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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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Plaster Traditional Horse Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
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
Abstract Distressed Plaster Dog Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing cement plaster sculpture of a dog. Distressed abstract depiction brings subtlety to the expression in natural form.
Category
1980s Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Cement
Plaster Traditional Sheep Figure, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional plaster figure of a sheep.
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 Sculpture of a Horse Head by Nancy Weimer Belden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish bust of a horse was created by the American sculptor Nancy Weimer Belden, and it dates to 1974.
Note: Signed and dated on the left lower neck of the head.
Note: Th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
Bronze Bust of a Greyhound
Located in New York, NY
Bronze bust of a greyhound dog, unsigned. Measures: 9" H x 4" W.
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937) bronze Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Charles Paillet (French, 1871-1937) bronze
Bronze Figure of a Mother Dog with Two Puppies, Maternite, the recumbent dog with two hungry pups, dark brown...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lladró Spanish Pure Breed Horse Sculpture by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition sculpture of a Spanish horse trotting in position in matte porcelain, embellished with blue and gold lustre on the head, chest, saddle a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Murano Glass Attributed Hollow Blown Amber Glass Turtle
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Modern Italian Murano attributed hollow blown glass turtle dating from the latter 20th century. The turtle has an amber glass body with a molded scale pat...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Iron Garden Medici Vases, 1950s
Located in Madrid, ES
PAIR OF IRON GARDEN MEDICI VASES. 1950s. Size: 100 cm high
good condition.
Category
20th Century Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
"Flight shadows" decoration, handcraft metal sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Large Scale Leopard Figure
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, chic and large scale figure of a leopard will make a dramatic statement with its form and hand-painted finish.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Salvador Dali Xai 15/20 Limited Edition
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"XAI” lamb designed by Salvador Dali manufactured by BD Barcelona and Deyrolle.
Measures: 87 x 26 x H 71 (head) and H 59 (back)
approximate
Inspired by the painting "Interpret...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Modernist Abstract Metal Art Colored Wire Horse Sculpture on Exotic Wood Base
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculpture
Modernist Art wire horse sculpture, painted, mounted on an Exotic Wood base.
In the style of Marcello Fantoni for Raymor
Measures: 12...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Bronze Modernist Plaster Sculpture, Probably France, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Bronzed modernist plaster sculpture of a rider with a horse, probably France mid-20th century. The plaster model has a metal plate as a base.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
Italian Modern Sculpture of Sitting Rough Collie Dog in Ceramic, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Sculpture of sitting rough collie dog in ceramic, 1970s
Sculpture of a sitting long-haired rough collie dog, in brown, white, beige, pink ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
African Mother Elephant in Ceramic, Shiny Gold 24K Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the seventeenth century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin in the subsoil. Also, the river Brenta allowed the transport of finished products and the activation of mills that blended mixtures and grind the pebbles of the river. Soil and subsoil have prepared the ground for the birth of a great artisanal tradition that brings together nature, tradition and culture. A fantastic story within the story to remember every time we touch these little masterpieces.
Technical information:
- Measures: cm H 27 50 x 18
- Material: ceramic
- Colour: shiny gold 24K.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
White Outdoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic, Fiberglass
8.6 Ft Tall Black Pop Art Indoor Giraffe Chandelier by Marcantonio
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe holding a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandeli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Silvio Russo Plexiglass Lion for Guzzini, Italy 1970s
By Guzzini
Located in Milan, IT
Collectible Plexiglass 1970s Lion by Silvio Russo for Guzzini.
Original label.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plexiglass
Roberto Estevez Tall Polished Solid Brass Kudu Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Estevez 1980's tall polished solid brass kudu sculpture with circular pedestal base.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Tall Black Outdoor Giraffe w/ Chandelier by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed by Marcantonio, Giraffe in Love M is a giraffe of 2.65 meters high that holds a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandelier, totally waterproof and IP65 certificated. Bold and el...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Plastic
Modern Cast Metal Stylized Rearing Horse Sculpture Marble Base Attri Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous modern cast metal bronze tone stylized rearing horse sculpture with a black marble base attributed to Curtis Jere. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970-1980’s.
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There he is… out in the distance standing on the cliffs edge, rearing with a colossal power that only a wild stallion exudes… Thrusting his hooves at the setting sun as if to say, “this is MY mountain, MY meadows, and MY heard.” He commands attention, he is dignified, and he is EXQUISITE. We have a marvelous cast metal bronze tone stylized rearing horse standing on a beautiful black marble base to offer to you. Attributed to C. Jere (a.k.a.) Curtis Jere which is not a single artist but is a nom-de-plume for a group of artists working for Artisan House and well known for their phenomenal jewelry, metal sculptures, and collectibles. And this abstract rearing horse is a perfect example of their remarkable pieces!! Unlike other rearing horse sculptures, this one has a single back and front leg… it appears to have been cast this way and we think he is extraordinary. This sculpture will look fabulous on your desk, coffee table, or on a shelf in any room of your home. And though it’s modern, it will be beautiful anywhere you want to add a little abstract flair. This is just the sculpture you’ve been looking for!
Artisan House artists included founders Curtis Freiler and Jerry Fels and Curtis Jere is a combination of their names. Before founding Artisan House these two friends and brothers-in-law had built a costume jewelry business which sold under the names of Renoir and Matisse, two well-known names of mid-20th century costume jewelry. During the mid-20th century, the C. Jere sculptures, and metal work were distributed by Raymor, a well-known name in Mid Century collectibles, and sold at Gump’s in San Francisco and other upscale retail establishments. Jerry Fels died 11...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bust Marengo, Black, in Ceramic, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
In Bassano ceramics have been produced for 300 years. In fact, from the 17th century this art has been developed in Veneto thanks to the presence of plastic clay, solder and kaolin i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
8.6ft Tall Pop Art White Indoor Giraffe with Chandelier
By MARCANTONIO
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
"Giraffe in Love" is the new product born from artist/designer Marcantonio. It is a dreamy indoor giraffe holding a classic Marie-Thérèse style chandeli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass
Old Porcelain Pointer, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Old porcelain pointer early 1900 excellent condition.
Measures: 30 X 15 X 17 cm.
Category
20th Century English Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Cabela's Replica Bears Bronze Sculpture "Fierce Encounter" by Michael Hamby
Located in Toledo, OH
Cabela's replica bronze sculpture of two fighting bears tiled "Fierce Encounter" by Michael Hamby. Great condition, no chips or cracks. Dimensions: 13...
Category
20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Bronze Owl Table Lamps in the Manner of Diego Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in NYC, NY
Pair of later re-cast bronze table lamps with owl figures on the bases, after Diego Giacometti (1902-1985).
Category
20th Century European Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Murano "Cenedese" Glass Aquarium, Italy, 1950's
Located in Kastrup, DK
Italian Midcentury Murano glass fish aquarium.
Featuring multicolored inclusions with five fish and sea grass.
Italy, Venice 1950-1959.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
One of a Kind Bird Steel Cable Sculpture
Located in Montreal, QC
Richard Newton’s sculpture is composed of lines and shapes that are messengers of movement. Surface textures, edges and colors are carefully worked in an effort to retain the energy...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Nickel Plated Crab Figure by Angel & Zevallos
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic nickel plated crab-form dish will make a statement with its large scale and use of materials. The piece is created by Angel & Zevallos, a workroom located in th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Steuben Art Glass Figurine of a Trout & 18k Gold Fly by James Houston
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Steuben art glass model of a trout just caught by an 18 karat gold fly.
Designed by James Houston in 1966.
Model No. 2011.
Simply a wonderful figural sculpture of th...
Category
20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Gold
Murano Penguin Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage hand blown Murano glass penguin sculpture in clear, black, and white colors / Made in Italy, circa 1970s
Measures: height 5 inches, width 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Contemporary Black Lacquer Sea Lion Sculpture by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sea lion sculpture
Black Lacquer
Antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Contemporary
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet met...
Category
2010s Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Gallo Model Bronze Sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Gallo model bronze sculpture by Luciano Minguzzi.
Limited edition of 1500 pieces. Number 451. Signed.
Biography
Luciano Minguzzi was born in Bologna in 1911 and died in Milan in...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cigar and Earrings Monkey, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a monkey in a modern way. The animal is smoking a cigar and wears golden earrings.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Signed Eugene Morelli Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed Eugene Morelli Eagle sculpture. USA, c. 1980s-1990s.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic and Metal Sculpture by Tia circa 1991
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Signed sculpture made of ceramic and metal.
Made by a traditional Catalan artist in Olot, Spain, circa 1991.
Signed in the bottom Tia 91.
In original condition, with minor ...
Category
1990s Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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
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
Black Orangutan, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an orangutan in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Set of Two "Flight Shadows" Decoration, Handcrafted Metal Sculpture by SVITANOK
Located in Vilnius, LT
Flight shadows decoration
This object symbolizes the dynamic movement of a static form. Visual incompleteness demonstrates the dynamics of the form transformation, the acquisition...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Murano Glass Fish Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Murano glass fish sculpture by Licio Zanetti. The fish is signed on the bottom and has beautiful layers of opalescent glass. The piece is signed on the bottom. Fish measures 12" wide...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: 28 x 38 cm
Materials: Wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless layers of oil mixed ...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Murano Glass Style Swan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fabulous vintage Italian Murano art glass sculpture is handcrafted, features a green and clear color design, and is in great condition. This vintage hand-blown glass swan...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Murano Glass
Branch with Frog, in Glass, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
The charm of the shapes is enhanced by the material with which the collection is made: glass.
Transparency, lightness and shine meet the design, transforming into sculptured object...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Two Jellyfish Bag Murano Italian Art Glass Aquarium Statue Object
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful stunning Murano hand blown aquarium design Italian art glass sculpture. Showing two Jellyfish inside, in red and orange color, floating on controlled bubbles. A beautiful n...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
White Teddy Bear Lamp 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 Giovannoni ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
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
Leather Panther Sculpture
Located in Denton, TX
Leather black panther sculpture with a nice patina. Great decorative piece for a shelf or living room.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Hippo with Birds, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of an hippo in a modern way. The animal has got a birds all over his body.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of 4 Oli Tray by Onora
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 oli tray by Onora
Dimensions: W 23.8 x H 17.7 cm
Materials: wood
Hand etched and lacquered trays from Guerrero. The rich luster of these trays is created by endless lay...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Royal copenhagen porcelain
porcelain with seal motif
Origin Denmark circa 1940
20th century perfect condition.
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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
Modern Black Silver Gold or Copper Metal Rabbit Accent Chair
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
"Mr Holder was a shark who loved swimming but could not do it. He was mocked by all the other sharks who called him a 'boring little girl'. Poor thing! Then two famous designers with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Colorful Chimpanzee, Ceramic Centerpiece, Handmade Design in Italy, 2021
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The piece is a unique representation of a Chimpanzee in a modern way.
Our designer creates these pieces completely by hand.
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Italian Clear Murano Glass Hummingbird Sculpture by Licio Zanetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980’s Italian clear Murano glass hummingbird sculpture by Licio Zanetti.
Signed Zanetti L.
Measurements: 15” wide 2.75” deep and 11” high.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
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
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.