Europe Animal Sculptures

Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculptures. Yorkshire Dogs Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, En...

Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Sparrow Figurines by Bärbel Bach for Lübecker Spatzen, Set of 4, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. ...

Salt and Pepper Shaker Ceramic by Limoges France White gold Color 20th Century

Amazing indoor fountain in brass and lucite designed by Henri Fernandez France, 1970s. The brutalist fish is made in brass with turquoise gems eyes and ...

19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...

'Horse in the Rain V' bronze sculpture by Dame Elisabeth Frink Created in 1985 Signed on the base 'Frink 5/8' Provenance : Original dealer (B...

Retro Delight: Vallauris Style Ceramic Fish – 1950s Joie de Vivre in a Burst of Colors Immerse yourself in the exuberant ambiance of the 1950s with our...

Painted ceramic, good original vintage condition. Beautiful and unique decorative sculptures. White Spaniel Dogs Sculpture was produced in Staffordshire, England in 1960s. Only one pair of dogs...

Rare sculpture designed by Kaija Aarikka. Produced in Finland. Limited edition of 300 pcs.

1970s Porcelain Sculpture of Spanish LLadro House with Birds

Ayyanar India carved and polychrome wood horse Measures:100cmx23cm H117cm Material:Wood Wear Consistent with age and use

Set of 4 twirling birds sculputes by Warm Nordic Dimensions: Small: D8,5 x W2,5 x H3,6 cm Medium: D9 x W4,5 x H4 cm Large: D15 x W3,7 x H4,3 cm X-la...

A pair of little Vienna bronze bookends for desk representing a bulldog under a tree. Austria circa 1870.

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23"w x 11"d x 10"h

Great condition and beautifully handcarved hand carved owl sculpture. A true celebration of craftsmanship and symbolism, this exquisitely hand-carved owl inkwell...

Cette céramique est une création contemporaine de la tribu Wauja situé au Haut Xingu/ Brésil. Réalisée selon les méthodes traditionnelles avec des matières premières naturelles, son ...

Decorative hand-woven mask from Panama, Mascara by Ethic&Tropic Extraordinary art and decorative items, these masks come from the shamanic beliefs and rituals of indigenous Embera t...

Large Chinese hardstone tree model with birds in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 42cm, width 31cm, depth 23cm Crafted in 20th century China, this superb objet d...

Terracotta sculpture by Paul Adolphe Lebègue, Early 20th Century. Terracotta sculpture by Adolphe Lebègue (1833-1928), signed and dated 1924 with the title "Too late for soup". H: ...

Designed by the creative genius of Setsu & Shinobu Ito, PANDA joins our Animal Collection, bringing with it a message of awareness and respect for nature. Available in three sizes: b...

Large terracotta Hippopotamus, beautiful form of Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758.

This beautiful animal sculpture, depicting a galloping horse crafted from Murano glass in vibrant green and yellow hues, was made in the late 20th century. It bears the artist's sign...

Gorgeous Art Deco elephant made of babbitt, original metal used at the time, beginning of the 20th century, following the style of Irénée Rochard (1906 - 1984). With round and facete...

ART DECO PATINATED BRONZE TIGER A stunning patinated spelter sculpture of a fierce, roaring feline that embodies exceptional realism and expression. This masterpiece is expertly cra...

Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic statue of a feline animal cheetah, 1960s Ceramic statue of a cheetah in defense position. The animal has wide open mouth and eyes. Finely crafted ...

'MAIALINO', MODEL NO. 2485 NAPOLEONE MARTINUZZI for Venini 1928 Lightly iridescent hand-blown and applied 'pulegoso' glass.Height 17, length 27cm LITERATURE Compare Anna Venini ...

An exceptional, fine, impressive antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique cast Austro-Hungarian silver table ornament has been realistically modelled in the form of a figure riding a donkey. This antique silver donkey table ornament is embellished with fine details reproducing the hoofed mammal's hair and anatomical features. The donkey is ridden by a male figure playing a violin. This exceptional example of continental silverware...

This captivating display cabinet, adorned with a male and female pair of pheasants, reflects the aesthetic charm of the 1960s. While details about the designer and manufacturer are u...

Superb antique patinated bronze model of a pointer by Jules Moingiez. Outstanding cast and in pristine condition this shows a pointer at work in a most skillful way. The pointer aler...

A very Fine Hand Carved Alabaster Sculpture of a Tiger In Mid Stride Position Striking Glass Eyes

Vintage Australian Aboriginal Art Wood Carving Animal Figurines, Set of 2, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Wood Color: Brown Count...

Delightful pair of Glazed Porcelain Rooster and Hen , parts in 24 KT pure gold .

A striking and substantial 19th century ecclesiastical bronze lectern featuring a majestic eagle with outstretched wings, symbolizing St. John the Evangelist. The eagle perches atop ...

Pair of small black and white fish designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder ...

Very rare Commedia dell'Arte figure group from the 19th century: Harlequin and Columbine with child dancing in a circle: Harlequin in green jacket with golden buttons and white ruff...

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) 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 lamp, but it is also out of scale to be a gorilla. With its 20.8" (53 cm) height, Kong XS...

A life size terracotta bronze coloured sculpture of an eagle with glass eyes, by Reps & Trinte Magdeburg, Signed and marked. Germany c.1910 Dimensions. H74 x W77cm x D40cm. H29.13 ...

A majestic illustration of an elephant raising high his trunk. The sculpture is made in the style of "Irénée Rochard" (1906-1984). It's not signed but this representation is well-k...

Fine Art Déco porcelain figurine "Sitting bulldog" on plinth. Germany 1920s Design: Doris Adler Manufacturer: Porcelain factory Fraureuth. Germany Inscribed on the underside. Cream ...

Mid-Century Glazed ceramic puppy dog, Made in Italy 1960s Intact and in good condition.

A German bronze model of the medieval Brunswick lion, mounted on a black marble plinth, late-19th century, The German prince, Henry, Duke of Saxony an...

Gabriele De Vecchi's work "Fantastic animal" Gabriele Devecchi (Milan, March 18, 1938-Milan, October 27, 2011) was a famous Italian artist, architect and goldsmith. In 1959 he was co-founder (together with Giovanni Anceschi, Davide Boriani, Gianni Colombo and Grazia Varisco...

Vintage Wooden Hand Carved Bat Figurine, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979. Additional information: Materials: Wood Item Type...

Carrying import marks for 1937 by Israel Segalov, this very rare pair of Sterling Silver Owl Models, were originally made in Germany for the English market, by the great model making...

Superb Japanese-style mantel / fireplace mirror in lacquered wood, carved with an imposing dragon and decorative motifs. Japonism, France, circa 1880. Attributed to Gabriel Viard...

Vintage Swedish Glass Owl Sculpture from Pukeberg Glass, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional information: Materials:...

Set of four Chinese mythological gods in black Glazed Terracotta.

Ceramic rooster sculpture by Ronzan

Sculpture Guepard Bronze with aluminium and bronze structure in bronzed highlight finish.

An original reclining camel sculpture made of pure white glazed ceramic, with a glossy and elegant finish. The figure represents a reclining camel, intricately sculpted, with an orna...

GUIDO CACCIAPUOTI - from a family of Neapolitan majolica makers , Guido CACCIAPUOTI , moved to Milan at a very young age where he continued with his work with stoneware and created a...

Offering this stunning stained glass panel on chain. Round in shape with various colors and pattern with two birds sitting in a tree. Also have many shades of green, red, blue, oran...

"Taureau Debout" by Rosa Bonheur. An excellent late 19th Century French animalier bronze study of a standing bull with fine hand chased surface that accentuates the muscle definition of the subject, signed Rosa B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Measures: Width: 32 cm Height: 18 cm Depth: 11cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1870 Materials: Bronze Book reference: Animals in Bronze by Christopher Payne Page no. 174 DESCRIPTION Bonheur, Rosa (1822-1899) The most popular artist of nineteenth-century France, Rosa Bonheur was also one of the first renowned painters of animals and the first woman awarded the Grand Cross by the French Legion of Honor. A professional artist with a successful career, Bonheur lived in two consecutive committed relationships with women. Born on March 16, 1822 in Bordeaux, Marie Rosalie Bonheur was the oldest of the four children of Raimond Oscar Bonheur (1796-1849) and Sophie Marquis. Bonheur's father was an art teacher who came from a poor family, while her mother, a musician, had descended from a middle-class family and had been her husband's art student. Bonheur's father, who taught drawing and landscape painting, was an ardent member of the utopian Saint Simeon society. The group held idealistic beliefs about the reform of work, property, marriage, and the role of women in society. Most importantly, for the artist's future, the Saint Simeons questioned traditional gender norms and firmly believed in the equality of women. While teaching artistic techniques to his oldest daughter, Raimond Bonheur also encouraged her independence and taught her to consider art as a career. In 1828 Raimond Bonheur joined the Saint Simeons at their retreat outside Paris. Sophie and the children joined him in Paris the following year. Four years later, however, Raimond abandoned his family to live in isolation with his fellow Saint Simeons. Sophie Bonheur died in 1833 at the age of thirty-six. Rosa was only eleven years old when her mother died, but she was aware of the heavy price her mother paid for married life with a man who was more dedicated to his own ideals than to meeting his family's needs. Rosa also saw that her mother's marriage led to poverty and her death from exhaustion. After her mother's death, Bonheur was taken in by the Micas family who resided nearby. Mme Micas and Bonheur's mother had been friends. When Mme Bonheur died, the Micas family paid Raimond Bonheur's debts and cared for Rosa. Their daughther, Nathalie, who would later become an amateur inventor and unschooled veterinarian, and Rosa became enamored with each other. When Rosa Bonheur began her career as a professional artist, she had already been trained by her father who had allowed her to study in all male classes. Rosa also learned by sketching masterworks at the Louvre from the age of fourteen, and later, by studying with Léon Cogniet. From the very beginning, Bonheur's favorite subject was animals. She learned their anatomy completely by dissecting them in local slaughterhouses. She also visited the horse market two times a week. Study of animals by direct observation led to the formation of the realist style in which Bonheur worked. It was for such work that Bonheur obtained written permission from the French government to wear men's slacks. Her working attire also consisted of a loose smock and heavy boots that protected her feet from the dangerous environment in which she painted. The style of dress that the artist adopted for work and home may well have been influenced by her father's attire, which was based on St. Simeonian clothing experiments. Bonheur also cropped her hair, perhaps to facilitate her work. She did, however, always wear dresses for social occasions because she knew that appropriate dress would further her career. Bonheur earned a successful living as a painter of animals. She exhibited at the annual Paris Salon regularly from the age of nineteen in 1841 through 1853, when she was thirty-one. She won the salon's gold medal at the age of twenty-six in 1848 and was commissioned by the French government to paint Plowing on the Nivernais in 1849. In the same year Bonheur and her sister Juliette became directors of l'École gratuite de dessin pour les jeunes filles, a post their father had once held. Bonheur completed her most renowned work, The Horse Fair, in 1855. The successful representation of percherons (a breed native to Normandy) was purchased by Ernest Gambart, a London art dealer whose gallery specialized in work by French artists. He exhibited The Horse Fair in London where Bonheur visited with Nathalie. Queen Victoria requested a private viewing of the painting at Windsor Castle. It would later be purchased in 1887 by Cornelius Vanderbilt and donated to the new Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Bonheur's trip to England allowed her to meet Charles Eastlake, then President of the Royal Academy, John Ruskin, the English writer and critic, and Edwin Landseer, the British animalier. She also toured the English and Scottish countrysides and executed some paintings based on her observations of new breeds of animals found there. Gambart made engravings of Bonheur's work, including The Horse Fair, and sold them in England, Europe, and the United States. Bonheur became one of the most renowned painters of the time. Little girls, such as Anna Klumpke in the United States, even had dolls in her likeness, much as American girls played with Shirley Temple dolls...

Art Deco bronze pheasant sculpture by André Vincent Becquerel, Bronze, patinated on a Belgian Black marble base. France 1925.

Beautiful and rare mid century rhino statue made of papier maché, filled with straw and covered with brown leather, glass eyes, completely in the style of Liberty of London, circa 19...

Hunting dog by Pierre-Jules Mêne (1810-1879) probably a space spaniel dimensions length 19 cm or 2 cm high and 8 cm deep late 19th century. Additional information: Material: bron...

This 20th-century thoroughbred horse portrait captures the elegance and noble spirit of one of the most celebrated equine breeds. Expertly sculpted with a keen eye for anatomical det...

This fantastic pair of 19th century finely sculpted, large scale bronze figures are after Guillaume Costou (1677 – 1746. )They each depict a wild prancing horse being restrained by t...