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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Stunning Large Two Jelly Fish Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium, signed
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful stunning large Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. It's showing two Jelly Fish inside, in two dif...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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
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
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 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
Elephant Teapot, Elephant Pitcher, Elephant Jug, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Elephant pitcher - elephant jug.
A beautiful vintage pitcher in the shape of an elephant.
It's a seated elephant sculpture with his feet in front and his trunk over his head. At th...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of majolica ceramic, hand pain...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
21st Century Contemporary "Frog Cruet Set" English Silver
Located in London, GB
A charming solid silver cruet set modelled as three seated frogs. The set made up of a salt, pepper and mustard pot all with realistic garnet eyes. The mustard pot hinged at the frog...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
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
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
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
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
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
Large Porcelain Frog Sculpture, French Advertising Frog L'Heritier Guyot
Located in Antwerp, BE
Large porcelain frog sculpture.
A 1950s French advertising object - advertising sign in the shape of a frog.
This frog is also designed as an ashtray or counter display.
Made for L'Héritier - Guyot, A french brand of Creme de cassis in Dijon France since 1845.
This large frog sculpture...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
1980s Modernist Purple Murano Glass Figure of a Cat and The Mouse
By Livio Seguso
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1980s Figures of a Cat and a Mouse exemplify the fusion of artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Murano glassmaking traditions. Created in the 1980s, these pieces showcase t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Modern Prezioso #05 Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Goblet Gold leafed Dolphin Stem" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the Prezioso #05 Goblet, a captivating embodiment of elegance and gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Unique Heron Cutlery Sculpture by Gerard Bouvier
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Unique Masterpiece: Heron Silver Plated Cutlery Sculpture by Gerard Bouvier
Elevate your space with a captivating blend of artistry and elegance - the one-of-a-kind He...
Category
1990s French 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
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
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
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
In Stock in Los Angeles, Donald Duck Monochrome Blue Pop Sculpture Figurine
By Walt Disney
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Donald duck monochrome blue, original pop sculpture figurine
Measures: Height 10.6" (27 cm)
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Ironia Hand-Blown Transparent Black Glass Sculptured Goblet #06" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Goblet "Ironia #08" from the Façon De Ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Leggerezza Hand-Blown Glass Sculptural Flute Gold leaf #05" by Simone Crestani
Introducing the exquisite Hand-Blown Glass Flute "Leggerezza #05" from the Façon De Veni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
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
Contemporary Enamelled Bronze Sculpture entitled "Surf" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a green frog in a stretched position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surface, signed Tim,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swan
By Cenedese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Two 1960s Modernist Clear and Gold Murano Glass Sculptures of Swans are a delightful representation of the artistry and craftsmanship associated with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
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
Contemporary Bronze Enamelled Sculpture entitled "Jump Start" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
A magnificent limited edition bronze study of a lime green and black enamel tropical frog in a seated position with its head turned exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Soldier" by Tim Cotterill
Located in London, GB
An attractive limited edition bronze study of a variegated blue metalic frog in a seated position with its head raised exhibiting very fine enamel colours and excellent tactile surfa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
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
Wonderful, Massive Orthoceras Granite Sculpture Tower
Located in Greven, DE
Unique granite sculpture with embedded fossils that are more than 280 million years old.
This beautiful, black granite tower with its beautiful Orthoceras fossils is a sculpture that...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Granite
Picasso Ceramic Sujet Colombe Madoura Edition Picasso 1959
By Madoura, Pablo Picasso
Located in Munich, DE
Pablo Picasso designed Stone Vase Faience in white clay with blue and black painting, glazed. Ex. 129/500. Madoura, Edition Picasso. Madoura Plein Feu. 16 H x22 W x 10.5 D cm. Ramie ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Medium size French horse model in genuine leather, 1970s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Horse sculpture / model made of genuine leather from the 1960s or 1970s. Well made with good proportions and details. Very decorative and would be a fun and cool piece for any kind o...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Handmade sheep white wool plush by Hans-Peter Krafft, Meier Germany.
Located in Renens, CH
Handmade sheep in curly white fur and black colored wool. Designed by German artist and designer Hans-Peter Krafft, produced in Germany by Meier Germany.
Originally used as a stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wool, Beech, Glass
Vintage Set 3 Mid Century Modern Red and Black Enamel Sterling Silver Ladybugs
Located in Montreal, QC
Delightful Vintage Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Red and Black Enamel Sterling Silver Ladybugs. Beautifully Hand crafted in solid Sterling Silver, enameled in Red and Black. Raised des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Wooden Crane Bird Sculpture with Suspended Skull
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Majestic semi-peculiar and possibly up-cycled/repurposed sculpture. It depicts a detailed crane in carved dark brown wood with glass eyes holding a suspended skull in white bone from...
Category
20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bakelite
THE INDIAN TUSCANY TERRACOTTA RHINO FROM ASSAM 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
THE INDIAN TUSCANY TERRACOTTA RHINO FROM ASSAM 20th Century
Florence - Italy
Typical Indian Rhinoceros from Assam.
HEIGHT 35 cm
WIDTH 27 cm
LENGTH 37 cm
WEIGHT 15 Kg
MATERIAL Terracotta
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
PAIR OF TERRACOTTA RHINOS BY ALBRECHT DURER 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF TERRACOTTA RHINOS BY ALBRECHT DURER 20th Century
HEIGHT 37 cm
WIDTH 80 cm
DEPTH 27 cm
WEIGHT 22 kg
ARTIST / CREATOR / ARCHITECT Albrecht Dürer (Nuremberg, 21 May 1471 – Nure...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
PAIR OF DRAGONS IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF DRAGONS IN PORTUGUESE SILVER 20th Century
with ‘eagle’ contrast of 833 thousandths, dated 1938-1984.
Approx total weight: 888 g
Dim.: 16 x 17 cm
good conditions
Category
20th Century Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Murano Italian Art Glass Duck Sculpture Vetri Di Murano, Italy Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This stunning vintage Murano Italian art glass duck sculpture was purchased at an estate sale in Rovereto, Italy. It was made in the tradition...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
21st Century Gorilla Bronze Sculpture CONGO by Pierre-Jean Chabert
By Pierre Jean Chabert
Located in Paris, FR
21st Century Gorilla sculpture CONGO by Jean-Pierre Chabert from France
Bronze Sculpture
Gorilla bust
Rosini Foundry
OUR STATEMENT
“Pierre Jean Chabert shakes the codes of animal...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Metal
Coniglieschio Ceramic Sculpture by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions, Italy
Located in Milan, Italy
Coniglieschio model glazed ceramic sculpture from The Pop Will Eat Himself Collection by Massimo Giacon for Superego Editions.
Limited edition of 50 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Bio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian 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
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
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
Modern Black Silver Gold or Copper Metal Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who called him a 'boring little girl'. Poor thing! Then two famous designers with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
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
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.