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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chair — crafted 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.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Henri Bargas : "Polar bear, original terracota, unique piece C.1930
By Henri Bargas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Henri BARGAS (XXth C., France) : "Polar bear"
Original patinated terracota
Signed : "H. BARGAS"
France, Art Déco period circa 1930
Dimensions
Height = 9.5 cm
Width = 19 cm
Dept...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Cat Cave, Bordeaux House for Cats, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
Cat Cave is project by Stefano Giovann...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the extraordinary Elephant Vase designed by Wiseman Ndlovu, a vibrant celebration of African wildlife and artistry. Standing at an impressiv...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Horses Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful 1970s cast bronze horses sculpture by renowned designers Curtis Jerè.
The sculpture has a beautiful patina and its mounted on a wooden lacquer base.
The sculpture is s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
White Lion, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Lion in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Copper Metallic Teddy Bear Lamp with LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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'...
Category
1930s Brazilian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Michael John Crook Hand Carved Wooden Heron Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook and dating from the latter 20th or very early 21st Century. The figure stands mount...
Category
20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Porcelain Leopard Sculpture , Italy, 1970.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-painted leopard sculpture made of porcelain, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Horse Head Sculpture in Golden Ceramic Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Horse head sculpture in Golden Ceramic
early 20th Century
on ebonized wooden base,
Measures: 38 x 44 x 20cm. overall size
Very good conditions.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Ceramic Gold White Parrot Decoration Figure, Netherlands, 2020
Located in Madrid, ES
Ceramic parrot figure in white and gold finish.
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Somso Anatomical Horse Model, 1950s
By Somso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Somso anatomical horse model - zoology model - veterinary model.
This vintage school model - educational model
dates circa 1950s and is made of plaster ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1970s Large Scale Molded Resin Boxer Dog Statue / Sculpture Style of Marwal Ind
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Marwal Industries style large scale molded resin boxer dog statue or sculpture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
De Sede Leather Elephant Toy Accessory by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miniature toy elephant accessory designed by Alfredo Ha¨berli for De Sede.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Italian Pug Dog Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painted. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Tropical Fish Marble Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A tropical fish sculpture in Italian Emperador marble and brass. The fish covered in marble using the tessellation technique. A tessellation or tiling is t...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Large Rhinoceros Sculpture in Resin from the 1990s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
large Rhinoceros sculpture in resin from the 1990s.
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant Figurine by Knud Kyhn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sung glazed stoneware baby elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen.
The sculpture is decorated with a light earthy Sung glaze with a touch of green.
Marked and signed KK to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
French Modern Carved Pine Sculpture of a Standing Monkey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Carved Pine Sculpture of a Standing Monkey
A well carved figure of a crouching monkey with the arms resting on the legs.
Raised on an eboinzed wood base.
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Sculpture Fantastic Bird Model by N. Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Fantastic Bird Model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
Th...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s.
Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized crystal frog sculpture / paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clari...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Beautiful Ceramic Swallows Nest, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful black swallows, made and hand painted in Italy will make a nice addition to your room.
Made in Italy, about 1980s they are still a nice wall decoration.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Leather Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Beautiful sculpted leather giraffe sculpture. Great decorative addition for a bookshelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Judit Nádor for Zsolnay, Cubist Cat in Glazed Ceramics
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Judit Nádor (1934-2016) for Zsolnay. Cubist cat in glazed ceramics.
Beautiful luster glaze in red shades. 1970s.
Measures: 23 x 7 cm.
In excellent cond...
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Giraffe with Butterfly, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Giraffe in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a cream colour.
Our designer creates these pieces comp...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Plaster Traditional Cat Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rare plaster figure of a cat holding a fish. Hand-painted in guilted paint.
Made in Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Trio of Hand Carved Wood Sculpture, Tall Carved Poplar Totems
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved poplar sculptures transforms from an open, geometric cage form at the bottom to a serpent head at the top. Steve Turner slowly works the wood, revealing natural elements, rings and knots present in the wood. These modern totems evokes the work of Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore in its modern and organic nature. Each of these three sculptures stands atop a solid steel custom base thus the width dimension can vary depending on how far apart each is spaced.
Steve Turner
Struggle, 2020
catalpa wood...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff.
Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood.
Signed an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin in the subsoil. Also, the river Brenta allowed the transport of finished products and the activation of mills that blended mixtures and grind the pebbles of the river. Soil and subsoil have prepared the ground for the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A fantastic story within the story to remember every time we touch these little masterpieces.
Technical information:
- Measures: cm H 27 50 x 18
- Material: ceramic
- Colour: shiny gold 24K.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
C Jere Brass Plated Bird Flock of Seagulls Wall Sculpture Signed Dated 1985
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous brass plated bird or flock of seagull’s wall sculpture signed C. Jere, 1985. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Scale Leopard Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and large scale figure of a leopard will make a dramatic statement with its form and hand-painted finish.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Modernist Abstract Metal Art Colored Wire Horse Sculpture on Exotic Wood Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculpture
Modernist Art wire horse sculpture, painted, mounted on an Exotic Wood base.
In the style of Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
Measures: 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Murano Glass Attributed Hollow Blown Amber Glass Turtle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Modern Italian Murano attributed hollow blown glass turtle dating from the latter 20th century. The turtle has an amber glass body with a molded scale pat...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Iron Figures. 50's Garden Figures 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of iron figures. 50's garden figures in wrought iron. Measure 45 cm high. Good condition
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Plaster Traditional Dog Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional plaster figure of a dog.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Roberto Estevez Magnificent Kudu Sculpture with Malachite Eyes 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Kudu sculpture in polished brass with malachite eyes on dark wood base by Robert Estevez, American 1980's. The radiant malachite eyes set against the sh...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Italian Modern Rooster Statue in Grey Ceramic and Wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Rooster statue in grey ceramic with base in wood, 1980s
Rooster statue with a sinuous shape, in gray painted ceramic. Finely worked. Oval...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Margot Kempe Abstract Fox Sculpture
By Margot Kempe
Located in Highland, IN
This charming little fox by sculptor Margot Kempe conveys so much personality with it's simplified, abstract modernist design.
German born Kempe (1898...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Leather Patchwork Turtle Pillow
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage leather patchwork turtle - leather animal.
Cute looking turtle animal which can be used as a decorative item
or as pillow or cushion.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Roberto Estevez Tall Polished Solid Brass Kudu Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Estevez 1980's tall polished solid brass kudu sculpture with circular pedestal base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Lladró Arabian Pure Breed Horse Figurine by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Glossy porcelain animal figurine of limited series of purebred Arabian horse with thick fur on a wooden base. Portrait of a purebred grey Ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
1980s Maitland Smith Fossilized Coral Peacock Bird Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely stunning peacock made in the Philippines by Maitland Smith. Made from fossilized coral (which is now banded to export). The previous owner was a furniture importer, he bou...
Category
20th Century Philippine Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Lladró Oriental Horse Sculpture by Salvador Furió. Limited Edition.
By Lladro, Salvador Furió
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró African Savannah Wild Animals Sculpture in White by Ernest Massuet
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpture in matte white porcelain animals from African savannah, adult female elephant that guides her group through a long path with an iroko wooden...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Set of 4 Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: W 23.8 x H 17.7 cm
Materials: wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless lay...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Old Porcelain Pointer, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Old porcelain pointer early 1900 excellent condition.
Measures: 30 X 15 X 17 cm.
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
"Extraterrestrial", 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Neko Stool, Designed by Setsu & Shinobu Ito, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Accessory made from a single block of scented cedar with its sculptured shape inspired...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cedar
Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm
Materials: Wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless layers of oil mixed ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large English Bulldog Sculpture in Ceramic, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large English Bulldog sculpture.
A late 20th Century Italian ceramic bulldog sculpture.
Hand-painted brown porcelain ceramic, stonewear English bulldog figurine which is signed and numbered A/7350 C S. Italy.
This vintage dog...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Bronze of a Resting Panther, in the Style of Carlo Bugatti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern bronze of a resting panther, in the style of Carlo Bugatti
The relaxed cast patinated bronze, resting premaritally on a multi-colored granite top, on a tapering square eboni...
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Ceramic Sculpture Lion Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Lion model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
The fox is ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wall Street Bull Big in Ceramic, Matt Gold 24K, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin in the subsoil. Also, the river Brenta allowed the transport of finished products and the activation of mills that blended mixtures and grind the pebbles of the river. Soil and subsoil have prepared the ground for the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A fantastic story within the story to remember every time we touch these little masterpieces.
Technical information:
- Measures: cm h 20 50 x 16
- Material: ceramic
- Colour: matt gold 24K...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Glass Elephant Sculpture
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Red and clear elegant sculpture.
Category
1990s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art 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.