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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Kokoo Coquette Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Kokoo Coquette model part of the 'Pop Will Eat Himself' collection designed by Massimo Giacon and produced by Superego editions. Limited edition of 50 copies. Signe...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
J-M. Garino (1962-, France) : "Gorilla", Unique black Marble sculpture, C.2000
By Jean-Michel Garino
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Michel Garino (1962- , France) : "Gorilla"
Head of a gorilla made by hand carving in French-Italian black marble from the valley of La Roya
Unique piece circa 2000
Dimensions...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Love Art Ceramics Chameleon Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This charming ceramic Chameleon coin dish captures the essence of African wildlife and culture with its intricate design. Hand-painted by Jabu Nene and sculpted by Nathi at Love Art ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handcrafted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali at Love Art Ceramic Studio in South Africa, this ceramic Elephant ornament is a delightful representati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Elephant Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Introduce a touch of African wilderness to your holiday décor with Love Art Ceramic's Elephant ornament. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshali...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Love Art Ceramics Porcupine Coin Dish, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This handcrafted ceramic porcupine coin dish is a tribute to South African artistry and culture. Skillfully made and painted by local artisans, it features intricate details that cel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Love Art Ceramics Crocodile Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Crocodile ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a homage to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spectacular Bronze Sculpture, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture in bronze lost-wax casting,.
Origin from a Como private house in circa 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Tiger Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Handcrafted in South Africa by local artisans under the brand Imvelo Natural Art, this tiger sculpture ceramic exudes raw beauty and artistic finesse. Sculpted by Bennet and painted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Israeli Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
PVC
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 F...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Pair of Sculptures "Rape of the Sabine Women" in Terracotta 20thCentury H: 100cm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Sculptures "Rape of the Sabine Women" in Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century H. 100cm
Height (Cm)
61
Dimensions (Cm)
24x20
Base Dimensions (Cm)
17x20
Weight (Kg)
4
base
Heigh...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
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.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
48" Custom Made 3D Laminated Formica Mother Dolphin & Baby Pup Calf Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
48" Custom Made 3D Laminated Formica Mother Dolphin & Baby Pup Calf Sculpture. Item featured is a custom made sculpture, heavy construction, finished on the backside. Late 20th Centu...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Laminate, Formica
Paul Rudin, Rhinoserus, Patinated Bronze Sculpture, 1970s
By Paul Rudin
Located in New York, NY
Paul Rudin (1904-1992) was an American sculptor, mostly known for animal depictions.
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
Untitled, Rare Naxian Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled, rare Naxian marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: H 122 cm W 14.5/27 cm D 6 cm / Base, H 12.5 cm D 24 cm
Unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian mar...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Part of the Nature, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Part of the nature, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2020.
Dimensions: loength 52 x diameter 18 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, ...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
21st Century Yellow Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century yellow snake sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
21st Century Antique White Sculpture Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century two elephants antique white sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Ana...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Rock Crystal Swan Group in Pond Centerpiece, Modern Style
Located in Cypress, CA
Imposing one of a kind modern style intricately fine hand-carved rock crystal swan group centrepiece in swimming motion on metal base portraying waves on ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
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
Spectacular Bronze Sculpture, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Sculpture in bronze lost-wax casting,.
Origin from a Como private house in circa 1970.
Category
1670s Italian Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Murano Glass Sculpute by Seguso Vetri D'arte
By Seguso
Located in Milan, Italy
Murano glass sculpture produced by Seguso Vetri D'arte.
Signed at the base.
About Seguso
Seguso is among the oldest glass-making dynasties on the island of Murano, whose family trad...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Drugo 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 Oct...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Sculpture Sheathed of Leather Representing a Horse
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture sheathed of leather representing a horse.
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
"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 a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Maple, Padouk, Walnut, Wenge
Gilded Fibreglass Horse Head Sculpture, Contemporary Work, XXIst Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fiberglass sculpture representing a bust of golden horse, animal sculpture, modern production of beautiful quality.
Estimated production time: 1 to 2 weeks.
H: 25cm, W: 10cm, D: 8cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Noel 20th Century "Le Taureau", Sculpture in Metal, Signed
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Noel (20th century) "Le Taureau", sculpture in metal, iron and recovered material. Signed on the back.
Category
1980s European Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"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
Old Porcelain Pointer, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Old porcelain pointer early 1900 excellent condition.
Measures: 30 X 15 X 17 cm.
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Sculpture Glamour Cat Model by Scott Musgrove for Superego Editions
By Scott Musgrove, Superego Editions
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Frog Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This colorful ceramic frog ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a lively representation of one of nature’s most adaptable creatures. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Owl Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic owl ornament, crafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, is a beautifully hand-sculpted and painted piece by artisan Nokubonga. Standing at ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pisolino 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, Italy. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was bo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pietà 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. Signed and numbered.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sculpture Tartaruga Model by Ugo La Pietra for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Tartaruga ceramic sculpture Monumento alla balnearita collection, designed by Ugo La Pietra and produced by Superego Editions. Limited edition of 29 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Marino 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 Oct...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pop Ganesh 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
21st Century Italy. Green Bear Sculpture Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st century green celadon bear sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramic...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Modern animal sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
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