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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Pair of Pigs with Wings in Wrought Iron 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of pigs with wings in wrought iron. They have the shape of a bowl and are from the 50's. Measured 29 cm long.
Good condition.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Ceramic Nguni Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic Nguni ornament, crafted in South Africa by Zimele Ceramics, captures the essence of the beloved Nguni cattle, an iconic symbol in Southern African culture. Hand-sculpted...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong Gorilla Pink Floor 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Ceramic Oryx Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
This ceramic oryx ornament, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, showcases the remarkable artistry and cultural heritage of the region. Hand-sculpted and hand-painted by skill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
White Marble Sculpture of a Reclining Lion in the Taste of Ancient Egypt.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White marble sculpture of a reclining lion in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century.
A white marble sculpture of a reclining lion in the taste of ancient Egypt, 20th century.
H: ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Ceramic Rabbit Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Monkey Blue Rabbit Rider from Zimele Ceramics in South Africa is a captivating piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Sneh and hand-painted by Victor,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Panther head in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture created first by hand in clay then in bronze by the sculptor Patrick LAROCHE who obtained the title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France", l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture of a Black Horse's Head.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of a black 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
French Moser-Millot Paris Crystal Art Glass Fish Sculpture Decorative Object
By Moser
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, substantial, and rare French crystal art glass tropical fish sculpture decorative object from Cristallerie Moser-Millot, circa mid...
Category
Early 20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Beautiful Pair of Impruneta Terracotta Dogs - H 70 cm began 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Beautiful Pair of Terracotta Impruneta Dogs - H 70 cm
began 20th Century
Italy-Florence
Provenance: private collection.
The anatomical quality is magnificent. Of appropriate size, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Ceramic Rhino And Blue Lion Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Blue Rhino and Lion ceramic sculpture, crafted by Zimele Ceramics, is a captivating piece from the African Circus collection, designed by Zimele Original Ceramics and brought to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Kong Gorilla White Floor 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...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Ceramic Rhino And Monkey Rider, Hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The Ceramic Royal Rhino with Leopard Skin and Monkey, crafted by Zimele Ceramics in South Africa, is a striking piece from the African Circus collection. Hand-sculpted by Mpilo and h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Sable Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Wiseman Ceramics introduces a captivating ceramic Sable sculpture, meticulously hand-sculpted by George and Thabo, and adorned with intricate hand-painting by Wiseman himself. Standi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Lion And Cub Sculpture , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-sculpted by Thabo and meticulously hand-painted by Lindo at Wiseman Ceramics in South Africa, this ceramic Lion sculpture measures 5 inches high, 9 inches in length, and 9 inches wide. Designed by Wiseman, the sculpture embodies the essence of African wildlife and culture. The majestic lion and cub...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Orange 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
Steuben Koala Bear Figurine or Sculpture Model No. 8268 by Lloyd Atkins 1971
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
Ceramic Elephant Ornament , hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali at Love Art Ceramic Studio in South Africa, this ceramic Elephant ornament captures the essence o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Elephant Ceramic Ornament, hand made in South Africa
Located in North Miami, FL
The ceramic Elephant ornament by Love Art Ceramic is a testament to African culture. Hand-painted by Nozipho Ntshalintshali and hand-sculpted by Sondelani Ntshalintshali, this 4-inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Panther on a branch in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze sculpture created first by hand in clay then in bronze by the sculptor Patrick LAROCHE who obtained the title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France", L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Italian Modern Sculpture of Standing Bulldogge Dog in Beige Black Ceramic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Sculpture of standing bulldogge dog in beige black ceramic, 1970s
Sculpture of standing olde english bulldogge dog, in beige an...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Gold 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
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Lucio Zanetti Murano Art Glass Fish Sculpture
Located in Toledo, OH
Lucio Zanetti Murano art glass fish sculpture and it is signed. Very light wear on the bottom. Dimensions: 5" depth x 9.75" W x 14.75" H.
Category
20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Modern Hand blown Glass 'Rooster' Sculpture Animal Farm Nature Bird Playful
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Hand Blown Glass Sculpture - Rooster
A Hand-Blown Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
This unique glass sculpture represents a rooster, meti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Elegant Head Ceramic Centerpiece Completely Handmade in Italy without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a woman in a modern way. The woman is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mo...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Chameleon Sculpture in Cast Bronze in Verdigris Finish by Elan Atelier
Cast bronze Chameleon sculpture in Verdigris finish on black marble base by Elan Atelier. Custom finishes are ...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Marry Me Gorilla Ceramic Centerpiece Handmade in Italy Without Mold, 2023
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a man in a modern way. The man is gently painted with acrylic color.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand, without any mold....
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Ann & John Farquharson Studio Pottery Sculptural Bison Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish sculptural Studio Pottery of a bison made by Ann & John Farquharson and dating to the later 20th or early 21st century. The standing figure is hand formed with piped clay t...
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
"Little Green" Fluo Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
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.
The speci...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Murano Glass Sea Life Sculpture with Octopus Signed Pino Signoretto
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Murano Glass sculpture designed and fabricated by Pino Signoretto in Italy around 2000.
It shows a octopus in different colors.
This object is hand blown.
Originally sig...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Ensemble of Sculptures, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculptures, Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of sculptures - naxian marble shelf sculptures - Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions:
Hera: 75 x 7 x 7 cm
Aphrodite: 62.5 x 5 x 5 cm
Little woman: 3...
Category
2010s Greek 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
Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Comedy and Tragedy of the Animal, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2019
Dimensions: W 32 x D 9 x H 50 cm
Materials: Naxian Marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are uniqu...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Abstraction, Naxian Marble Shelf Sculpture, Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Minoan - Naxian marble shelf sculpture - Tom von Kaenel
Dimensions: height 24.5 cm / diameter 15 cm
unique artwork signed by Tom von Kaenel
Rare Naxian...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Phoenix, Marble Sculpture by Tom Von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Phoenix, marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel.
Dimensions: W 27 x D 15 x H 82 cm.
Materials: naxian marble.
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are unique, handcrafted by himself.
...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Marble Sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble sculpture by Tom von Kaenel
2018
Dimensions: H 42 cm
Materials: Naxian marble
All the artworks of Tom von Kaenel are un...
Category
2010s Greek Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Jurassic Age series Red Dinosaur design by Sui Jianguo no.429/1000 Made in China
By Jiango Sui
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful expressive Jurassic Age series of a Red Dinosaur designed by the Chinese artist Sui Jianguo a prolific artist. Number 429/1000, signed by ...
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Polyester, Resin
Georg O Wild Duck Carving, Multi Gemstone and 18 Karat Gold Feet, Idar-Oberstein
By Georg O. Wild
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful carving by the well Idar Oberstein artist Georg Wild. Made with multi gemstone and on top of Australian botryoidal phrenite specimen and yello...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Ceramic Sculpture Lion Model by Nathalie Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Lion model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
The fox is ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Very Large Bronze Model of a Bengal Tiger, Viennese, Stamped for Franz Bergman
Located in London, GB
This striking monumental bronze tiger was produced in Vienna around the turn of the twentieth century in the popular cold-painted bronze technique. Whereas most examples of this them...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
21st Century White Sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, designer A. Anastasio
Located in Faenza, IT
21st Century white kingfisher sculpture by Ceramica Gatti, Italy. Unique piece made in Italy, this pottery piece was designed by Andrea Anastasio at the historical Bottega Ceramica...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Rare Hand Carved Lions Mane Bust Head in Wood with Solid Marble Base
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very large and decorative solid wood hand carved Lion's mane mounted to a marble base
A very good looking well made and decorative...
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Sculpture Fantastic Badger Model by N. Du Pasquier for Alessio Sarri Editions
Located in Milan, Italy
Ceramic sculpture Fantastic Badger model designed by Nathalie Du Pasquier and produced by Alessio Sarri in 1993. Engraved in the pottery , signature of the artist and manufacturer .
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Modern Rooster Statue in Grey Ceramic and Wood, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Rooster statue in grey ceramic with base in wood, 1980s
Rooster statue with a sinuous shape, in gray painted ceramic. Finely worked. Oval...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Ceramic Purple 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
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.
Biography
Massimo Giacon was born in Padova in 1961. Since 1980 he has been working in Milan, as a comic strip writer, illustrator, designer, artist and musician. Since the early 1980 he has contributed in the renovation of the Italian comic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Labrador Dog Ceramic centerpiece with silver collar Handmade in Italy New 2025
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
This small family-run contemporary artisan workshop is housed in a historic 19th century building, formerly the site of an old bread oven, renovated at the beginning of the twentieth...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Tony Evans Evans Studio Raku Ceramic Pottery Bear Sculpture
By Tony Evans
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This striking raku-fired ceramic bear by artist Tomi Evans is a powerful blend of earthy elegance and raw natural form. Sculpted with gentle, abstract lines, the bear embodies a quie...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Oiva Toikka "Lakla" Hand-Signed & Limited Green Annual Bird Egg Sculpture, 2015
By Oiva Toikka, Iittala
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite hand-blown glass sculpture, titled "Lakla", is a creation by the celebrated Finnish artist Oiva Toikka. Released as part of the exclusive Annual Bird Egg Collection in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Toucan Ceramic Centerpiece, Completely Handmade Without Mold, 2024
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Toucan in a modern way. The animal is gently painted with a may different colors. All the pieces from Mosche Bianche are unique since they a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
15" Tall Murano Art Glass Dolphin Sculpture With 24 Karat Gold Flecks on Sphere
Located in Tustin, CA
Very impressive, expertly hand made and mouth blown in Italy, Murano art glass sculpture captures the beauty of a dolphin balancing on a clear ball or sphere. The artist added 24 karat gold to create the gold flecks through the sculptures body. Only his fins, tail and mouth are clear. Sculptures with added elements are twice as expensive and more sought after than the all clear ones because the technique of doing so can only be done by a very experienced glass blower. This is a very large and stately art glass sea life sculpture...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Daum, France Clear Crystal Large Angelfish Sculpture with Base
By Daum
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Daum clear crystal angelfish sculpture. It depicts a large clear crystal angelfish figure over a clear crystal dome shaped base. The Daum...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Iron Figures. 50's Garden Figures 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of iron figures. 50's garden figures in wrought iron. Measure 45 cm high. Good condition
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Elegant Bronze Horse Sculpture by Cocky Duijvesteijn, Signed and Numbered
Located in Voorburg, NL
A truly eye-catching bronze sculpture named ‘a Horse’, designed and made by Dutch Sculpture Artist Cocky Duijvesteijn van der Gun. Number 2 of 8 ever made, signed by the artist and n...
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Leather Elephant Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
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
1980s Modernist Gray and Black Fat Lava Ceramic German Bull
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
Lalique French Art Glass Bird (Swallow) Bookend or Paperweight
By Lalique
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.
...
Category
20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
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.