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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Murano Uranium Glass Rabbit Sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, Italy 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Exceptional Murano glass rabbit sculpture by Ferro & Lazzarini, dating to the 1960s and made in Italy. This charming sculptural piece is crafted from vibrant uranium glass, also know...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Uranium Glass

Mid-Century Modern Swedish Dala Horse, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Dala Horse, 1960s
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Figure Sculpture Brazil art
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Abraham Palatnik (Brazilian, 1928–2020) Lucite Owl Sculpture, c. 1960s–70s Cast acrylic (Lucite) with embedded optical pattern Brazil Height: 4 5/8” This refined owl sculpture repre...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

HOLIDAY GIFT - Charming Trio of Midcentury Ceramic Dog Figurines - Hand-Painted
Located in Bochum, NRW
A delightful set of three midcentury ceramic dog figurines, each hand-painted in warm brown and ivory tones with lifelike expressions and poses. This sculptural trio includes: - A r...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of solid b...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Mexican Mid Century Pig by Mario Lopez Torres, Rare 1974 Tzumindi
Located in San Diego, CA
Mario Lopez Torres was born in 1952 in Mexico City. From the beginning, Mario’s attention was drawn to artistic hobbies including drawing, modeling with clay and engraving. He was ...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Rattan

2 Mid Century Porcelain Horses by Metzler & Ortloff, East Germany (GDR), Foals
Located in Andernach, DE
Beautifully designed foals by Ilmenau Porzellan, one of East Germany's famous makers of mid-century figurative art. Designed and made around 1950-1959. Delicately modelled, playful y...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Salviati Murano Sommerso Blue Green Italian Art Glass Snail Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso emerald green with bubbles, and sapphire blue Italian art glass snail sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati comp...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Uranium Glass

1970s Original Travertine Elephant Sculpture by F.lli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original big travertine elephant sculpture by F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy. Dimension: 5,51 w x 1,18 D x 3,93 H inches L 14 cm x P 3 cm x c...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Travertine

Mid Century Ceramic Hippo Business Card Holder
Located in Fairfield, CA
An adorable mid century business card holder in the shape of a hippo. A wide open mouth for displaying a stack of business cards. Made of ceramic and finished in gray and pink glazes.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Murano Salviati Sommerso Emerald Green Italian Art Glass Owl Figure Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso dark to lighter emerald green Italian art glass owl bird figure, sculpture. Then piece is documented to the Salviati Company. I have owne...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Artichoke Ice Bucket by Mauro Manetti Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Iconic ice bucket in the shape of an artichoke by italian designer Mauro Manetti, Florence Italy in silver guilt metal. Stamped at the bottom. It has the original liner which is in g...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

De Stijl Firenze Wood and Metal Bird Goose Sculpture, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Italian company De Stijl designed this beautiful goose sculpture in Firenze. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The bird is finely hand-made with silvered metal and ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Murano Italian Art Glass Fish Sculpture Statue, Italy Vintage 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Venetian sculptural fish figurine in hand blown glass, produced on the isle of Murano, circa 1980s. A nice piece of art for any room. Beautiful colors in pink and purple with clear...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Black Murano Glass Dolphin by V. Nason, Italy, with Original Label This handsome black dolphin is in nice vintage condition. A nice gift for the mid-century modernist who also love...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered
Located in Warrenton, OR
Loet Vanderveen Bronze Camel Sculpture, Signed and Numbered This mid-century modern camel sculpture measures about 6 x 3.25 x 2.25 inches. It is in good vintage condition and has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury Big Cheetah Hand Painted Terracotta Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful Cheetah - Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available. Signed "made i...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Terracotta

Set Bitossi Londi Pottery Goodfriend Imports Rooster Raymor Italian Soup Bowls
Located in Wilton, CT
Set vintage Aldo Londi Bitossi pottery for Goodfriend Imports colorful rooster server and chic bowls. 5 pieces total. Incredibly cute and quirky set. Circa 1960's. Painted Bitossi co...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Murano Red Glass Bull Sculpture “Sommerso” Technique
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Magnificent Murano glass sculpture depicting a bull, entirely handcrafted using the renowned “sommerso” technique. This process consists of layering contrasting colors encased in a t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Charming Dog Poodle Sculpture Figurine by Leopold Anzengruber, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely detailed Midcentury poodle figurine, named „Peggy" from the 1950s. Designed and handcrafted by Leopold Anzengruber in Vienna, Austria. A decorative and lovely piece, made of...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Alexander Blazquez Mexican Modern Metal Bird Sculpture, 1960's.
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Abraham Palatnik Lucite Dolphin Sculpture - Op Art This Abraham Palatnik dolphin sculpture is in very nice vintage condition and shows no chips, cracks, or repairs. It is ab...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Acrylic, Lucite

Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches
Located in Warrenton, OR
Formia Murano Glass Rabbit, Clear Cased Silver Leaf, Five Plus Inches, with label Good vintage condition: There is a rough/raised area on forehead...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Marvelous French Bulldog Pug Dogs Ceramic Statue Sculpture Vintage, Italy, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 20th century ceramic figurine, in beautiful condition. Figurine Statue in the shape of a bull dog in black and white shades. It was made probably in the 1980s in Italy, it is marked at the ground. Nice addition to your credenza or just for your collection of pug dog items...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Murano Glass Horse By Seguso With Silver Foil Label
Located in Torquay, GB
Mid-Century Murano glass horse with original silver foil label attributed to Archimede Seguso circa 1960s. Smoked grey glass, delicately formed and in excellent vintage condition. No...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

20th Century English Vintage Leather Rhinoceros Footstool by Dimitri Omersa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage English leather footstool, accent in the shape of a rhinoceros from Dimitri Omersa, in good condition. Minor fading, due to age. W...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter bosse for herta Baller cat figurine vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Medium Ceramic Leopard Decorative Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, signatures, very good original very good vintage condition. No damages. Leopard was produced in 1960s in Italy.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Fritz Heidenreich Rosenthal Mid-Century Large Pair Porcelain Doves
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and quality pair German Rosenthal mid-century large porcelain doves designed by renowned sculptor Fritz Heidenreich (German, 1895-1966). The ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Sculptural Goatskin Pepper Mill Blue Cat by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy 1960s
Located in München, BY
Exceptional, sculptural pepper mill by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1960s. Hand-painted, expressive blue cat on goatskin. A rare, fine collector's item. Stamped Macabo on the base. ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Italian Ceramic Elephant Sculpture by Bruno Gambone, circa 1970s
Located in London, GB
Ceramic Indian motif white elephant by Bruno Gambone (circa 1970s). This is an absolutely charming ceramic white elephant with an Indian-style blanket and headdress, large whimsical ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Murano Cenedese Orange White Silver Flecks Italian Art Glass Fish Aquarium Block
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown double fish Italian art glass aquarium sculpture. Documented to the Cenedese Company, and attributed to designer Alfredo Barbini. The fish have wh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

Pair of Large Hollywood Regency Brass Asian Crane Bird Sculptures 1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane or heron bird figurines is made of brass with sculptural, highly detailed bodies. The birds are sculpted in slightly different poses, offering an additional vi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Mid-Century Ceramic Owl Figurine, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Ceramic Owl Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Ceramic Style: Mid-Century Modern Country of Origin: Germ...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl. This can be used as a sculpture too.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Vintage Ostrich Egg and Metal Rhinoceros
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing Rhinoceros object of art crafted with an ostrich egg and silvered, hammered metal head, legs and tail.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch. This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Glass

Mid-Century Italian Glazed Ceramic Tiger Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Striped Murano Glass Bird Sculpture, Mid Century Murano Glass Art, IT ca. 1970
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Lovely Murano glass bird sculpture from the 1970s in Italy, attributed to Fratelli Toso. Handcrafted by the highly skilled Italian glass artists on the little island of Murano nearby...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Walter bosse cat ring holder around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Walter bosse cat ring holder around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Huge Bird Paradise Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A one-of-a-kind monumental Monumental Flamboyant Bird of Paradise -Knuppelhuhn- big sculpture created, handmade, and hand-painted by master designer Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) in about 1992. Handcrafted and hand-painted in beautiful colors by this artist. Designer/maker: Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) Signed with her stamp i3D. Glaze: The matte colors in lavender and pink and creams are still vivid and the hand painting is superb This is the only example we have seen in private hands. Substantial dimensions: 21.25 inches tall and 31.5 inches length Handmade / handarbeit and hand glazed About the artist: The bold Folk Art sculptress and ceramist Eva Fritz-Lindner (1933-2017) studied at the Werkkunstschule Wiesbaden and Darmstadt and was a master student in the sculptor class by Erich Kuhn. From 1955 she worked as a master designer at the Staatliche Majolika-Manufaktur Karlsruhe where she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Rare Medium Tiger Ceramic Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Italian ceramic, perfect condition, produced in 1960s. We have also another big cats for sale, check our products. Only one unique piece available.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Walter Bosse Candleholder 'cat' 'Marked'
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse candleholder (cat) (Marked) (The selling is without the candle it is only decoration for the photo shooting) Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Large Raku Pottery Bear by Tony Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice large raku pottery seated bear by Tony Evans, circa 1970s. The piece is signed on the underside and extremely well crafted; it has wonderful gre...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

Freeman Lederman Hand-Painted Ceramic Owl Figure -- Picasso Influence
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a charming hand-painted Japanese owl figure by Freeman Lederman. Dating from the 1950s, this little sculpture has a bit of a Picasso influence. It retains the original Freema...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Signed Montelupo for Bitossi Sausage Dog in Blue "Rimini" Ceramic, Italy 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous wiener dog sculpture from the "Rimini Blu" collection by Flavia Montelupo for Bitossi. This lovely and rare sculpture was designed by Flavia Montelupo and produced by Bitoss...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Pottery

Midcentury Horse Sculpture Glazed Ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful horse sculpture in glazed ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Small bear figurine by walter bosse vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Libuse Niklova Accordion Squeaky Toy Cat „Tomcat“ by Fatra, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming Classic vintage plastic squeaky toy cat „Liba, the tomcat“ with accordion body, designed in 1963 by Libuse Niklova, executed by Fatra Napajed...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plastic

Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Walter Bosse Dachshund Pen Holder
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse dachshund pen holder (the feather is not for sale she is decoration for the picture) Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

20th Century Bilious Green Italian Murano Glass Duck by Paolo Venini & Zuccheri
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A bilious green, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian duck made of hand blown colored Murano glass, designed, produced by Paolo Venini and Toni Zuccheri in ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Giraffe by Walter Bosse around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Giraffe by Walter Bosse around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro Murano Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Warrenton, OR
CLEARANCE SALE Mid-Century Modern Opalino/Alabastro White Murano (suspected) Glass Fish Sculpture. A classic, graceful work of art glass of the type very rarely seen. This gentle sc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Opaline Glass

Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Majolica, Terracotta

Two Mid Century brass cats as ring holders by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller
Located in München, DE
Two original mid-century modern brass cat ring holders by Walter Bosse for Herta Baller. Beautiful, great design. Made in Austria. Manufactured in the 1950s. Very good condition with...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Walter Bosse Brass Monkey Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse Brass Monkey Figurine Pretzel Holder, Ring Holder Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Large ceramic sculpture of Zebra from Bassano, Italy 2000s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
The stunning large hand painted ceramic animal sculpture of Zebra made in Bassano Italy in the 2000s. A very beautiful sculpture. In great condition. The perfect addition to any surf...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Donkey Sculpture in Solid Gold Brass Mid-Century Italian Design, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Donkey sculpture in solid gold brass mid-century Italian design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

V Nason & C. Murano Sommerso Large Amber Glass Duck Sculpture
Located in Torquay, GB
Monumental chunky glass duck by V Nason & Co Murano. Solid amber glass duck sculpture weighing approximately 3.5kg prepackaged. Still retains its original silver foil label. No damage.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Mid-century Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern animal sculptures made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original animal sculptures, popular names associated with this style include Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Sergio Bustamante, and Abercrombie & Fitch. 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 $34 and tops out at $295,000 while the average work can sell for $877.

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