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Animal Sculptures For Sale
Exquisite 19th Century Gilded Bronze Sparrow Sculpture by Louis Villeminot
Located in Hamburg, DE
Discover the timeless elegance of the 19th century with this charming bronze sculpture of a sparrow, crafted by the esteemed Parisian sculptor Louis Villeminot. Born in 1826, Villemi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
1970's Murano Glass Birds Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of 1970's mid-century modern Murano glass birds by Formia Vetri Di Murano, in vintage original condition with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vincent André Becquerel Art Deco Sculpture
Located in NANTES, FR
Art deco sculpture circa 1930.
“The nest” in silvered bronze on a black marble base.
In very good shape.
Total height: 50 cm
Width: 10.2cm
Depth: 10.2 cm
Weight: 2.4 kg
ANDRÉ-VINCE...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Boho Patinated Elephants - Set of 2
Located in west palm beach, FL
Introduce exotic charm to your decor with our Vintage Boho Patinated Elephants - Set of 2. These beautifully crafted pieces feature a rich patina and intricate detailing, perfect for...
Category
Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Petite Blanc de Chine Porcelain Fantail Pigeon Sculpture, Vintage
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite blanc de Chine porcelain fantail pigeon sculpture. Vintage in origin, this sculpture captures the graceful essence of the fantail pigeon, meticulously detailed to showcase i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ashtray with Frog sculpture, Tarcisio TOSIN for LA FRECCIA. 1930s
Located in Torino, IT
Ceramic ashtray
with sculpture of
Frog,
Tarcisio TOSIN
for THE ARROW.
ORIGIN
Vicence
PERIOD
1930s
AUTHOR
Tarcisio TOSIN
Venetian ceramist, born Cles in 1904, Tarcisio Tosin comple...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Joseph Quillian Mystical Spirits Signed Bronze Contemporary Nautical Studio
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fanciful contemporary studio bronze sculpture titled “Mythical Spirits” by Joseph Quillian. Signed, dated 1997, with an annotation of 107/500. A classic composition showcasing ocea...
Category
1990s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Alfred Dubuccand: "stag", Bronze With Anthracite Green-brown Patina, Late 19th C
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Alfred DUBUCAND (1828-1894, France): "Stag"
Bronze sculpture with an anthracite green-brown patina representing a large standing deer
Late 19th century, circa 1890
Dimensions: H ...
Category
1890s French Other Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Alabaster Sculpture of a Pair of Lioness 1920s
Located in London, GB
A lovely Italian antique Art Deco carved alabaster sculpture of a pair of lionesses, circa 1870 in date.
Superbly sculptured in grey veined white alabaster depicting a pair lionesse...
Category
1920s Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Art Deco wrought iron table lamp by Muller Frerés, Pate de Verre, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Art Deco desk lamp by Muller Frerés, 1930s.
The ART DECO ceiling lamp is a fascinating example of the masterful craftsmanship and exquisite design of a French glass manufacturer. Th...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Lisa Larson Studio Ceramic Lion for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950's
By Gustavsberg
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Lisa Larson Studio Ceramic Lion for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950's.
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Collection of Five Antique Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Mantle Dogs
Located in Bochum, NRW
Collection of Five Antique Staffordshire Pottery Spaniel Mantle Dogs.
They are ideal to decorate any interior to add a plus of color and warmth.
Height 18, 23, 23 28 and 28 cm.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Of Antique Italian Faience Lions With Armorial Shields
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century Italian faience lions with armorial shields. Hand-painted yellow and brown lions, blue, red, and white shields and green base.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French 19th Century Terracotta Sculpture Depicting a Walking Asian Elephant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small French terracotta sculpture from the 19th century depicting a walking elephant with trunk raised, tusks and great expression. Created in France during the 19th century, this ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Large Lapis Lazuki Eagle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Large lapis lazuki eagle sculpture on a hardwood base, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed, nicely veined and has an absolutely stunning pallet of blue shades. The sculpture me...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Modern Contemporary Carved Acrylic Geese in Flight Table Sculpture on Base
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A classic modern contemporary carved acrylic sculpture depicting geese in flight. A dynamic composition with movement and energy. Artist unknown. From a private collection. Dimension...
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Set of Mid Century Batchelder California Pottery Animal Tiles
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four pottery tiles with stylized elk , pelican, lion and tiger motifs all handcrafted and hand glazed . Manufactured by the Batchelder Pottery Studio in Los Angeles Californ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Joseph Quillian Mystic Encounter Signed Contemporary Studio Bronze Sculpture
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A whimsical contemporary studio bronze sculpture titled “Mystic Encounter” by Joseph Quillian. Signed with an annotation of 59/350. Circa 1990s. A classic composition showcasing ocea...
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Miniature Bronze Cormorant Figurine or Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine miniature bronze sculpture.
Modeled in style similar to the French Animaliers like Barye, Bonheur or Mêne.
In the form of a cormorant bird.
Mounted on a black wooden square...
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Meissen Monkey Band French Horn Player Member Figurine
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Meissen Monkey Band, also known as the Monkey Orchestra, is a collection of 19-21 porcelain monkey figures that were created between 1747 and 1...
Category
19th Century German Regency Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Green and Violet Joyful Fish
Located in Mogliano Veneto, TV
Questa eccezionale scultura realizzata dall'artista tessile Anna Paola Cibin. Un sapiente connubio tra tradizione e originalità. Realizzato meticolosa...
Category
2010s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Velvet
French Art Deco Ceramic Mahout and his Elephant, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco elephant and mahout by Stef in Saint-Clément, France, 1930s. Crackle glaze ceramic. A large, rare and very decorative sculpture very sought after. Deep green color. W...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Brass Bowl ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear with Brass Bowl ca. 1920s
Item e7284
A nicely carved Black Forest bear with brass bowl for small utensils on his back. Executed in Brienz, Switzerla...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label
Located in Warrenton, OR
Signed Millefiori-Infused Glass Fish Sculpture by Josef Marcolin, original label still affixed.
A very handsome, handblown glass sculpture by the Italian Murano glass blower Josef Ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass, Glass
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
Large Continental Silver Turkey, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
In a dramatic pose perched on branches atop rock-work all resting on acorn feet.
Category
1870s Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Vintage Jaguar Pot in the Style of Zoomorphic Pot From Tabasco
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in homage to the ancient Jaguar Zoomorphic pot from Tabasco, this replica captures the essence of Olmec craftsmanship dating back to 1200-400 BCE. Primarily utilized for cere...
Category
19th Century Mexican Pre-Columbian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Item e7286
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for small utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very good ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bronze Limited Edition "Gerenuk and Tree" Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique bronze limited edition "Gerenuk and Tree" sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with a wonderful patina and measures a substan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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
Mid Century Ceramic Soholm Bird by Gerd Hiort Petersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Blue and white Soholm bird designed by Gerd Hiort Petersen, circa 1960-1970. This beautiful ceramic sculpture is captivating and whimsical. The mesmerizin...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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
Archimede Seguso Murano Orange White Gold Italian Art Glass Bird Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown orange, white and gold flecks Italian art glass bird with flower sculpture / paperweight. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso. The piece is pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
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
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
Black Forest Carved Coat Hook with Bear Poacher ca. 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Carved Coat Hook with Bear Poacher ca. 1900s
Item e7289
A very rare hand-carved coat hook or whip holder depicting a bear as a poacher with rifle, hat and rucksack. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Massive Lapis Lazuki Elephants Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive lapis lazuki elephants sculpture from Greece, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed, nicely veined and has an absolutely stunning pallet of blue shades. The entire sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
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...
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1880s Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
20th Century Italian Pure 970 Silver Duck with golden beak and paws
Located in VALENZA, IT
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Other Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Pinky Pac-Man Ghost - Glass Sculpture by Dylan Martinez
Located in East Quogue, NY
These whimsical Pac-Man Ghost sculptures pay homage to the iconic 1980s video game characters while transcending their pixelated origins, inviting viewers to embark on a visual journ...
Category
2010s American Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
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
Superb Italian Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Superb Italian Greyhound dog sculpture, made in terracotta, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Black Forest Bear Bench w. Five Bear Sculptures & Carved Oak Leaf Seat
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved and demountable bench with five bear sculptures.
This superbly hand carved bench is entirely made of solid wood and therefor too this stunning and highly decorative antique is as strong and stable as the day it was it was made. We cannot single out one detail that is more special than others, because the standing bear sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Verdigris Brass Cranes - Set of 2
Located in Vallejo, CA
A pair of vintage brass crane sculptures in varying sizes. Beautiful green verdigris patina contrasting with polished brass accents at the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Murano Large Pink Bubbles Bunny Rabbit Gold Leaf Egg Italian Art Glass Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful and very large, vintage Murano hand blown pink bubbles and golden egg Italian art glass Easter Bunny rabbit sculpture. The rabbit is very nicely detailed with a cute face, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Sainte-Radegonde French Art Deco Ceramic Pigeons 1935
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1930. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width:...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Pair of Silver Plated Eagle Salts 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a charming pair of antique Victorian silver plated salts each in the form of an eagle and in Baroque taste, circa 1880 in date.
The beautifully cast salts each feature a de...
Category
1880s Late Victorian Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver Plate
Marble Statue of a Pacing Stallion, After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant marble statue of the pacing stallion after the antique by Alceo Doessena. Inspired by the Horses of San Marco in Venice, this beautifully carved stallion is a testament to...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Item e7287
A nicely carved Black Forest bear desk set for writing utensils. Executed in Brienz, Switzerland around 1920. Very goo...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
Japan Important Pair Large Early Shinto Temple Lions Hand-Carved, 18th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered and coming from a Shinto Shrine deaccession, and now in our Kyoto warehouse.
Call or message us for details or to reserve.
Japan an early and superb pair (2) of myt...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
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
1925 René Lalique Seal Stamp Souris Mouse Clear Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Seal Stamp "Souris" (Mouse) made in clear glass by René Lalique in 1925.
Stamped signature.
Perfect condition
height: 5 cm
Félix Marcilhac, René Lalique - Catalogue Raisonné de l'...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
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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