To produce a really competent 3D representation of something is extremely hard. Not only does the artist need to understand the unique bone and muscle structures of the animal as is moves and rests, but also needs to capture the true character and essence of the creature at that moment in time. On top of this common features such as fur, feathers and markings need to be simplified to suggest merely their presence as such detail would otherwise become overwhelming.
Because animals have played a central role in human experience there are plenty of famous animal sculptures as diverse as the Sphinx in Egypt to the bronze bull at Wall Street. But while these may win our affections from their scale and physical presence, sometimes even tiny handheld animal sculptures can win our hearts just as much for their fragility and attention to detail. Indeed, to produce a peaceful curled up cat the size of a coin is far harder than creating it in full size. We have some great 20th Century examples where this is the case.
Whether made of Bronze, stone, wood or something else, at LoveAntiques our knowledgeable dealers understand what makes the difference between a good animal sculpture and a great one.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Ebano Vidal Eagle Bronze Sculpture with Crystals / Gemstones
£ 995
Ebano Vidal Eagle Bronze Sculpture with Crystals / Gemstones
£ 995
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
£ 225
Art & Stuff
Antique Cold Painted Bronze Collie Dog
£ 225
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Mother Otter with Pup Stone Garden Ornament
£ 600
London City Antiques
Quality Pair of Antique Victorian Bronze Storks / Cranes
£ 1,150
Elite Antiques
Rare Murano Glass Penguins
£ 75
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers
£ 1,250
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Elephant Fighting Tigers
£ 1,250
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
London City Antiques
Collection of Unusual Antique Victorian Staffordshire Dogs
£ 650
Trade Antiques
Large Black Forest Bear with Glass Eyes 1900-1920
£ 1,650
Robert Belcher Antiques
Japanese Meiji Period Carved Hardwood Prowling Tiger
£ 465
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
19th Century Pugin Design Carved Tiger Oak Heraldic Lion Shield Sculpture
£ 3,900
19th Century Pugin Design Carved Tiger Oak Heraldic Lion Shield Sculpture
£ 3,900
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Marylebone Antiques
Pair of Antique Chinese Carved Wood Foo Dog Statues
£ 2,950
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Jack Russell Sculpture by Lucy Kinsella
£ 4,800
Robert Belcher Antiques
A Rare Folk Art Straw Work Study of a Duckling
£ 425
Newark Antiques and Interiors Ltd
Superb Bronze Spaniel Wall Plague
£ 440
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Vintage Bronze Bull Statue with Marble Base after Barye
£ 650
Vintage Bronze Bull Statue with Marble Base after Barye
£ 650
Knight Fine Antiques & Collectables
Elite Antiques
Gilt Bronze Temple Buddha on Horseback
£ 140
Elite Antiques
Good Vintage Bronze Gorilla on Marble Base
£ 150
Elmgarden
Black Forest Carved Scottie Dog
£ 495
€ 15,000
€ 1,500
Sovereign Antiques
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers Circa 1880
£ 1,575
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Study of an Elephant Fighting with Two Tigers Circa 1880
£ 1,575
Sovereign Antiques
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Pair of Chinese Imperial Guardsmen
£ 480
Antiqon
Horse head on a pedestal.
€ 1,300
€ 800
€ 230
£ 135
Marylebone Antiques
Art Deco French Sculpture of German Shepherds
£ 850
€ 180
Antiqon
Porcelain Goat. Rosenthal.
€ 200
€ 6,500
€ 200
€ 640
Lascombe Interiors
Decorative Carved Horse Statue
£ 925
Robert Belcher Antiques
English Hand Carved Study of Belgian Draught Horse Stallion
£ 1,250
£ 2,250
Stunning Italian Carved Alabaster & Bronze Sculpture - Signed A.Saccardi
£ 2,250
Burgett Langfield
Loveday Antiques
Extraordinary Huge French Leather Model of Doberman Pinscher Dog Wearing Elaborate Collar with Ormolu Mounts & Harnesses
£ 8,850
Extraordinary Huge French Leather Model of Doberman Pinscher Dog Wearing Elaborate Collar with Ormolu Mounts & Harnesses
£ 8,850
Loveday Antiques
£ 90
Robert Belcher Antiques
Early 20th Century Chinese Cloisonne Dragon
£ 595
Merchant House Antiques
Large Art Deco Spelter Group of 2 Seagulls
£ 245