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Item Ships From: Continental Europe
Early 20th Century Dachshund Dog Austrian Vienna Bronze Miniature Figurine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Vienna bronze figurine. This bronze is probably something you need if you’re a Vienna bronze or dachshund item collector. Found at an estate sale in Klagenfurt, A...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Hand Painted Meissen Porcelain Rooster Sculpture 1980s
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Milano, MI
Painted Meissen porcelain rooster sculpture. love, made in the 1980s
Ø cm 15 Ø cm 8 h cm 18
Meissen porcelain is considered one of the earliest and finest examples of European porc...
Category
1980s German Baroque Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Italian travertine Rhino by G. Ulivieri 1970s
By Ulivieri
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Handcarved rhino from solid travertine stone by G. Ulivieri 1970s. This minimalist playful animal is designed with geometric lines, capturing the animal’s architectural silhouette. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Set of three Brass Dodo Bird Figurine Family 1960s Mid-Century Modern, Mauritius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of three lovely mysterious dodo bird figurines, flightless and extinct, this sturdy little guys are loaded with character. Made in the 1960s. Found at an estate sale in Nurembe...
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1960s Mauritian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Elephant by Aldo Londi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is an unique example of Bitossi - Etruria elephant, designed by Aldo Londi.
Rare model in terracotta, incised abstract motif decoration.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1990 Giulio Lazzotti Mageia Italian Design Black Marble Bird Sculpture
By Mageia Pietrasanta, Giulio Lazzotti
Located in Brescia, IT
Black Marble Bird
Giulio Lazzotti
Mageia Pietrasanta
Italy, 1990
Stunning bird of minimalist design
High quality of Manufacture
Perfect condiction
...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Japanese Fortune Manekineko Lucky Cat Object 1980s Showa
Located in Paris, FR
This is a manekineko cat object. It is made with porcelain and it was made around 1980s in Showa era.
Dimensions.
8 x 8.5 x H13 cm
The maneki-neko is a common Japanese figurine ...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Irenee ROCHARD Rare and Large Doe and her Fawn Sculpture, 1920
By Irénée Rochard
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Sculpture by Irénée Rochard – Doe and Her Fawn. This exquisite Art Deco sculpture is titled “Doe and Her Fawn” . Rare in this size and model. This elegant piece...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Metal, Chrome, Spelter
Art Deco Panther Signed V. Demanet
By Victor Demanet
Located in NANTES, FR
Art Deco Panther circa 1930.
Silver-plated bronze subject on a black and white marble base.
Signed on the marble V. Demanet.
In perfect condition.
Total height: 17 cm
Length: 40 cm
...
Category
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
art deco 20th century design ceramic horse pink and black decoration 1950
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
French decorative art
20th century design pink and black art deco ceramic horse
Realised circa 1950
Original perfect condition
In the style of colette Gueden
Height 19 cm
Long 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London.
Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
By A. Petit Monsigny
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Terracota of a monkey
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Terracota sculpture of a monkey
Category
1970s European Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
1970 Brontosaurus Dinosaur Bassano Italian Pottery White Ceramic Sculpture
By Bassano
Located in Brescia, IT
Brontosaurus Sculpture
Bassano Del Grappa, Italy
1970
White Ceramic in perfect Condiction
Rare edition original vintage : 105/160 exemplary
Stunning object for the children's bedro...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning large carved wooden bull wall shelf.
Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest wall bull bracket of this size and with such amazing natural details and warm patina. This marvelously handcrafted and good condition, bull sculpture wall shelf...
Category
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Two Vintage Hollywood Regency Parrot Cockatoo Statues Sculptures, Italy, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A vintage Hollywood Regency Style set of two Italian terracotta art pottery sculptures. A figural animal work produced circa 1950s or older depicting a Cockatoos modeled seated on a...
Category
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Small Elephant Figurine by Walter Bosse Vienna Around 1950s ( marked )
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, 1920
By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bronze rabbit sculpture by Edouard Marcel SANDOZ, Paris, Susse Freres Foundry, France, 1920-1928. Rabbit, head turned. Just 7 copies edited. Rare. Bronze with dark gr...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco Ceramic Tiger, 1920
By Saint-Clément
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco ceramic tiger sculpture, France, 1920s. Width : 18.3"(46.4cm), Height : 7.1"(18cm)
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Wild Boar 1950s by artist Tomotada
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s.
The signature is written on the back side 'Tomotada'.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
Category
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Fenicio Art Glass Fish Sculpture by Franco Bottaro, Murano, 1981
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and captivating "Fenicio" art glass fish sculpture designed by Franco Bottaro for Mario Sanzogno Murano, dating to 1981. This exquisite piece exemplifies Murano glass artistr...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
"Lime" Fluorescent Murano Glass Jellyfish, Venice, Handmade in Italy, 2025
By Mosche Bianche
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 Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920
By Vinsare
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France, 1920s. Ceramic and noble wood. Width: 26.1"(66.4cm), Height: 9.8"(25cm), Depth: 5.8"(...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Klas-Göran Klaesson Sheep Sculpture in Stoneware, Sweden 1991
Located in Utrecht, NL
Standing not only as a decorative object but also as an evocation of Scandinavian folk traditions and the artist’s deep respect for nature and craft, this piece is sure to be a lovel...
Category
1990s Swedish Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Two Dala horses. Hand-painted with floral motifs on a blue background. Folk art.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pre-owned goods are exempt from import duties for U.S. customers.
Therefore, no import tariffs will be applicable to your purchase.
Two Dala horses. Hand-painted with floral motifs...
Category
20th Century Swedish Folk Art Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Fishes Bookends, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
A pair of French Art Deco bookends, circa 1930, featuring two stylized fish designs. Crafted from a combination of spelter, glass, and marble, these bookends showcase the clean lines...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Large French Art Deco Dragon Double Wall Light, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco Dragon Wall Light, France, 1920s. A striking French Art Deco wall light featuring a bronze dragon design with elegant alabaster detailing, crafted in France. Th...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Italian Whippet Greyhound Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding Italian Greyhound statue in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal stylized as a cushion, lifelike ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Superb English Bulldog Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Sculpture bust in terracotta - Åke Holm - Höganäs
By Ake Holm, Höganäs Keramik
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below.
Åke Holm (1900–198...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Italian Vintage Brass Donkeys, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Whimsical and elegant mid-century solid brass donkeys with engraved detailing and a warm patina. Made in Italy, circa 1950. Beautiful as a sculptural duo or quirky decorative accents...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Cat Statue Door Stop, Brass, Art Deco Vintage Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial Art Deco style brass cat sculpture door stand measuring totally 22" tall. Cat itself is approximate 5 1/2" tall. This cutie has been designed with beautif...
Category
1960s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass
Charles LEMANCEAU Ceramic Greyhound Couple, 1920
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco greyhound couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1920s. Greyhound race. Width: 20.5"(52.2cm), Height: 11"(28cm), Depth : 4.8"(12.2cm). Sig...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sculpture Stacking Ashtrays 1950s Austrian
By Walter Bosse
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ashtray in painted metal, with a green and gold patina. The artist is Walter bosse, and this model is the luxury one.
Brass Walter Bosse Hedgehog Sc...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Decorative Turquoise Blue Foo Dogs Sculptures, Ceramic Statue
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A very nice pair of vintage, turquoise blue, ceramic foo dogs, circa 1980s. Excellent condition and patina; makes a fun decor item in any room! Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Aus...
Category
1980s Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco Saint-Clément Style French Panther In Antique Glazed Red Ceramic
By Saint-Clément
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly invite you to read the entire description, as it provides detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our items.
A stunning and large Art De...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
"Three Wise Monkeys" Metal Sculpture Statue, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative sculpture statue. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of metal. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany and was made probably in the 1960s. You...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Schlevogt & Hoffmann Malachite Glass Turtle Tortoise Trinket Dish Box
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An Art Deco Schlevogt jade green depression malachite glass turtle / tortoise trinket box. This exquisite piece features the characteristic malachite green glass, crafted in the form...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Slag Glass
Louis-Albert Carvin German Shepherd Sculpture, 1920
By Louis-Albert Carvin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Amazing huge German Shepherd sculpture by Louis-Albert Carvin, France, ca.1920. Spelter, marble and onyx. Spelter dog. Marble and onyx base. Height: 16.9"(43cm), width: 19.6"(49.8cm)...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Hedgehog by Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
1970 Mauro Manetti Sturgeon Modern Silver Pewter Metal Fish Sculpture
By Mauro Manetti
Located in Brescia, IT
Fish Sculpture
Mauro Manetti
Italy, 1960
Pewter Fish
Artist Sign engraved under the base
Excellent condiction
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pewter
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Church Panel of Feeding Pelican as Symbol of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning religious wall panel in thick relief with strong hook for easy mounting.
For the collectors of stunning antique church relics we are also offering this marvelously hand carved pelican sculpture for wall mounting. The character ascribed to the pelican in this context is nearly as fabulous as that of the phœnix. From a clumsy, gluttonous, piscivorous water-bird, it was by the growth of legends transformed into a mystic emblem of Christ, whom Dante terms "Nostro Pelicano". St. Hieronymus gives the story of the pelican restoring its young ones destroyed by serpents as an illustration of the destruction of man by the old Serpent, and his salvation by the blood of Christ. The pelican in Christian art is an emblem of Jesus Christ, by "whose blood we are healed" and it is also a symbol of charity. Many early painters and carvers mistakenly represented it more similar to an eagle (much like in this antique church relic), and not as a natural pelican which is why most people today still are a bit confused at first when this stunning hand carved, symbolic bird is called a pelican.
This striking and all hand carved, symbolic panel was originally part of a church or monastery communion rail...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture.
One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
Category
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brass Miners Lantern Lighter & Marble Ashtray Vintage German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1920s Art Deco Winners Lantern lighter on Marble Pedestal Ashtray. This exquisite German Art Deco ashtray is a testament to the opulence and c...
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Walter Bosse Hedgehog Stackable Brass Ashtrays, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Vienna, AT
A complete set of six vintage stackable midcentury hedgehog ashtrays. A humorous and charming design by Walter Bosse, executed in the 1950s by Hertha Baller, Austria. Made of brass, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Malachite Lion Sculpture in Malachite Africa 20th Century Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Malachite Lion sculpture or paperweight.
Africa 20th Century, Green Color.
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Panther by Bracquemond & Etling Paris 1930
By Emile Louis Bracquemond
Located in Antwerp, BE
Impressive Art Deco Bronze Sculpture of a Panther by Emile Louis Bracquemond, bronze with black patina, on a Belgian black marble base.
Signed and with founders signature Etling Par...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Limousin Awesome Large Pheasant Sculpture 1920
By Limousin
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco pheasant sculpture by LIMOUSIN (Paris), France, ca.1920. Cold-painted spelter marble. Important sculpture ! Width: 29.5"(75cm), Height: 13"(33cm), Width: 7"(17....
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Charles Lemanceau, éléphant cubiste Art déco, Saint-Clément, France 1930
By Charles Lemanceau, Saint-Clément
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
Charles Lemanceau Cubist Elephant and its cracked offspring.
Art Deco cream Crackle glaze ceramic.
Saint-Clement, France ca. 1930
Bibliography: 'Craqueles - Les animaux en céramiq...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whippet Greyhound Dog Bronze Door Stop, Art Deco Style Vintage German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful and substantial Art Deco style bronze whippet or greyhound dog sculpture door stand measuring totally 19.13" tall. Dog itself is approximate 11.25" tall. Dog has been designed with beautiful detail: eyes, snout, front and back paws, and lean muscle sculpture...
Category
1960s German Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller
Located in Wien, AT
Walter Bosse brass hedgehog figurine pretzel holder, ring holder around 1950s
Original condition
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze goddess Sculptures & Shades
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Godd Sculptures & Rose Shades.
If you're looking for a lighting piece that truly tells a story — one that combines artistry, craftsm...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire, Gold Leaf
Vintage Antique MaruMan T2 Heavy Crystal Table Lighter Electric And Gas
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Vintage antique crystal tabletop gas and electric lighter. In great condition. This exquisite Lighter is a testament to the opulence and craftsmanship of the mid 20th century.
The b...
Category
1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Turtle' 1980s 'Ishikawa'
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1980s.
The signature is written on the back side 'Ishikawa'.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17t...
Category
1980s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
ART DECO table lamp seal sea lion sculpture lamp marble, 1930s
Located in Bingen am Rhein, RP
Art Deco sculpture table lamp - 1930s.
This beautiful, original table lamp impresses with its simple and functional Art Deco design. The seal lamp provides ...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
1970s Large Travertine Giraffe Sculpture by Enzo Mari for F.lli Mannelli
By Fratelli Mannelli
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Original large travertine giraffe sculpture by Enzo mari for F.lli Mannelli. The item is in excellent condition. Made in Italy.
Dimension:
2,75 w x 1,18 D x 7,87 H inches
L 7 ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine
Set of 10 Glazed Ceramic Swallows, Italy, 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Flock of 10 swallows in glazed terracotta, Italy, 1960s
Intact and in good condition. Small signs of aging.
Found in a noble apartment.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Contemporary Sculpture Miraculous Catch Hand Blown Glass Octopus Squid Lobster
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
The Miraculous Catch - (Pesca Miracolosa)
Contemporary Glass Sculpture by Simone Crestani
Unique Piece
Pesca Miracolosa captures a moment of rare grace—a fisherman’s dream made real...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Continental Europe Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass