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Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

ART NOUVEAU STYLE

In its sinuous lines and flamboyant curves inspired by the natural world, antique Art Nouveau furniture reflects a desire for freedom from the stuffy social and artistic strictures of the Victorian era. The Art Nouveau movement developed in the decorative arts in France and Britain in the early 1880s and quickly became a dominant aesthetic style in Western Europe and the United States.

ORIGINS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Sinuous, organic and flowing lines
  • Forms that mimic flowers and plant life
  • Decorative inlays and ornate carvings of natural-world motifs such as insects and animals 
  • Use of hardwoods such as oak, mahogany and rosewood

ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Art Nouveau — which spanned furniture, architecture, jewelry and graphic design — can be easily identified by its lush, flowing forms suggested by flowers and plants, as well as the lissome tendrils of sea life. Although Art Deco and Art Nouveau were both in the forefront of turn-of-the-20th-century design, they are very different styles — Art Deco is marked by bold, geometric shapes while Art Nouveau incorporates dreamlike, floral motifs. The latter’s signature motif is the "whiplash" curve — a deep, narrow, dynamic parabola that appears as an element in everything from chair arms to cabinetry and mirror frames.

The visual vocabulary of Art Nouveau was particularly influenced by the soft colors and abstract images of nature seen in Japanese art prints, which arrived in large numbers in the West after open trade was forced upon Japan in the 1860s. Impressionist artists were moved by the artistic tradition of Japanese woodblock printmaking, and Japonisme — a term used to describe the appetite for Japanese art and culture in Europe at the time — greatly informed Art Nouveau. 

The Art Nouveau style quickly reached a wide audience in Europe via advertising posters, book covers, illustrations and other work by such artists as Aubrey Beardsley, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Alphonse Mucha. While all Art Nouveau designs share common formal elements, different countries and regions produced their own variants.

In Scotland, the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh developed a singular, restrained look based on scale rather than ornament; a style best known from his narrow chairs with exceedingly tall backs, designed for Glasgow tea rooms. Meanwhile in France, Hector Guimard — whose iconic 1896 entry arches for the Paris Metro are still in use — and Louis Majorelle produced chairs, desks, bed frames and cabinets with sweeping lines and rich veneers. 

The Art Nouveau movement was known as Jugendstil ("Youth Style") in Germany, and in Austria the designers of the Vienna Secession group — notably Koloman Moser, Josef Hoffmann and Joseph Maria Olbrich — produced a relatively austere iteration of the Art Nouveau style, which mixed curving and geometric elements.

Art Nouveau revitalized all of the applied arts. Ceramists such as Ernest Chaplet and Edmond Lachenal created new forms covered in novel and rediscovered glazes that produced thick, foam-like finishes. Bold vases, bowls and lighting designs in acid-etched and marquetry cameo glass by Émile Gallé and the Daum Freres appeared in France, while in New York the glass workshop-cum-laboratory of Louis Comfort Tiffany — the core of what eventually became a multimedia decorative-arts manufactory called Tiffany Studios — brought out buoyant pieces in opalescent favrile glass. 

Jewelry design was revolutionized, as settings, for the first time, were emphasized as much as, or more than, gemstones. A favorite Art Nouveau jewelry motif was insects (think of Tiffany, in his famed Dragonflies glass lampshade).

Like a mayfly, Art Nouveau was short-lived. The sensuous, languorous style fell out of favor early in the 20th century, deemed perhaps too light and insubstantial for European tastes in the aftermath of World War I. But as the designs on 1stDibs demonstrate, Art Nouveau retains its power to fascinate and seduce.

There are ways to tastefully integrate a touch of Art Nouveau into even the most modern interior — browse an extraordinary collection of original antique Art Nouveau furniture on 1stDibs, which includes decorative objects, seating, tables, garden elements and more.

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Style: Art Nouveau
Art Deco Roaring Tiger Statue Sculpture Bronze Patina Plaster
Located in Poperinge, BE
Old statue of a roaring tiger, after an antique example, this statue has a bronze patina and is made of plaster, art deco period, first half of the 20th ce...
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1930s French Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890. Height / 4 inches. Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Ceramic

Alphonse Cytère Rambervilliers French Iridescent Glazed Art Pottery Dog
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning French Rambervilliers art pottery figure of a dog by renowned artist Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Cytère and dating from the early 20th century. Alphonse Cytère was a renowned...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century. The b...
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1950s German Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Crystal, Metal

French Majolica Swan Jardiniere, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white & pink swan jardiniere, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Majolica White Swan Jardinière Jerome Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica white swan jardinière signed Jerome Massier Vallauris, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Ceramic

Outstanding Harlequin Head Door Handle, Brass and Murano Glass, Vintage, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Architectural Italian Murano art glass door pull, circa 1960s, azure glass handle, brass hardware. Nice addition to your front door. Found at an estat...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Majolica Swan Jardiniere Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1910
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica white swan jardiniere signed Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris, circa 1910.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Majolica Swan Jardinière Stamped Imperiale Nimy, Belgium, circa 1900
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. Stamped: Nimy Faiences imperiale 1789-1951 Belgium. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. ...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890.
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience

Early 20th Century Scotty Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Style Figurine Catchall
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Desk Catchall figurine. This polychromed cold painted metal is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze or a dog figure collector. Also nice as a gif...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Stylized Art Nouveau Eosin Green Porcelain Fox Sculpture by Zsolnay
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylized Art Nouveau eosin green porcelain fox sculpture by Zsolnay of Hungary, circa 1940s. Gorgeous piece with an iridescent finish that is in very g...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Set of Two French Silver Peacock bird sculptures
Located in Rümmingen, BW
"shipping note: If your region or country is not listed under the shipping options please contact us directly" A set of two charming peacock bird sculptures made from a base metal w...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Plate

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...
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1890s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Bronze sculpture of a fighting rooster with 2 bases 1970s italy
Located in Cantù, IT
Bronze sculpture of a fighting rooster with 2 wooden and bronze bases from the 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Austrian Franz Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Peacock Sculpture Statue 1920
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Austrian Art Nouveau coldpainted bronze sculpture of a peacock by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1920. The bronze depicts a remarkably lifelike peacock with it's tail fe...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 1900 Luigi Secchi Birds Italian Bronze Sculpture Bowl
Located in Brescia, IT
Birds Luigi Secchi Italy, 1890-1910 Bronze Sculpture Bowl "L Secchi" engraved
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Two Columns with Heron and Planter in the Style of Delphin Massier
Located in Antwerp, BE
This column surmounted by a vase decorated with flowers is reminiscent of the Mediterranean Majolica tradition. This piece is typical in the style of Delphin Massier’s, established i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Antique Pheasant Statue Sculpture Gilded Bronze 19th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique statuette, sculpture of a pheasant, gold-plated bronze, the colored parts are hand-painted, circa 1880, France, not marked. Very high-quality and detailed manufacture, very...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze "Jaguar Qui Marche" by Antoine L Barye
Located in London, GB
A dramatic mid 19th Century French bronze animalier study of a powerful striding jaguar with excellent autumnal (green, brown, and orange) patina and intricate hand chased surface de...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Rare Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Bronze Figure Vases, Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurines with glass flower vases. Thiscold painted bronze on a wooden stand is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Fou...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze entiteld "Groupe de Renards" by P j Mêne
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 19th Century Animalier bronze study of a a pointer turning its head in an alert pose with fabulous rich brown patina and excellent surface detail, raised on naturalis...
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1870s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Djinn" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
A very fine French Animaliers bronze study of a stallion standing behind a post and rail fence exhibiting excellent hand finished surface detail and good...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Rare Antique Statue Bulldog Pug with Puppies Art Nouveau Porcelain
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful rare antique statue, Art Nouveau figure of a bulldog or pug with a basket in its mouth with young puppies, numbered 3959 on the back, early 20th century. Made of glazed po...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel Made in Austria Austrian Cold-painted Bronze Figure of a Red Squirrel, late 19th/early 20th century, the figure modeled stand...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Charles Hubert Brannam Grotesque Pottery Smiling Cat Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual large art pottery figure of a grotesque smiling cat with glass eyes from an original design by Blanche Vulliamy made by Charles Hubert B...
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Early 1900s English Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Austrian Antique Cold Painted Art Pottery Pug Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and stylish antique Austrian art pottery model of a pug dog naturaslistically cold painted and applied with glass eyes and dating from around 1900. The hand modelled terraco...
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1890s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Italian Pair of Rooster Figures 20th Century Art Nouveau Animalier Sculptures
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of antique Italian rooster sculptures, hand-made in Italy in the early 20th century, in the Art Nouveau period, inspired to the Animalier style, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo. Please don't hesitate to get i...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Majolica

Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
Located in Newark, England
Mounted on a Black Marble Plinth From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduce this Swiss Black Forest Lucerne Lion Carving. The Lucern...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Art Nouveau Deer Bimini Style Lauscha Art Glass Sculpture Figure, 1910s
By Lauschaer, Bimini Glass
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early-20th century hand blown Deer Figurine, made probably in the Lauscha Thuringia Area in Germany. Excellent vintage condition, consistent with age and use. A nice addition...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Two yellow ceramic cats, Emile Gallé (1846-1904)
Located in Paris, FR
Emile Gallé (1846-1904) was one of the greatest French glassmakers and ceramists of the 20th century. The son of a master glassmaker, he came into contact with the art world at an ea...
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1880s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Glass

“Putto on Doe” Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture by Charles Korschann
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A very fine lifetime casting of Charles Korschann's Putto Riding a Doe, the model is steeped in the elements of the Art Nouveau with a distinct celebration of the naturalistic. The putto grasps a simple harp in his hand while a loose garment bound in a belt encircling his waist billows in the unseen wind. The doe looks on with disinterest, unconcerned about its surroundings and almost at one with its rider. It is a carefully composed idealization of the natural world and the potential for harmony between man and beast. The casting is exquisite, typical of work from Louchet, and is finished in a medium-brown translucent patina. Charles Korschann Born in Brno, Monrovia in 1872 as Charles Korschmann, later dropping the "m" to appear less Germanic, he studied at the fine arts academies of Vienna, Berlin and Paris before finally establishing himself in Paris in 1894. He spent his entire career working in Paris, exhibiting at the 1900 Exposition Universelle where he was awarded a Bronze Medal and from 1894 through 1905 at the Société des Artistes Français. His work is very distinctive and immediately recognizable, a most important trait as an artist and a particular accomplishment in light of the output of his contemporaries. He was to sculpture what Alphonse Mucha was to graphics, both men originating from the same province in Czechoslovakia and having similar influences in Paris. It is rather fitting that he would execute a bust of Alphonse Mucha for the Museum of Brno in honor of his accomplishments. Artist Listings...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Bronze sculpture: Two Pigs, bronze artist 20th century
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine a small but enchanting Italian bronze sculpture that captures an unexpected moment of nature's beauty. It's a delicate portrayal of Two Mating Pigs, created by a skilled 20th...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Sculpture Ice Bear On Blue Ball Signed Franz Barwig Glazed Ceramic
By Franz Barwig
Located in Munich, DE
This wonderful sculpture of an ice bear playing with a blue ball is a design by the Austrian Sculptor Franz Barwig (1868-1931) dating to 1915-1920. The sculpture was executed by the ...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bofill Silvered Bronze Owl, Hibou Paperweight / Hood Ornament, France, 1910-15
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Bofill silvered bronze owl - Hibou Desk Paperweight / Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. France 1910-15. Silver plated bronze, signed. Excellent original conditions. HIBOU Par Antoine Bofi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

1930s Metal Dog, St. Bernard, Mastiff Type, or Retriever Type. Solid.
Located in Warrenton, OR
1930s Metal Dog, St. Bernard, Mastiff Type, or Retriever Type. Solid. UPDATE: Due to agreement with 1stDibs, we'll be staying through the end of the year. This very handsome guardia...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Lalique France Crystal Rabbit ”Cesar” Figurine
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique frosted and clear crystal rabbit “Cesar” figurine. The rabbit is lying down with its straight up ears in alert position and very large...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Glazed Ceramic rooster. Czech, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Glazed Ceramic rooster. Czech, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze figure of a hunting dog signed E.DELABRIERRE
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Bronze figurine of a hunting dog, signed E. DELABRIERRE. Bronze figurine depicting a hunting dog sitting next to a pheasant. The dog displays an alert posture with its head slightly ...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Dolphin Fish Metal Bronze Door Stop, Art Nouveau Vintage European 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial Nautical, cast metal, antique doorstop with original patina finish. Depicting a mythological grotto dolphin style sea ser...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Pug Dog Musician Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale in Vienna...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Old Garden Ornament Cast Iron Pig Corn Cobs Statue Rust Color
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old and heavy garden ornament, statue of a cute pig depicted with a pumpkin and corn cobs, made of cast iron, the statue has a beautiful rusty age patina, estimated first h...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Iron

20th Century Glass Sculpture entitled "Chat Reposé" by Marc Lalique
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mid 20th Century frosted glass figure of a crouching cat with good hand finished surface detail, signed Lalique France ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: ...
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Late 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Extraordinary Nymphenburg Hand Painted Porcelain Peacock, Signed and Dated 1912
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Breathtaking porcelain peacock by Nymphenburg, the sculptor Theodor Ka¨rner created in 1906. This model was is signed and dated by the artist in 1912. This piece is also marked with ...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture entitled "Jiji" by P J Mêne
Located in London, GB
Delightful mid 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a playful Whippet looking around in an attitude to play with a ball at her feet, with rich brown rubbed to a golden colo...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique French Animalier Bronze Marble Greyhound Sculpture Desk Paperweight 1900
Located in Portland, OR
A very handsome antique French Animalier bronze greyhound sculpture, paperweight, circa 1900. The bronze in the style of Emmanuel Fremiet, mad...
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Lorenz Hutschenreuther Hand Painted Porcelain Group Sculpture of Sparrows Birds
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Hutschenreuther porcelain group sculpture/figurine that is depicting a mother sparrow feeding one of her two baby birds. They are hand painted dark chocolate/black in the b...
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20th Century German Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Early 20th Cent Pug Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figure on Marble Base
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s or older Vienna bronze figurine. This polychromed cold painted bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze collector. Found at an estate sale ...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Cast Bronze Statue of a Cherub Angel Signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
20th century cast bronze statue of a cherub angel signed by Ferdinando de Luca, Italy Beautiful statue with a cherub and two devils with impresionant faces featuring a minotaur’s m...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze / Marble Lion Sculpture Decorative Piece
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Early 20th century Art Nouveau style gilt bronze / black marble base lion sculpture decorative piece. The piece is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age / use. Maker's m...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Butterfly Porcelain China Figure by Ens Antique German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare butterfly made by famous porcelain manufactory Ens, Volkstedt Germany. It is made of china porcelain and very delicate, this would be a great addition for your collection. It ...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau Majolica frog who playing mandolin signed Delphin Massier circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings.
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Early 1900s French Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Austrian in the Manner of Bergman Cold Painted Bronze Moneys Riding on Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A charming Austrian cold painted bronze depicting three monkeys riding on the back of three running dogs in the manner of Franz Xaver Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936) and dating from ar...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Brass Miners Lantern Lighter & Marble Ashtray Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German Art Deco ashtray is a testament to the opulence and c...
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1920s German Vintage Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bird Figurine-Blue Tit
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain of small bright and colorful bird figurine known as a Blue Tit. At the base is the Royal Copenhagen hallmark with the num...
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20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Nouveau animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Art Nouveau animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage animal sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, lighting, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Nouveau animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Germany pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Antoine-Louis Barye, Pierre Jules Mêne, Franz Bergmann, and Royal Copenhagen. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for animal sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $43,000 while the average work can sell for $1,400.

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