Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

1160 Pair oversized matched pair one cream the other light brown French ceramic cat sculptures with glass eyes

Large glazed ceramic fish Italian production 1960s. Hand-decorated ceramic with airbrush decoration. In excellent condition.

Immerse yourself in the artistry of Murano glass with this stunning duck, a testament to the exceptional craftsmanship of the prestigious Aureliano Toso glass factory. Attributed to ...

A model in plaster of a rhinoceros by the Dutch sulptor. Han Rehm ( signed). Probably a study for a later sculpture in bronze.

We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...

Art Deco bronze panther sculpture by Alexandre Ouline. Bronze with black patina on Belgian black marble base France ca. 1930. Impressive size! The artist worked in France between 1...

Mid-Century Modern cast aluminum fairground horse sculpture with original polychrome wheatered patina on a wrough iron Stand with movement mechanism. ...

Hand carved storks, sold as a set of 3. Wenge stork with teak base measures 4.125 x 27.875 x 16.375". Oak stork with marble eye measures 3.875 x 3.375 x 20....

A petite mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant flower pot. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. Found at an Estate Sale in Nuremberg, Germany. In orig...

An exceptional and rare large Italian terracotta zebra sculpture, crafted in the 1960s and evocative of the bold and playful charm of mid-century Italian design. This vintage zebra s...

This stoneware Fish sculpture was designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane for the Swedish porcelain factory Rörstrand during the 1960s. Made of high-quality materials in shades of brown and ...

A very large hamered copper wall plate depiction Saint Martin on horse in relief. Signed A Louis. Early 20th century. Measures: Diameter 75 cm.

This nice and unusual sculpture representing a stylized bird is made of bronze on a black marble base. This is a Belgian work Signed and Numbered 302/500

This beautiful polar bear sculpture in stone, has a whimsical quality to it. The bear is carved beautifully and its face has a sweet expression, it is possibly a polar bear cub. It is rare to see an artist, P Klinck, who can successfully represent the qualities of an animal in such a tender way. The polar bear appears to be sitting on an ice berg...

Murano, Italy. A collection of four miniature glass figurines of owls in colored art glass. 1960s/1970s. The largest one measures: H 6.0 cm x W 2.5 cm. In perfect condition.

Deer sculpture in green resin from Italy, 1960s. Really good condition very beautiful decorative piece.

An uncommon white stoneware betta fish sculpture with thick glossy cyan glaze.

Vintage Boho Gold Armadillo Statue: Embrace eclectic American style with this charming armadillo. Its intricate detailing and whimsical design make it a standout piece, perfect for a...

Eight Inch Tall Mid-Century Modern Ceramic / Porcelain Hound Dog UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. H...

Incredible Archimede Seguso 'sfumatto oro' Murano glass with applied parts and gold pheasant circa 1950.

Striking mid century tiger sculpture crafted in terra cotta, hand decorated in vivid colors and glazed. Stamped Italy on the bottom.

Murano We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Salviati & C Measures: Violet : 33 long x 10 high x 5.5 depth Green: 30 long x 9 high x 5.5 depth The lawyer Antonio Salviati and his dream In 1859 in his premises at Number 731 of Dorsoduro, Venice the “Salviati Dott. Antonio fu Bartolomeo” company was established. This is when, Vicenza-born lawyer Antonio Salviati started the entrepreneurial career, moved by a passion for the precious mosaics of the Basilica of San Marco and fascinated by Murano glass art, he decided to start-up his own production of mosaics and objects in Murano glass. An ambitious and far-sighted goal pushed him along this path: to revive the fate of Murano glass production that has been fallen for decades. A challenge which finds the maximum support from two fundamental figures in the history of Murano glass: the mayor of the island, Antonio Colleoni, and the Abbot Vincenzo Zanetti, founder of the glass museum and of the first art school for glass masters. The first successes and international investments The launchpad was the “First Glassmakers’ Exhibition” in 1864 in which Salviati participated with a monumental mosaic that earns him a prize superior to the Gold Medal. The success achieved affirmed the credibility of the Company which thus started its glass production in Palazzo da Mula. The new corporate and productive reality needed investors and the lawyer started to internationalise the company by addressing the economic and financial market across the Channel. The UK immediately showed huge interest in Salviati’s mosaics – as testified by the mosaic that can be seen on the façade of the current Apple Store in Regent Street, London. It was also in London, on 21st December 1866, that the “Società Anonima per Azioni Salviati & C.” was established with the support of diplomat Sir Austen Henry Layard and historian William Drake. The new corporate set-up was further established with the purchase of a new headquarter, this time on the Riva dei Vetrai in Murano. The universal show of Paris in 1867 celebrated the relaunch project of Antonio Salviati “Venice owes a debt of gratitude to the knight Salviati in the resurgence for one of the most legitimately famous of its industries”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 275. “Venice and Italy have gain huge success in the Universal Exhibition. The resurgence of one of the city’s most famous industries is consecrated in this very occasion by the gold medal awarded by the jury to Mr Salviati […] the crowd […] is gathering around the display cases that hold those pieces of glass that are so transparent and so light as to appear like woven air, impregnated, when in their elegant forms that become rainbows of those iridescent reflections that cover them at the artist’s whim – the author of a real ray of sunshine from the beautiful and splendid Venice”. From Esposizione Illustrata di Parigi, 1867 pg. 311 The fundamental role of training in murano glass Training plays a fundamental role for the Company; attendance at the Art School was made compulsory for “[…] all the young workers of the Factory who don’t only tire themselves in manual work. This was established with the idea not only to lift their dignity and their initially limited aspirations, […] but also to improve their artistic education and thereby facilitate an improvement also in their economic situation”. Together with the art school, a free school was also set up to teach all employees to read and write. Diversification in production and made-to-measure projects In a short time, Salviati & C. diversified its production to include glasses, cups, amphoras, and vials which guaranteed the first prize in the universal exhibition for three consecutive years. Its mosaic production also flourished, being used in world-class projects: from the Houses of Parliament in London, to the Viceroy’s palace in Alessandria in Egypt, to the Opera House of Paris, including the private homes of wealthy New York personality. The entire 19th century for Salviati & C. was represented by development, success and fame in the national and international markets, and the Company became a symbol and reference point of Murano glass art throughout the world. The Salviati legacy at the turn of the century On the death of Antonio Salviati in 1890, first his three children followed one another at the helm of the company and then Maurizio Camerino, previously general manager. It was thanks to him that the decorative mosaic project of the Stanford Memorial Church in Palo Alto (California, USA) took place after 12 years of work. As well as the opening of a sales point in Via Montenapoleone in Milan and the institution of a museum collection of Murano glass from the 19th and 20th centuries. The post-war years, biennials and lighting After Maurizio Camerino’s death in 1931, his three children took over the helm of the company: its solid foundations allowed them to strive for new important goals in the art world, participating in the Biennials of 1932 and 1934. Not even the Second World War could tarnish the strength of the Salviati brand: in the post-war years Renzo Camerino renewed the ruined production headquarter and enthusiastically restored all his commercial contacts. Thanks to his grandson Renzo Tedeschi (newly graduated in Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin and upon his return from an apprenticeship in the United States), Salviati launched its production in lighting appliances. The following years saw intense growth in the number of collaborations with renowned artists and designers. In 1959, the production site was moved to Fondamenta Radi 16, where it still stands today. The great lighting projects The larger production area allowed the company to further expand the international market in the field of architectural lighting. A number of projects were undertaken, such as the 9-tonne, 22-metres high chandelier in the Chamber of Commerce in Parma, the ceiling illumination in the premises of the World Intellectual Property Organisation in Geneva and the Kowloon Hotel in Hong Kong; not to mention the sound-absorbing windows of the Aula Nervi in the Vatican and the lighting system of the great honour hall of the Philippine Plaza Hotel in Manila in collaboration with architect John Marsteller. The reputation of Salviati & C. was further affirmed by the commission – after an international call for bids – for twelve 11-metre high chandeliers for the Tonhalle concert hall in Dusseldorf, made using an innovative system of modular glass elements – “LS- System” – one of the today company’s cornerstones. Salviati from the modern age to the present The story of Salviati continues in the modern era, keeping the focus on creating an innovative style that had distinguished it since its inception. Participation in international exhibitions increased, such as the Venice Biennials from 1958 to 1972 (the final year in which Murano glass was allowed) thanks to projects by designers of the calibre of Betha and Teff Sarasin, Claire Falkestein, and Luciano Gaspari. In 1962 Salviati was awarded with the highest recognition in the Design world, the “Compasso d’Oro” prize assigned by A.D.I. for the Marco vase designed by architect Sergio Asti. In 1965 the company changed its name to Salviati & C. s.p.a.; then it was purchased by the Gruppo Ferruzzi in 1987 which later on it was transferred to a French company. Since 2015 the company returned to be Venetian with the acquisition by the Umana group. Salviati and its designers Salviati’s designers: Luciano Gaspari, Sergio Asti (Compasso d’Oro 1962), Claire Falkenstein, Ward Bennet, Teff and Betha Sarasin, Ingo Maurer, Ross Lovegrove, Amanda Levete, Tom Dixon, Nigel Coates, Thomas Heatherwick, Luca Nichetto, Ben Gorham...

Traditional plaster figure of a dog. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...

Frog Sculpture Figurine in Glazed Rerra Cotta signed Ceccarelli Italy

Gorgeous collection of porcelain cat figurines made by Carl Scheidig Gräfenthal Porcelain Manufactory, Germany, from the period of 1935-1955. Th...

Striking grey cement carved sculpture of a handsome horse head. Dramatic piece of art and design accessory. Can be displayed inside or outdoors.

Pair of Murano glass ducks by Fratelli. Beautiful pair of gold murano glass ducks by Fratelli. This lovely pair of murano glass ducks are a gold gl...

Signed Art Glass Sea Lion Sculpture. A wonderful gift for ocean animal lovers. UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. Vintage. Its ori...

Carrying import marks for London in 1966, this charming pair of Sterling Silver Snipe Models, are realistically cast. Each snipe model measures 3.5"(9cm) tall, by 4.25"(11cm) fro...

Chrome cast bronze, marble and glass table lamp, France, circa 1930.  

Huge, stunning, rare and vintage midcentury centrepiece glass sculpture by Ermanno Nason (1928-2013) for Cenedese of Murano, Venice, Italy, somewhere between the years 1965-1972. An ...

Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta Pug or French Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate d...

Vintage oversized bronze sculpture of a parrot with green bronze patina after J. Moigniez. This sculpture is meticulously decorated with de...

1960s Italian white glazed terracotta horse.

1960s Mid-Century after the antique Bronze Age reproduction bronze bull sculpture on tapered balck wood base. In the style of the Anatolian Museum Ankara Bull around 2350 BC Early B...

Mid Century studio pottery donkey and cart figure / bowl - hand modelled and painted with vibrant multi-color glazes over a cream base - signed & numbe...

Add a majestic and regal touch to your outdoor space or entryway with this striking pair of vintage Boho cast cement lion statues. Each lion is met...

A Karl Springer style highly stylized Ramshead in highly polished brass with acrylic horns… on a hexagonal brass base… The horns, the post and the base all come apart easily and reco...

Mid-century Modern hand blown Murano glass fish figure with a clear glass body and strippes in red and white colors and accent in blue and green. Italy 1950s. Each side of the bod...

Small, but elegant. This beautiful porcelain sculpture shows a billy goat laying down. Black goat with white horns and beautiful details with almost an abst...

This superb large pottery sculpture is hand modelled in clay fired in a kiln with a rich reddish glaze and shaded detailing. It depicts a pair of young owls sitting together waiting...

1791 Large pair of French Solid Bronze fighting cocks or roosters. Great as sculptural pieces 10.5x8x6" 8x10x6.5"

This Knud Kyhn decorative deer figurine is a product of his time as a designer at Royal Copenhagen. Charming and slightly irreverent this glazed porcela...

Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of a...

Vintage oversized bronze sculpture of a parrot with green bronze patina after J. Moigniez. This sculpture is meticulously decorated with de...

GUIDO CACCIAPUOTI - from a family of Neapolitan majolica makers , Guido CACCIAPUOTI , moved to Milan at a very young age where he continued with his work with stoneware and created a...

Classic early 1960s Austrian figurine, designed by Walter Bosse. Nice addition to your room, on your desk top or just for your collection of Austrian midcentury items. Charming, big ...

Strikingly beautiful midcentury brutalist sculpture of birds in flight. Base 12” W x 7” D In the style of Bijan Bhan, no signature but attributed to him. Base is stone (agate) and ...

Boldrini Italian Mid Century Modern alabaster table horse sculpture made in Volterra  (Tuscany, Italy ). Boldrini is a well-known Italian compan...

Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers. Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase. Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style horse in ceramic. Han...

Very good vintage condition.

A beautiful Cancer figurine, made of brass, designed by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller, Austria, in the 1950s. In very good condition. We offer more Water Bosse brass objec...

Rare, trunk up, modernist signed Abraham Palatnik large lucite elephant Sculpture Extraordinary detail and design Measurements 9.5 " H x 7.25 W x ...

Couple of ceramic Staffordshire spaniels, England, ca.1950. Each - Width: 10.8"(27.5cm), Height:13.8"(35cm), Depth: 5.1"(13cm). Marked "Seswick England 1378-1" under the bases.

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...

By Cocry. Lion's head, terracotta, circa 1930-1950 Signned by the artist "COCRY" 10 H x 10 H x 8 D in. Italian unique

A stunning Art Deco French sculpture of German Shepherds, made in Paris and dating from the 1930’s. The dogs are made from gilded spelter, they are beautifully mounted on a fantasti...

Spectacular Dolphin Door-Handle Sculpture, France, 1930s-1940s. A breathtaking and large-scale dolphin door-handle sculpture, crafted in hammered bronze, originating from France in t...

Pair of Vintage Murano Glass Birds. These birds are in the style of Archimede Seguso who was known for his animal sculptures. The ribbon dec...

Sculpture of elephant silver plated and marble base, also can be used as holder for things like jewellery or keys, perfect for a sideboard or as decora...