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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Returnable Items Only
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 ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Aluminum Hot Rod 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 high polished and put on an aluminum ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Modernist Blue and Green Sommerso Murano Glass Elephant by Vincenzo Nason
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The murano glass elephant it's labeled on a side and it's in perfect conditions. The blue and green Sommerso Murano glass elephant designed and manufactured by Vincenzo Nason is a st...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
French Modern Carved Pine Sculpture of a Standing Monkey
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Carved Pine Sculpture of a Standing Monkey
A well carved figure of a crouching monkey with the arms resting on the legs.
Raised on an eboinzed wood base.
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
Eagle Bronze Sculpture Mounted on Green Marble Base
Located in London, GB
A bronze sculpture of an eagle about to take off mounted on a green marble base finely detailed, with foundry marks.
this wonderful Model of an Eagle, is bronze cast, modelled perche...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Elephant Bronze Sculpture Tuscan Foundry
Located in Firenze, FI
Large bronze sculpture depicting an elephant with raised trunk. Typical Tuscan foundry manufacture from the early 1900s. Burnished investment casting.
Measurements: HxWxD 45 x 56 x ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Leather Gorilla Modern Sculpture Style of Dimitri Omersa, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A extra ordinary sculpture in leather in the style of Dimitri Omersa, Unmarked. Brown tones, Glass eyes leather over a sculpted form.
Preowned original good vintage condition. A nic...
Category
1980s Austrian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
French Bronze Equine Statue after Pierre-Jules Mene.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
French Bronze Equine Statue after Pierre-Jules Mene.
Fabulous French animalier bronze features an elegant horse captured in an energetic pose. Bowing the head down represents its ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair mid Century Stylized Horse Head Bronze and Stone Sculptures or Bookends
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century modern bronze and marble sculptures of stylized Trojan horses may be used as bookends. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Large Murano Arte Vetro Glass Bird Sculpture by Livio Seguso
By Livio Seguso
Located in Toledo, OH
Vintage large scale Murano glass bird sculpture by Livio Seguso for Arte Vetri. Smoky green and grey in a stylized form. 16" long in very nice condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Somso Anatomical Horse Model, 1950s
By Somso
Located in Antwerp, BE
Somso anatomical horse model - zoology model - veterinary model.
This vintage school model - educational model
dates circa 1950s and is made of plaster ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
1960s Gold Fleck Venezia Murano Parrot
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gold Fleck Venezia Murano Parrot with beautiful red, green and yellow glass that are hand blown and very well proportioned to an actual bird. The glass i...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
1970s Large Scale Molded Resin Boxer Dog Statue / Sculpture Style of Marwal Ind
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Marwal Industries style large scale molded resin boxer dog statue or sculpture. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vinta...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Bronze Sculpture of the Mexican Eagle by Alberto Estrada
By Alberto Estrada
Located in Brussel, BE
Impressive large bronze of an eagle holding a serpent on a cactus (national symbole of Mexico). Number 2 out of 5 examples made by Alberto Estrada. Bronze on a black marble base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Porcelain Leopard Sculpture , Italy, 1970.
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-painted leopard sculpture made of porcelain, 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Set/3 Animals, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set/3 Animals Pigmeo, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home.
Handcrafted animal sculptures in Calacatta Bianco Marb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Plaster Traditional Dog Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional plaster figure of a dog.
Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful. Whimsical piece by Hawain artist Russ Graff.
Made from Hawaiian exotic and Kauai inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood.
Signed an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Murano, Italy, Large Mouth-Blown Sculpture in Art Glass, Exotic Bird, 1960s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Murano, Italy. Large mouth-blown sculpture in art glass. Exotic bird.
1960s.
In great condition.
Sticker.
Dimensions H 36.0 x L 33.0 cm.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Gunnar Cyren White Porcelain Polar Bear Coin Bank for Dansk
By Gunnar Cyren, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
White porcelain polar bear coin bank designed by Gunnar Cyren for Dansk.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Wonderful Rare Modern Murano Italian Cobalt Blue Art Glass Bull Dog Sculpture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful rare Modern Murano Italian solid cobalt blue art glass bull dog sculpture.
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Pug Dog Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painted. ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Tropical Fish Marble Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A tropical fish sculpture in Italian Emperador marble and brass. The fish covered in marble using the tessellation technique. A tessellation or tiling is t...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Brass
Modern Abstract Tessellated Stone Tabletop Sculpture of a Dove
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Eye catching elegant tessellated stone sculpture of a dove having sensual lines and abstract form. The beige stone is accented on the body ...
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Beautiful Ceramic Swallows Nest, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful black swallows, made and hand painted in Italy will make a nice addition to your room.
Made in Italy, about 1980s they are still a nice wall decoration.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Giant Frog Sculpture in Green Lucite
Located in New York, NY
A mesmerizing must-have in solid green acrylic, our giant frog looks fab anchoring a tablescape or makes a great focal point in an unused fireplace.
Our ov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Zodiac Scorpion Model
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Scorpion Model built on a Wood Shelf. Hook on back allows for piece to hang or looks good sitting as well. Looks like a wire frame with plaster or paint over frame. Nicely done!
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Murano Glass Double Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti, 1960s
Located in Kastrup, DK
Large and elegant Murano glass art sculpture representing two fish perched on molded base.
This beautiful hand blown glass sculpture is made of translucent glass infused with color....
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Fish Sculpture 24kt Gold Luster Pedestal or Wall Mounted, Unique, Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Ceramic sculpture handmade in Italy and decorated with the luster technique in 24Kt gold. The sculpture is mounted on a black painted wooden panel fixed to an adjustable black painte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Gold
Italian Modern Black & White Ceramic Sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane Dog 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black and white ceramic sculpture of Harlequin Great Dane dog, 1980s
Large sculpture, depicting a Harlequin Great Dane dog, with a...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Torch Cut Steel Leopard Sculpture by James Bearden, Orange and Black Enamel
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table Top torch cut steel sculpture by James Bearden. This is the only Leopard sculpture he has done. Condition is excellent with any imperfections as intended by the artist. Acquire...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Standing Tlalchichi by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Standing Xolo by Onora
Dimensions: W 33.7 x H 25 cm
Materials: Clay
Xolo, short for xoloitzcuintle is a breed of dog that has long been a culturally-significant symbol in Mexico...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
By Lloyd Atkins, Steuben Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine art glass koala bear figurine or sculpture.
By Steuben.
Model no. 8268.
Designed by Lloyd Atkins.
Simply a wonderful koala figurine from Steuben!
Date:
Mid-20th Century
Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
Maker:
Steuben
Pattern:
Model no. 8268
Marks:
With an etched Steuben...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Rooster-Shaped Sculpture, Dino Martens, Venice Aureliano Toso, 1954
By Dino Martens
Located in Milano, IT
Rooster- shaped sculpture Galletto
Dino Martens (1894 - 1970)
Vetreria Artistica Rag. Aureliano Toso, 1954
It measures 9.25 inches in height x 8.18 in x 4.4 in (23.5 cm x 20.8 cm x 11.4 cm)
It weighs 2.57 lb (1.169 g)
State of conservation: intact.
The small glass sculpture...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Thomas Suby Carved Duck Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Suby carved duck sculpture. Represented by Breckenridge Art Gallery/ Breckenridge Colorado. This piece probably dates to the Mid-1980s. Beautifully ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970's Sommerso Murano Glass, Birds, Doves on a Tree, Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Murano glass sculpture depicting four birds in white and light pink perched on a clear glass tree with branches attached to a base decorated with rounds. A nice centerpiece in each...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Very Large Volkstedt Porcelain Sculpture of a Parrot
Located in London, GB
A very large Volkstedt porcelain sculpture of a parrot
German, early 20th century
Measures: Height 50cm, width 18cm, depth 23cm.
Full of vitality and character, this fine and very large porcelain parrot...
Category
Early 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Blue Murano Glass Duck Sculptures Signed Cenedese 1980s Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Villaverla, IT
Pair of Blue Murano glass duck sculptures signed Cenedese 1980s Italy with Submerged Gold Finishes
This artistic pair of duck sculptures will brings with itself a touch of Venerian ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass
Bird for Lasso Lounge Chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Located in Geneve, CH
Bird for lasso lounge chair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Materials: Aluminum.
Dimensions: 17.5 cm x 74 cm x H 68cm
Drift away on a flight of dreams in Lasso, a visual expression of the...
Category
2010s Philippine Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Sandro Contemporary Art Still Life, Protection, 2017
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Minimalism contemporary art still life
Protection, 2017
Taxidermy, note book
Measures: 2 × 5 9/10 × 3 7/10 in
5 × 15 × 9.5 cm
By Sandro made in B...
Category
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Organic Material, Paper
Vintage Modern Frosted Lucite Kudu Sculpture David Fisher for Austin Sculptures
By David Fisher, Austin Sculptures
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Modern frosted Lucite kudu sculpture by David Fisher for Austin Sculptures. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage an...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Patinated Bronze Sculpture/Figure of a Frog
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a patinated bronze medium size sculpture of a sitting frog with its right hand in the chest (it’s heart). This gesture symbolizes dignity and hono...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Stylized Crystal Frog Sculpture / Paperweight
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous stylized crystal frog sculpture / paperweight, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clari...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
16/20 Limited Edition "Xai" Surrealist side tables by Salvador Dalí, Spain
Located in Barcelona, ES
Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942
Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Torch Cut Steel Elephant Table Top Sculpture by James Bearden
Located in Kansas City, MO
Table top elephant sculpture by listed artist James Bearden. Original condition as the artist intended. Acquired directly from the artist.
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Joffa Kerr 3/15 Bronze Swans
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Joffa Kerr bronze sculpture of a pair of Swans on a round marble base and wood base. Beautifully done, small series. This one is numbered 3/15 in great shap...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Sitting Tlalchichi by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Sitting Xolo by Onora
Dimensions: W 30 x H 25 cm.
Materials: clay, glazed pottery.
Xolo, short for xoloitzcuintle is a breed of dog that has long been a culturally-significant s...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Knud Kyhn Ceramic Duck
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Knud Kyhn, 1880-1969
Duck figurine of earthenware / stoneware decorated in polychrome colours. Standing on a teak wood plinth.
Signed with monogram KK (Knud Kyhn), 1936. Unique pie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Shona Carved Marble Bird by Maikosi Kanyeredza
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maikosi Kanyeredza marble shona carved bird. Beautifully carved, signed to bottom edge.
Category
1980s Zimbabwean Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cast Bronze Octopus Sculpture
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a hollow-cast bronze octopus. This piece features wonderful detail and resemblance to a real specimen. An exotic piece certain to...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Hand-Crafted Horn Grasshopper, France, 1960s
Located in Firenze, IT
Unique piece. Hand-crafted Grasshopper figure made with natural horn.
Rarely seen item. Great hand.
France 1960s
Measures: H 19 cm - 55 x 15 cm
Conditions: excellent, no ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Horn
Royal Copenhagen Stoneware Elephant Figurine by Knud Kyhn
Located in Kastrup, DK
Sung glazed stoneware baby elephant by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen.
The sculpture is decorated with a light earthy Sung glaze with a touch of green.
Marked and signed KK to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Leather Horses Modern Sculpture Style of Dimitri Omersa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of horse sculptures in leather in the style of Dimitri Omersa for Abercombie & Fitch
Unmarked. Brown tones, Glass eyes and brass parts.
S...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble Water Bird Table Top Sculpture
Located in Bainbridge, NY
1988 Maitland Smith handcrafted tessellated Marble decorative Water Bird. Featuring a rounded oval, floating waterfowl, shore bird form accented with ivory cream tessellated marble, ...
Category
1970s Philippine Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass
Italian Poodle Ceramic Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Poodle Majolica ceramic dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. Made of Majolica ceramic, hand painte...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Brass Gazelle Antelope Sculpture Decorative Object, Tall
Located in New York, NY
A brass animal Gazelle antelope bust sculpture decorative object with tall antlers, circa late-20th century, 1970s.
Dimensions: 21.5" Height.
Category
1970s Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Royal Copenhagen Four Vintage Danish Porcelain Birds and Squirrel Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Four vintage Danish porcelain birds and squirrel figure made by Royal Copenhagen and dating from the 1960's. The figures are well modeled and ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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