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Whimsical gold finish Iron Bull Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical iron detailed bull sculpture in gold finish nice detail very unique piece.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Polished Brass Mouse Petite Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass mouse circa 1970's brass that can be polished if desired.
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Lion Clay Sculpture Signed California Artist
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical lion sculpture signed by Marlene S Icant firure the last name , well done piece circa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Modernist Minimalist Soapstone Whimsical Red Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical soapstone red elephant beautiful piece good luck , charm nice clean condition minimalist
Category
20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Whimsical Verdigris Finish Elephant Sculpture in Brass
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Brass cast elephant in a verdigris finish, circa 1970s beautiful and sign of good luck.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Metal Brutal Style Owl Sculpture, circa 1960s
By Curtis Jeré, Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
welded with brass finish and orange resin eyes, well-executed sculpture.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fantastic Large Whimsical Italian Terracotta Handcrafted Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large wonderful handcrafted terracotta sculpture of a seated giraffe. Made in Italy stamped
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 10 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Whimsical Original Mixed Media Tabletop Sculpture on Vintage Toaster
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magical imaginative tabletop sculpture made from a vintage toaster having white porcelain base and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Steampunk Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Plaster Animal Sculptures, Italy, Set of 3
Located in North Miami, FL
In the Cubist style, these whimsical plaster animal sculptures of a Giraffe, Elephant and
Category
1990s Italian Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Whimsical Hand Carved Leo Lion Travertine & Bronze Sculpture by Rodney Winfield
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand carved "Leo the Lion" etched travertine sculpture featuring an astrological zodiac
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Travertine, Bronze
H 4.5 in W 4 in D 2 in
1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not
Category
Vintage 1960s Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 34 in W 12 in D 6 in
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal wire and the mane is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Hand Painted Ceramic Lion Sculpture in the Style of Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical hand painted ceramic lion sculpture in the style of Sergio Bustamante, circa 1980s. The
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
H 4.75 in W 4.5 in D 9.75 in
Large Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Large whimsical metal wire lion sculpture in the style of C. Jere, circa 1990s. The body is black
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Jonathan Adler, Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire mid size and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Large Lion Sculpture in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Metal wire large and rare size sculpture of a lion on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Tall Danish Teak Animal Sculpture by Knud Albert, Denmark, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Whimsical large animal sculpture (dog? kangaroo? giraffe? or trippy made up animal? whatever it is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Wonderful Whimsical Hand Built Pottery Elephant
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful whimsical Elephant. It is hand built of terracotta with white clay tusks and toes. Not
Category
20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Whimsical Set of Four Bronze Frog Musicians
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical set of four bronze frogs comprising a jazz band. Finished in a verdigris patina. Made by
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Owl Paperweight in Alabaster Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical rare sculpture paperweight in alabaster very collectible made in Italy, circa 1960s, Made
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster
Whimsical Porcelain Cat by Arabia of Finland
By Arabia of Finland
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic cat in porcelain finish by Arabia of Finland circa 1950s, great condition.
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Pair whimsical Curtis Jere Wire Lions, cLASSIC Modern design.
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Whimsical Mid Century Modern Pair Curtis Jere Wire Lions, Mother & Child? Husband & Wife
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Whimsical Atomic Age Metal Envelope Spring Desk Holder Dog
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical vintage metal envelope desk holder, circa 1950's cool and unique great piece of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Napoleon III Whimsical Bronze of a Playful Dog & Cat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III whimsical bronze of a playful dog & cat, Nice detail, fine casting of a dog and cat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical 1970's American California Pottery Large Camel Coin Saver
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical large ceramic camel coin saver sculpture, circa 1970s California pottery nice condition
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Large Mid-Century 1970s Italian Terracotta Hand Painted Whimsical Giraffe
By Bellini Studio
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large mid-century terracotta hand painted glazed whimsical Giraffe posed in lying position, made in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
H 32.75 in W 27.75 in D 15.25 in
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor Lion, Ceramic, Yellow, Signed. Chunky medium scale animal sculpture with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Chiens de Chasse" by Ferdinand Pautrot
By Ferdinand Pautrot
Located in London, GB
through his timeless creations. Today, his whimsical and charming animal sculptures continue to be
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Roberto Estevez Monumental Stylized Torso in Glazierite 1980s
By Roberto Estevez 1, Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
, Van Cleef and Arpels as well as Tiffany. He had extraordinary talent in creating whimsical sculptures
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Busts
Materials
Resin
Whimsical Italian Ceramic Sculpture of an English Bulldog
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A whimsical, Italian, ceramic English bulldog sculpture with stout, wrinkly body, undershot jaw
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Whimsical Cast Iron "Hissing Cat" Doorstop
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This menacing little feline will greet your guests at the door, support your books or weight your papers. Wherever this expressive piece of decorative art finds itself it's sure to b...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
1930 Whimsical Art Deco Silvered Bronze Dancing Elephant with Provenance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco whimsical silver plated bronze dancing elephant balancing on a blue glazed bronze ball and
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Seahorse Weathervane Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming found object sculpture of a distressed iron seahorse mounted on part of an old weathervane.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Whimsical Dominique Pouchain Ceramic Sculpture
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in New York, NY
Superb whimsical sculpture by noted French Ceramicist Dominique Pouchain.
Half horse, half unicorn
Category
Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Vintage Brass Elephant Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A majestic large scale brass elephant sculpture.
Category
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Life-Size Sheep Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful life-size vintage sheep sculpture of beechwood and sheepskin. Handmade in Germany, the
Category
Vintage 1970s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Whimsical Owl Sculpture by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical Owl Sculpture by Curtis Jere, American, circa 1969. Signed and dated on plaque on the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Whimsical Pair of Brass Mouse Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of patinated brass mouses circa 1970's solid brass that can be polished if desired
Category
20th Century North American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Whimsical Wood Sculpture of a Wlarus
Located in Pasadena, CA
Very minimal yet very expressive sculpture of a walrus carved in a chunk of wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Soap Stone Solid Carved Hippo Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Cool black soapstone sculpture of a hippo, circa 1980s great condition.
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Hand Blown Whimsical Hippo Glass Sculpture by Svoboda
By Svoboda
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical beautiful glass sculpture in excellent condition in dark amber glass, no chips or cracks.
Category
20th Century Czech Post-Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Whimsical Pair of Solid Brass Snails Sculptures Paperweights
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical pair of solid brass polished snails circa 1980's great for decor or use as paperweights.
Category
20th Century Korean Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Striking Large Whimsical Bronze and Brass Giraffe Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fabulous bronze and brass stylized sculpture of a giraffe.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Whimsical Hand Carved and Painted Elongated Wooden Tiger Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A striking whimsical tall elongated free standing carved wood and hand painted sculpture of a tiger.
Category
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Hand Made Glazed Terracotta Sculpture of a Sheep
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical and irresistible terracotta sculpture in black and white of a stylized sheep having
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of 6 Hand Carved African Mix Woods Animals Napkin Ring Holders , circa 1970's walnut
Category
20th Century Kenyan Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Huge Whimsical Goose Sculpture Master Designer Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
she created and designed several hundred highly regarded ceramic folk art animal sculptures and unique
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Whimsical Hand Carved Indonesian Wooden Flying Bunny Rabbit Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Charming hanging carved wood and painted sculpture of a bunny rabbit with wings.
Category
Vintage 1930s Indonesian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Whimsical Brutalist Brass & Copper Hand Made Sculpture Jere Style
By C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in San Diego, CA
Hand made copper & brass brutalist hippie style small owl sculpture, circa 1970's bohemian decor
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Whimsical stone cat sculpture doorstop w/ detailed glass eyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A really wonderful stone or terracotta cat doorstop or sculpture with the most incredibly detailed
Category
Vintage 1940s Animal Sculptures
Whimsical Ceramic Butterflies on Squash Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and unique signed piece by Mexican artist, Sergio Bustamante, circa 1970s. The piece was acquired directly form the artist and is beautifully hand-painted on ceramic.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Whimsical Blue Bird Sculpture Hand-Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A whimsical blue bird sculpture master work designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner, (1933
Category
Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer” Sculpture, 1970, Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Whimsical Handmade Hand-Painted “Happy Ewer” sculpture hand crafted and hand painted in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic
H 11.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
Whimsical Aldo Londi for Bitossi Glazed Stoneware Pottery Sculpture of Horse
By Bitossi
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Abstracted form of a horse designed by Aldo Londi in the Blue Rimini style series for Bitossi, Italy.
Wonderful turquoise and green coloration and geometric decoration.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
H 5.75 in W 6.75 in D 3 in
A Whimsical Pair of Italian Mid-Century Iron and Gessoed Giraffe Sculptures
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of Italian mid-century iron and gessoed giraffe sculptures; each expressive
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures
Whimsical 1970s Brutalist Metal Owl Sculpture in the Style of Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical metal owl sculpture, hand-sculpted, circa 1970s. Sitting on burl wood, with amber resin
Category
20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is a black painted
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Whimsical Metal Wire Lion Sculpture Unsigned in the Style of C. Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in San Diego, CA
Fun, metal wire sculpture of a male lion sitting on a black metal base. The body is black metal
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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Whimsical Animal Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of whimsical animal sculptures available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and wood, all whimsical animal sculptures available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of whimsical animal sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of whimsical animal sculptures to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency whimsical animal sculptures are of considerable interest. Some whimsical animal sculptures are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller whimsical animal sculptures, measuring 1.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Sergio Bustamante, Maitland Smith and Bitossi each produced beautiful whimsical animal sculptures that are worth considering.
How Much are Whimsical Animal Sculptures?
Whimsical animal sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $52,351.
Finding the Right Animal Sculptures for You
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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