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Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington
Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington

Arge Bronze Sculpture "Coming Through the Rye" Frederic Remington

By Frederic Remington

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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...

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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion

Located in Germantown, MD

A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Lion Sculptures with Aged Patina
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Lion Sculptures with Aged Patina

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Lion Sculptures with Aged Patina

Located in Bradenton, FL

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 ...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions

The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and of course, the Medici lions, which inspired this pair. Just like the original Medici, these lions mirror...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...

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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue
Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale majestic white Italian horse head bust. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century.

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Set of Three Silvered Bronze Duck Sculptures, French, Circa 1970
Set of Three Silvered Bronze Duck Sculptures, French, Circa 1970

Set of Three Silvered Bronze Duck Sculptures, French, Circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This set of three ducks finely chiseled is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately) Additional Information: Material: Bronze Per...

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20th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Gilt & Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Gilt & Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou

Gilt & Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze sculptures faithfully reproduces the iconic Marly Horses, originally sculpted in marble by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746) for the Ch...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder
19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder

19th-Century French/ Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-Century French or Italian Neoclassical Cast Bronze Eagle Pocket Watch Holder, Circa 1870s This impressive 19th-century Neoclassical pocket watch holder is executed in cast bron...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved Lapis Lazuli Horse Head Sculpture, ''On A Golden Pond'', by Frempire
Carved Lapis Lazuli Horse Head Sculpture, ''On A Golden Pond'', by Frempire

Carved Lapis Lazuli Horse Head Sculpture, ''On A Golden Pond'', by Frempire

Located in London, by appointment only

Magnificent 21st Century English Carved Lapis Lazuli Sculpture, ''On A Golden Pond'', by Frempire. A superb quality, contemporary model of a Horse carved in the round from Lapis La...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Bronze

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054
Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY"  c. 1880s - W6054

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great Carousel Horse that came from an estate in Buffalo, NY. It was made in the early 1900s and is in good condition. The horse is sitting on a metal pole made by a person...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Mottahedeh Bisque Porcelain Ram Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s
Mottahedeh Bisque Porcelain Ram Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s

Mottahedeh Bisque Porcelain Ram Sculpture, Italian Design, 1970s

By Mottahedeh

Located in San Diego, CA

A refined bisque porcelain sculpture of a reclining ram by Mottahedeh, produced in Italy. The figure is rendered in a matte black finish, emphasizing the flowing texture of the anima...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Silver Plate Ram's Heads Bookends, Ca. 1970s
Neoclassical Silver Plate Ram's Heads Bookends, Ca. 1970s

Neoclassical Silver Plate Ram's Heads Bookends, Ca. 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of very fine silver plate substantial & decorative Ram's Heads. Perfect for bookends.

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20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Gorgeous Antique Pair of Fighting Roosters
Gorgeous Antique Pair of Fighting Roosters

Gorgeous Antique Pair of Fighting Roosters

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular pair of antique heavy metal sculptures of fighting roosters.

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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....

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20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Silver Plate

Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion
Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion

Neoclassic French Heavy Solid Bronze Lion

Located in Miami, FL

Neoclassic French large and very heavy solid bronze lion on a marble base. No markings. Very detailed and lovely made. O-636-335

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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 19th Century Bronze "Marly Horses" After Coustou
Late 19th Century Bronze "Marly Horses" After Coustou

Late 19th Century Bronze "Marly Horses" After Coustou

Located in London, GB

An excellent pair of mid 19th Century French bronze ‘Marly Horses’ after Guillaume Coustou – the bronzes with fine rich brown vaiegated patination lightly rubbed to a golden brown ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Life Size Marble Group "Hebe and Eagle" by Aristide Fontana
Italian 19th Century Life Size Marble Group "Hebe and Eagle" by Aristide Fontana

Italian 19th Century Life Size Marble Group "Hebe and Eagle" by Aristide Fontana

By Aristide Fontana 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble life-size marble sculpture of "Hebe and The Eagle"; depicting a young maiden seated on a rocky outcrop holding an urn over her shoulder and serving water from a bowl to a thirsty eagle, raised on a circular base by Aristide Fontana (Italian 19th Century - Active 1870-1890), Carrara, Inscribed to the reverse; "Aristide Fontana Sc./Carrara", circa 1870-1880. Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and was the hand-maiden and cup bearer of the gods and the symbol of youthful beauty and chastity. She is often depicted as a temptress tantalizing the eagle of Jupiter with a cup of ambrosia and her body. In her role as cup-bearer she offered nectar and ambrosia and here she holds the cup before the eagle, Zeus' messenger. This sculpture subject matter resembles Bertel Thorwaldsen's, marble sculpture of Ganymede and the Eagle, circa 1817 and currently at the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA. The most notable difference between both sculptures is that, unlike in Thorwaldsen's work, this sculpture depicts a figure of a young semi-nude maiden bearing a pearl necklace centered with a charm engraved with the letter "S". This sculpture subject matter can also be attributed to Psyche, perched on a Stygian rock and threatened by dragons, is rescued from her task by Jupiter's eagle, who brings her a lekythos filled with the river's water. Although Apuleius' story of Cupid and Psyche had been a common theme in European art since the Renaissance, the particular incident of Psyche rescued by Jupiter's eagle was seldom illustrated. Comparable to themes in mythology, Old Testament figures and heroines in particular were popular subjects of artworks in the mid-19th century. Several scenes from the Biblical (Gen. 24) story of Rebecca's meeting with Eliezer, and subsequent marriage to Isaac, were depicted in the 19th century. The most frequent representation shows Rebecca at the well with a pitcher. Other examples of the subject include those by the Italians Cesare Lapini, Giovanni Battista Lombardi and Domenico Menconi and American sculptors Brown, Mozier, and Chauncey Bradley Ives...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831
French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831

By Philippe Poitevin

Located in Tarry Town, NY

This exquisite 19th-century bronze sculpture by Philippe Poitevin (1831–1907) masterfully depicts Hippolytus, the tragic Greek mythological son of Theseus. The composition captures t...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros
African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros

African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros

Located in Germantown, MD

Handcrafted African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros. Measures 13.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and 11.25 in height.

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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Neoclassical Style Heraldic Lion Sculptures with Sphere & Shield – Pair
Vintage Neoclassical Style Heraldic Lion Sculptures with Sphere & Shield – Pair

Vintage Neoclassical Style Heraldic Lion Sculptures with Sphere & Shield – Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Neoclassical Style Heraldic Lion Sculptures with Sphere & Shield – Set of 2 Decorative pair of neoclassical-style heraldic lion sculptures featuring finely detailed flow...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Leather Horse Animal Sculpture
Leather Horse Animal Sculpture

Leather Horse Animal Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful all leather horse animal sculpture, in the Ralph Lauren style, circa late-20th century. This hand-crafted piece is clad in a light ...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand

By L. W. Cushing & Sons

Located in Atlanta, GA

A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse

Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse

By Parker

Located in Dallas, TX

Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand. An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces of its original paint and jointed construction. The glass eye balls and facial features is a focal point from tail to hoof. Probably coming originally from a Long Island New York fair carousel ride, this bold yet soft piece draws eyes and complimentary statements as soon as guests see it. Comes with decorative wood stand! Attributed to Parker carousel horses...

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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White
Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White

Tall English Traditional Ceramic Greyhound Dog Statue in White

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall ceramic dog statue in white with a red and black tassel collar. This handsome Greyhound will be fabulous on a mantle or bookshelf. It is created from ceramic and painted in wh...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Tall Silvered Bronze Duck

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck

$3,687Sale Price|40% Off

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Set of three silvered bronze ducks finely chiseled. French work. Circa 1970 (Each duck can be sold separately)

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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

A plaster depicting a full-length horse for a monument. Italy circa 1870
A plaster depicting a full-length horse for a monument. Italy circa 1870

A plaster depicting a full-length horse for a monument. Italy circa 1870

Located in Milan, IT

A cast of a plaster sculpture depicting a full-length horse for an equestrian monument is set on the ebonized wooden base. A study for teaching academic drawing. Italy, late 19th cen...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck
Tall Silvered Bronze Duck

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck

$2,100Sale Price|20% Off

Tall Silvered Bronze Duck

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This tall duck finely chiseled is made of silvered bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970 (Part of a set of 3 ducks that can be sold separately)

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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures

Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...

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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie
Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie

Orange Cat Italian Life Size Ceramic Sculpture Dignrd Dottie

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Lovely vintage mid 20 th c life size sculpture of an orange cat reclining, ceramic signed Dottie.

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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi
19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi

19th Century French Silver Patinated Bronze Borzoi

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th century French silver patinated bronze borzoi on a cream marble base. A beautiful depiction of this sleek handsome dog. In very good condition wit...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Panther Sculpture
Neoclassical Panther Sculpture

Neoclassical Panther Sculpture

$440Sale Price|20% Off

Neoclassical Panther Sculpture

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Neoclassical panther sculpture Material: Pewter and marble base (alpe green) Origin Germany Circa 1900 Perfect condition natural wear No visible...

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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Pewter

Art Deco Coiled Serpent Sculpture, Cast Brass, Early 20th Century
Art Deco Coiled Serpent Sculpture, Cast Brass, Early 20th Century

Art Deco Coiled Serpent Sculpture, Cast Brass, Early 20th Century

Located in Elkhart, IN

A wonderful Art Deco style cast brass coiled serpent snake circa Early 20th century Measures: 12"W × 2.13"D × 2"H Excellent original vintage co...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Cast Iron Retriever Sculpture, Hand-Painted
19th Century American Cast Iron Retriever Sculpture, Hand-Painted

19th Century American Cast Iron Retriever Sculpture, Hand-Painted

Located in Kent, CT

An early to mid 19th century American cast iron retriever, a rare dog sculpture.  Probably by Robert Wood and Perot. Wonderful detail and condition.  A rare find.  32″H x 52″L x 8″W

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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington

Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington

By (after) Frederic Remington

Located in London, GB

Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy Lovely Sculpture

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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison
Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison

Goeble Porcelain Figurine of a Buffalo/Bison

By Goebel Company

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Goeble porcelain figurine of a buffalo. It depicts a very well done hand painted brave and strong buffalo. He is plowing forward while it’s legs are lifting up soil. The Am...

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20th Century German Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain

Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850
Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850

Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Griffon Majolica terracotta pedestals with flanking circular floral tops and resting on molded step back plinths. Mid 19th century.

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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand
French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand

French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Pembroke, MA

This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair

Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

Sculptor & Artist Tom Bill - Unique Life Size Lost Wax Bronze Horse Head Bust
Sculptor & Artist Tom Bill - Unique Life Size Lost Wax Bronze Horse Head Bust

Sculptor & Artist Tom Bill - Unique Life Size Lost Wax Bronze Horse Head Bust

By Isidore Jules Bonheur, Ralph Lauren

Located in St. Louis, MO

For the horse lover, this unique life size bronze horse head bust with artist applied patina by California Artist & Sculptor Roy T. “Tom” Bill (1946-2017). Tom received his BA in Art...

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1990s North American Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Roman Carrara Marble Lioness
Roman Carrara Marble Lioness

Roman Carrara Marble Lioness

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Magnificent hand carved Carrara marble sculpture of a lioness head from Rome. Mounted on a metal base. Base 13.75"W x 12.25"D.

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1650s Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s
Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s

Antique Carved Wood Lion’s Head from a Manhattan Bar, ca. 1880s-1890s

Located in New York, NY

Dimension: Height: 14 inches Width: 13 inches Depth: 12 inches. About the object: This elaborately carved wood lion's head was an integral decorative piece of a bar counter or shelf unit in a Manhattan bar...

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1880s American Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter

Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter

By Wedgwood

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century. Finely molded as a lively little hedgehog, this unique object would have been use...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Antique Italian Earthenware Lions
Pair of Antique Italian Earthenware Lions

Pair of Antique Italian Earthenware Lions

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Italian true pair of lions crafted in terra cotta, decorated, glazed and forever in repose.

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Large Museum Cast Statue of the Capitoline Wolf
Large Museum Cast Statue of the Capitoline Wolf

Large Museum Cast Statue of the Capitoline Wolf

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large-scale museum cast statue of the Capitoline Wolf circa 1900 after the antique in bronze thought to date from as early as the 11th century. Originally made by the Moulage Museu...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

1920s Hand-Crafted Black Painted Terracotta Italian Figure of Two Horses
1920s Hand-Crafted Black Painted Terracotta Italian Figure of Two Horses

1920s Hand-Crafted Black Painted Terracotta Italian Figure of Two Horses

By Guido Cacciapuoti

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This is a handcrafted terracotta sculpture featuring two horses, painted black, created in the 1920s in Italy. The artwork shows the horses intertwined in a dynamic pose, standing on...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

A Pair of Grand Tour Carved Verde Antico Marble Lions, After Antonio Canova
A Pair of Grand Tour Carved Verde Antico Marble Lions, After Antonio Canova

A Pair of Grand Tour Carved Verde Antico Marble Lions, After Antonio Canova

Located in New York, NY

A Fine Pair of Neoclassical Grand Tour Period Hand Carved Verde Antico Marble Figures of Recumbent Lions, After a Model by Antonio Canova (1757–1822) Each lion is carved in verde an...

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1850s Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Armored Equestrian Rider After Andrea Del Verrocchio
19th Century Armored Equestrian Rider After Andrea Del Verrocchio

19th Century Armored Equestrian Rider After Andrea Del Verrocchio

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Armored Equestrian Rider After Andrea Del Verrocchio Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions. The ...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Silvered Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Pair of Silvered Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou

Pair of Silvered Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou

By Guillaume Coustou

Located in London, GB

This pair of silvered bronze models show semi-clad classical male attendants restraining their rearing horses. They are modeled after the 1739 sculptures in marble by Guillaume Coust...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"New England Style" Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale Sculpture by S. Nelles, 1986
"New England Style" Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale Sculpture by S. Nelles, 1986

"New England Style" Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale Sculpture by S. Nelles, 1986

By Antoine-Louis Barye, Rembrandt Bugatti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid Bronze Desk Top Whale and Calf Sculpture On Wood Base by Scott Nelles (American) Signed and Dated beneath: "S. Nelles, 1986" "in vintage as found condition"

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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Parrot Sculptures on Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century
Neoclassical Parrot Sculptures on Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

Neoclassical Parrot Sculptures on Pedestals, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Antwerp, BE

These Italian decorative sculptures, likely dating from the late 19th century, each depict a parrot perched atop an ornate pedestal. Carved from wood and finished with hand-painted s...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Plaster

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