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.
Large Contemporary Bronze Resin Bird of Prey Sculpture – Late 20th Century
£ 199
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Superb Original 1980s Life-size E.T. Sculpture – Vintage Retro Film Memorabilia
£ 1,950
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Asprey of London Bronze Scottish Terrier Motor Mascot
£ 3,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Antique Decorative Bear Figure, Japanese, Carved Cedar, Kibori Kuma, Folk Art
£ 985
London Fine Ltd
Japanese Meiji Period Patinated Bronze Eagle Hawk Sculpture - Antique Okimono
£ 650
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Rare Georgian Equestrian Armorial Desk Seal c.1770–1800
£ 2,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Antique Mounted Horse Bust, English, Iron, Coat Hook, Equestrian Tack - Edwardian
£ 575
London Fine Ltd
Scottish Bronze Newfoundland with Historic Kennel Club Inscription
£ 2,000
Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD
Vintage Solid Wood Green-winged Teal Drake Decoy - Rustic Folk Art
£ 155
The Grand Tour Antiques
Ancient Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Tiger Mythical Beast Guardian Figure
£ 1,250
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Equestrian Bronze of Spanish Riding School Stallion & Rider
£ 1,495
Robert Belcher Antiques
Large Antique Quality Carved Linden Wood Japanese Bear Carrying a Fish
£ 1,385
London City Antiques
Liberty & Co Style Leather-bound Horse Sculpture Statue Mid Century Vintage
£ 199
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Exceptional 9th Century Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse Museum Quality
£ 2,950
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