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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Carl Milles Wild Boar Bronze Sculpture
Located in Malmö, SE
After Carl Milles (1875-1955). Bronze sculpture of a wild boar. Foundry mark of Christian Maas. Conceived in 1929 for Lord Melchett's home Melchet Court in Hampshire.
Excellent condition.
Carl Milles great international breakthrough as a sculptor was the significant exhibition where a selection of his works of art was displayed at the Tate Gallery in London in early 1927. The exhibition was an immediate success and suddenly Milles was a name “on everyone’s lips” among the society in London. He became acquainted with the world-famous author George Bernard Shaw who became enormously fond of Milles artwork and declared when he saw the exhibition "That's the real stuff". Shaw offered to help Milles by joining the committee for the Swedenborg Monument, which was to be built in London, thereby creating increased public interest.
The attention also led to a series of invitations and soon several orders for his artwork. One of the delighted visitors of the exhibition was the wealthy Lord Melchett who soon invited the artist to his home Melchet Court in Hampshire. Lord Melchett, who was just renovating his estate, had two large wild boars in bronze ordered for the stairs at the garden of Melchet Court. The magnificent pair of wild boars was completed in 1929 and Milles had been inspired by the famous fountain sculpture Il Porcellino from the early 17th century in Florence.
The order of this artwork could hardly have suited Milles better as he was very interested in sculpting large heavy animals such as bears, elephants and wild boars. His sculptures where also often inspired by Ancient Antique mythology and the wild boar is an animal that often appears in the Greek antique stories...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880.
Beautifully modelled, hand carved from linden wood, with mother and baby bear on a naturalistically carved rocky outcrop.
The inkwells are in the form of a pair of tree trunks with fluted glass wells with carved lids and a useful pen tray in front.
Condition:
In excellent condition. As an antique item, it shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, the inkstand displays beautifully.
Dimensions in cm:
Height 15 cm x Width 23 cm x Depth 14 cm
Dimensions in inches:
Height 6 inches x Width 9 inches x Depth 5 inches
History of Black Forest Carving
The idea behind the success of Brienz wood carving was quite simple. After a disastrous famine in 1816 in the Brienz area people were forced to find new areas of revenues. Driven by the need to create jobs in the Bernese Oberland, an economically underdeveloped region, the Swiss government encouraged the existing resource of timber industry to liaise with the traditional wooden craftsmanship. It took some time to improve from home requirements to sophisticated designed arts but the process was supported by the rising amount of tourists visiting the region.
Christian Fischer and other founders
Christian Fischer (1790-1848) started self-taught from simple turneries (carved bowls and other articles of daily use) to unsophisticated regional animals and people. Due to his success and the interest of the tourists, other carvers started also following his idea of carving the pristine naturalism. The Swiss government supported these start-ups with additional training of apprentices at special trade school.
Brienz School of Wood Carving
In 1884 the "School of Wood Carving, Brienz" was founded. It became an important educational institution to strengthen and develop the artistic backgrounds and exhibit an area of creativity. During the years of war in the 20th century, the demand for wooden sculptures came to rest and led to the re-orientation in areas such as toys and carvings for constructions. Beyond that the Brienz wood carving articles had to face an enormous competition from abroad. The School of Wood Carving had to get through difficult economic times but in the late 1970s wood carving enjoyed a renaissance. A lot of young people searched for elemental jobs and added a new value to school education. Today Brienz School of Wood Carving is combined with the education of turner, basket makers and coopers. The school still claims high-quality standards and follows old principles with regard to future perspectives.
Wild animals
At all times wild animals fascinate people. The highland around Brienz has large variety of different wild animals. Bears are among the most popular models for carvers. On the one hand bears are easy to cut and on the other hand they have a strong symbolized image. The enthusiasm for bears in art...
Category
1880s Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Item e7285
A nicely carved Black Forest bear for sewing utensils. It features a pincushion, needle deposi...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Limoges, France. Two porcelain ducks decorated with 22-karat gold leaf.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two porcelain ducks decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante.
Approximately 1970.
Provenance: From a large French private c...
Category
1970s French Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Kay Bojesen, Vintage Articulated Oak Elephant, designed 1953, Denmark
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
We are pleased to offer three vintage examples of the wooden elephant toy that was designed by Kay Bojesen in 1953.
Constructed in oak, the leg, neck and trunk joints are articula...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Panther Sculpture, france 1935
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
Art Deco Panther Sculpture.
Ceramic, black laquered with golden detail.
France 1935
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze sculpture of a goat by P.J Mêne
By P.J. Mêne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Bronze sculpture of a goat by P.J Mêne
This ancient sculpture was made by the well-known P.J. Mene from France, and dates from approximately 1875, although it may be after his death,...
Category
19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Water Buffalo Bronze Sculpture by Dylan Lewis (1964- )
Located in New York, NY
Our patinated bronze sculpture by Dylan Lewis (1964- ) depicts a water buffalo with head lowered. Signed Dylan Lewis 97. 9 3/4 by 18 1/4 by 5 1/2 inch...
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
French Art Deco French Bulldog Sculpture, circa 1925
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco French bulldog sculpture, France, circa 1925. Spelter and marble. Width : 11"((28cm), Height : 10.8"(27.5cm), Depth : 4.9"(12.5cm).
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Vintage Chinese War Horse Statue, Cast Iron Casting, Tang Dynasty
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Vintage Chinese War Horse Statue, cast in iron using techniques reminiscent of the Tang Dynasty, showcases the enduring legacy of ancient Chine...
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Edouard Marcel SANDOZ Bronze Rabbit Sculpture, 1920
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 co...
Category
1920s French Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Edouard Marcel Sandoz ; "Guinea pig", silver plated bronze sculpture c.1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Edouard-Marcel SANDOZ (1881-1971, Switzerland) : "Guinea Pig" (1919)
Antique edition in silvered bronze (silvering faded by time and renewed)
Antique edition cast by Susse Frères
...
Category
1930s French Other Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Carl Milles Bronze Sculpture of Fishes
By Carl Milles
Located in Malmö, SE
Carl Milles (1875-1955), after, bronze sculpture of three fishes. Marked Millesgården.
Great condition.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Carl Milles, whose original surname was Anderson, w...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Panther by Maurice Prost, Susse Frères Foundry, 1930
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture of a panther by Maurice Prost.
Signed M. Prost and Susse frères Editeurs Paris. 37 cm / 14.6 inch.
Bronze with black patina on a Belgian Black Marble base....
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Carl Milles Horse's Head Bronze Sculpture
By Carl Milles
Located in Malmö, SE
Carl Milles (1875-1955), after, bronze sculpture of a horse's head. Marked Millesgården.
Great condition.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Carl Milles, whose original surname was Anderson,...
Category
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage straw donkey , 1950s decor
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Vintage straw donkey, decoration 1950
Decorated with multicoloured wool and with 2 pockets on each side.
Good condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Maghreb Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rattan
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Pair Large Bronze Giraffes - Animal Statues Garden Casting
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Quirky pair of large bronze giraffes
The tallest one is almost five feet - 147 CM - tall
Great for the garden and being bronze they can live outsi...
Category
1980s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Ceramic Hand Painted Leopard, 1960's Italy
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Beautiful hand painted ceramic leopard figure made in italy.
1960's - Italy
Good condition, very small little chip on the tail.
Dimensions:
...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Bronze Sculpture Sitting Pig, Signed L.Carvin, Around 1910, Susse Frères
Located in Greven, DE
Antique bronze sculpture by Louis Albert Carvin (born 7th august 1875 in Paris - 6th January 1951). Depiction of a sitting pig. Finely chiseled.
Signed at the bottom "L. Carvin" and "Susse Fr Edt" for the foundry "Susse Frères Editeurs".
The sculptor Louis Albert Carvin mainly described animals, especially through episodes from la fontaine fables, but also occasionally wrote some genre scenes.
His submissions to the Salon from 1891 until the 1930s consisted mainly of marble sujets.
The foundry Susse Frères was a company in Paris run from 1804 to 1975 by the French Susse family, whose members over five generations were primarily involved in the manufacture and publishing of art supplies, in addition to stationery products and briefly photographic cameras...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair of Japanese Bronze Lions Bookends, Meiji Period
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This superb and rare pair of Japanese Meiji period bronze bookends are cast in solid bronze and depict a pair of Lions, with their heads raised. These finely sculpted pieces are beau...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Handmade Cast Bronze Decorative Snail Large Paperweight
Located in London, GB
Each of these exquisite solid bronze snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, the noble material is aged unveiling a beautiful ...
Category
2010s Indian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Mid-Century Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Rooster by J. Feldtmann
By Rosenthal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine mid-century Rosenthal porcelain figurine.
In the form of a rooster.
Designed by J. Feldtmann in the 1950s for Rosenthal.
S...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Baby Quanza Elepahant Glass Sculpture
Located in Istanbul, TR
Meet the lovable mascot and good luck charm of our exclusive Animal Kingdom Collection, the Baby Quanza Glass Sculpture. A wide variety of animal sculptures, all made by hand, are in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Bowl ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Bowl ca. 1920s
Item e7283
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set with bowl for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920....
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Signed Daum France Crystal Carved Owl Sculpture Figurine Mid-Century Modern 1970
Located in Miami, FL
This hand carved transparent Owl Figurine, Animal Sculpture is made from one piece of Crystal Glass with exceptional Craftsmanship in France circa 1970.
Very difficult process which ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
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 Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A set of unique fish handmade in Italy, ceramic. Choose those or change colors!
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Questi artisti toscani riescono con la loro bravura a prendere ispirazione dalle meravigliose colline toscane ma anche dal prezioso mar Tirreno. Un buon bicchiere di vino e il gioco ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Pair Of Chinese Polychrome Glazed Ducks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair of open mouth ducks in reclining position in predominantly spinach and egg with blue and famille rose hued feathers. One incised 4 and the other 5 as shown.
Dimensions: 14”...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Moroccan Decorative Dragon Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative dragon sculpture - big format
- made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings.
- decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter...
Category
2010s Moroccan Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Earthenware
19th Century Fairground Horse with Stand
Located in Newark, GB
A charming 19th century fairground horse, this would have been attached to a ride, perhaps to a carousel, and is here displayed on a metal stand which has been designed as a rest, al...
Category
19th Century British Folk Art Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Han Dynasty Pottery Mythical Bixie Beast TL Tested
Located in Dallas, TX
A Large Chinese Pottery Mythical Creature Figure from the Han Dynasty
China. Western Han Dynasty Circa 25 - 220
TL tested estimated age 1800 years old (+/- 200) by Artemis Testing ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Contemporary Rabbit Sculpture in Brass by Robert Kuo, Hand Repoussé, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit Sculpture
Brass
Hand Repoussé
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative rel...
Category
2010s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pair of large embossed brass parrots, handcrafted in Italy, Edizioni Molto.
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of large embossed brass parrots, handcrafted in Italy, Edizioni Molto.
Handcrafted brass sheet sculptures, artisanally made in Italy in a limited edition.
Produced with precisio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Cantilevered brass fox Edizioni Molto, handcrafted in Italy.
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted sculpture in brass plate, made in Italy, its dimensions are 49x20x8 cm.
It represents a fox in detail, offering an elegant and refined interpretation.
Made with high qual...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sculpture of an Elephant in Patinated Bronze, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture of an elephant in patinated bronze, 20th century.
Sculpture of an elephant in patinated bronze, marble base, 20th century animal bronze.
h: 21.5cm, w: 20cm, d: 8cm
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Seguso Vetri d'Arte Murano White Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Baby Duck Figure
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white and gold flecks Italian art glass baby bird figurine sculpture. Documented to the Seguso Vetri d'Arte company, recently found on their illus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
A Sculpture of a Gazelle Bust in Patinated and Gilded Bronze, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An animal sculpture of a gazelle bust in patinated and gilded bronze, 20th century.
Contemporary sculpture of a gazelle bust in patinated and gilded bronze, 20th century animal scul...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of Carved Wood Zebra Sculptures by Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare pair of carved wood Zebras by Arthur Court for Bloomingdale's. The pair features a mother & baby. The baby is 12" in length, 7.25" in height & 3.25" in width.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
"Contemporary Reclaimed Hand Blown Black Glass Sculptured Goblets Set" by Simone Crestani
The Reclaimed Goblets Collection
Discover the Reclaime...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand made and cast in bronze
By Rinat Design
Located in London, GB
Hare & Ballerina sculptural table lamp, hand crafted, moulded and cast in bronze. A whimsical lamp of a hare dancing alongside a ballerina by the tree trunk. A charming piece of fu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf, Bronze
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog.
Height: 75 cm
See photos for condition.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Adorable Terracotta Sculpture of Billy Goat Ram
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fetching terracotta sculpture of a ram or Billy goat, great indoors or in the garden.
Category
1970s American Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Animal Bronze, Mother and Baby Elephant Signed Niels Holm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine patinated bronze sculpture of a mother elephant with her baby elephant by Niels Holm (1860-1933). Signed NIELS HOLM, ELEPHASINDICUS, ENDANGER. Also signed L. RASMUSSEN, KOBENH...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage Italian design hand painted ceramic dog.
Height: 85 cm
See photos for condition.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce a regal touch to your décor with this Vintage Italian Glazed Ceramic Lion. Showcasing exquisite Italian craftsmanship and a stunning glazed finish, this majestic piece embo...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Jules B. Salmson, A Patinated Bronze Sculpture of William Shakespeare
Located in New York, NY
Jean Jules B. Salmson, A patinated bronze sculpture of William Shakespeare, 19th Century.
Very rare sculpture of the famous William Shakespeare. A perfect fit for any library or gen...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Copper Metallic Teddy Bear Lamp with 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 Giova...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Vintage metal Brutalist sculpture Bird by Salvino Marsura, Italy 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Rare mid-century modern metal Brutalist sculpture "Bird" by Salvino Marsura, made in Italy in the 1970s. Salvino Marsura is an Italian artist born in Treviso in 1938. His career bega...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Leo Osborne "The Prince" Figural Seated Lion Bronze Sculpture Statue Burled 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
"The Prince" by Leo Osborne, Limited Edition of 15
Features a recumbent lion. First made in a wooden burl, then molded for bronze. A beautiful addition to...
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Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Burl
Light Blue Teddy Bear Lamp LED Rechargeable
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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The teddy bear, the emotional object par excellence, is reinterpreted by Stefano Giovannoni and becomes a table lamp. This new pop icon is tender, and fun at the same time. Teddy girl...
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2010s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plastic
Giant Turtle - Handmade Ceramic Indoor/Outdoor - Italy - 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
When you say "great."
Large oversized sculpture representing a Giant Aldabra Turtle (Aldabrachelys gigantea). It is a turtle native to the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean that can ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
'Small Skull & Horn after Orvieto V', bronze by Jack Zajac
By Jack Zajac
Located in Dallas, TX
Having been awarded the prestigious Rome Prize by the American Academy in 1954, California artist Jack Zajac (born 1929) moved to Italy. Inspired by the goats and sheep he found in t...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large French Art Deco Plaster 2 Setters On The Hunt Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large French Art Deco sculpture, France, 1920s. "Allez Hop" (Let's go). Young teenager with two setters. Polychrome plaster. Height : 19.3"(49cm), Width : 23.2"(59cm), Depth : 11.4"(...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Large Brass Cranes - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dive into the elegance of these Vintage Large Brass Cranes, a pair that showcases artistic craftsmanship and a striking contrast of colors. Featurin...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Bronze Trojan Horse Sculpture Signed Phillips
By Phillips
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning modern design of a bronze trojan horse head.
Made of cast bronze with a beautiful patina consistent with age.
Signed Phillips.
This bronze trojan horse head sculpture wi...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Lladró Horse Race Figurine in White by Ernest Massuet. Limited Edition.
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Race of horses figurine joined together and one of them attached to the white, glossy and matte porcelain base limited series. The thrilling energy of a horse race, captured in all i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage, Mid-Century, Contemporary and Antique Animal Sculptures
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
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