19th Century Animal Sculptures

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 ...

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

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture – Roman Bull by Auguste Clésinger (1814–1883) Cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne Foundry – Reduction by Achille Collas France, 1858 This exquisite 19th-...

This is an impressive antique brass Victorian ecclesiastical eagle lectern, circa 1890 in date. The 5ft3inch (157cm) lectern features an eagle with wings outstretched and detailed f...

Antique set of Fifteen 19th century miniature carved black forest bears some standing, some sitting down, some with original glass eyes and in fabulous original condition. A char...

A charming bronze sculpture depicting a French Bulldog, modeled with alert ears, expressive features, and a compact muscular stance characteristic of the breed. The dog is rendered w...

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...

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...

An Alabaster Bird of Prey A bird of prey made of Alabaster stone with a matte finish, circa 1900. The sculpture measures 29 cm high, 11 cm wide, and 1...

A carving of a fearsome rearing lion, the position known as rampant, in silvery limewood. Fully carved to front and back. Depictions of lions rampant can be found on heraldic coats...

A fine antique 19th Century English Staffordshire porcelain fox hunting stirrup cup. Acquired from a collector's estate in England. This charming stirrup cup is in the form of a fox ...

Attractive pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs, having a quality pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire dogs, with matching white coats with brown spots, matching gold coll...

19th century Egyptian stone carving of Horus in the ancient style, the god in the form of a falcon. Quite possibly much earlier in date, it came from a collection that did have ancie...

Italian Alabaster Figure of the Medici Lion Late 19th century Italian carved alabaster 'Grand Tour' souvenir sculpture, after the antique, "The Medici Lion". Carved alabaster mode...

French Majolica Elephant Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Measures: Height / 5.4 inches. Length / 6.7 inches.

Tall antique Swedish horse in carved wood with original patinated paint in off-white color with blue dots. Made circa end of the 19th century. Th...

A charming pair of antique Victorian Staffordshire pottery spaniel figures. These classic red and white King Charles spaniels are beautifully hand-painted with expressive faces, gilt...

Antique Children Carousel Horse, Germany late 19th Century A wooden carved children's carousel, stallion with polychrome painting, made in Germany in the late 19th century. Original...

This large Swiss masterpiece wall plaque with clock is in perfect condition. The realistic and detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...

Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...

*Note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. Monumental Bronze Eagle Lectern Sculpture .. Symbol of Saint John the Evangelist, Church Relic, ca. 1900 For the true connoisseur of ecclesiastical antiques and meaningful design, this remarkable bronze eagle sculpture offers a rare opportunity to own an object that is both spiritually symbolic and visually commanding. Originally crafted as a Bible lectern...

19th century cast bronze figure of a hunting dog pointing by Pierre Jules Mene. This is a lovely bronze which has acquired a gorgeous patina over the years. The figure is a beautif...

Hand-Carved Wooden Bison Sculpture on Natural Base, Vintage Rustic Art An exceptional hand-carved birch wood bison sculpture, masterfully executed in the late 20th century, capturin...

An absolutely charming Victorian novelty jewellery box made from very heavy cast brass and I think that the dog himself is Bronze, with traces of the o...

French Patinated Spelter Bull Sculpture by Charles Valton (1851–1918). This striking French patinated spelter bull sculpture by Charles Valton is a fine example of late 19th-century...

Rare hand-crafted entree stand. . .signed ‘RUEF’. (Ruef Brothers) This beautifully carved Black Forest bear will always be there to greet you when you come home. It does not matter...

A large pair of English split-leg Staffordshire poodles from the late 19th century, with sand textured coats to imply their thick hair. Staffordshire Dogs are named so for the area i...

Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...

Unusual Majolica frog pitcher wearing a brown jacket signed Fives Lille, circa 1890.

PRESENTING AN ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Large ‘Huntsman/Valet with his Hounds’ Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene – 1869. This is a LARGE sculpture, weighing over 175 lbs....

Unusual late 19th Century French automaton model of a cow.  Beautifully observed with glass eyes and real horns. This wonderful cow has a trick up its sleeve... when the head is pus...

Large antique 19th century English Staffordshire porcelain figurine depicting a white roc bird / oriental pheasant perched on a stack of mossy rocks. Dimensions: 6" x 3.5" x 13" (Wi...

Pair of 19th century Staffordshire spaniel figures with separated front feet. This pair of dogs has wonderful hand painted copper...

Lying terracotta whippet in terracotta with a nice patina. The fur is cracked, with small traces of a grayish-blue color.

Pair of diminutive red Staffordshire Spaniels, circa 1860, Each one exceptionally painted with expressive faces.

Amusing true pair of 19th century English Staffordshire porcelain poodle figures hand decorated and featuring a confetti coat.

A wonderful set of two Victorian heavy cast brass sitting English Pointer dogs. Depicted 'en profile' facing towards or from each other. They were originally made as doorstoppers, but also very useful as large bookends...

Large Pair of Victorian Staffordshire Spaniel Dogs with Amber Glass Eyes, England, Circa 1860 This impressive pair of Victorian Staffordshire spaniel dogs embodies one of the most e...

Top quality made and highly decorative, bronze eagle claw desk piece. With the holiday season on our doorstep we will be offering a number of season relat...

Early 19th Century Black Forest Carved Wooden Deer Head with Antlers Carved from solid wood and mounted with naturally shed antlers, this expressive deer head exemplifies the rustic...

Large 19th-Century Staffordshire Pottery Spaniels, 14.75" High, Exceptional Scale & Expression A striking and unusually large pair of Victorian Staffordshire pottery spaniels, d...

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 ...

This exceptional Japanese Meiji bronze tiger sculpture was created by the artist Tsunemitsu during the Meiji period, between 1868 and 1912. Depicting a roaring tiger in a powerful, d...

Pierre-Jules Mène - Bronze hunting dog France Bronze around 1870 Dimensions: H × W × D: 21 × 30 × 13 cm Description: Antique bronze sculpture of a short-haired hunting dog carryin...

Antique Gilt Carved Eagle Lectern – Ornate Gothic Church Stand c.19th Century Origin: Kasteel Aldenghoor, Haelen, Netherlands 19th Century Gothic Re...

Antique sculpture signed by Auguste Cain 1821-1894. Auguste-Nicolas Caïn (born November 10, 1821 in Paris; † August 6, 1894) was a French animal sculptor and medalist. Title of bronze work: "le Chant Du Coq." This model is illustrated in the literature: Pierre Kjellberg...

Antique Primitive Glider Rocking Hobby Horse Rustic Carved Wood Cast Iron Red. Item features a carved wood horse, red painted wood base, cast iron hardware with star accents, and lea...

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) patinated bronze sculpture of a tiger with cub. Mounted on a carved hardwood base decorated with foliage. High...

ISIDORE JULES BONHEUR French, 1827-1901 "Mare and her Foal" Sand-cast nuanced medium-brown patinated bronze Signed in cast "I. BONHEUR" and cold-stamped PEYROL verso Cast circa 187...

19th-century Staffordshire spaniels featuring classic russet and white coloring with hand-painted details and expressive faces. As is common with early Staffordshire, they are unmark...

Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle vase Pique Fleur Clement Massier, circa 1890.

THE CAVALLO MAZZOCCHI (AFTER THE HERCULANEUM QUADRIGA HORSE) Italy, circa second half of the 19th century Verdigris patinated bronze, one foot raised on polished brass plinth, situat...

Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India. Large Antique Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse. the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered. 19th century hand carved oversized wooden Indian temple horse...

Fabulous horse head hitching post from the latter part of the 19th century. Beautiful craftsmanship and detail in the casting. Horse Head sits on a fluted round column with a new ste...

Museum quality and condition Swiss black forest sculpture. For collectors of the rarest and finest Black Forest sculptures: this incredibly detailed, hand-carved cow could only orig...

Late 19th Century French decorative metal pigeon on decorative metal base. Circa 1890.

Large Majolica colorful rooster signed Delphin Massier circa 1890. On the back of the rooster, a rare brown bamboo vase, usually the vase is a trunk.

A pair of cast iron doorstops - lions rampant with shields. Well modelled. A true facing pair. English, c.1870. 13 1/2" h., 9 1/2" w., 2 5/8" d. Whitehall Antiques is a family busin...

This is only the second time in many years of being in the antiques business that I have come across this wonderful figural equestrian inkwell. B...

Initially modeled by Barye in 1846 as a commission by Louis-Phillipe for the Tuilleries Gardens at a cost of 10,000 francs, the life-size sculpture sat near to Barye's Lion au Serpent until it was later moved in 1867 to the grand entrance to Pavilion de Flore and a pair was crafted for it using a mechanical technique, a gesture which incensed Barye, as he preferred to sculpt a mate to oppose Lion Assis...