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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Gold 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Hand Carved Rosewood Hammerhead Shark
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine carved hammerhead shark executed in vividly grained exotic hardwood on naturalistic stand.
Category
1990s Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
Curtis Jere Honeybird Sculpture on Faux Bois Stone Quartz Base
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Honeybird sculpture by Curtis Jere Faux Bois on stone quartz base.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of Stylized Ceramic Swans by Waylande Gregory, circa 1940s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale ( 18"L) ceramic swan sculptures by Waylande Gregory. Brown/gray with gold paint and sgraffito stylized and typical of Gregory's work, circa 1940s, signed Waland...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lladró African Savannah Wild Animals Sculpture in White by Ernest Massuet
By Lladro, Ernest Massuet
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
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 3 Murano Ducks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 vintage hand blown Murano glass ducks infused with gold flecks, with Swarovski crystal eyes / Made in Italy, circa 1980s
"Murano Glass" etc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
"Amber" Jellifish, 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
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Butterfly 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 speci...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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 ...
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Wolf Model by Nathalie du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Wolf 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 p...
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Fantastic Badger Model by N. Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Fantastic Badger model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Dove Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Dove 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 ...
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Glamour Cat Sculpture by Scott Musgrove for Superego Editions, Italy
By Superego Editions, Scott Musgrove
Located in Milan, Italy
A "Glamour Cat" sculpture in enamelled gold ceramic designed by Scott Musgrove and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces signed and numbered.
Biography
Born in 1966, Scott Musgrove received a BFA from Columbus College of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio.
He currently lives and works in Seattle, Washington. Musgrove’s style of figural surrealism carries themes of environmental issues and endangered wildlife concerns with unique humor, depicting anomalous extinct (and fictitious) animal species.
His influences include historical artists such as Hudson River School painters Frederic Church, Albert Bierstadt and Thomas Moran, as well as naturalist artists including John James Audubon.
The artist’s paintings and sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museums across the United States and Europe. His new book The Late Fauna of Early North America features lush, highly detailed landscapes and close encounters with many of his strange and beautiful creatures.
Musgrove’s carved wooden and bronze sculptures, oil paintings, watercolors, ink drawings and pencil renderings...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Mindfulness 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Sculpture Tarta 2.0 Model by Diego Dutto for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Diego Dutto
Located in Milan, Italy
Glazed ceramic designed by Diego Dutto for Superego Editions in 2012. Limited edition of 50 pieces.
Biography
Superego Editions was born in 2006, performing a constant activity o...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Lobster Sculpture from the 1970s
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A cool 1970s solid brass lobster sculpture.
Dimensions: 5.5” deep 16” wide 2” high.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Monkey Kali Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions in 2018. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered.
Biogr...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Lizard on a Stone, in Glass, Italy
Located in 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Small Egg with Geko, in Glass, Italy
Located in 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 object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Carol Gentithes Glazed Ceramic Mythological Minotaur Centaur Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Picassoesque Minotaur contemporary sculpture created by Carol Gentithes of Seagrove, North Carolina. Half man, half bull sculpture has two faces and a snakes head tail.. Sculpture measures 14" by 9" by 7" and is signed Gentithes. In very good condition.
The following was taken from the Artists' website, with thanks:
Carol Gentithes grew up in the flatlands of Ohio. She graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in English Literature. From there she proceeded to work many years in the travel industry where she managed a travel agency, escorted groups to Russia, handled tourist campaigns for international destinations and so forth. In 1989 she returned to academic life, graduated from Alfred University with a B.F.A. in ceramics and met her future husband, Fred Johnston. In 1997, Carol and Fred, established Johnston & Gentithes Art Pottery in Seagrove, NC. Both Carol & Fred have been artists in residence at Arrowmont School of Arts, TN and ArtLink in Tallin, Estonia. They received the NCECA 2010 International Artist Residency in Jingdezhen, China for 6 weeks at the Sanbao Ceramic Art Institute to explore ancient and contemporary Chinese porcelain...
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Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Crystal Egg with Gekos, in Glass, Italy
Located in 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 object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Asian Modern Ebonized Swan Head Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Asian Modern style pair of ebonized swan or goose heads mounted on a chromed base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Geko Vase Small, Small Vase in Glass with 2 Gekos, Italy
Located in 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 object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Ceramic Sculpture Fox Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture model Fox 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 par...
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Walter Furlan, Murano Glass Sculpture Horse Head 'Homage to Picasso'
Located in London, GB
'Giuliano Cavallo' homage to Picasso.
Glass sculpture signed by the master Walter 'Furlan, 1980s
Walter Furlan was born in 1931 in Chioggia, a small town near Venice. He started ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ceramic Sculpture Bear Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Bear 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 ...
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Horn with Geko, in Glass, Italy
Located in 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 object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Modern Matteo Cibic Edited by Superego "Drago" Italian Sculpture
By Superego, Matteo Cibic
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Italian sculpture model "Dago" dog shape designed by Matteo Cibic and edited by Superego. Made of glazed porcelain. Made in Italy.
Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, in 1983. He enrolled in Politecnico of Milano, where he got an Industrial Design degree while working full time at Cibic & Partners, with his well-known uncle, Aldo Cibic. In Milan he began to collaborate with other young artists and in 2006 he founded his own creative company ‘Matteo Cibic Studio’ based in Milan and Vicenza. Since then he works with his team of designers. Their objects have been included in several temporary and permanent exhibitions worldwide at institutions such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the Shanghai Glass Museum while he has been the creative mind behind the development of products for international brands such as Beck’s, Benetton Group (Fabrica) and Nespresso.
Studio Superego is an Italian design studio that was founded in 2003 from its precursor Movimento Moderno, a design, decorative arts, and antiques...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large Terracotta Ceramic
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An unusual terracotta ceramic bird by Louis Delorme born in 1934.
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Venini Anatre Glass Duck Sculpture in Black and Gold by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Anatre sculpture by Toni Zuccheri. Numbered edition for year. Sculpture handblown glass.
Technique: Beaten, canes and filigree, engraved
Dimensions: Ø 30 cm, H 19 cm
Ye...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
French Modern Carved Wood Sculpture of Black Panther/ Jaguar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French modern carved wood sculpture of black panther/ jaguar, well carved ebonized walking black panther/ jaguar on a natural rockwork base.
The base measures 22.75 x 11" deep
The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Kokoo Coquette Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Ma...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1970s Modernist Milking Stool style Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modernist Milking Stool style Pierre Jeanneret
sculptural art piece low tripod stool.
Hand carved wood
Unmarked
11.5 L X 25 D x 15 T.
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fa...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Venini Fischione Glass Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fischione glass sculpture, designed by Toni Zuccheri and manufactured by Venini, was originally designed in 1980. Numbered edition per year. Indoor use only.
Dimensions: W 38 cm,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Large Rare Hand Carved Lions Mane Bust Head in Wood with Solid Marble Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large and decorative solid wood hand carved Lion's mane mounted to a marble base
A very good looking well made and decorative...
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Love Carrot Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of "The Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Lion by Gualverio Michelangeli
By Bottega Gualverio Michelangeli 1
Located in Krefeld, DE
Nice small wooden sculpture by Gualverio Michelangeli.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Woodbear Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic part of "The Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in P...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Taurus" Inlaid Walnut Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic.
"Taurus" is both a massive significant...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Wenge, Walnut, Padouk
"Penguin" Inlaid Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic.
Animals, in the Natural Line by master...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Pair of Brass Fish Sculptures by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual fish sculptures by C. Jere, 1981. Polished brass, alabaster bases. Each measures approximately 19" L. and pivots 360 degrees.
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Kenneth Breeze Studio Pottery Chess Sculpture Installation
By Kenneth Breeze
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish Kenneth Breeze Studio Pottery chess pieces and board sculptural installation comprising of six chess pieces and a hand-painted cut-out board. The chess pieces ...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Stone Rock Carved Monkey Mother and Baby Gorilla Statue Signed LEW Siegel
By LEW Siegel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage signed LEW Siegel carved stone rock marble mama gorilla monkey and baby. This is extremely heavy!
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Large and Striking Binazzi Flamingos
By Binazzi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This is a dynamite pair of silvered metal, brass and horn flamingos mounted on Lucite bases, signed Binazzi of Italy. So sculptural, using the horns as bodies, adding metal heads and...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
Magali, Rhinoceros, Modern Duralumin & Wood Sculpture, circa 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Materials: Duralumin aircraft parts, recycled wood, paint.
Dimensions:
Width 31.5 inches
Height 11.25 inches
Depth 5.75 inches
MAGALI a/k/a Lev...
Category
1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Tabletop Bird Sculpture by James Bearden Patinated Steel and Wire
Located in Kansas City, MO
Abstract bird sculpture by James Bearden. Beautifully patinated steel and wire fixed to a wood base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cut Steel
Joseph Martinek, Abstract Wood Ibex Sculpture, Signed
By Joseph Martinek
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco era sculpture of an ibex in a recumbent position by Joseph Martinek (American/Czech, 1915-1989), produced circa 1930s-1940s, hand-carved from a single piece of wood, moun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Unique Dieter Finke Panther Sculpture "Der HöLlenhund"
By Dieter Finke
Located in Munich, DE
Wood and paper. Very early work from circa 1970.
Category
1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Set of Two Artisan Earthen Ware Daushound Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorable male and female pair of artisan made dogs. Male measures 19" high x 15" wide x 7" deep. Female's measurements are listed below.
Please feel free to contact us directly fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
"Tiger" Inlaid Wood Art Piece by Ivan Paradisi, Italy
Located in Turin, IT
Animal sculptures take an important place in Ivan Paradisi's collection since they are so expressive, powerful, particular and oddly fantastic.
Tiger represents the animal of a parti...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wenge, Zebra Wood
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.