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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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Item Ships From: USA
Style: Modern
Wiseman Ceramics, Elephant Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Elephant Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Virginia. Part of the Big Five Collection, this ceramic masterpiece capt...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s
Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character
Unmarked
19 inch width
9 inch depth
10 inch height
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large Murano Glass Swans - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of large blown glass swans by Murano. Elegant forms with a beautiful sommerso ("submerged" in Italian) effect to the glass of layered blue colors. Wonderful statement pieces. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Marshall Boehm Porcelain Blue Jay
This sculpture measures: 14 wide x 8.5 deep x 17.75 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as possi...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Small Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Small Inky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Brass Nautilus Sea Shell Animal Sculpture, Wine Cooler, Vase, Planter
By Atelier Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish modernist polished brass animal sculpture is an ultra-chic decorative piece. Use it as a wine cooler or bottler holder, this bar accessory boasts a whimsical sculptural ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Moser Crystal Dog Sculpture
By Moser
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Moser amber color crystal sculpture of a relax dog with its tail up. Below the base is signed Moser.
Category
20th Century Czech Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Baccarat Crystal Butterfly Sculpture/Figurine
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts a light green translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base....
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
By René Lalique
Located in Countryside, IL
Lalique Frosted Crystal Swimming Swans Pair with Mirror
This crystal set measures: 33 wide x 22.25 deep x 10 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Ceramic Monkey jewelry box, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the delightful Monkey Jewelry Box by Love Art Ceramic—a whimsical blend of artistry and functionality, sure to enchant any space with its charm.
Hand-sculpted with metic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Steuben Art Glass Peacock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Steuben Glass "Peacock" , designed by Bernard X. Wolff in 1986, blown glass with air-trap "controlled" bubbles, h. 12 in, w. 14 in, d. 3 in
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Lladro 1022 Porcelain Playful Horses Sculpture
By Lladro
Located in Countryside, IL
Lladro 1022 Porcelain Playful Horses Sculpture
This sculpture measures: 18 wide x 13 deep x 19 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as pos...
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Unique Ceramic Monkey and Kingfisher sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Sello Hand sculpted by Lindy.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Hyena and Monkey sculpture made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Hyena and Monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Petros Hand sculpted by Mpilo.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Ceramic Kingfisher and Monkey sculpture hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Kingfisher monkey was designed by Zimele Original Ceramics in South Africa.Hand painted by Victor Hand sculpted by Matrinah.The African Circus collection, in Victor's words: This...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Contemporary Penguin Sculpture in Copper and White Bronze by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Penguin sculpture
Black copper
White bronze
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique i...
Category
2010s Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Tall Three Fish Bronze Statue With Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Tall Three Fish Bronze Statue With Marble Base. Aged bronze statues with patina all through out the fish and base. Weather Worn and in great condition. measures appox 27 x 15 x 10.5
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Turtle Sculpture/Paperweight
By Baccarat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Baccarat Crystal Turtle sculpture/paperweight. It depicts a turtle with an oval shaped clear crystal carapace, head, legs and neck. I...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Signed Grazing Zebra Sculpture with Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
"Bronze Zebra over Marble base. The zebras are hand painted . The base has a signature behind the larger zebras. Allan Barnes 2005.
Measures approx - 14h x 19w x 10d"
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Colored Bronze Patinaed Lobster Over Coral Base Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze , Colored Patinaed Lobster Over Coral Base Statue. This wonderful full of life lobster statue shows the prowess and strength of the lobster over its reef. The Lobster is king...
Category
1940s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Signed Patinaed Whale With Marble Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Patinaed Whale With Marble Base. Beautiful blue patina. Aged color pallet with wear only time can do. Bronze and marble come together to make this Sculpture feel as if the vie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Bronze Racoon Fountain
Located in Pasadena, CA
Bronze Racoon Fountain. Each racoon is in a watchful pose. Each racoon is on the look out. One racoon being grounded while the other racoon being on a branch or limb of a tree. This ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Double Whale Statue Sculpture Signed
Located in Pasadena, CA
Signed Bronze Double Whale Statue Sculpture. Each whale is breaching and is showing a dance between parent and child. A beautiful dance of life. Measures ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Abstract Metal Matchwork Giraffe Patchwork Sculpture
Featuring a vintage baby giraffe sculpture in patchwork metal, welded, handcrafted and hand painted. Use in a nur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
C. Jere Brass Sculpture Birds in Flight by Curtis Freiler & Jerry Fels, c. 1994
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, signed brass "Birds in Flight" sculpture by Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels for Curtis Jeré. The now iconic and emblematic "Birds in Flight" sculpture was first pro...
Category
1990s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Life Size 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture
Representing Pop -Art of of the 1980s, we are pleased to offer this remarkable life-size monkey sculpture that embodies both artistry and...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Bench by Edna Cataldo
By Edna Cataldo
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the enchanted world of Edna Cataldo's imagination with her bighorn ram creation. A captivating sculpture that blurs the lines between art and function. Inspired by the icon...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wool
Wiseman Ceramics, Rhino Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Rhino Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. Part of the prestigious Big Five Collection, this captivati...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Impressive Over Two Feet Tall Murano Art Glass Hot Pink Shark on a Wave Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass figure or sculpture of a shark in a very vibrant hot pink color, with cle...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Impressive 25" Tall Murano Art Glass Caribbean Blue Shark on a Wave Figurine
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass figure or sculpture of a shark in a very vibrant Caribbean blue color, wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Stylized Polar Bear Sculpture by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized polar bear sculpture by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on the underside, the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
In Stock in Los Angeles, Minnie Mouse White & Silver, Pop Sculpture Figurine
By Walt Disney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Minnie mouse white and silver, pop sculpture figurine
Measures: Heig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Chrome
Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Lladró Hercules Beetle Figurine by José Luis Santes
Located in New York City, NY
An innovative porcelain and metal creation inspired by one of the fascinating creatures in nature. Part of the Awesome Insects collection. This origi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Wiseman Ceramics, Leopard Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Leopard Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the revered Big Five Col...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Wiseman Ceramics, Buffalo Big Five
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the Wiseman Ceramics Buffalo Bust, a stunning piece hand-sculpted by Thabo Mbhele and painted by Wiseman Ndlovu. From the celebrated Big Five Collection emerges a captiva...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Frederick Weinberg Attributed Brass Horse Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large Frederick Weinberg Attributed Archaic Etruscan style brass horse sculpture. 17" H x 14" L x 2.75" D.
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Louis Mendez Two Ceramic Fish Form Sculptures
By Louis Mendez
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012), Two Ceramic Fish Form Sculptures, one mounted on wood base, both unsigned.
Category
20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modern Cheetah Large Ceramic Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Modern large ceramic sculpture of a seated cheetah, apparently unsigned, older restorations to tail. 23.25" H x 21" W x 11" D.
Category
20th Century 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
Pair of 20th Century Life Size Pink Striated Marble Baby Giraffes
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary pair of life-size striated salmon pink marble baby giraffe calves have been hand-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture Set of Two
By Curtis Jeré
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
...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Modernist Solid Brass Bear Sculptures
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Modernist bear sculpture composed of solid, polished brass.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
American Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington “Lioness and Cubs” Bronze Sculpture
By Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, Gorham
Located in Shippensburg, PA
ANNA VAUGHN HYATT HUNTINGTON
United States, 1876-1973
"Lioness and Cubs"
Sand-cast patinated bronze signed on the back "Anna V. Hyatt Sc", "4", "Q9", "G [lion] C" (Gorham foundry ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Group Sculpture Of Gulls
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Bronze Group Sculpture of Gulls. It depicts a large bronze sculpture of a group of gulls emigrating over the sea while another one is standing over some rocks. The sculptur...
Category
20th Century Korean Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Leather Elephant By Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch 1960s
Located in Troy, MI
A leather elephant stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch
Circa 1960s - 1970s
Hand stitched leather with floppy ears leather tusks and tassel tail
A unique example with rea...
Category
1960s English Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronzed Resin Jailbird Sculpture, 1982
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Bronzed Resin Jailbird Sculpture, 1982. Illegible signature.
Category
20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Vintage Bull Sculpture in Resin and Brass by Pedrin Pedro Rodriguez circa 1990s
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Pedrin Pedro Rodriguez Bull Sculpture Spanish 1990s
Stylized bull sculpture by Spanish artist Pedrin or Pedro Rodriguez circa 1990s
Executed in resin with metallic glaze and...
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Gabriella Binazzi Silver Plate Hen Bird Bowl Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful massive silver plate and shell hen bird was designed and hand-crafted by Italian artist Gabriella Binazzi (attributed to). You can hear the ocean in this lovely Binazz...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
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...
Category
20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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