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Period: Mid-20th Century
Hungary Mid-Century Porcelain Bull in Soft Light Grey-Green Colors by Zsolnay
Located in Salzburg, AT
Decorative animal object "Zsolnay Bull porcelain figure around 1945" Porcelain bull from Zsolnay Pecs Hungary in soft colors light-grey and light-green....
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Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Ram Head Bronze
Located in Savannah, GA
A ram head bronze, signed Mota, mid-20th Century. 8 inches wide by 7 inches deep by 8 inches tall
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Unknown Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Armand Petersen : "Panthera", mat ceramic Circa 1935
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : "Panthera" "New" white mat enamaled porcelain figuring a lying panthera Rare edition from Bing and Grondahl Edited betwenn 1932 and 1955 Referenced...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Arne Tjomsland Wooden Polar Bear Hiorth & Østlyngen Norway 1950s
Located in Basel, BS
Rare polar bear in teak by Norwegian sculptor Arne Tjomsland, produced by Hiorth & Østlyngen, Norway in the 1950s. The wood appears to be Afromosia, the so called African Teak. Sm...
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Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Terracotta Lion's Head Wall Decoration, Attributed to The Ringling Bros., FL.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terracotta lion head wall-mounted decoration. This vintage terracotta lion, attributed to have originated out of The Ringling Bros. and Barn...
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American Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Fish in Glazed Ceramic, 1960s Italian Production
Located in Parma, IT
Large glazed ceramic fish Italian production 1960s. Hand-decorated ceramic with airbrush decoration. In excellent condition.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco bronze sculpture of a bird on a wheat stalk by Chattel, France 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a bird on a wheat stalk signed by the French artist Chatill. France 1930. Marked bronze. The sculpture has a green patina an...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of Hollywood Regency Brass Giraffes
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency brass giraffes. Great tall pair of midcentury brass giraffe sculptures or figures, a male and a female. This well detailed pair of Hollywood Regency giraffe...
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Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Antique Butchery Window Decoration of an Ox , Germany 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Butchery Window Decoration of an Ox , Germany 1950s A vintage statue of an ox made of painted pottery. It was used as shop window decoration in a German butchery. The statue...
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German Victorian Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ebony Wood Hand Carved African Elephant
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand carved wood ebony African elephant. Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved African Elephant Sculpture in Solid Ebony Wood Hand-carved African elephant sculpture, crafted from dense solid ebony wood, renowned for its rich, deep hue and natural sheen. This mid-20th-century piece captures the power and majesty of the African elephant. Handcrafted carved wooden elephant, likely an African Elephant due to the large ears. It appears to be made from a dark wood, possibly ebony, which is a popular material for such carvings. Ebony is a dense and valuable wood, making these carvings desirable for collectors. Hand-carved by a skilled artisan, likely of East or Central African origin, the sculpture showcases traditional carving techniques passed down through generations. Its smooth polish and heavy weight reflect the high quality of the ebony used—a wood celebrated not only for its beauty but also for its durability and rarity. This piece serves as both a decorative object and a cultural artifact, ideal for collectors of African art, lovers of wildlife sculptures, or those seeking a unique focal point for an interior space. Dimensions: Height: 10 in. Width: 9.5 in. Depth: 3.25 in. (Insert exact dimensions) Origin: Africa (likely Kenya, Tanzania, or Congo region) Circa: 1950s–1970s In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness. Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune and ward off evil. Elephant statues are also associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength. A feng shui elephant is a powerful symbol that can invite auspicious energy into your home. The elephant is a venerated animal in Asian cultures because of their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory. They symbolize wisdom, strength, and good luck. The elephant's trunk is where luck and energy are kept. It is a symbol of wisdom and understanding that can assist you in quickly overcoming a range of difficulties. The downward trunk elephant is believed to maintain balance at work and keep good energy levels up at home. Symbolism: * Wisdom and Strength: In Asian cultures, elephants are venerated for their intelligence, physical prowess, and memory, symbolizing wisdom, strength, and good luck. * Good Fortune and Prosperity: In Chinese culture, the elephant symbolizes good luck, prosperity, peace, and happiness. Placing an elephant figurine in the home or office is believed to attract good fortune. * Protection and Harmony: Elephant statues are associated with wisdom, family unity, and personal strength. In Feng Shui, a powerful symbol inviting auspicious energy, elephants protect against negative forces and bring blessings. * Trunk Position: The elephant's trunk is believed to hold luck and energy. A downward-facing trunk, like this piece, is thought to maintain balance at work and foster good energy levels at home.Home Decor: This piece would make a striking and meaningful addition to any space, adding both aesthetic appeal and positive energy. * Collection: Ebony wood carvings...
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Kenyan Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Vintage Monumental Coastal Carved Stone Sea Horse Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning vintage Coastal Sea Horse Statue. Beautiful detail on a solid stone in a pale grey with flashes of pink. Perfect indoors or out. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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Bohemian Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Giraffe Sculpture Signed & Numbered, Limited Edition This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Cuckoo Tits Signed M. Guillemard
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco bronze circa 1930 representing two crested titmice with brown and green patina on a portor marble base signed on the bronze M. Guillemard for Marcel Guillemard. In perfect c...
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French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Abstract Bronze Sculpture, France, 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unique bronze sculpture, on custom lucite base. France, 1940s.
Category

French Expressionist Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Elefante de cuero
Located in VALÈNCIA, ES
Elefante de cuero Circa 1.950. Elefante de cuero Circa 1.950, realizado en madera hueca rellena de paja, cuero marrón y cuernos de silicona. Originarios de los almacenes Liberty de L...
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Italian Anglo-Indian Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Chinoiserie Green Majolica Glazed Ceramic 24" Chinese Foo Dog Statue. Circa M...
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Unknown Chinoiserie Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Wooden Eagle Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved wooden eagle on branch. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Glazed Terracotta Horse Sculpture Mancioli Pottery for Raymor
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful 1970s Italian glazed terracotta horse sculpture by Mancioli for Raymor. The horse is hand painted with flowers all around and it’s mark...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Vintage Resin Faux Elephant Tusk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fantastic vintage faux resin elephant tusk. A monumental piece that rests on a black lacquered plinth. A wide chrome band at the base. Acquired from a P...
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North American Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Wooden Column with Full-Body Carved Animals
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Column with Full-Body Carved Animals
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European Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ugo Zaccagnini Silver and Gold Ceramic Rare Lion Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
1950s silver and gold metallic ceramic lion sculpture by Italian Designer Ugo Zaccagnini. Rare and Impressive large-scale sculpture with bold metallics makes this a unique collector'...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Owl by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen 1965
Located in Hellerup, DK
Big and rare stoneware owl by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen dated 1965. The owl is in mint condition and a beautiful piece of Danish stoneware.
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Panthère sculpture by Primavera
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Créé en 1912 par René Guilleré, Primavera est l’atelier d’art du grand magasin Le Printemps. L’idée était de proposer meubles et objets d’art alliant esthétique contemporaine, qualit...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Terracotta Majolica Duck Bavent Normandy
Located in Austin, TX
French Terracotta Majolica Duck Bavent Normandy circa 1960.
Category

French Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Original ceramic sculpture of Flamingo from Bassano, Italy 1980s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Large vintage hand-painted sculpture of Flamingo from 1980s, made in Bassano, Italy. Bassano ceramics (also known as "Bassano del Grappa") is a traditional Italian craft produced in ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Carved Wood Ram Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1831 Hand carved Grand Mouflan De Ram fram a solid piece of hardwood
Category

Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Hedgehog Ashtray Sculpture by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hedgehog ashtray designed in the 1950s in Vienna by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller.
Category

Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Midcentury Oversized Brass Elephant Tusk Horn
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage midcentury oversized brass elephant tusk horn Bold midcentury sculpted decorative brass elephant tusk/Horn. This impressive and rare scu...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Meow! 25" Tall Brutalist Black Cat Sculpture Abstract Mid Century Modern Art 50s
By Gerald Laing
Located in Peoria, AZ
Brutalist Cat Sculpture Gorgeous! 25" Tall! Mid Century Modern One of the Coolest Cat Sculptures in the World Metal & Enamel Circa 1959 This monumental sculpture captures the form...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, Denmark 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern ceramic by Knud Kyhn - Denmark 1950s.
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Brass Elephant Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elephant piggy bank sculpture. The brass sculpture has a slit at the top which allows you to drop in coins and cash. Bottom plug will need to be replaced to allow it to function as a...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Sculpture of Goat carved in wood by Israeli Artist
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful robust sculpture of a Goat carved from a solid mahogany block by an Israeli artist (the signature in Hebrew letters is illegible). The goat is st...
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Israeli Folk Art Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Mahogany

Fetching Vintage Italian Glazed Pottery Frog Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful vintage glazed pottery frog on lily pad, made in Italy.
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Hagenauer Sculpture "Woman Walking Panther, " Vienna
Located in Lohr, Bavaria, DE
Vintage Art Deco sculpture by Hagenauer, Vienna. Made approximately 1930, brass body with nickel coating. The black panther was restored (pa...
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Austrian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Plaster Traditional Horse Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional plaster figure of a horse. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
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Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Teal Scavo Glass Bird by Gino Cenedese, Italy. Signed and Labeled
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This is a Murano hot-modeled glass made by the glass master Gino Cenedese, signed and with its original Cenedese label. This type of glass was made by him and...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

German Art Deco Pottery Ceramic Horse Sculpture Figurine After Franz Marc
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An outstanding Art Deco ceramic horse sculpture inspired by the painting "The Red Horses IV" as also known as "Grazing Horses IV" by Franz Marc...
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Asian Gilt Carved Wooden Emperor Horses - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fantastic pair of vintage Asian Emperor horses. Beautiful carved wood with a gilt finish. Gorgeous all over patina from time. Flashes of the red paint ...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold

MCM Stoneware Lion Bank by David Gil for Bennington Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM stoneware lion bank sculpture by David Gil for Bennington Pottery of Vermont, circa 1960s. This unique piece is in very good vintage condition and measu...
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American Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Buccellati Italian Silver Chimpanzee Figure
Located in New York, NY
Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined ...
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Italian Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage interpretation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The great white whale. It is executed in sheet iron and measures 64 cm in length. According to its latest owner is was a part o...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Hoselton Canada stylized polished cast aluminum desk top cat sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely interpreted abstract form of sitting cat . Cast in aluminum and polished . Signed on underside Hoselton Canada .
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Canadian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Roaring Tiger, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This piece is made in glazed and hand painted ceramic. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in exc...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Large Art Deco 1940s Ceramic Lions Sculpture Table Clock, 1940s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Impressive Italian Art Deco 1940s large table clock in ceramic, white and light blue ceramic in good condition.  
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Italian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Three Chinese Tang horses in earthenware. Approx. 1930s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Three Chinese Tang horses in earthenware. Hand-g...
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Chinese Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Italian Ceramic Kitten from Italy
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A peculiar yet adorable kitten finished in pinched ceramic and a vibrant white glaze (marked ITALY)
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Glass Bell with Ceramic Birds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful German ceramic birds set up under an antique glass dome.
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German Art Deco Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Abraham Palatnik "The Giraffe and the Cheetah", 1960
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Abraham Palatnik The giraffe and the cheetah 2 sculptures in amber and black acrylic. circa 1960 Cheetah: 12 x 6 x 2 mm Giraffe: 21 x 12 x 3 mm Super...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Italian natural size Cocker Spaniel in ceramic polychromed circa 1950
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Italian Ceramic polychromed Cocker Spaniel natural size circa 1950.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
Hand-Carved Chinese Rose Quartz Ox on Custom Hardwood Stand Description: This finely carved rose quartz ox is a striking example of Chinese stone artistry, believed to date from the...
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Chinese Chinese Export Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Bronze Fish Sculpture - Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Bronze Fish Sculpture, Animal Zoomorphic Design - West Africa, Mid-20th Century Large and heavy African bronze sculpture of a fish from Benin, circa 1950. Crafted using the lost-w...
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Beninese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Small Playing seal figurine by walter bosse around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small Playing seal figurine by walter bosse around 1950s Original condition
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Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Frederic Weinberg Bucking Zebra Table Lamp Set, Midcentury, Signed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare bucking zebra plaster table lamps by iconic midcentury Philadelphia based designer - Frederic Weinberg. With manufacturers label. These are the real deal. Philadelphia based artist and Industrial designer Frederic Weinberg produced and sold a wide variety of striking decorative and functional pieces items under a company bearing his name. More then 50 years after ceasing production, Weinberg’s designs remain as fresh and vital as ever. His extremely stylized figures and masterfully playful use of line and negative space to convey form are an absolute delight. Very little else is known about the man and his company. The majority of pieces attributed to him lack his signature / label. His table lamps and horse figures are thought to be earlier productions, circa 1946-1950, and marked examples are extremely rare and highly coveted. Ruffled lampshades and vintage Chanel satin bows...
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American Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Decorative Lion Head in Terracotta – Mounted Base
Located in Madrid, ES
This striking decorative lion head in terracotta is a captivating piece that adds a bold statement to any decor. Crafted with intricate detail and mounted on a sturdy base, this piec...
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Charles Lemanceau Rare Art Deco Ceramic Bear Couple "sur la banquise", 1935
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Couple of Bears" by Charles Lemanceau, Sainte-Radegonde, France, circa 1935. This striking and rare French Art Deco ceramic sculpture, titled "Sur la Banquise" (On the Ice Field), depicts a charming couple of bears in an elegant, minimalist style. Created by renowned artist Charles Lemanceau in the mid-1930s, this rare and highly sought-after piece showcases his mastery of ceramic craftsmanship. The sculpture is produced in a distinctive crackle glaze technique, a hallmark of Lemanceau's work and the French Art Deco period. Dimensions: Width: 24.4" (62 cm), Height: 13.6" (34.5 cm). Condition: Very good, with some minor imperfections typical of the technique used during this period. This model is illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalog (see photo) and is available in two sizes. The piece presented here is the larger of the two. It is also featured in Les Craquelés Art Déco by Alain-René Hardy & Bruno Giardi (page 109), as well as in Craquelés, Les Animaux en Céramique 1920-1940 by Patrick Malaureille (page 38), which is a reference book on French crackle glaze ceramics...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century French Signed Gaston D'illiers Bronze Horse, 1920s
By Gaston D'illiers
Located in LEGNY, FR
Beautiful 20th century French Horse bronze statue signed by Gaston d'Illiers. Gaston d'Illiers, born June 26, 1876 in Boulogne-sur-Mer and died Nov...
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French Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Carved Wooden Swan Sculptures, Midcentury American
Located in Atlanta, GA
This expressive pair of hand-carved wooden swans dates to midcentury America, blending sculptural form with folk art sensibility. Carved from solid wood, each bird features a gracefu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Pewter Dogs, Mother and Pup
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Pair of Pewter Dogs, Mother and Pup We are told these are cast pewter but cannot be sure. Mother dog is 5 x 2 x 1.5; pup is 3.75 x 1.25 x 1 . The bottom of one has some sort...
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English Modern Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Pewter, Metal

Vintage Danish Dark Teak Bison Figurine, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This wooden figurine of a Bison was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Hand-made of high-quality teak wood with clearly visible grain. The minimalist form with simplified details refl...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Life-size Glazed Terracotta Hound, Italy c 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
One of the nicest terracotta dogs we've ever had. Detailed craftsmanship, solid, heavy weight and lovely vintage glaze. The underside clearly shows age. This guys has a sweet express...
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Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

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