Early 1900s Animal Sculptures

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

French Majolica Terracotta Blue Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.

Art Nouveau Majolica frog who playing mandolin signed Delphin Massier circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings.

Franz Bergman Vienna Bronze Lizard, Early 20th Century A remarkably lifelike Vienna bronze lizard produced by the workshops of Franz Bergman, Vienna, in the early 20th century. Amo...

Early 20thc Hubley Boston Terrier dog door stop / bank.The paint is very good and fine condition.

A remarkably lifelike Vienna bronze lizard produced in the workshops of Franz Bergmann in Vienna during the early twentieth century. Among the most celebrated exponents of Vienna’s ...

A charming and highly collectible Viennese cold-painted bronze sculpture depicting a Dachshund, also known as the beloved “sausage dog.” Created in Austria around 1900, this finely c...

More information coming soon… After the original Alfred Jacquemart hunting dogs from the 1800s, this pair of French cast iron sculptures dates to circa 1900. Both dogs are depicted...

Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.

Large Antique Vienna Bronze Horse Sculpture by Franz Bergman (Austrian, 1861-1936). It is attributed to Bergman but it is marked M. S. on one foot.

French Majolica beige pitcher rabbit with a medal 1900, made for the International Exhibition in Paris of 1900. The pitcher is stamped by the store where he was sold Compagnie Franco...

Hallmarked with Chester import marks for 1903 by Berthold Muller, this magnificent pair of Edwardian antique sterling silver cockerels is naturalistically modelled in lifelike standi...

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Meiji period 1900s. The signature is written on the back side 'Sekisen'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

The R.Lalique Car Mascots are famous for their outstanding designs and glass quality. The Coq Houdan has a strong art déco style which turns out to be influenced by the cubism. The...

Circa 1900 small-medium size strolling Black Forest Bear, Swiss. Rich brown color. Very good face - small, bead eyes. Carved lindenwood - good detail to the carving of the fur. One f...

Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy. H / 9 inches , L / 8.5 by 4.5 inches.

A delightful decorative carved wood owl. This finely hand carved Black Forest owl sculpture demonstrates incredible workmanship and attention to detail, along with his/her beautiful...

Small French Majolica Terracotta Rabbit Bavent Circa 1900.

Antique English wood and cork Mallard drake decoy with original paint. Hand crafted in England. Lightweight, with impressionistic shape and form. Circa early 20th century. Tip of...

"It is easy to understand why the rabble dislike cats. A cat is beautiful; it suggests ideas of luxury, cleanliness, and voluptuous pleasures." - Charles Baudelaire Iridescence, which changes in every angle of reflected light, is the perfect complement to a cat’s capricious nature. Zsolnay introduced its patented shiny metallic glaze, known as eosin, in 1893. The small family ceramics workshop begun in Pecs, Hungary by Miklos Zsolnay in 1853 had evolved into a world-class ceramics factory by this time. Zsolnay walked away with the Grand Prix at the 1878 World’s Fair in Paris for its art pottery. Under the stewardship of Vilmos Zsolnay...

Terracotta bulldog Bavent signed Filmont, circa 1900.

Elegant Art Nouveau porcelain figurine depicting a reclining Great Dane, crafted by Heubach, Germany, circa 1910. This finely molded piece captures the noble poise of the breed with ...

Hallmarked in London in 1902 by Charlie Jacques & Frederick Bartholomew, this striking and rare pair of Edwardian sterling silver menu holders features naturalistic cast parrots. Eac...

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Modeled and incised with the conjoined "PW" for Paul Walther. Crossed swords Meissen mark in underglaze blue.

Rare Terracotta Majolica Owl signed Filmont Bavent Normandy.

Carved naturalistically from agate, with a gold chain collar and gold-mounted eyes set with demantoid garnets. Few names evoke the same sense of wonder as Fabergé. Beyond the Imperi...

A Beautiful Pair of very Meissen Porcelain Figures of Hoopoe Birds Perched on White Tree Branches, with Insects and Flowers. This finely detailed naturalistic pair of exotic Hoopoe...

Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.

Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Henry Lewis, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Model of a Horse, has a cropped tail like a polo pony, and is very realistically modell...

Rare large Terracotta Majolica Pig Bavent Normandy.

Fine German Porcelain Pig Circa 1900. H / 3 inches. L / 5.5 inches.

French Art Deco Plaster Tiger Sculpture by Magnelli, Early 1900s. A dynamic French Art Deco plaster sculpture depicting a tiger on the prowl, created by Magnelli in early 20th-century France. This striking piece features an authentic old bronze patina, capturing the power and elegance of the tiger with bold, stylized Art Deco lines. Height: 5.1 in. (13 cm) Width: 21.3 in. (54.2 cm) Depth: 4.6 in. (11.8 cm) Condition: Excellent vintage condition Markings: Signed “Magnelli” on the side (see photo) Origin: France Date: Early 1900s This rare Art Deco tiger sculpture...

Stunning big cat sculpture of impressive size, from the Jugendstil period, made in the 1900 in Austria. Attributed to the famous Goldscheider cerami...

Art Nouveau green Majolica frog who playing mandolin unsigned Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massi...

Charming bronze sculpture of a resting deer, dating from the early 1900s. Finely cast with gentle curves and expressive detail, this piece captures a serene moment in natural form. M...

A circa 1900 English bronze eagle sculpture on marble base. Measurements: Height: 17" Width: 15" Depth: 9"

French Majolica Rat Pitcher Poet Laval, circa 1900. The rat wear a jacket and hold an umbrella.

Austrian bronze dog (ashtray and phosphor) Artist: F. Gornik sealed at its base circa 1900 perfect condition.

Terracotta Majolica Pigeon Bavent Normandy.

Monkey with Skull, Bronze, Circa 1900, By the German Sculptor Hugo Wolfgang Reinhold The fate of the "Monkey with Skull" and its creator, Wolfgang Hugo Reinhard, could not be more d...

Large Palissy wall platter a large catshark on the center surrounded by four fishs, two frogs, two crawfishs, two lizards, shells and different greens plants, circa 1900, this platte...

A delightful and rare Austrian Wiener Keramik pair of pottery sparrows by renowned sculptor and ceramicist Michael Powolny (Austrian, 1871-1954) and dating from around 1907. Michael...

A fine and very rare antique Austrian Art Nouveau cold-painted bronze sculpture of a zebra or more likely a Quagga by Franz Bergman, Vienna, circa 1900. The bronze depicts a remark...

French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.

Terracotta bulldog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.

Boucherie Chevaline We are proud to offer a late 19th century Boucherie Chevaline, zinc gold leaf hand beaten butchers advertising trade sign. These items have become rare over the years especially the original gold leaf finished examples. Untouched in form in very presentable condition, with age related wear you may come to expect from an item of its age. This highly decorative object comes with its own bespoke cast iron display...

Noted for his detailed and colorful work, Bergman was signing his creations with either a "B" in an urn-shaped cartouche, or "Nam Greb" for "Bergman" in reverse (these marks used to disguise his identity on the erotic works). They are also often inscribed ‘Geschutzt’, which refers to the model/design being ‘registered’ or copyrighted; or not marked at all, especially if the pieces are miniatures, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 0.88 inches (2.2 cm) Width 0.94 inches (2.4 cm) Depth 2.07 inches (5.2 cm) Franz Xavier Bergmann...

A very handsome antique French Animalier bronze greyhound sculpture, paperweight, circa 1900. The bronze in the style of Emmanuel Fremiet, mad...

Terracotta dog from Bavent (Normandy), circa 1900.

Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo. Please don't hesitate to get i...

A heavy and powerfully cast Japanese bronze model of a shishi or foo lion by Hideyama / Shuzan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The dramatic lion, known as a shishi in Japan, is ca...

Handcarved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker, Swiss - Brienz ca. 1900 A wooden carved nutcracker with a bear head. It is a fine antique Black Forest woodcarving with glass eyes. The nutcrac...

French Majolica frog with purple and pink fan signed Jerome Massier, circa 1900.

Carved Swiss early 20th century bear.

French bulldog signed 'F. Gornick' with Aust-Reich founders mark. With ivorine bone.

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900 A beautiful example of hand carved Black Forest work from the Victorian era, circa 1900. The tobacco box is carved in ...

Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.

Victorian period, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested) statue of a cow and her calf, India, Ca. 1900. Measures 4 1/2 inches wide (at widest point) x 4 1/2 inches high (at highest p...