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Modern Animal Sculptures

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Bruno Cassinari Italian Art Horse Sculpture Bronze 13/28
Located in Brescia, IT
"Horse Head" Bruno Cassinari Italy, 1970 Bronze Sculpture Artist Sign engraved on the bronze base Limited Edition 13/28 Excellent Condition
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Giulio Lazzotti, Mageia Pietrasanta
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Pietrasanta Italy, 1990 Stunning bird of minimalist design High quality of Manufacture Perfect condiction ...
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Royal Copenhagen Large Porcelain Siamese Cat Figure Model 3281
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality vintage Danish porcelain model of seated Siamese cat by renowned and sought after makers Royal Copenhagen and dating from around 1980. The large, seated cat is beautif...
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1980s Danish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Raaquu Sakana Raku Ceramic Fish Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This figurine is perfect as a gift for the sea animal lovers, and fishing enthusiasts too! It would be a great addition to someone's growing collection. It could very well be a great...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze rabbit sculpture by Edouard Marcel SANDOZ, Paris, Susse Freres Foundry, France, 1920-1928. Rabbit, head turned. Just 7 copies edited. Rare. Bronze with dark gr...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Raaquu Tori Raku Ceramic Bird Figurine Mini Sculpture - Full Copper Matte
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This decorative bird figurine could sit pretty on your work desk, mantle, countertop, or console table, adding an air of nature inside your home. This chirpy piece just oozes a free ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Copper

ROYAL DUX - Vintage Porcelain French Bull Dog Figurine - C.R. - Early 1990's
Located in Chatham, ON
ROYAL DUX - Vintage porcelain French Bull Dog figurine - small size - featuring a brown and white coat with articulated eyes and snout - gloss finish - signed on the base, original f...
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Late 20th Century Czech Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture of a Polo Player
Located in London, GB
Lovely Bronze Sculpture of a Polo Player This Bronze Captures the Movement Perfectly Bronze Sat on Marble Base
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Early 20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Fairfield, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
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Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Delicious Fish Sculpture Scale Bone Structure Sea
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Delicious Fish Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece In Delicious Fish, Simone Crestani reimagines the traditional notion of a trophy—no longer a symbol of de...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Ceramic Light Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Red! set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The fish is a unique representation in a modern way. The animals are gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Elegant Marine Head Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces complet...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic, Paint

Salvador Dali Xai 7/20 Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpretation ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wool

Owl Lucite and Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite encased hand carved wood owl, circa late-20th century, Canada. Owl is wood card and encased in Lucite with a prism-like design. Piece is marked 'hand-carved', 'Made in Canad...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite, Wood

Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Decanter Gajna Chicken Farm Playful Animal Liquor
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Gajna Decanter The Gajna Decanter is an extraordinary hand-blown piece by Simone Crestani, part of the imaginative Gajna Wine Collection. With its playf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Rare Set of Four Salvador Dali Limited Edition ‘Xai’
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of four "XAI” lambs designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. This are almost the last four pieces available, is a great opportunity to purchase it...
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2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Octopus Goblet #02
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet #02" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Goblet with Fazzoletto Rim, a testament to artistry and refi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
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1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Large Rhinoceros Sculpture in Resin from the 1990s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
large Rhinoceros sculpture in resin from the 1990s.
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Resin

1960s Red Lucite Elephant
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Red Lucite Elephant Very small chip on ear (as shown in picture)
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1960s Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

1970 Mauro Manetti Sturgeon Modern Silver Pewter Metal Fish Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Fish Sculpture Mauro Manetti Italy, 1960 Pewter Fish Artist Sign engraved under the base Excellent condiction
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pewter

Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing not only as a decorative object but also as an evocation of Scandinavian folk traditions and the artist’s deep respect for nature and craft, this piece is sure to be a lovel...
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1990s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stoneware

Salvador Dali Xai 15/20 Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
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2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wool

Cast Bronze Snail Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite brass snail sculpture captures the beauty of nature with remarkable craftsmanship and elegant form. The spiraled shell is adorned with delicate, swirling etchings that...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Salvador Dali Xai 3/20 Limited Edition Sculptural Table
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle. Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back) approximate Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
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2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wool

1990s Modernist Orange and Black Fat Lava Ceramic Bull by Otto Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bull by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto K...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Blue Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Ceramic Multicolor Whale Handmade in Italy, Bespoke! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Owl Sculpture Signed Numbered
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful expression and sense of movement and alertness in this "Gray Owl" sculpture by Elaine Franz Witten, Vermont. Attention to detail abound. Wise one perched on a slab of grani...
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Bronze

Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Alberto Donà
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Alberto Donà in Italy in the 80's. This fish is hand blown and crafted in very nice colors. Originally signed with "Albe...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

RARE Iittala Art Glass Bird by Oiva Toikka Pirol Kuhankeittäjä 1994-96
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This rare and vibrant Iittala art glass bird, designed by the renowned Finnish artist Oiva Toikka, represents the Pirol (Golden Oriole) or Kuhankeittäjä. Created between 1994 and 199...
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1990s Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swans
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swans are a delightful representation of the artistry and craftsmanship associated with...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Contemporary Sculpture Miraculous Catch Hand Blown Glass Octopus Squid Lobster
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
The Miraculous Catch - (Pesca Miracolosa) Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani Unique Piece Pesca Miracolosa captures a moment of rare grace—a fisherman’s dream made real...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Table lamp - Mother & Baby Elephant - Cast
Located in London, GB
Last in the current series, a table lamp of mother and baby elephant is hand crafted molded and cast . A whimsical functional sculptural table lamp of elephants strolling along with...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of an oriental battle horse in matte white porcelain with brown, ochre and blue tones. This majestic and elegant animal is inspired by traditional art of the Chinese Tang dynasty. The horse proudly wears its tack, typical of the upper classes, making this High Porcelain limited edition a symbol which conveys the significance this animal represented in Chinese society from ancient times: beauty, power and wealth. In this gloss finish version, the oriental horse...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Striking Pair of Large Brass Sculptures of Giraffes
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of outstanding giraffe sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Lladró Great Dragon Sculpture by Francisco Polope. Limited Edition.
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition dragon sculpture in matte porcelain with gold lustre. A symbol of power and prosperity in Eastern culture, this magical creature, the bearer of good luck, is the protagonist in this spectacular High Porcelain limited edition. The hundreds of scales covering its skin are individually hand painted with gold lustre, an extremely laborious technique requiring the expertise of the finest artists. The luminosity distinguishing its spectacular embellishment is attained by combining gloss and satin finishes, united by an iridescent metallic hue on the chest and a vivid turquoise hue on the crest. The complexity of the dragon´s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium. Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish and sea grass. Italy, Venice 1950-1959.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Sculpture of a Black Horse's Head.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a black horse's head. This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Composition, Metal

Wemyss Ware/Plichta Pottery Cat with Chrysanthemum Decoration and Glass Eyes
By Wemyss
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wemyss Ware Pottery Cat with Chrysanthemum Decoration and Glass Eyes, England A charming example of early 20th-century British ceramics, this Wemyss Ware pottery cat captures the wh...
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pottery, Glass

Red wow set of unique handcrafted fish handmade in Italy, ceramic and enamels.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The fish is a unique representation in a modern way. The animals are gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they are done wit...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
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Early 2000s French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Contemporary Leggerezza Octopus Transparent Hand-Blown Glasses Full Set Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Glasses Set" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Decorative Leggerezza Glasses, Goblets, Flutes Set. In total there 6 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Pair of Vintage Leather Horses Modern Sculpture Style of Dimitri Omersa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of horse sculptures in leather in the style of Dimitri Omersa for Abercombie & Fitch Unmarked. Brown tones, Glass eyes and brass parts. S...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Wood

Raaquu Tori Raku Ceramic Bird Figurine Mini Sculpture - White Crackle
Located in Petaling Jaya, MY
This decorative bird figurine could sit pretty on your work desk, mantle, countertop, or console table, adding an air of nature inside your home. This chirpy piece just oozes a free ...
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2010s Malaysian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Copper

Da Ros for Cenedese Two-Toned Sommerso Fish Bowl
Located in Riverdale, NY
Striking Sommerso glass fish bowl in an orangy-red against a surreal vaseline yellow ground. In the style of Antonio Da Ros for Cenedese. Two bubbles are ca...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully crafted tabletop sculpture combining silvered bronze and faux tortoiseshell made from penshell, dating from the mid to late 1970s. This piece exemplifies the era’s fasc...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver, Bronze

Bronze Animal Sculpture of a Bull, Model by Pablo Picasso .
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze Animal Sculpture of a Bull, Model by Pablo Picasso . Bronze animal sculpture of a Bull, XXI century, lost wax casting, modern work, model by Picasso. Dimensions: h: 13.5cm, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit" by L S Arman
Located in London, GB
An attractive modern limited edition bronze study of a resting rabbit with excellent smooth tactile surface and good colour, signed, numbered and stamped Landowski Foundry ~ Cire Per...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Black Turtle Bookcase, Designed by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) In Stock in Los Angeles A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

"Mars" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Contemporary Design 2020
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life. The spe...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Octopus Black Glass Goblet Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Gob...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Oiva Toikka "Crow" Glass Bird, 1982, Handcrafted Finnish Design Icon
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Oiva Toikka's "Crow" (Varis) is a stunning glass bird from his renowned "Birds" (Linnut) series, designed in 1982. This handcrafted, mouth-blown piece showcases a rounded shape in bl...
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1980s Finnish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used 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 Mosche Bianche, VG design and laboratory department, Stefano Giovannoni, and Superego Editions. 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 $53 and tops out at $6,718,000 while the average work can sell for $1,745.

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