Gothic Animal Sculptures
GOTHIC STYLE
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic
Decorative greyhound hand carved heraldic coat of arms
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality gilt coloured coat of arms. Central shield with acanthus decoration, flanked either side by outward facing standing greyhounds.
Gilt has been worn through to allow the ...
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Late 20th Century English Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Decorative hand carved heraldic coat of arms
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality gilt colored coat of arms. Central shield with acanthus decoration, flanked either side by outward facing standing lions.
Gilt has been worn through to allow the red ba...
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Late 20th Century English Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Dragon head
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Architectural Gothic Copper down spout, A lion Gargoyle style face. These architectural detail adorned many a building in old Europe. This example was salv...
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19th Century French Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
French Gothic Stone Lion, 15th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
French Gothic Stone Lion. a reclining stone lion with shaped base, 15th Century. Found at St. Sulpice. Height: overall 7 in. x Width: 11 in. x Depth: 6 1/2 in.
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Wrought Iron Table Lamp with Dragon, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Elegant table / desk lamp in wrought iron, figuring a winged dragon holding a torch / torchiere.
Beautiful metal work: subject well done, beautiful verdigris patina.
Neo-Gothi...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
reclining lion in finely chased bronze - Italy, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Small reclining lion in finely chased bronze
Italy, 15th century
Traces of gilding
H 4,8 x L 6 x P 2 cm
Delicately worked bronze depicting a lion in repose, characteristic of early ...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
12th Century Italian Roman Marble Lion
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Romanesque 12th century marble recumbent lion
12th century Italian roman marble lion
with a stylized mane and tail wrapped around its body a...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Element of an Outdoor Carved Woodwork Showing a Salamander from a Normand House
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This carved oak woodwork was probably placed on the facade of the house, close to the roofing framework of a Norman house. The sculptor had depicted the salamender frontview in a sty...
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16th Century French Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
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Located in Long Island City, NY
This bronze head sculpture signed by artist O. Ramsburg can be displayed as an elegant table top art piece.
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20th Century Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Bronze
Antique, Rare & Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures.
With a combined experience of almost 30 years in the antiques trade, we were thrilled to once again find beautifully hand-crafted and decorative antiques that we had never seen before. From the density and the weight we can see and feel that these highly decorative horse sculptures are made of a tropical hardwood. Like, for example, with antique mirror frames or church sculptures these horses too were first covered with a mixture of chalk and glue so that the paint would hold longer. And, as so often is the case with antiques, the colors that were used for painting these horses are so much more beautiful than anything you find in this day and age that they truly are an absolute joy to look at. From the colors, the wear, the materials and the techniques that were used to create these horses we can see that these are 19th century antiques. However and unfortunately we lack the knowledge to be able to tell you from which country these highly decorative and sizeable works of art originate. We just can't find matching style horse sculptures anywhere on the worldwide web. They could be Chinese or Nepalese, but they could also be Persian or Arabian. We just have not been able to find out. What we do know is that they are definitely antique, they are in beautiful condition (with some wear, consistent with their age), they are highly decorative, probably unique and they have a look and feel that will instantly change the atmosphere of the room they are in.
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Italian 18th century baroque Carved Wooden Silvered Panel / Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing baroque panel depicting a crowned reliquary . Beautiful weathered with traces of its original silver, gilding and colour.
Italy circa 1750
Weathered, small losses .
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18th Century Italian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Wood
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Khada Hand Carved Decorative Totem Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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2010s African Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Ceramic and Glass Table Lamp Sculpture, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Ceramic and glass table lamp sculpture. France, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Glass, Ceramic
18th Century French Carved Oak Panel Depicting Two Angel With Coat Of Arms
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting two baroque angels holding a coat of arms.
Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel.
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18th Century French Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Oak
H 11.82 in W 14.18 in D 2.96 in
A Thai Bronze, Buddha Fragment, 15th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A Thai bronze, Buddha fragment, 15th century.
Arm, hand and leg fragment, mounted on a plexiglas stand from 70s.
Overall: 17,2 cm.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Hand-Carved African Statue from Kenya
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative ebony well hand-carved African statue of a young women.
Handmade in Kenya, Africa.
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ebony
15th Century Italian Renaissance Bronze Medallion
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Renaissance bronze medallion made by Master IOFF in the mid 15th century, showing the mythological scene of Ariadne on Naxos.
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Muller Frerés, Pate de Verre, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by Muller Frerés, 1930s.
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1930s European Vintage Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
15th Century Medium Size Ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Historic genuine Medium Size ammonite on Handcrafted Iron Stand, thousands of years old.
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Metal, Iron
Equestrian figure Koma-Bulsa, Ghana, 14th-15th century
Located in Paris, FR
Terracotta, 14th-15th century (thermoluminescence test: Interexpert 388317 from March 18, 1988).
Koma-Bulsa motifs (Ghana), including a concave hairstyle with braided frontal ornamen...
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15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Pair of Smiling Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Austin, TX
Concrete statues of happy gargoyle dogs. Lovely patina. Belgium, 19th century
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19th Century Belgian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Set of 5 Dragons Wall Sconces, Italy, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb set of 5 wrought iron wall sconces, representing a winged dragon holding a torchiere / a torch.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Winged Lion Statue in Buff Terracotta
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
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Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Antique English Figural Cast Bronze Warwick Bear Door Stop, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
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15th Century Gargoyle Stone Dog
Located in Vosselaar, BE
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19th Century French Faience Lion Sculpture Candleholder Attributed to E. Galle
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Faience
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Pair of Antique Carved Marble Tigers
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Late 19th Century Antique Gothic Animal Sculptures
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Marble
Antonio Prata Italian Large Stylized Iron Rooster Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Gothic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with iron, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. 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 $1,571 and tops out at $12,760 while the average work can sell for $5,187.