USA Animal Sculptures

A study in quiet elegance, this vintage ALVA Museum Replica sculpture faithfully reproduces Jane Poupelet's celebrated Sleeping Cat, capturing the graceful simplicity and timeless serenity of the original work. Resting peacefully atop a rectangular plinth, the cat's softly rounded silhouette and understated modeling embody the refined sculptural language that made Poupelet's animal studies so admired. Cast with a rich dark bronze-toned finish, the sculpture possesses a beautiful aged patina that enhances its warmth and character. The minimalist composition allows the gentle curves and tranquil posture of the sleeping feline to become the focal point, creating an object that is both calming and sculptural. Whether displayed atop a stack of art books, on a bookshelf, console, or desk, this piece offers a sophisticated accent that complements Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian, Japandi, Contemporary, and traditional interiors alike. Produced by ALVA Studios, renowned for their exceptional museum-quality reproductions of important sculptures, this collectible piece reflects both artistic heritage and enduring craftsmanship. It is equally appealing to collectors of animalier sculpture, museum replicas, and thoughtfully curated decorative objects. A timeless decorative sculpture that celebrates the quiet beauty of everyday subjects, this sleeping cat brings an effortless sense of refinement, warmth, and sculptural presence to any interior. Jane Poupelet, ALVA Museum Replica, Sleeping Cat Sculpture...

Lisa Larson ceramic cat sculpture from the Stora Zoo (Large Zoo) collection. The ”Large Zoo” series was designed in 1957, 1959, and 1965. Made of chamotte stoneware with modern sur...

A vintage art glass mallard duck. Beautiful coloring to the glass that fades from green at the head to an amber-brown color at the body. Measures 5.75"W x 2.5"D x 6.5"H

A substantial hand-cast ceramic dove by Austin Productions, dated 1981 and stamped to the underside. The form is boldly volumetric — a rounded, gravity-centered body with a flat, fan...

A super cool and well crafted art glass opaline octopus sculpture by Michael Hopko, circa 1990s. The sculpture is made of green, blue, purple, orange and clear blown glass and measur...

A fine pair of antique 19th Century English Staffordshire white spaniel mantel dog figurines. These charming dogs are hand painted with lovely gilt details and sweet faces. They are ...

Mid Century Brass Sculpture of a Koi Fish. Overall good condition, Few spots of patina visible from age and use. Late 20th Century.

Beautiful, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso glowing Uranium yellow over blue Italian art glass dove bird sculptural bowl. The bird is attributed to the Cenedese company, and attrib...

A striking 20th-century French bronze sculpture inspired by Constantin Cristesco's celebrated composition "Deux chevaux sautant un obstacle" (Two Horses Jumping an Obstacle), also kn...

Pulcino glass bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vetreria Vistosi. Blue and green on a grayish background. Applied murrine eyes. Textured copper legs. One of the two ta...

Hand made hand painted and glazed terracotta statue of a rooster. This rooster has great personality! He is perched upon some long bladed grasses and looks like the "cock of the w...

Pulcino bird sculpture designed by Alessandro Pianon for Vistosi Italy, circa 1960's Rare form with tail feathers in deep blue hand blown glass with murrine decoration and inset mur...

Patinated brass large American bald eagle sculpture perched on a rock.

For your consideration, This large bronze sculpture is titled "Coming Through the Rye", depicting four cowboys on horseback with pistols raised.It is a reproduction "after" the famou...

Rare Majolica butterfly wall pocket signed Clement Massier, Golfe Juan Circa 1900. H / 7 inches. W / 9 inches.

Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...

Vintage Italian Terracotta Persian cat in a formal sitting position. Highly textured, deeply sculpted long fur. Piercing blue eyes.

Elegant Mirror-Image Pair of Continental Bronze Lion Sculptures. Sculptures are finely cast with expressive facial features, richly textured manes, and muscular bodies captured in a ...

Very charming vintage wooden hand-carved swan sculpture with a detailed bill and raised wings. This European folk art swan features an aged white ...

Rare inlaid mahogany, with bronze legs bird sculpture by Karl Hagenauer for Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien. 1950s Stamped with Werkstätte Hagenauer 'wHw' roundel, 'HAGENAUER, WIEN, MADE ...

A pair of fine armorial lion garden statues from England - each lion elegantly poised on a stepped plinth base, exuding a sense of grandeur and elegance, in a standing position holdi...

A pair of 1940's Chinese birds. Measurements: Height: 12" Width: 4.75" Depth: 6.5"

Monumental! Hand-Gilded Horse Sculpture Here is a beautiful Etruscan bronze sculpture of a horse. The sculpture is enameled bronze and has a turquoise polychromed finish to the b...

Large, nearly antique, Japanese Kutani porcelain sleeping cat figure with ribbon and bell tied around the neck. Circa 1930. Extraordinary detail of fur, whiskers, and eye lashes very...

Vintage Cast Iron Horse Doorstop or Sculpture, Virginia, USA Virginia Metalcrafters, Waynesboro, VA. " Door keeps moving ........ a door stop could be the solution.... or display on...

Gorgeous stylized bunny rabbit sculpture / paperweight by Baccarat, circa 1990s. The piece is in excellent condition with no visible imperfections and has great clarity. Signed on th...

A circa Mexican 1960 horse sculpture on black base. Measurements: Height: 15" Depth: 6.5" Width: 20.5"

Vintage large American Folk Art statue features a large cat sitting with its tail raised up and slightly curled, looking straight forward with its ears perked up. The cat is sculpted...

CLEARANCE SALE ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** 1940s Art Nouveau Borzoi / Russian Wolfhound Figurine, Don Manning...

An Italian pair of silver-plate pheasant bird sculptures decorative objects, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. The birds, male and female, are beautifully cast with fine detai...

Cast Iron Charm: American Folk Art Cat Doorstop This charming piece of American folk art is a cast iron doorstop modeled in the form of a black and white tuxedo cat. Doorstops like ...

For your consideration, a vintage hand-carved wooden shorebird figurine, likely a snipe or wading bird, often designed in a Danish Modern style with simple forms and wire legs. Car...

Lenox Fine Porcelain Elephant Sculpture, Baby Elephant, 1991. ***NOTE: Our 1stDibs store is closing end May and items will not be available thereafter.*** This beautiful, realistic b...

1832 Antique Equestrian Sculpture. Hand carved wood horse rapped with shapped brass applied to wood.

Beautiful, and large, vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light blue over cobalt blue Italian art glass giraffe figure sculpture. The piece is documented to the Salviati company, circ...

Large Terracotta Majolica Squirrel signed Bavent Normandy. H / 13.5 inches , L / 10.5 by 6.5 inches.

A charming pair of handcrafted coastal sculptures by American artist Douglas Cloutier, each created from a natural starfish meticulously embellished with Swarovski crystals, freshwat...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso light purple outer layer with inner pink core Italian art glass kitty cat figurine or sculpture. The piece is attributed to designer Arch...

Fabulous hand carved block of glass into a Ice Sculptural block replecating a ice burg with a Seal poking his head up and into the opening. Remarkably subtle and in excellent conditi...

A 2000 year old pair of similarly styled antique Chinese pottery horse heads dating to the Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) Large authentic painted grey clay terracotta sculptural tomb objects, one with red pigment, one with red over white slip decoration, both crisply molded, carved and detailed. These finely carved horse head funerary figures feature excellent attention to detail and realistic characteristics, moldeled with an upright mane, the wooden ears missing, likely long deteriorated, a normal and expected feature considering the age. The Han Dynasty horse head...

A large vintage art glass cat. A green interior with white stripes is surrounded in clear glass. Measures 6"W x 2.5"D x 8.75"H

Charming, relatively large scale giraffe statue by Marwal.

French Majolica Terracotta Blue Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown sky blue and gold flecks Italian art glass pheasant bird sculpture. The piece is documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-60s. The bird ...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso swimming fish aquarium Italian art glass paperweight / sculpture. The piece is created in the manner of designer Riccardo Licata and the ...

Mid-Century Majolica fish platter Vallauris. Large fish in the center, seaweeds, shells. Nautical style. 14' W , 9.8' H  

Large Vintage Hollywood Regency brass Penguin sculpture. Nicely detailed. Hand polished. Good overall condition. Dark spots are reflection of light in photos. Measures 10” tall x 5”...

Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.

Pair of Mid Century Bronze Sitting Life Size Greyhound Sculpture

English hound dog sculpture. Beautifully modeled vintage life size cast stone seated hound on short plinth perfect for your entry or as your garden watch dog. England, 1920’s Dimen...

English Brass Piggy Bank. 11" wide x 7.25" tall x 3.5" deep. Two screws on bottom for removing coins. Nice vintage condition, hand polished. Nice details in the casting. Any dark or...

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, stylized dragon handles, and a finial lid sculpted as a dragon. Traditionally used for religious rituals or to cr...

Well crafted Chinese brass or bronze incense burner with three legs, features intricate dragon-shaped handles on the sides and a lid topped with a mythical lion, known as a Shishi or...

Large Scale Brass Full Bodied Elephant Sculpture. Hand polished, Light or dark spots are reflection of light. Nice vintage condition. Looks great on a bookshelf or coffee table. Rea...

Raku Pottery Lion Figurine crafted in South Africa, featuring a multicolored design with yellow, blue, green, and red sections. The handmade ceramic piece is created using the tradi...

This handsome mid-Victorian fellow features much detail with bold lines and subtle shading. He prances on a grassy mound in a left facing position and is a rare large size. Most Vic...

An amazing large giraffe sculpture circa 1970's. Nice warm patina with mixed metals & finishes. Unmarked.

A commanding and highly sculptural work by Claude Victor Boeltz, this limited-edition “Pegasus” is executed in 24-karat gold electroplated bronze, rising in dramatic ascent above a s...

Oiva Toikka Art Glass Bird Sculpture for Iittala of Finland, 1990's. This piece is signed.

19th Century Vienna Porcelain Model of a King Charles Spaniel Austria, Mid-19th Century This exquisite 19th-century Vienna porcelain model of a King Charles Spaniel is a beautifully crafted example of fine European porcelain...