Bay Area Animal Sculptures

Vintage Danish modern abstract animal bird shoe brush in teak, circa 1960's. This piece has been very well kept and includes the hair bristles f...

Beautifully patinaed and detailed, this cast lead sculpture of a Whippet is sleek and kind, just like the breed. Standing in a dignified pose, the sculpture would be best displayed o...

About This is an original rare cast iron elephant bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company in Lancaster Pennsylvania USA. The piece has retained its original...

A vintage mid century bronze greyhound statue. Great mid century stylized design, dark coloring to the bronze.

A large vintage brass gazelle with its baby. Beautiful gold patina and details formed into the brass.

ABOUT Price per brush. Please specify which one you would like to purchase. Natural bristle suit brushes, each topped with a hand-painted porcelain dog...

19th century hand carved wood carousel pig "Montel Le Couchon"

About This is an original cast iron donkey bottle opener manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company with "Eureka Springs Arkansas" on the side. The piece has retained its orig...

Tribal Early 20th Century Ceremonial Pipe, Bamoun People, Cameroon A ceremonial tobacco pipe fashioned of hardened clay depicting three bearded men, the center figure with arms on c...

Mid-20th century Tribal Offering bowl lid in the form of a bird, Yoruba people This wonderful carved wood offering bowl lid is shaped like a bird, traditionally considered messenger...

A 19th-century English brass doorstop shaped like a lion’s paw and ankle sitting on a hefty leaded base for weight and stability. The long handle makes it easy to move.

A finely crafted Mama Bear figure, model #21520, is designed by Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen. The simple, yet expressive design highlights Kyhn's signature naturalistic style. Mark...

C. 21st Century Stunning Hand Crafted Silver & Enamel Beautiful Parrot by Francesco Rigozzi. This amazing Hand crafted Parrot is attached to a wooden base / stand, It comes with a R...

Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wienstamp - stamped WHW made in Austria, circa 1940's bronze horse sculpture.

A pair of playful juggling monkeys made of resin. Resting upon a sturdy base measuring 14.5" x 11", these playful companions are poised to add a touch of joy and wonder to any space....

This nicely proportioned, finely carved hardstone sculpture captures these reptiles’ enigmatic, curious presence. The milky blue translucence of th...

19th-early 20th century marble sculpture young child with kitten, circa 1920 Charming carved marble sculpture of a young child playing with a...

Vintage abstract Brutalist freestanding giraffe sculpture on solid wood plank c. 1960's. This decorative accent piece adds depth and character to any space composed of mixed metals t...

An uncommon 1960s “Vulkano” glazed ceramic horse by Kurt Tschörner for notable West German pottery studio Ruscha Keramik. Very lively stylized sculpture of a horse with head thrown back and left leg raised displays strikingly powerful elegance from every angle. White clay finished in Tschörner’s signature super-saturated “Vulcano” lava-colored reddish-orange glaze, with various shades of olive green adorning the forelocks and tail. Pose has been likened to that of one of the subjects of German Expressionist painter Franz Marc’s 1911 painting...

A delightful 1960s Meiji period-style Japanese cast bronze monkey figure on lacquered wood base, inspired by the popular ancient Muromachi/Edo period folktale of Momotaro (“Peach Boy...

Large rhinoceros animal sculpture clad in dark leather with glass eyes. Handcrafted with a large horn, big enough for use as a footstool. Lovely aged patina.

the large upright mouse with direct gaze fitted with leather ears and incised whiskers; above a bulbous elongated body with curled tail; with foil label 'Gumps'

Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine. The large sculpture is beautifully detailed with bright, vivid colors depicted in ...

Pair of 19th Century Miniature Foo Dogs 3.25" x 2" x 4.5"

ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...

A very handsome and engaging circa early 2000s signed and numbered Brutalist cast bronze sculpture of a puma by world renowned San Francisco Bay Area sculptor and painter Bruce Hasson (b. 1954). The big cat—deemed a puma based on its similarity to the one in a titled sculpture from his "Plight of the Animals" series, but conceivably a mountain lion, panther, or particularly healthy domestic feline–lounges languidly upon a rectangular platform. A big paw hangs over the front, while a long tail extends well past the back, giving the sculpture wonderful dimensionality. As relaxed as its body looks, though, its eyes remain alert and sharply focused. Brutalist/Expressionist work displays fantastic and loose natural texture and character from top to bottom, having been initially crafted in clay of small built-up applied pieces. Calls to mind the works of Alberto and Diego Giacometti—both inspirations to Hasson—and especially the latter, whose work features many similarly executed animals. Verdigris finish is a fantastic shade of bluish-green, with hints of natural bronze intentionally peeking through in spots and adding to the depth of color. Numbered and signed “© 1/50 Hasson” in the artist’s hand in the casting on the side of the platform. The piece came to us untitled, and our research uncovered no other matching examples. We’ve dated it based on examples of his work that bear a similar theme and aesthetic; however, it could be from as early as the mid-to-late-1980s, another period during which he produced cast bronze animals. Dimensions listed are overall; platform is H 1.75 x W 9.5 x D 4.5. Single piece casting weighs a substantial 16 pounds. Bruce Hasson lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area, and studied at the University of California-Santa Cruz before continuing at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, Italy, and the Accademia Carrara in Bergamo, Italy. He draws his influences from a broad spectrum that includes artists and designers such as Naum Gabo, David Smith, and Isamu Noguchi, as well as early Latin American and Etruscan cultures. Per Berenson Fine Art: “After 1989, he has spent much time in Latin America, including Peru, where Machu Picchu made an indelible impression. He places great value in the sculpture of the Aztecs as well as the Incas. The Archaic Etruscan style, in all its primitive crudeness, beautiful simplicity and realism has also been a significant influence in the artwork of Bruce Hasson over the last 35 years.” Through the years, Hasson’s sculptures have often conveyed strong themes of peace, disarmament, and the conservation of nature. His 1,700 pound “Millenia Bell” was first installed at the Campidoglio in Rome during the 2000 Nobel Peace Prize Conference as a monument to human survival, and was struck by Soviet Union President Mikhail Gorbachev during its dedication. Notable public works in San Francisco by the artist include “The Ark” in Father Alfred E. Boeddeker Park, a powerful 1985 bronze drawing attention to the preservation of endangered animals and their natural habitats; and 1989’s “Trolleys” at the Polk-Bush Garage, 56 cast aluminum balustrades and a balcony based on the human form and transportation, and part of the San Francisco Arts Commission Collection. Across the bay at Berkeley City Hall you’ll find Hasson’s 2002 “Peace Bell...

Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal. A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...

the hand-carved standing bear with forward gaze and glass eyes holding a barrel for matches in front of a larger barrel for cigar storage; all over an oval carved base fitted with a ...

Vintage ceramic pottery stoneware zoo bird sculpture designed by Robert Maxwell circa 1960's in Venice, California. This slip-cast studio piece is reminiscent of a "toucan resting on...

This terrier is remarkably detailed and richly hand painted. One of the nicer examples you will find. While unsigned, we believe it was done by the Bergmann Foundry. It is nice size ...

The Mid-Century Modern Brass Ram Sculpture, crafted from solid brass and perched on a polished green marble base, embodies the raw power and untame...

A pair of vintage brass roadrunners - a female and a male. Unique stylized design. Great detailing has been formed into the brass to create the birds features.

Fine Asian bronze sculpture "The Lion and the Bull", 20th century. Beautiful bronze of a lion attacking a bull. The bronze shows no visible s...

This very whimsical bronze features a young street kid, cigar in hand, and monkey on a chain in the other hand. A scene that should inspire a smile. Sculpted by the Danish artist Car...

Vintage Studio Art Fish Sculpture made by Jack Whitney for ichthyologist George Sprague Myers circa 1959. This piece is titled The "African Snakewood Fish" and is hand crafted of solid wood. Showcases plenty of patina and vintage charm. Complements Danish modern or mid century decor.

Mid century modern organizing letter holder circa 1960's. This unique piece features a teak vase pen holder and mouse sculpture accessorized with leather ears and a tail. Perfect for...

A hand made art pottery seagull. Beautiful variation to the glazes. Made by Andersen Design Studio and signed "AD" on the base. Dated 1983.

Vintage plaster horse statue from, circa 1900, France. Painted black with some plaster visible below. Minor wear consistent with age and use.

English vintage leather shoe boil boot from the late 18th century. Shoe boil boots are used to protect horses from developing sores on their elbo...

Ivo De Santis for Gil Etruschi, Italy. Polychromed ceramic family of elephants stacked on top of each other. Dad, Mom and two children playfully stacked in very good original conditi...

Late 19th century German pug dog. Heavy terracotta with brown carmel color glaze. Seated, with the head turned, in active pose. Good confirmation and details of the face, ears, coil...

pair of Vintage polychromes decorated carved hardwood models of recumbent horses each wearing harness on naturalistic base. Beautiful patina with sligh...

Late 19th century Continental carved walnut bear / cigar holder. In the style of Black Forest, German, Possibly Russian. The complex form of a classic dancing bear on hind legs. Stan...

Vintage cast stone pug with one eye. Previously placed in a garden, with organic patina and spots of lichen. Minor wear consistent with age and use.

Round bronze sculptural disk featuring the emblem of a bird with outstretched wings.