Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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...

Pair of Art Deco silvered bronze bird bookends. Silver plated bronze figures mounted over black and gold italian marble bases. Both signed M. Bouraine and marked france. Very clean...

Endearing pair of stylish and quality carved turtle bookend. If you like animal sculptures in general and turtles and turtle sculptures in particular then you will love this pair ...

Dahl Jensen for Bing & Grondahl. Large porcelain figure of a falcon, model no. 1531. 1920/30s. H 37.0 cm. x D 16.0 cm. In excellent condition. Second factory quality for no obv...

Green patina bronze Art Deco Animal Sculpture featuring two seagulls, signed G H LAURENT, Reveyrolis Paris, FRANCE 1930.  

Pair of art deco bookends in spelter with bronze and green patina on a sea green marble base, representing borzoi. Small old restoration on one of the corners of the base. Signed o...

A Stunning and beautiful Hand Painted ceramic Barzoi sculpture made in Austria by Goldscheider in the 1930s. This very decorative ceramic barzoi figurine by the renowned company of Friedrich Goldscheider in Vienna - Austria. The manufactory of Goldscheider, one of the most successful companies in European ceramic history, was founded 1885 and is world famous for their outstanding figurines and amazing shaped busts. This beautiful crafted early 20th century prowling ceramic barzoi dogs impresses with its realistic depiction. The timeless beauty and quality of this Goldscheider dogs sculpture makes...

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Porcelain Re-polished Good Original condition.

Art Deco West Highland Terrier Bookends by Maximilian Fiot, c. 1920. A superb pair of bronze bookends depicting West Highland terriers in different...

Murano with gold 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. Attributed to Seguso - Barovier 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. The history of "Seguso Vetri D' Arte" is directly linked to the "Vetreria Artistica­ Barovier" company. When the Barovier workshop was forced to reduce production in 1929, due to a financial crisis in America, the original group of ten partners had to separate and Antonio Seguso in 1931, assisted by his sons Ernesto and Archimede opened a small workshop of his own. They were joined by Luigi Olimpio Ferro and Napoleone Barovier the following year. Together the craftsmen establish the "Artistica Soffieria e Vetreria Barovier Seguso & Ferro" company as equal partners. In 1934 Flavio Poli joins the firm as artistic director and within only a brief period of time a distinct style of designs emerged. The close collaboration between Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso and Alfredo Barbini played an important part in the success of the company. New glass techniques are developed which include never before seen color applications. The companies innovative designs constantly received awards and during the 1935 World Fair in Brussels and the 1936 Milan Triennale they did attract the interest of a new group of clientele. One of them is the French wholesale company "Veronese" from Paris which would play a defining role in the history of the company. The demand for an increase in production requires additional investments and the partners felt that there is a need to multiply their investment tenfold. Luigi Olimpio Ferro subsequently decided to withdraw from the company and his shares are acquired by Flavio Poli, which makes him a full partner. As a result, the company name is changed to Seguso Vetri D’ Arte and it is officially recognized in 1937. A period of great success and prosperity ensues, lasting until the outbreak of World War II. The post ­war period is a time of great change in Europe and the rebuilding of the economical structure in Italy requires major investments which result in the introduction of new import duties and taxes. To safeguard the copyright of the Seguso Vetri D'Arte designs an application for a second entry into the commercial registers of Venice is made by the partners in 1945. Strict export regulations curb international business relations for many years after the war and the company decides to focus on the domestic market instead. In 1946 a large retail location is opened at the Piazza Diaz in Milan where in addition to the art glass, German porcelain and Italian pottery is offered. In 1950 Flavio Poli develops a new sommerso glass technique, which consists of an overlaying of transparent layers of glass. The overlapping creates new shades of color which prior to the introduction of this technique had not been seen. Flavio Poli's most iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in 1953 as a personal assistant to Flavio Poli and his responsibilities as a draftsman included the compilation of archival and the existing production drawing s...

French Art Deco plaster lion sculpture.

Edgar Brandt Serpent art deco. in wrought iron. Remarkable work of hammering of the wrought iron for this decorative snake dating from the years ...

A very fine and well sculpted French Sevres turquoise glazed ceramic figure of an elephant by renowned French ceramist Paul Milet (French, 1870-1950) and da...

Very beautiful pair of Art Deco bronze bookends with stretching cats on a black marble base. The pair is signed by Louis Riche (1877-1949), a famous French animalier who specialized ...

Cute Art Deco Paperweight / Car Mascot Gilt Bronze in the shape of squirrel. Signed by the French artist Claude and with the founders' signature of Marcel Gui...

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 'Vi...

A pair of rare french Art Deco lamps by Max le Verrier. The lamps are signed in the metal ) L.Artus, a pseudonym that Max le Verrier used only in the Twenties.The high quality proces...

This stunning pair of Art Deco white ceramic dove sculptures were realized by Jacques Adnet- one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the A...

"Weasel" sculpture by Jan and Joël Martel (1896–1966). Patinated bronze. Theodore Menten (1972) ""The Art Deco Style"" p. 179. France, Circa 1930.

French terracotta sculpture depicting King Kong. This stunning well executed French Art Deco terracotta sculpture is artist signed. See pho...

Pair of Italian desk top brass bronze dog sculptures ideal as decorative paperweights or eventually as book holders.

Molded glass gile depicting a wounded gazelle by Napoleone Martinuzzi (1892-1977) circa 1930 for Venini, molded mark 'NM' An example of this model was employed in a floor lamp de...

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...

Art Deco Charging Ram Silvered Bronze Sculpture - Italian 1930´s. Figure signed on the base C. Rossi and Grigio. Perfect desk paperweight.

Rare, late Arts and Crafts or early Art Deco French made letter or postcard rack. If you are a collector of rare and highly decorative, well made anti...

Highly decorative and quality carved, winged eagle table lamp. All handcrafted out of natural materials, this rare eagle table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a...

Acquired in Paris, France, a beautifully designed and sculpted bronze figure of a bird. A wonderful paperweight or stand alone sculpture. A compliment to any shelf or work station.

Sculpture of a girl with a bird by Jacques Limousin Régule, with original colorful patina Marble base Original Art Deco, France 1930s Measures...

Art Deco bronze lamb bookends. Paul Silvestre. Marked: Silvestre, foundry mark, Susse Frères, Paris. Literature: This model is illustrated in "Animals in ...

Very nice Art Deco bookends, pair of monkey’s figures. Mounted over green marble bases. Perfect to use for heavy books. Signed Bourcart, France, circa ...

La Panthère is a magnificent animalier sculpture from the Art Deco period. It was made by Maurice Prost an edited by SUSSE Frères fondeurs à Paris. This pi...

Art Deco bulldog bookends by Franjou. These bulldog bookends are both signed Franjou, they were made in France and date between 1920-1949. These la...

A charming pair of linden wood bookends with carved figurines of Owls with beautiful orange eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. These adorable bookends will make a wonderful accent on a...

Stamp Seal "Victoire" made in frosted glass with blue patinat by René Lalique in 1920. Molded and engraved signature Perfect condition. height: 4.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René Laliqu...

Very finely crafted bronze sculpture from the period of French Art Deco. Attributed to the sculptur Max Le Verrier. The antelope is jumping, the dynamics and movement of the animal is very well captured in the depiction. The bronze is brown, the horns a little darker. The object rests on a stepped natural stone base which gives the whole a special sophistication. Biography Louis Octave Maxime Le Verrier, short Max Le Verrier (born January 29, 1891 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France; † June 6, 1973 in Paris, France) was a French sculptor. Le Verrier was the son of a Parisian goldsmith and jeweler; his mother was from Belgium. His parents separated when he was seven years old. He attended several boarding schools, including the École des Roches in Verneuil-sur-Avre. Against Max's wishes, his father sent him to study agriculture at Saint-Sever and La Réole. At the age of 16, he returned to Paris and took odd jobs to avoid working in agriculture. In 1909, he left France and moved to London for a short time, where he found it difficult to find work. Le Verrier worked at a flying school in Rendon, where he first serviced aircraft and then earned his pilot's license in 1913. During World War I, he saw action in a French bomber squadron beginning in February 1915. On May 25, 1915, he was shot down in a dogfight by a German fighter plane...

An Art Deco cold painted bronze figure of a bird sitting on a branch, beautiful detail, the bird singing with open beak and wings spread almost as if it is ready to fly from the well defined branch it is standing on. The bird has lovely patination and is mounted on a black variegated marble base with attractive cream and brown marble capping...

Art Deco Style carved Wooden Eagle sculpture with glass eyes from the 1960s. This stunning, naturalistically hand carved and brown tinted beech...

René Lalique (1860-1945), France. Rare and early figure in clear art glass. Rabbit. 1920s. Measures: 5.5 x 4.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

This dynamic sculpture was designed by Austrian sculptor Karl Hagenauer, known for his iconic Art Deco decorative objects and furniture designs. This piece is composed of nickel-plat...

American Art Deco Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights 1950s. Polished Brass Bull and Bear Bookends Paperweights. Vintage American...

Incredibly beautiful art deco style sculpture with two swans interlocking in a circle. This piece is attributed to Dolbi Cashier and is impactful, glamourous and chic. The piece pr...

Art Deco bronze pheasant sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel, Bronze, patinated on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1925.

Art deco sculpture in Bronze Rudolf Pauschinger Pauschinger (1882-1957) worked as a sculptor and medalist in Stuttgart; from 1910 he wa...

Bookends of Panthers in drinking pose Chomed Bronze sculptures on red marble base. Original Art Deco, France, 1930's. Dimensions: Width 12 cm Height 10 cm Depth 7.5 cm.

Art Deco bronze sculpture lady with panther signed by C. Charles. The sculpture has the foundry mark of Patrouilleau and is marked Bronze. The lady and panther stand on a Portor marb...

Austrian Art Deco Sier Kunst Bull Wood & Brass Sculpture in Haguenauer Manner ca. 1930 DETAILS Marked ‘SK’ in a triangle for Sier Kunst and ‘Made In Aus...

Large Italian onyx marble cat sculpture 1970s. Stunning Art Deco decorative cat sculpture in amber colour onyx stone.

Art Deco bronze sculpture faun and squirrel, Faune à l’ecureuil by Georges Crouzat. With the foundry mark of Susse Frères and marked Cire perdue, lost wax technique. Bronze with ...

This stylish and chic hand-carved, artisan figure of a stylized pelican is very much in the Art Deco Moderne style with its elongated, clean lines and form.  

Penguin iluminated sculpture by Marcel André Bouraine (1886 -1948). Silverplated bronze and alabaster base with light. Bryan Catley (1978) "Art Deco ...

Art Deco monkey car mascot with flag pole Boubou porte drapeau by Max Le Verrier. Metal with original silver patina on wooden base. France 1920/1930. ...

This stylish and chic Italian sculpture of a school of fish had taken its inspiration of the Art Deco period and of pieces by the designer Lejan. Note:...

Silvered bronze sculpture representing a tiger by Georges Lavroff standing on a black marble base. The sculpture is part of the book " Les bronzes art déco de Georges Lavroff de Ka...

French 1930s Art Deco Bronze Sculpture representing a Panther Signed by Rulas. This sculpture comes on its black marble base. The signature is on the marble base. Size of this piec...

Antique and one of a kind, seven-light hand carved wooden stylish sculptural chandelier. With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities we always love finding pendants and chandeliers that we have never seen before and of which we know beforehand we will never find another one again either. This unique and all hand carved out of solid oak Berlin Art Deco light fixture with a Gothic look and feel is another one of those rare finds. With six hand carved woodpecker sculptures...

This is a pair of Herend porcelain hand painted medium size ducks. Their background is white with orange fish scale net pattern. Their wings are hand painted navy blue, pink, and tur...

Vintage Italian Mid-Century porcelain sculpture of a leopard, mid-stride, with open mouth. Italian hand-painted glazed porcelain standing leopard. Mid-Century Ceramic Cheetah Leopa...

Music is love by Lalique is a limited collection of crystal sculptures which was created in collaboration with Sir Elton John. “Love is one of th...