Hand-Crafted Animal Sculptures

Fabulous and elegant porcelain life size figure of a female whippet. Absolutely so real life like it's amazing! Such a beautiful face you want to hug this dog. 11 x 20 x 24h and weig...

20th century decorative leather model of a crocodile circa 1990. Approximately half scale novelty item, depicting a crocodile with it's head raised in an aggressive stance.  Clad in...

Extraordinary designed, colorful Murano glass fish from the period around 1970. Another highly decorative piece in our fine Murano glass selection. This fantastic Murano glass fish s...

Pure silver duck made with the lost wax technique. The duck was made with the "lost wax" technique which allows the creation of a specific item very close to "pure silver." This tech...

Highly stylish bronze pendant light with nine organic, amber color alabaster shades. If you are looking for a truly stylish antique light fixture to grace your dining room or kitche...

Deru animal figures are handmade out of one piece of leather. Chicken has a height of 6 cm

Good quality horse racing desk top bronze circa 1990. Fine example of a mid sized bronze which we used as shop decoration for many years.  Depicts a pair ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish aquarium Italian art glass sculpture. Created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the Avem company. One fish has a ...

Carved Wood American Eagle Sculpture 1960s. Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Handmade large carved wood eagle ...

Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s. This fantastic Mur...

A delightful and stylish mid-century Danish Royal Copenhagen porcelain seated bear figure by renowned artist Knud Kyhn (Danish, 1880-1969) and dating fr...

A modern work of art of a sculpted elephant in polished pink and beige marble. Not signed. Height 38 cm.

Art Déco silvered/nickeled bronze rabbit sculpture designed by animalier swiss author Édouard-Marcel Sandoz to be manufactured by the french firm Susse Frères By: Édouard-Marcel Sandoz, Susse Frères Material: bronze, nickel, silver, metal Technique: polished, silvered, hand-crafted, patinated, metalwork, cast Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2 in Date: early 20th century, circa 1930 Style: Art Déco, Animalier Place of origin: France This small sculpture, crafted by hand in nickel-plated bronze, depicts a rabbit with ears bowed in a gesture of meekness, its form affixed atop a sturdy base of matching material. In this case, the signature of artist...

A large hand-carved iron wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the surroundings ready to fly. Hand carved wood vintage extremely detailed bald eagle perched upon rockery with glass eyes. Hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri...

Embrace the beauty of the ocean with our breathtaking Murano Glass Dolphin sculpture, a true masterpiece of aquatic elegance. This exq...

SALE ONE WEEK ONLY The monumental "Lynx", the snarling cat, was modeled by Royal Copenhagen artist Knud Kyhn, and created ca. 1950. It’s a monumental piece and remarkably well-preserved with an expressive snarl. The figure is marked by Royal Copenhagen Denmark as shown and numbered 2487. It is in excellent condition with no damage. Knud Kyhn (1880-1969) was a very productive artist who throughout his life created works of art that are still valued all over the world. In Denmark, he is especially known for his many animal figurines, which he created through his many years of service at Royal Copenhagen. He worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory from 1903 - 1910, 1924 - 1932 and 1936 - 1967, interrupted only by a period of work for Herman A. Kahler in Naestved in the early 1920s and at Bing & Grondahl 1908 - 1915 and 1933 - 1935. He was a Danish painter, draftsman and ceramic sculptor. He was the nephew of the landscape painter, Vilhelm Kahn, and was educated at the Kunstakademiet and Kunstnernes Frie Studieskoler in 1904. He worked for the Royal Porcelain Factory, and a period with Herman Kahler in Naestved. He continued the tradition from the Fynbos and focused on animals and their movements as well as on the play of light in paintings...

This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...

A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Murrine Glass Vase, colorful artwork.

Bring the country French style into your home with this large, colorful, antique rooster figure with side vase. Crafted in France circa 1890, the chicken sculpture is a Classic Frenc...

Beautiful and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso double fish Italian art glass aquarium block sculpture. Documented to the Arte Vetraria Muranese company (A.Ve.M.). Similars a...

This nickel plated metal lobster statue was most likely made in the 1980s in Italy. Can not tell the maker or the artist. This particular lobster statue ...

Can you imagine these firebucks in your fireplace with the flames burning on all sides? These beautifully and all handcrafted wrought iron, andirons were made to stand in your firep...

A large ceramic figurine of a fantasy bird. Marked Mangani. Hand painted. The figure is in good condition. Dimensions: 19 x 15 cm and 28 cm tall. Free shipping.

1213 English hand cast and painted iron sculpture/door stop

A lovely decorative Italian hand painted ceramic pig made in Circa 1970. Hand painted with vivid black white and pink colors , marked in the bottom Made ...

This antique bronze sculpture was created in France, circa 1880. Standing on a bronze dore base, the composition features a patinated bronze Labrador dog standing on rocky ground and...

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

This stylish dog sculpture dates to the late 1950s-1960s and was fabricated in Italy. The piece is in excellent condition and a real beauty! Available other Art Nouveau, Art deco an...

Ebony wood hand carved anglo Indian elephant sculpture. Gorgeous vintage black hand carved wood ebony Anglo-Indian elephant. This is a hand ca...

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

Exotic, rare and graceful Arts & Crafts ceiling lamp. With early 20th century light fixtures as one of our specialities, finding this rare Arts & Crafts era pendant made our hearts jump, because the really rare antiques are getting ever harder to find. We are absolutely certain that the buyer and the perfect space for this exotic and truly decorative ceiling lamp are already out there. It is just a matter of time before they meet this light. So if you are looking for a rare, stylish, decorative and meaningful pendant light then this bronze cranebird sculpture with mint condition antique glass shade could be flying your way soon. Crane birds are symbols for many positive characteristics, but to us this crane bird chandelier embodies two of the best ones, being grace and tranquility. So if you have a special room (for example for relaxation) that can do with these qualities then this sculptural and unique pendant could be your ideal lighting solution. The fully hand-crafted, antique bronze bird sculpture...

Original 1950s to 1960s West German 3D wall sculpture by well known Majolika ceramic makers: Cortendorf of Western Germany. Beautifully designed and made from dark clay commonly referred to as 'Majolika' ceramics. The surface is rough, the glaze is thick and shiny in white, light blue the headscarf, light yellow the hair, and bright red the lips. Marked: 3694, as well as 'Made in Western Germany'.

This 24cm tall Aventurine fish figurine with rose gold dust inclusions by Seguso is skillfully handcrafted and has an elongated and graceful shape, with a finely detailed tail and bl...

A Large Art Glass Sculpture of Dolphin, Paper Label: Czech Republic

We are delighted to offer this stunning late 19th century Italian grand tour Recumbent Lion A very good looking and decorative piece that looks expensive and important in any set...

Late 19th century german terracotta sculpture of a resting lion by animalier author August Gaul By: August Gaul Material: terracotta Technique: hand...

A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table, sideboards or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! While re...

This beautiful, antique hippopotamus sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1920. The detailed leather figure standing on his four legs is in excellent condition and adorns a rich ol...

Beautiful and unique Murano Style Entwined Sculpture Italian Art Glass with rainbow colors to form an elegant sculpture set on a square glass base.

Mid-century mixed metals (primarily copper) angel fish sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The mix of metals adds vibrancy and depth to the piece which is in ...

One of the national symbols and emblems of France is the Coq Gaulois (the Gallic Rooster) and it was decorated French flags during the Revolution (1789-1799) . It is the symbol of French people because of the play on words of the Latin Gallus meaning Gaul and Gallus meaning coq- Rooster. This late 18th century ceramic...

A vintage English composition standing dog sculpture from the 20th century, with glass eyes and red collar. Crafted in England during the midcentury period, this dog sculpture features a pug standing...

Vintage crystal enhanced with black enamel Anemone flower sculpture or paperweight. René Lalique was inspired by the delicate flower and symbol of purity and innocence, the anemone,...

This is a Large solid and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Big Apple Art Glass with colorful Murrine on the entire body, green stem, and a leaf on the top.

A detailed Italian black basalt porcelain and gold tropical fish sculpture hand-made by S. Puccini, circa late-20th century, Italy. A hand-made piece of matte black porcelain and shi...

A large and heavy Murano Style Art Glass Tropical Fish with block, orange and clear colors.

A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Murrine Glass Vase, colorful artwork with a shaped top.

A Large and Heavy Murano Hand Blown Glass Vase with colorful ripple patterns on the entire body.

Absolutely darling little Archimede Seguso duckling figurine Delightful hand blown glass artistry from Seguso Circa 1980's Signed Archimede Seguso, Murano to base, with original lab...

Vintage crystal Moineau Coquet from the Birds Series by René Lalique Signed at the base Lalique@France and with original manufacturer label. Perfect condition.

Bronze Sculpture Lioness / Roger Godchaux Jewish Artist & Susse Lost Wax Bibelot . An important bronze sculpture By the great Jewish Bronze Master animalier , Estampille 1- Cire perdue Lost Wax Stamp "La Lionne" by Roger Godchaux. See Photo 2- 2- With A Stamp of Susse. See Photo 3- 3- the signature of the Artist on the bronze. See Photo Incredible Executed and very fine details with Dark Brown Patina with a hue of green . The movement of the lionesse is very graceful and sinuous (as most of the lion Sculpture he produced) Mounted on a black stone base 5 1/2" x 11 1/2" Antique Dealer West Hollywood CA Melrose Ave La Cienega Blvd. Godchaux Né à Vendôme le 21 décembre 1878 et mort le 6 mars 1958 à Paris. Roger Godchaux Sculpteur animalier regularly produces animal drawings and paintings. Thus, unlike his sculptures which mainly represent wild animals, especially elephants and felines that he was going to study at the Jardin des Plantes, his paintings are often inspired by farm animals that he could observe in a small village of Brie where lived the mother of his companion. He also paints commissioned portraits or portraits of his family or friends, such as Gaston Switzerland or René Huchet . But it is above all a sculptor. He made some works by direct carving of the wood. However, he mainly worked by modeling the earth. It treats surfaces by smoothing and oblique streaks. In this respect, unlike other animal sculptors like Édouard-Marcel Sandoz , François Pompon or Armand Petersen whose works are smooth, his work is close to the art of Paul Jouve which leaves apparent textures. The lioness is finished with Godchaux’s distinctive surface modeling where the flesh is left textured like a wax model on the artists bench, still being formed and tooled. Godchaux’s animal work is characterized by gentleness and a sensitivity towards his subjects that showcases their playfulness and personality. This is captured beautifully in the present example where her curiosity and intensity of focus are fully developed; the anatomical and muscular realism is noteworthy. The naturalistic base is signed in his standard script “Roger Godchaux” and is also signed “Susse Fres. Edit. Paris” with the Susse cachet; a tiny stamp “France” is impressed into the edge below the cachet. Models in mud are most often cast plaster. It is often in this material that he exhibits in Salons and galleries. The works for sale are cast in bronze. They are entrusted to famous founders like Susse , with whom he signs publishing contracts, or Valsuani . He also works with lesser known smelters like Gatti, Andro or Planquette. Some of his bronzes do not wear a cast iron seal. While there are some large models, most are modest in size, easily finding their place in collectors' homes. Some of his works are terracotta or sandstone. Models were published by Susse both in bronze and terracotta. Terracotta remains raw or is glazed. He also worked at the Sèvres factory in the late 1930s. Roger Godchaux , born in Vendôme on December 21 , 1878 and dead the March 6 , 1958in Paris , is a painter , draftsman and sculptor of animals French . If all domestic and wild bestiary is part of his artistic universe, it is the wild beasts and elephants that have been his favorite subjects. Figurative sculptor, he represents the animal without artifice, in his attitudes of everyday life. Roger Godchaux's father is an antique dealer. His mother, Jeanne Godchaux, is a concert pianist. He has a brother Yvan with whom he studies in Vendôme under the care of his maternal grandparents, music teachers in high school. Having joined Paris, he prepared in 1894 admission to the School of Fine Arts . He soon turned to animal art . He became a pupil of Jules Adler and Jean-Léon Gérôme . In 1896, he is a pupil of the Julian Academy . Great admirer of Antoine-Louis Barye , he will build a collection of works produced in the workshop of the master 1 . In 1905, he began to exhibit in Paris. He regularly participates in the Salon des artistes français . In 1914, he was mobilized in Saint-Lô . Reformed, he is assigned to the offices of the Ministry of War. During this period, he put his drawing skills at the service of propaganda for the Allies. After the war, he saw rue Descombes . He resumes the exhibitions at the Salon des artistes français where, in 1922, he won the bronze medal. The state orders two bronze plates for the Army Museum Library . In 1924, his second companion gives him a daughter, Luce. In 1925, the jury of the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts awarded him a silver medal. In 1927, he won the contest of car manufacturer Chenard and Walcker for the creation of an emblem for their cars. In February 1928, the State bought him a bronze sculpture: Elephant , exhibited at the National Salon of animal artists, of which he becomes the treasurer in November of the same year. It was at this time that the Newark Museum in the United States bought him works. It was also in 1928 that he won the silver medal at the Salon des artistes français. In 1929, the state bought him a sculpture ( Pigeon ) again. During the inter-war period, he exhibited regularly in various galleries: Galerie Charpentier , Galerie Georges Petit , Galerie Edgar Brandt , group of animals of the Malesherbes Art Gallery. He has friendly relations with other animals, including Henri Valette and Gaston Switzerland, with whom he regularly works at the Jardin des Plantes . In 1937, he signed a contract with the Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres for the edition of terracotta. During the Second World War , he stayed in Paris and continued to work in his studio on Boileau Street , but was forced to wear the yellow star . He lives with his girlfriend and daughter Avenue de La Motte...

Rare small musk Ox figure/carving. Hand worked Norwegian Pine wood and leather. Burnished makers marks to bottom. Arne Tjomsland was Norways leading souvenir designer in the 1950s...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, yellow and gold flecks Italian art glass fish aquarium sculpture block. Created in the manner of the Cenedese and A.Ve.M. companies. The fis...

This vintage mid-century wrapping around each other loving couple of ducks in pink alabastro art glass, crafted by Seguso, is a charming representation of the skilled artistry of the...

Vintage ceramic cat with green glass eyes - life size model - featuring an over-all white glaze - glazed interior - unsigned - Italy - circa 1980's...

Early ca. 1930s Swedish Dala Horse by Nils Olsson. It is made of hand carved dark blue painted wood with handpainted polychrome decorations. This lovely mid sized figurine would be a...

Large Mid-Century Modern hand-carved Brass Flamingo, Animal Sculpture with stylized legs & feet. Features long legs and body of the Flamingo which are attached with small screws to the Base. Made in the USA in the late 1960s. A beautiful Arts and Crafts Style Art...

A Handmade German leather monkey sculpture by Deru... signed,, nice early version,, wonderful patina..