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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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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...
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1960s English Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather

Mid-Century L. Rosin (attr.) Murano Glass Stylized Woman's Body, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body in smoky green Murano glass on a cubic black glass pedestal. The artwork, created in the 1970s, can be attributed to the Murano...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Bonobo Monkey Head Sculpture in Terracotta Signed and Dated - Italy 2019
Located in Milano, IT
This realistic work, made of terracotta, comes from the hands of artist Angelo Zanella, a contemporary artist dedicated to sculpture and painting. Able to make paintings of any size...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Modern Articulated Brass Fish Wall Sculpture Set of Two
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Handmade wool lamb by Hanns-Peter Krafft. Germany 1970s.
Located in Köln, NW
Rare wool lamb by Hanns-Peter Krafft. Germany 1970s. The lamb was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech wood. The entire production took place in Ge...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Glass, Wood

A Pair Of Marble Elephants By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A pair of tessellated Italian Emporador Marble and brass tusked elephants by Maitland Smith. Seated with up turned trunks, on black marble bases.
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Mid-Century "Verso la vita" by Le Bertetti Woman in Glazed Porcelain Italy 30s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Verso la vita", artwork by Clelia Bertetti, Lenci school, signed "Le Bertetti", Turin, 1930s. Glazed porcelain figurine depicting a woman blowing in the wind on the bow of a boat. S...
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1930s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Contemporary Bronze Sculpture entitled "Seated Rabbit" by L S Arman
Located in London, GB
An attractive modern limited edition bronze study of a resting rabbit with excellent smooth tactile surface and good colour, signed, numbered and stamped Landowski Foundry ~ Cire Per...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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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...
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20th Century Korean Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

A Tessellated Marble Seahorse By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Highly decorative tessellated marble seahorse sculpture by Maitland Smith USA. Unusual and finished in a cream marble with marble and stone finished mount.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century
Located in Villaverla, IT
Majestic Black Horse Sculpture in Blown Murano Glass Venice Italy 21st Century. This statue depicting a galloping horse is a beautiful collector...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Porcelain Scrooge Mc Duck
Located in Antwerp, BE
Porcelain Scrooge Mc Duck Figurine. A vintage glazed porcelain sculpture Made in Spain circa 1960 - 1980. Has stamps under. Disney character - Scrooge Mc Duck - Dagobert Duck - Donald Duck. In beautiful colors blue - beige and white with the typical top hat, glasses, walking stick and sideburns. In beautiful condition with minor craquelé. Disney Collectables...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

A large Marble Perched Crane Sculpture By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large perched crane bird sculpture in tessellated Emporador marble and brass by Maitland Smith USA. Great scale, size and caught in perfect movement this modernist stylised sculptu...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

Eagle Resin Statue, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Resin Statue Eagle Imperial, Lusitanus Home Collection, by Lusitanus Home. Decorative Eagle resin statue with hand-painted details and resin base in gold leaf applied by hand. Desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Vintage Elephant Ring Holder - Cast Metal with Powder Coat - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage table top 'objet de vertu' blue elephant ring holder - crystal inset eyes - cast metal with powder coat matte enamel finish - painted detail to the head - unsigned - South As...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Vittorio Gentile White Carrara Marble Sculpture , Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
"Nudo di donna" beautiful sculpture depicting a stylized woman's body, in white Carrara marble with pink shades. The artwork, characterized by curved volumes on a geometric support in grey marble. Manufacture of the Italian master Vittorio Gentile in 60s, signed lower side. VITTORIO GENTILE (1939 - 2022) Born in 1939, he was interested in the transformation of stone and form since he was a child. At 25 he established himself as a point of reference for a genre sculpture based on research, on morphoglobalism. He understood the sphere as an expansive figure and achieved important successes in Rome and the United States. It is the years of famous sculptures such as "Il Ratto", "Il Torso" that place him among the great contemporary interpreters. A success that will continue in the 80s and 90s and which will culminate in the great exhibition at the Vittoriano in 2003. Vittorio Gentile's forms have an organic genesis. They chase tensions and movements of bodies, abstractions, robust surfaces of shoulders, buttocks, torsos. The monument to Giovanni Falcone...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Unique pink colored Decorative Balloon Dog Sculptures Bookend
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pink colored Balloon Dog sculpture book end or decorative object. It is a bookend consisting of 2 parts, a front and a back part. Nice addition...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures

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Resin

Ceramic Sculpture of a Fantasy Bird - Mangani Firenze
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird. Marked Mangani. Hand painted. The figure is in good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall. Free shipping.
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1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite, Wood

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...
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Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Handmade white woolly sheep by Hans -Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany.
Located in Köln, NW
A white wool sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany. The sheep was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech. The entire production took place in Germany. The sheep originally served as a stool but are now sought after as beautiful Design Objects for Interiors. The wood has a beautiful grain. This sheep is the smaller model, which is approx. 62 cm high. Slight signs of age-related wear, some minor wear to the fur. The smaller black paintings...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Leather, Wool, Glass

Handmade large white wooly sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany.
Located in Köln, NW
A large life -size white wool sheep by Hans-Peter Krafft. 1970s. Made in Germany. The sheep was handmade from original white wool, leather and solid high-quality beech wood. The entire production took place in Germany circa 1970. The sheep originally served as a stool but are now sought after as beautiful Design objects for interiors. The wood has a beautiful grain. The smaller black paintings...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Leather, Wool, Glass, Wood

Italian Murano Glass Sculpute by Seguso Vetri D'arte
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Murano Glass

Large Silver, Vermeil and Diamond Model of a Lion by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large silver, vermeil and diamond model of a lion by Asprey English, c. 1980 Lion: Height 12cm, width 38cm, depth 13cm Case: Height 19cm, width 49c...
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20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Vermeil, Silver

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
By Umberto Ghersi
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, 1960. Signed. Biography: Son of the ceramist Angelo and descendant of a family of Albisola majolica makers Umberto Ghersi, born in 1913 in Albis...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Ceramic

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass, Murano Glass

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
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fiberglass

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...
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20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Glass

Pair of Vintage Giraffe Sculptures in Bronze and Brass, circa 1970s
Located in Troy, MI
21" Pair Vintage Bronze Brass Figurative Giraffe Sculptures Pair of stylized bronze giraffe figures circa 1970s In contrasting tones with one upright and one grazing Unmarked Addit...
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20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass, Bronze

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver Plate, Brass

Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was exceptionally well-executed, made in the 1930/1940'...
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1930s Brazilian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Striking Pair of Large Brass Sculptures of Giraffes
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of outstanding giraffe sculptures . The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
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1990s European Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Porcelain Figurine of a Greyhound
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain figurine of a greyhound. The figurine is not marked, maker unknown. Probably Italian. The figurine has a beautiful colour and very nice details in the anatomy...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Austrian bronze cat sculpture
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Austrian bronze cat sculpture made in Austria The bronze has small wear due to years of age. It has a small chip on the tail. (see in photos). H:...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large 18K Gold, Silver Gilt, Diamond and Hardstone Bird Model by Asprey
Located in London, GB
Large 18K gold, silver gilt, diamond and hardstone bird model by Asprey English, c. 1980 Height 22cm, width 17cm, depth 15cm Made in around 1980, by th...
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Late 20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stone, Gold, Vermeil

Michael John Crook Hand Carved Wooden Heron Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook and dating from the latter 20th or very early 21st Century. The figure stands mount...
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20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932
By Armand Petersen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : "Hippopotamus" White mat enameled porcelain edited by Bing & Grundahl between 1932 and 1955 Originally planned for a 55 pieces edition, this exceptio...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

1980's Sommerso Murano Glass Bird Swan Statue Catchall Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Murano glass sculpture depicting a swan in clear and green. A nice addition to any room. Made in Venice Italy in the 1980s. found at an Estate Sale in Vienna, Austria.
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20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

Handmade Persian Cat in Wool from Sysslebäck Sweden
Located in Esbjerg, DK
'Miniature' life-like interpretation of a Persian cat. Its executed in natural wool and is entirely hand-crafted. It has a small leather patch saying Sysslebäck indicating that is wa...
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Early 2000s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wool

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...
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20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze rabbit sculpture by Edouard Marcel SANDOZ, Paris, Susse Freres Foundry, France, 1920-1928. Rabbit, head turned. Just 7 co...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Cast Sterling Silver Pair of Duck Models - London 1992 Richard Comyns
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1992 by Richard Comyns, this charming pair of Sterling Silver Duck Models, are realistically cast and hand finished. The male measures 4.5"(11.5cm) tall, by ...
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1990s English Modern Animal Sculptures

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Sterling Silver

Lalique French Art Glass Bird (Swallow) Bookend or Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine French art glass bookend or paperweight. By Lalique. In the form of a diving swallow bird. Etched to the base with a 'Lalique France' mark. ...
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20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

1970s Dolphin Murano clear and smokey art glass sculpture.
Located in Caprino Veronese, VR
Nice Murano art glass Dolphin sculpture, not signed, made in 1990s. Clear and smoky gray glass with wonderful reflections, a nice gift idea that will...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Art Glass

1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull. In the style of Alberto Giacometti Unsigned 25 H x 12 W x 3 D. Preowned good original vintage unrestored condition. Original...
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1980s Unknown Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Bird Figurine by Oiva Toikka for IIttala Bullfinch 'Punatulkku', 1994
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Vintage annual bullfinch "Punatulkku" figurine "of the "Birds" collection, designed by Oiva Toikka for IIttala in 1994. The bird is made of mouth blown ...
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Late 20th Century Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Blown Glass

Roman Horse in Terracotta, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Roman horse in terracotta end 19th century Measures: height 76 cm Width 31 cm Length 92 cm Weight 18 Kg.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Modern Animal Sculptures

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Terracotta

Karl Moritz SCHREINER (1889-1948) : "Standing horse", original plaster, 1922
By Carl Moritz Schreiner
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Karl (Carl) Moritz SCHREINER (1889-1948, Germany) : "Cheval debout" /"Standing horse" Sculpture originale en plâtre patiné représentant un cheval nu debout en mouvement /Original s...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Plaster

Modern Style Bronze Tabletop Sculpture of a Rearing Horse on Black Marble Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Modern style bronze tabletop horse sculpture with verdigris finish and black veined marble base. Channeling the spirit of equestrian majesty with a contemporary twist, this Modern ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Mats Jonasson Running Horse Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Mats Jonasson Running Horse Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s.
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20th Century Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Crystal

Look at my legs - Platinum plated frog sculpture by R + R Art & Design, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Cool platinum plated sculpture created by Victor and Lars Rundkvist Art and Design studio in Helsingborg Sweden. Limited edition this being no 99/250.
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2010s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Plate

Look at my legs - Gold plated frog by R + R Art & Design
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Cool 'gold' plated sculpture created by Victor and Lars Rundkvist Art and Design studio in Helsingborg Sweden.
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2010s Swedish Modern Animal Sculptures

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Gold Plate

Italian Horse Head Sculpture in Golden Ceramic Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian Horse head sculpture in Golden Ceramic early 20th Century on ebonized wooden base, Measures: 38 x 44 x 20cm. overall size Very good conditions.
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Early 20th Century Italian 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

GREAT HORSE BACK In 20th Century English Leather and Silver
Located in Madrid, ES
GREAT HORSE BACK Portuguese In 20th Century English leather, with applications in silver and bone. With "eagle" contrast, 925 mils Dim.: 74 x 61 cm good conditions
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20th Century Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Aluminum Motorcycle Playground Toy Sculpture on Stand
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum motorcycle sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. Motorcycle has been h...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Aluminum

Aluminum Rocket Playground Toy Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This aluminum rocket sculpture was originally a playground spring ride located throughout parks. Spring is not included. It's more sculptural and part ...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures

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Aluminum

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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