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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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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
Nymphenburg Porcelain lying stag in white bisque -
Located in München, Bavaria
Hand crafted porcelain stag in Nymphenburg porcelain. Has been in the iconic Tiffany window decoration in the flagship store in New York multiple years. It is a perfect addition to y...
Category
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
A stoneware fawn by Gunnar Nylund
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Gunnar Nylund at Rörstrand. Incised on the base with makers mark, GN, SWEDEN.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Contemporary 21st Century Glass "Tianlong Dragon" by Lalique Glassworks
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A dramatic clear and frosted glass study of an Orietnal dragonwith a ball within its mouth exhibiting very fine satin finish and excellent surface detail heightened with gilding, sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
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
Large Gilt Bronze Sculptures of Herons
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant pair of gilt bronze heron sculptures. The item will be well-suited to either an indoor or outdoor setting.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French modern white ceramic greyhound dog sculpture by Roche Bobois, 1980s
By Roche Bobois
Located in MIlano, IT
French modern white ceramic greyhound dog sculpture by Roche Bobois, 1980s
Sculpture representing a greyhound dog in white ceramic with glossy finish. The dog appears seated, with a ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Small ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This small sculpture of an African serval cat captures the feline’s quiet elegance and elusive nature. Perched alertly on a sculpted log, the serval is hand-sculpted and hand-painted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Buccellati Italian Silver Chimpanzee Figure
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Sensitive and endearing 800 silver animal figure. Made by Buccellati in Italy. A chimp with raised arm, big funny ears, and expressive face sits on amethyst crystal base with joined ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Ceramic Cockatoo Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Cockatoo ornament from Zimele Ceramics, South Africa, showcases the artistry of Lindy, who both hand-sculpts and paints each piece. This unique ornament is compact, measu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Formia 2001 Italian Black Murano Glass Bottle with Dog Head Stopper
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary object d'Art with big size, an exceptional rare canopic jar by Formia in blown Murano glass that bring enthusiasm for the subject and the exe...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Kong Gorilla XS Black Table Lamp by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a la...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Mats Jonasson Whale Art Crystal, Sweden, 1980s
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Sculpture of a White Horse's Head.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a white horse's head.
This sculpture, taken from an original bronze statue created by Monti in the early 19th century, reveals all the animal's finesse and power.
This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition, Metal
A set of unique fish handmade in Italy, ceramic. Choose those or change colors!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Wildcat Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Gatsheni Ceramic Art presents a striking ceramic wildcat sculpture from South Africa. Hand-painted and hand-sculpted, this one-of-a-kind piece boasts a matte finish, showcasing metic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Veronique Motte, Bull Sculpture
By Veronique Motte
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture representing a bull in bronze. Created by an original terracotta sculpture by Véronique Motte.
Signed and numbered 1/8.
The Anne Jacquemin Sablon gallery opened its doors to the public in 2015. It is a space dedicated to design and contemporary applied arts. It presents a collection of furniture, lighting, accessories and works of art. The gallery is located in a unique and historic space, initially a fashion boutique from the 1920’s. Today, renovated to accommodate artists, designers and interior architects. As, it is a space that meets the art requirements and clients needs who have a particular interest in applied arts and contemporary design. Indeed, most of the pieces are designed by French architects such as Tristan Auer, Thierry Lemaire...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Kong XS Gorilla Yellow Table Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Monkey With Bird Sculpture, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Monkey Bird Rider, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a captivating piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Sneh and hand-painted by Sello,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Patinated Sculpture Art Bronze Dragon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Patinated Sculpture Art Bronze Dragon
green patina
unmarked
in the style of Han Vo California
3.13 h x 3.13 w x 3.5 d
Preowned vintage condition
Refer to images listed
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modern Style Carved Gemstones Humming Bird Group
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique modern style finely carved six gemstones humming birds on a large Rock Crystal in various positions, Amethyst Quartz, Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli and other gemstones
The caref...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Iron
Handcrafted Tweety Decorative Bird CS1 by Noom in Natural Ashwood
Located in Paris, FR
Bring a touch of whimsy to your home or office with the charming wooden bird from the Tweety series.
Designed by Kateryna Sokolova, this minimalist sculpture is an attractive accent...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Ash, Oak
STUNNING LARGE SILVER DEER SCULPTURE 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
STUNNING LARGE SILVER DEER SCULPTURE 20th Century
Portuguese
in 925% relief silver, perfect size, with hallmarks
Approx. weight: 5408 g
Dim.: 86.5 x 84 cm
excellent conditions
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #3 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Wemyss Ware/Plichta Pottery Cat with Chrysanthemum Decoration and Glass Eyes
By Wemyss
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wemyss Ware Pottery Cat with Chrysanthemum Decoration and Glass Eyes, England
A charming example of early 20th-century British ceramics, this Wemyss Ware pottery cat captures the wh...
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Glass
Porcelain Parrot figure, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted parrot was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for...
Category
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Roberto Estevez Incredible Large Unicorn Sculpture 1979 'Signed and Numbered'
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite large unicorn bust sculpture in cast resin with inlaid bronze mane, solid engraved brass alicorn, and gold leaf ears on a sculptural solid brass base by Roberto Estevez, Am...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf, Bronze
In stock in Los Angeles, 7 inches White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop Figurine
By Arik Levy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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In Stock in Los Angeles
White Mickey Mouse Rock Pop sculpture fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Mexican 20th Century Silver-Plated Shark Sculpture by Enrique Jolly
By Enrique Jolly
Located in London, GB
Mexican 20th century silver-plated shark sculpture by Enrique Jolly
Mexican, 20th Century
Height 19cm, width 57cm, depth 25cm
This silver-plated sculpture by Mexican artist Enriqu...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Ceramic Multicolor Fish Handmade in Italy, Choose Your Style! New Creation, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Mosche Bianche is glad to add those wonderful fishes to its collection. The fishes are all handmade and bespoke: choose the colors and shape you like! Our artisans can make also cust...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong XS Gorilla Dark Orange Table Lamp, Designed by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of itself just as if the power went out. It's out of scale to be a toy, out of scale to be a lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Porcelain Tucan, handcrafted, hand painted - Nymphenburg porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
This handcrafted and hand painted Tucan was designed by Luise Terletzki Scherf. She was a master of capturing the character of the animals and has created a menagerie of animals for ...
Category
2010s German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture, In Black & Gold
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 1980s Crouching Monkey Sculpture in Black & Gold
This large 1980s crouching monkey sculpture in black is a striking representation of Pop Art from the era, blending playfulne...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
"Blue, Orange, Gold" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade Italy, 2025 Centerpiece
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
Glass fus...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Opinion Ciatti Ombres de Chats #4 Bookend
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ombres de Chats by Angelo Barcella are poetic objects, delicate table sculptures. Shadows of curious, busy, sore, angry or bored cats, instants which are made eternal when transforme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Beautiful Pair of Eagles Large Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Eagles Large Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century
Height (Cm)
90
Dimensions (Cm)
59x46
Base Dimensions (Cm)
28x23
Weight (Kg)
28
very good condition
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Silver Metallic Teddy Bear Lamp with LED, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giova...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
Masocane 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
Late 20th Century Large Orange & Ocher Sculptural Ceramic Vase by Bruno Gambone
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Orange & ocher glazed ceramic vase, artist-signed Gambone Italy at base.
About the Artist:
Bruno Gambone (1936 - 2021) is an Italian ceramist and the son of Guido Gambone, one of...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Tritons Boboli Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Tritons Boboli Terracotta Impruneta 20th Century
Height (Cm)
115
Dimensions (Cm)
70x46
Base Dimensions (Cm)
43x43
Weight (Kg)
45
good condition
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This vibrant ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a detailed tribute to the beloved Nguni cattle, skillfully hand-sculpted by Mbeke and vividly pain...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Cat King, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Cat king, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
2019
Dimensions: D 15 x H 53 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Jeff Diamond Louis Vuitton Couture Bulldog
By Jeff Diamond
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Jeff Diamond (American, b. 1954)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Materials: American; resin
Additional Information: Florida artist Jeff Diamo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Hand Blown Glass Delicious Fish Sculpture Scale Bone Structure Sea
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Delicious Fish
Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Unique Piece
In Delicious Fish, Simone Crestani reimagines the traditional notion of a trophy—no longer a symbol of de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown 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...
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Vermeil, Silver
Ceramic Leopard And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Nqobile at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Leopard with cub sculpture measures 7 inches high, with dimensions o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
2 stylized lions book holders in ceramic
Located in Brussels, BE
2 stylized lions book holders in ceramic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Fawn by Knud Kyhn
By Knud Kyhn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stoneware figurine of a deer by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. Incised on the base with makers mark and the initials of the creator.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Plaster Traditional Horse Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional plaster figure of a horse. Made in traditional Catalan atelier in Olot, Spain, circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Bronze Horse Sculpture by the Mexican Artist Heriberto Jaurez
Located in North Miami, FL
Offered for sale is a bronze sculpture of a rearing horse by the Mexican artist Heriberto Jaurez. Heriberto Juárez (March 16, 1932-August 26, 2008) was a self-taught Mexican sculptor...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Ceramic large Lion Sculpture, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Created in 2023 by Imvelo Natural Art in South Africa, this majestic lion sculpture is a powerful representation of African wildlife and craftsmanship. Sculpted by Teboho Ndlovu, the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong Gorilla XS White Table Lamp, by Stefano Giovannoni
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Giovannoni's Kong is, surprisingly, technological and almost human. It shines in front of ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
Ceramic Kudu Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This handcrafted ceramic kudu ornament, made by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a stunning tribute to the graceful kudu antelope, an animal deeply admired in African culture. Tho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
1990s Modernist Orange and Black Fat Lava Ceramic Bull by Otto Keramik
By Otto Keramik
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This Ceramic Bull by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto K...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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.