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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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: Gold
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Landscape Bronze of Tree Frogs
Circa 1970s
Of larger size and scale, a unique well cast, highly detailed bronze of four tree frogs in situ, balanced...
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull.
In the style of Alberto Giacometti
Unsigned
25 H x 12 W x 3 D.
Preowned good original vintage unrestored condition.
Original...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Look at my legs - Platinum plated frog sculpture by R + R Art & Design, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Cool platinum plated sculpture created by Victor and Lars Rundkvist Art and Design studio in Helsingborg Sweden. Limited edition this being no 99/250.
Category
2010s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Plate
French Bronze Equine Statue after Pierre-Jules Mene.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Bronze Equine Statue after Pierre-Jules Mene.
Fabulous French animalier bronze features an elegant horse captured in an energetic pose. Bowing the head down represents its ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of the Mexican Eagle by Alberto Estrada
By Alberto Estrada
Located in Brussel, BE
Impressive large bronze of an eagle holding a serpent on a cactus (national symbole of Mexico). Number 2 out of 5 examples made by Alberto Estrada. Bronze on a black marble base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of a Border Terrier by Adrien David
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Bronze sculpture of a Border Terrier by Adrien David"
Bronze sculpture of a Border Terrier by Adrien David, 3/8.
Measures : H: 48cm, W: 55cm, D: 29cm.
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture in Bronze " Flamants Roses and the Small Frog " by Adrien David
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Sculpture in Bronze Patinated " Flamants Roses and the small frog " by Adrien David".
Sculpture in bronze patinated by Adrien David of Flamants Roses with a small frog, foundry C...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
“Roaring Jaguar” Art Deco French Bronze Sculpture by Adolphe Geoffroy & Susse
By Susse Fondeur, Adolphe-Louis-Victor Geoffroy
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ADOLPHE LOUIS VICTOR GEOFFROY
French, 1844-1915
"Panthére Rugissant" (Roaring Jaguar)
Patinated bronze, signed "J. Geoffroy" and "Susse Fre. Paris / Cir...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Important Bronze Sculpture "The Thirst of the Tiger" by Jean Vassil
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Important bronze sculpture "The Thirst of the Tiger" by Jean Vassil"
Bronze sculpture by Jean Vassil of a Tiger drinking water, foundry Chapon, 3/8, XXt...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Octopus Sculpture in Cast Bronze by Elan Atelier 'Preorder'
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Made to Order Octopus sculpture in cast bronze by Elan Atelier. 12 to 24 weeks lead time.
Wild aquatic nature, unleashed indoors. This octopus is...
Category
2010s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Araba Fenice Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri for Venini
By Toni Zuccheri, Venini
Located in New York, NY
Glass and bronze sculpture. Work made with applied feathers in opaque and transparent polychrome glass produced directly by Toni Zuccheri in 2007. The base and skeleton are in lost-w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Limited Edition Bronze Frogs entitled "Love" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
A wonderful limited edition artist proof bronze group study of two frogs cuddled together exhibiting very fine colours and excellent tactile smooth lacquered surface, signed Tim, sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Joel Fisher, Baby Seal with Ball, Bronze Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Joel Fisher, American (1947 - ) - Title: Baby Seal w./ball - Year: 1994 - Medium: Bronze Sculpture. Signature and number inscribed - Edition: A.P. ...
Category
1990s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Patina Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Patinated Bronze Sculpture/Figure of a Frog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a patinated bronze medium size sculpture of a sitting frog with its right hand in the chest (it’s heart). This gesture symbolizes dignity and hono...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Life Sized Cast Bronze Crocodile Skull Sculpture, Light Finish
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze crocodile skull. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair Bronze Asian Bird Figural Screen Holders
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair bronze Asian figural bird screen holders.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Veronique Motte, Bull Sculpture
By Veronique Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture representing a bull in bronze. Created by an original terracotta sculpture by Véronique Motte.
Signed and numbered 1/8.
The Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery opened its doors to the public in 2015. It is a space dedicated to design and contemporary applied arts. It presents a collection of furniture, lighting, accessories and works of art. The gallery is located in a unique and historic space, initially a fashion boutique from the 1920’s. Today, renovated to accommodate artists, designers and interior architects. As, it is a space that meets the art requirements and clients needs who have a particular interest in applied arts and contemporary design. Indeed, most of the pieces are designed by French architects such as Tristan Auer, Thierry Lemaire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Bronze Owl Table Lamps in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in NYC, NY
Pair of later re-cast bronze table lamps with owl figures on the bases, after Diego Giacometti (1902-1985).
Category
20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Very Large Bronze Model of a Bengal Tiger, Viennese, Stamped for Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
This striking monumental bronze tiger was produced in Vienna around the turn of the twentieth century in the popular cold-painted bronze technique. Whereas most examples of this them...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Novello Finotti '1939' 'Guatemala', Bronze, Edition sur 200 Exemplaires C.1970
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Novello FINOTTI (1939-, Italie)
'Guatemala'
Epreuve en bronze doré, représentant deux chevaux surréalistes, avec inclusion pyramidale en plexiglas d'une tête de personnage / Go...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Penshell and Silvered Bronze Turtle Sculpture
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful silvered bronze and a faux tortoiseshell made from penshell table top sculpture, mid to late 1970s. Beautifully made and super stylish, and ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Bronze Sculpture of a Horse Head by Nancy Weimer Belden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish bust of a horse was created by the American sculptor Nancy Weimer Belden, and it dates to 1974.
Note: Signed and dated on the left lower neck of the head.
Note: Th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an hippo in a modern way. The animal has got a birds all over his body.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937) bronze Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937) bronze
Bronze Figure of a Mother Dog with Two Puppies, Maternite, the recumbent dog with two hungry pups, dark brown...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Bust of a Greyhound
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bust of a greyhound dog, unsigned. Measures: 9" H x 4" W.
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cabela's Replica Bears Bronze Sculpture "Fierce Encounter" by Michael Hamby
Located in Toledo, OH
Cabela's replica bronze sculpture of two fighting bears tiled "Fierce Encounter" by Michael Hamby. Great condition, no chips or cracks. Dimensions: 13...
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Eugene Morelli Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Eugene Morelli Eagle sculpture. USA, c. 1980s-1990s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
Cast bronze Chameleon sculpture in Verdigris finish on black marble base by Elan Atelier. Custom finishes are ...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand made
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, moulded and cast in a mix of resin and bronze. A whimsical lamp of a hare dancing alongside a ballerina by the tree trunk. A cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Gallo Model Bronze Sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Gallo model bronze sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi.
Limited edition of 1500 pieces. Number 451. Signed.
Biography
Luciano Minguzzi was born in Bologna in 1911 and died in Milan in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Kong XS Gorilla Dark Gold Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Dogs
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze dog sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Bronze Horse Sculpture by Venancio Blanco Spain, 1923-2018
Located in Toledo, OH
Brutalist bronze sculpture by Spanish artist Venancio Blanco 1923-2018. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 5" depth x 10.5" W x 11" H.
Category
20th Century South American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Mogens Bøggild Bronze Sculpture "Leda and the Swan", Denmark, 1950-1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Bøggild. Bronze sculpture "Leda and the Swan", 1950-1960.
Dark patinated bronze. Signed with monogram 'MB'.
Mogens Kruse Bøggild (11 June 1901-25 April 1987) was a Danish ...
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Unicorn with Carrot, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an unicorn in a modern way. The animal has got a carrot as a horn.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer for Herta Baller, Fish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Fish in bronze, 1950s.
Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Plumed Bird Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern plumed bird figure in florentine gold from a Palm Beach estate
There is a metal tab on the bird's leg which says Made in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold
Vintage Pair of Dolphins Bronze Bookends
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage pair of bronze dolphins bookends.
The dolphin figurines are displayed hovering a wave
Size: each 10" height x 3" x 5".
Weight: heavy: 5lbs. 8.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Tiger Sculpture on Macassar Base
Located in New York, NY
French cast bronze leaping tiger sculpture mounted on macassar base, marked 'Made in France' on bottom.
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Naveen Sculpture by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Naveen Sculpture by Elan Atelier
The Naveen sculpture in cast bronze on marble base by Elan Atelier. Shown in Antique Verdigris bronze on Nero Marqu...
Category
2010s European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Augusto Perez Cat Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Bronze sculpture. 2/3 multiple and artist sign.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Xolo Hairless Dog Bronze Sculpture Master Sculptor Guillermo Castaño Mexico 2008
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Beyond amazing lifelike Sculpture Mexican Hairless Dog Xoloitzcuintli Xolo in Cast Bronze.
Simply brilliant Xoloitzcuintle sculptu...
Category
Early 2000s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Bronze Horse Sculpture by Cocky Duijvesteijn, Signed and Numbered
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly eye-catching bronze sculpture named ‘a Horse’, designed and made by Dutch Sculpture Artist Cocky Duijvesteijn van der Gun. Number 2 of 8 ever made, signed by the artist and n...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
'Goat' Bronze Sculpture
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
'Goat' bronze sculpture created by Studio Rinat Design, molded and cast in bronze in the lost wax process. The sculpture is available to order in other patinas and in gold finish.
Li...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Armour Sculpture of Rhinoceros in Cast Bronze in a Pair by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Armour Sculpture of Rhinoceros in Cast Bronze in a Pair by Elan Atelier
Cast bronze armour sculpture of a pair of rhinoceros. Shown in our verdigris bronze finish. Comes in a pair.
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Walter Bosse, Austrian Artist and Designer '1904 -1974' for Herta Baller, Bird
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Walter Bosse, Austrian artist and designer (b. 1904, 1974) for Herta Baller. Bird in bronze, 1950s.
Walter Bosse was affiliated with Wiener Werkstätte with Josef Hoffmann as his men...
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
James Bearden Art Metal Fish
Located in Kansas City, MO
Art metal fish by artist James Bearden. Original mint condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
One of a kind pair bronze sculptures 'Royal Birds of India'
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
'Royal Birds of India' - One of a kind pair of beautiful bronze sculptures, hand crafted moulded and cast in the lost wax process. Magnificent grand pair of birds in sculpture form that stand out and create a wow effect . The artwork is loosely inspired by the pea fowl, a bird native to India. The elegant stature of the bird is reminiscent of the regality and grace of the Indian maharajas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
'Totem Birds' Bronze Sculptures, One of a kind
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
One of a kind beautiful pair of 'Totem Birds' bronze sculptures, hand crafted and cast in the lost wax process. Inspired by tribal Art, and more specifically, Aztec totem poles, 'Totem Birds' figures reflect the regality of the ancient Aztec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Venini Multicolor Glass Upupa Bird Sculpture by Toni Zuccheri
By Venini, Toni Zuccheri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Venini Upupa in multi-color by Toni Zuccher. Numbered edition. Bronze structure with plumes applied when still hot.
Color: Multi-color
Dimensions: D 40 cm, H 38 cm
Year of manuf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Important Monumental Life-Size Bronze Sculpture of Polo Player William Behrends
Located in New York City, NY
One of the finest living American sculptors, William Behrends created and sculpted this spectacular over life-size bronze polo player.
He created portrait work for the White House, State Capitol buildings in D.C and Tennessee, for the Houston Astrodome and has won many commissions for monuments across the US.
For over a quarter of a century, nationally celebrated, William Behrends has created the iconic portraits on the Borg- Warner Trophy cup for the Indy 500 winners along with other commissions.
He is a popular portraitist and has twice received the Richard portrait Prize by the National Sculpture Society in recognition of his expertise in evoking the character of his sitters in bronze, marble as well as terracotta.
Mr. Behrends has sculpted life-size statues of the four great baseball legends Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal and Orlando Cepeda which reside at Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants (Giants/ AT&T ballpark). He also made baseball’s Tony Gwynn at Petco Park in San Diego, Buck O’Neill in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese in Brooklyn.
He has sculpted figures of golfers Ben Hogan...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Sculpture "Mother and Child" Baboons
By Blanca Will
Located in Rochester, NY
"Mother and Child" an impressionist bronze sculpture of baboons by sculptor Blanca Will, American, 1881-1978, dated 1912. Works by Will are rare.
Blanca Will Exhibited at the Nation...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bronze Abstract Signed Sculptures Pair of French Vintage
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely pair of bronze abstract sculptures seem to be of animal seal nature and form that look like abstract body forms. They are engraved Alix Rossignol and are a limited edition of 7/8 with a foundry mark. The sculptor is French. These are great tabletop bronze sculptures.
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Evert Den Hartog "The Bull" Decorative, Contemporary Sculpture, Bronze on Marble
Located in Berlin, DE
Evert den Hartog "The Bull", decorative, contemporary sculpture. Bronze on marble base.
Evert den Hartog, born in 1949, studied sculpture at the Ac...
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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