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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
small bronze sculpture, by "L'Art du bronze"
Located in Brussels, BE
small bronze sculpture, by "L'Art du bronze"
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Opulent horse bronze by Wolfgang Binding 2002
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Stunning horse bronze by the German artist and sculptor Wolfgang Binding (*1937). The artist's works can be found in public spaces, in the Guggenheim Museum in New York, in private...
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Early 2000s German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

"Prince" a Modernist Fantasy Dog Bronze Sculpture with Sketch by J. J. Kearns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Prince" a bronze sculpture of a grotesque fantasy dog by James Joseph Kearns accompanied by its original sketch and hand written note from the artist. It is signed and dated to ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Red Velvet Teddy Bear Lamp with LED by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Velvet

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Imvelo Natural Art presents a striking ceramic Tiger sculpture from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sbusiso, this piece measures 4 inches high, 10 inches l...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Tiger With Cub Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Discover the Ceramic Tiger Sculpture from Imvelo Natural Art, a breathtaking representation of wildlife artistry from South Africa. Hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Pales...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Trojan Horse Head or Knight Chess Piece Lucite Sculpture on a Base
Located in Miami, FL
Trojan Horse Head or Knight Chess Piece Lucite Sculpture on a Base Offered for sale is a wonderful custom made lucite sculpture of a stylized Troja...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Montonsferatu 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 i...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Lioness Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing a captivating ceramic Lioness sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Teboho and hand-painted by Virginia at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. Measuring 6 inches high, 1...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Tiger Sculpture , Hand Made And Painted In South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an exquisite ceramic Tiger sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by Bernard and hand-painted by Sbusiso at Imvelo Natural Art, South Africa. This striking piece measures ...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Ceramic Egg Cup Guinea Fowl , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Guinea Fowl Egg Cup, crafted by Sbusiso and hand-painted by Sabelo at Love Art Ceramic in South Africa, embodies the essence of African wildlife. Measuring 2 inches high,...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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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...
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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Silver Metallic Teddy Bear Lamp with LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plastic

Light Blue Teddy Bear Lamp LED Rechargeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plastic

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Swallow Blue
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Peacock Pink
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Swallow Nude
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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 Collectio...
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2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Elephant Orange
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Dodo 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. Biography Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Sin...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Bronze Sculpture Woman's Face by Umberto Mastroianni
Located in Milan, Italy
1940s "Face". Lost wax bronze. Signed. Biography Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Umberto Mastroianni was born in Fintana Liri, Italy, on September 21, 1910. His formal training be...
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1940s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Early Figure, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Early figure, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2018 Dimensions: H 42 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. The s...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Copper Metallic Teddy Bear Lamp with LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plastic

Daniel Dhaeseleer, Large Illuminated Brass and Copper Wall Light Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Daniel Dhaeseleer (1947- ), large illuminated brass and copper wall light sculpture, circa 1970.  
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Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Copper

'Small Skull & Horn after Orvieto V', bronze by Jack Zajac
Located in Dallas, TX
Having been awarded the prestigious Rome Prize by the American Academy in 1954, California artist Jack Zajac (born 1929) moved to Italy. Inspired by the goats and sheep he found in t...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Dark Brown Velvet Teddy Bear Lamp with LED by Stefano Giovannoni, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Velvet

Donkey Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions in 2019. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signed and numbered. Biogr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Vision Become True, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Vision become true, rare naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: L 26 cm x W 17.5 cm x H 7 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian Marble All the a...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Porcelain flamingo, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted flamingo was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals f...
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2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Vintage Paco Valle Horse and Rider Wireframe Brutalist Sculpture, Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Paco Valle Horse and Rider Wireframe Brutalist Sculpture, Signed This dynamic sculpture is an exquisite example of Paco Valle's skills in wrapped w...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Ladybug Yellow
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Panther head in bronze by Patrick Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture created first by hand in clay then in bronze by the sculptor Patrick LAROCHE who obtained the title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France", l...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Kong XS, Gorilla Red Velvet Table Lamp
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) 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...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Velvet

Handmade Ceramic Accessories Fauna New Collection Asian Nude
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Fish in stainless steel.
By Reinhard Stubenrauch
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Fish in stainless steel on a base. Lighting object from Reinhard Stubenrauch (Berlin). The blue eyes of glass light up.
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1990s German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stainless Steel

Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2019 Dimensions: W 32 x D 9 x H 50 cm Materials: Naxian Marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are uniqu...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. 2019. Dimensions: W 17 x D 10 x H 79 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by hi...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: W 17 x H 48 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel ar...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Great Lapis Lazuli Sculpture circa 1950, India
Located in Milan, Italy
A great and beautiful Lapis Lazuli sculpture of circa 1950, produced in India.
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1950s Indian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Janus, 2020 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2020 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: D 8 x W 19 x H 67 cm Materials: Naxian Marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. ...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

In Bocca al lupo Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic sculpture part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego Editions. Signed and numbered. Biography Massimo Giacon was...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

So Cute Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Limited edition ceramic sculpture part of the "Pop Will Eat Himself" designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions, Italy. Biography Massimo Giacon was born in Padov...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Laokoon, 2018 Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Laokoon, 2018 marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: D 10 x W 21.5 x H 62 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himse...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Small White Lacquered Metal Statue of a Stork Looking Up and Front
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful boho chic small metal stork looking up freshly lacquered in white. Great addition to your Palm Beach and Boho Chis inspired decor. See our collection of stork statues...
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2010s Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ceramic Sculpture Bunny by Jeremy Fish for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
A ceramic sculpture Bunny model designed by Jeremy Fish and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered. Biography Je...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
ITALIAN SCULPTURE "SEAL" began 20th Century in silver metal and shell, eyes in colored glass. Slight wear. Dim.: 39 x 50 cm
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Drago Ceramic Sculpture by Matteo Cibic for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture designed by Matteo Cibic and produced by Superego Editions, 99 pieces limited edition. Signed and numbered. Biography Matteo Cibic was born in Parma, Italy, on ...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2020 Dimensions: D 8/13 x W 13/15 x H 61/90 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Die Vielnährende, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Die Vielnährende, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: H 85 cm D 9-30 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian marble All the artworks of To...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Black Swan Lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi
Located in Geneve, CH
Black swan lifeboat by Neil Nenner and Avihai Mizrahi Objects Dimensions: H 90 x L 42 x W 25 cm Materials: PVC, Styrofam, MDF Avihai Mizrahi (b. 1979, Jerusalem), Independent designer / Artist and lecturer in visual communication, holds a B.des in visual communication and M.des in Industrial Design from Bezalel Academy...
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2010s Israeli Modern Animal Sculptures

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PVC

Abstraction, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Minoan - Naxian marble shelf sculpture - Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: height 24.5 cm / diameter 15 cm unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel Rare Naxian...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Mirror Image, Hand-Sculpted by Kevin Oyen
By Kevin Oyen
Located in Geneve, CH
-Name of the work: Mirror image Limited edition of 10 + 2AP -Material: Mirror polished stainless steel and wénge wooden horns -Dimensions = H 100 x W 80...
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2010s Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Janus, 2021, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Janus, 2021, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: W 14 x H 48 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. Th...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. 2017. Dimensions: W 23 x D 10 x H 40.5 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of T...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Cat King, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, Rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: H 57 cm, W 11.5 cm, D 7 cm. Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel. Rare Naxian marble. All the artworks ...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Prota Laos, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Prota Laos, Naxian marble shelf sculpture, Tom von Kaenel Dimensions: height 42 cm / deep 5.5 cm / lenght 12.5 cm Unique artwork signed by Tom von Ka...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2020 Dimensions: W 29 x D 10/16 x H 73 cm Materials: Naxian Marble All the artworks of Tom ...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: W 27 x D 15 x H 82 cm. Materials: naxian marble. All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself. ...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Ensemble of Sculptures, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculptures, Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of sculptures - naxian marble shelf sculptures - Tom von Kaenel. Dimensions: Hera: 75 x 7 x 7 cm Aphrodite: 62.5 x 5 x 5 cm Little woman: 3...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel 2018 Dimensions: H 42 cm Materials: Naxian marble All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are un...
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2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

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.

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