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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
A Marble Bird Sculpture By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A marble Sea Gull sculpture in tessellated Emporador Italian marble with brass accents by Maitland Smith USA circa 1980 Captured in movement, great scale and form.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

A large Marble Perched Crane Sculpture By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large perched crane bird sculpture in tessellated Emporador marble and brass by Maitland Smith USA. Great scale, size and caught in perfect movement this modernist stylised sculptu...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century "Verso la vita" by Le Bertetti Woman in Glazed Porcelain Italy 30s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Verso la vita", artwork by Clelia Bertetti, Lenci school, signed "Le Bertetti", Turin, 1930s. Glazed porcelain figurine depicting a woman blowing in the wind on the bow of a boat. S...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Mid-Century Seguso Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body in smoky green Murano glass on a cubic black glass pedestal. The artwork, created in the 1970s, can be attributed to the Murano...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Mid-Century Vittorio Gentile White Carrara Marble Sculpture , Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Nudo di donna" beautiful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body, in white Carrara marble with pink shades. The artwork, characterized by curved volumes on a geometric support i...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Set/3 Animals, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Animals Pigmeo, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted animal sculptures in Calacatta Bianco Marb...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Italian modern Black white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s Ceramic sculpture depicting a Harlequin Great Dane sitting on ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Girl and Giraffe bronze sculptural table lamp, hand crafted
Located in London, GB
'The Girl and the Giraffe' bronze sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, molded and cast in bronze in the lost wax process. A whimsical sculpture lamp of a young girl and a giraffe, e...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Italian Murano Glass Elephant
Located in Catania, IT
This 1980s Italian handmade Murano glass sculpture depicts an elephant in clear glass. This sculpture is in excellent condition and has no scratches or ch...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

1970s Modernist Mini Elephant Sculpture Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modernist Mini Wood Elephant Sculpture 4 h x 3 w x 2.25 d Original preowned unrestored vintage condition Refer to all images
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Handmade wool lamb by Hanns-Peter Krafft. Germany 1970s.
Located in Köln, NW
Rare wool lamb by Hanns-Peter Krafft. Germany 1970s. The lamb was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech wood. The entire production took place in Ge...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood

Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture Set of Two
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture two fish sculpture Signed 11.5 long x 3.25 w x 4 h Original preowned unrestored vintage condition Refer to images listed.
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Louis Mendez Two Ceramic Fish Form Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), Two Ceramic Fish Form Sculptures, one mounted on wood base, both unsigned.
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

'Antelope Bottle' Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
'A Hand Blown Glass Bottle by Simone Crestani' Antelope Bottle is one of the pieces from the Africa Trophy Bottles. "A collection of bottles with lin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Caroline van Lange bronze artwork monkey ‘Bokita’
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
Caroline van Lange received her education at St. Joost in Breda the Netherlands. Since 1974 she has been a teacher at various institutes, and she provides private courses. She produc...
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Early 2000s Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

In Stock in Los Angeles, Donald Duck Monochrome Blue Pop Sculpture Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. Donald duck monochrome blue, original pop sculpture figurine Measures: Height 10.6" (27 cm) ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plastic

Toucan Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, NEW 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Toucan in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they a...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

A Tessellated Marble Seahorse By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Highly decorative tessellated marble seahorse sculpture by Maitland Smith USA. Unusual and finished in a cream marble with marble and stone finished mount.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Large Leopard in Ceramic - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Large ceramic sculpture representing a sitting leopard. The manufacture is probably from the Veneto area, Bassano or Nove. In excellent condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pink Flamingo Ceramic Sculpture Centerpiece, Handmade Without Mold, new 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Pink Flamingo in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a pink different shades. The flamingo lives in Italy especially in Sicily. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century. This statue depicting a galloping horse is a beautiful collector...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Modern Carved Stone Egg Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Modern carved specimen stone egg tabletop sculpture. The egg-shaped sculpture is mounted atop a black and transparent resin base. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Large 1980s Couching Monkey Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size 1980s Couching Monkey Sculpture Representing Pop -Art of of the 1980s, we are pleased to offer this remarkable life-size monkey sculpture that ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Composition

Bronzed Resin Jailbird Sculpture, 1982
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Bronzed Resin Jailbird Sculpture, 1982. Illegible signature.
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20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Silver, Vermeil and Diamond Model of a Lion by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey English, c. 1980 Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm Case: Height 19cm, width 49c...
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Vermeil, Silver

Ceramic Sculpture of a Fantasy Bird - Mangani Firenze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird. Marked Mangani. Hand painted. The figure is in good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall. Free shipping.
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Porcelain Scrooge Mc Duck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Porcelain Scrooge Mc Duck Figurine. A vintage glazed porcelain sculpture Made in Spain circa 1960 - 1980. Has stamps under. Disney character - Scrooge Mc Duck - Dagobert Duck - Donald Duck. In beautiful colors blue - beige and white with the typical top hat, glasses, walking stick and sideburns. In beautiful condition with minor craquelé. Disney Collectables...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Handmade large white wooly sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany.
Located in Köln, NW
A large life -size white wool sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany. The sheep was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech wood. The entire production took place in Germany circa 1970. The sheep originally served as a stool but are now sought after as beautiful Design objects for interiors. The wood has a beautiful grain. The smaller black paintings...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather, Wool, Glass, Wood

Italian Murano Glass Sculpute by Seguso Vetri D'arte
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass sculpture produced by Seguso Vetri D'arte. Signed at the base. About Seguso Seguso is among the oldest glass-making dynasties on the island of Murano, whose family trad...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Murano Glass

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
By Umberto Ghersi
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, 1960. Signed. Biography: Son of the ceramist Angelo and descendant of a family of Albisola majolica makers Umberto Ghersi, born in 1913 in Albis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Handmade white woolly sheep by Hans -Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany.
Located in Köln, NW
A white wool sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany. The sheep was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech. The entire production took place in Germany. The sheep originally served as a stool but are now sought after as beautiful Design Objects for Interiors. The wood has a beautiful grain. This sheep is the smaller model, which is approx. 62 cm high. Slight signs of age-related wear, some minor wear to the fur. The smaller black paintings...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Leather, Wool, Glass

Unique pink colored Decorative Balloon Dog Sculptures Bookend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pink colored Balloon Dog sculpture book end or decorative object. It is a bookend consisting of 2 parts, a front and a back part. Nice addition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

Small Bull with Red Horns, in Glass, Italy
Located in Quinto di Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made: glass. Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured objects...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Swimming suit Woman, Going to the beach in summer. Handmade with no mold. Italy
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. Every piece is handmade without mold! Our designer creates these piec...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Table Tennis Man, Going to the beach in summer. Handmade with no mold. Italy
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Every piece is handmade without mold! Our designer creates these pieces c...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Couple of "To the beach" Pop Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This pieces are unique and handmade without mold. The girl and the boy are ready to go to the beach! Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold. Any piece...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Elephant Ring Holder - Cast Metal with Powder Coat - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage table top 'objet de vertu' blue elephant ring holder - crystal inset eyes - cast metal with powder coat matte enamel finish - painted detail to the head - unsigned - South As...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Porcelain Sculpture of a Parrot, Work of the XXth Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain sculpture of a Parrot, work of the XXth Century. Porcelain sculpture of a Parrot, mid 20th century. h: 62cm, w: 37cm, d: 30cm
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Murano Art Glass Pelican Sculpture, Attrib to Gambaro & Poggi
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Contemporary style art glass sculpture, unsigned, attributed to Gambaro & Poggi, of Murano. Opaque alabaster glass in shades of blue and white forming a pelican. Made in Italy, cir...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass, Murano Glass

In stock in Los Angeles, 7 inches White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop Figurine
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. In Stock in Los Angeles White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop sculpture fi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Resin

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

Gilded Fibreglass Horse Head Sculpture, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fiberglass sculpture representing a bust of golden horse, animal sculpture, modern production of beautiful quality. Estimated production time: 1 to 2 weeks. H: 25cm, W: 10cm, D: 8cm
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fiberglass

A Large 1960s Carved Rosewood Mouse: Gumps, San Francisco
Located in San Francisco, CA
the large upright mouse with direct gaze fitted with leather ears and incised whiskers; above a bulbous elongated body with curled tail; with foil label 'Gumps'
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1960s Philippine Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Baby Gorilla Pacifier Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Gorilla in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Couple of Horses in Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of two horses in a modern way. The horses are gently finished with golden leaf. Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was exceptionally well-executed, made in the 1930/1940's and is in an excellent conserv...
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1930s Brazilian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid Century Porcelain Pottery Rams Head
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid Century Porcelain Pottery Rams Head. Wonderful Angles on this rams head. Hollow Porcelain head. measures - 9.5w x 12h x 9d
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1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Origin Green 0322 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard
Located in Geneve, CH
Origin Green 0322 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 18 x W 18 x H 43 cm. Materials: Blown glass, glass pigment, oxides, granite and ash. Morten Klitg...
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2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Granite, Other

Flux Black 0322 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard
Located in Geneve, CH
Flux Black 0322 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 42 x W 42 x H 21 cm. Materials: Blown glass, glass pigment, oxides, blacksand and ash. Morten Klitg...
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2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Other

Pair of Vintage Yellow Art Glass Birds
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of vintage art birds. Made of blown glass into rounded forms with yellow and white coloring. Nice larger size to use as statement pieces. Measurements: 6.25"W x 3"D x 3.25"H 6...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Steuben Crystal Lion With Base & Original Box
Located in Toledo, OH
Steuben crystal laying lion with pedestal and original leather box. Designed by Lloyd Atkins circa 1986. No damage or scratches to crystal. Leather box ha...
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20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated Italian Emporador Marble and brass tusked elephants by Maitland Smith. Seated with up turned trunks, on black marble bases.
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : "Hippopotamus" White mat enameled porcelain edited by Bing & Grundahl between 1932 and 1955 Originally planned for a 55 pieces edition, this exceptio...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Origin Black 0220 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard
Located in Geneve, CH
Origin Black 0220 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 18 x W 18 x H 41 cm. Materials: Blown glass, glass pigment, oxides, granite and ash. Morten Klitg...
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2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Granite, Other

Origin Dark 0423 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard
Located in Geneve, CH
Origin Dark 0423 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 19 x W 19 x H 43 cm. Materials: Blown glass, glass pigment, oxides, granite and ash. Morten Klitga...
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2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Granite, Other

Oro Pink 0321 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard
Located in Geneve, CH
Oro Pink 0321 Decorative Object by Morten Klitgaard One Of A Kind Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 41 cm. Materials: Blown glass, glass pigment, oxides and ash. Morten Klitgaard is born ...
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2010s Danish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Other

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 $332,640 while the average work can sell for $1,663.

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