledgling arts organizations, a wide array of artistic styles and talents are represented. Often the artists, like Wayne Williams, share their artistic skill and passion through teaching at local colleges. Williams, who is retired after a 35-year career at Finger Lakes Community College, found his calling there. “I didn’t want to teach in public schools,” explains Williams of his career choice. “I wanted to be at the college level. CCFL (the Community College of the Finger Lakes, as it was then known) was literally creating a college, right from scratch.” The year was 1968 and Williams was charged with coordinating the new college’s art program. Rand Darrow, a CCFL student in that first year, remembers attending Williams’ art classes in a commercial building on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks in Canandaigua. Darrow appreciated his instructor’s relaxed manner. “He was a great teacher,” recalls Darrow, “cracking jokes all the time.” Darrow graduated with a major in Liberal Arts and continued on to SUNY Oswego where he earned a BA in fine arts. He taught art to elementary and middle school students for 30 years. These days Williams and Darrow typically cross paths at the Wayne County Arts Council in Newark where Williams and his wife, Marleen, are heavily involved. Williams offers classes in figure drawing and sculpture and hangs the gallery’s shows, including his former student’s “Slavic Tales of Novgorod” this past August. “I’d like to take a sculpture class from him,” says Darrow. In 2003 when Williams retired, the college honored him and another retiring art professor, Tom Insalaco, by renaming its art gallery the Williams-Insalaco Art Gallery. It was known formerly as Gallery 34 to recognize its origins at 34 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Williams held professor’s rank from 1976 and served as director of the art gallery beginning with its opening in 1983. Williams, who was born and raised in Newark, New York, says he began doing art at about age 8. By the time he was in junior high school his career direction seemed clear. He received local and national awards for his art and a scholarship to Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture. He continued with graduate work at Syracuse, receiving an MFA in sculpture in 1962. He worked full time as a sculptor until he began teaching. At one point Williams admits he wanted to be a painter, but didn’t want to adopt the abstract expressionist style in vogue in the 1950s, preferring to pursue the realist tradition. He advises any would-be artist to “do what you do because you love it.” After graduation he traveled abroad, spending time in Belgium, the land of his ancestors. “My family’s name was originally Willems,” explains the 73-year old who still relishes the time spent in the Flemish countryside. Williams speaks excitedly about art, referencing the lives of great artists. He acknowledges that American artists do not have the same stature as those in Europe, where Old Masters like Brueghel and Rembrandt are national heroes. These days the energetic Williams, known primarily as a sculptor, is active at the Phelps Arts Center where he is on the board of directors. In mid-September when a group of visitors on a motor coach tour explored artworks displayed in the beautiful church-turned- gallery, they were treated to a large number of Williams’ bronze and metal sculptures, along with his charcoal drawings. “I’ve always loved his work because he deals with things, people, and animals you understand,” says the center’s Director Emeritus Marion Donnelly, who has known him for many years. Outside the Phelps Community Historical Society, Williams’ life-size figure of a farmer raises his pitchfork above a colorful flower garden on the front lawn. Inspired by the peasants working the fields in Europe, the metal figure is shown with wooden shoes. This is Williams’ largest copper piece, loaned to the Phelps museum in connection with Artistry in Sculpture, a community exhibition in 2009. Williams added a new base using a metal wagon...

Very small elephant figurine by walter bosse around 1950s. Original condition.

Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be ask...