What is an animalier sculpture?

An animalier sculpture is a nineteenth century artistic work focused on accurate anatomical representations of wild and domestic animals. These pieces capture creatures in motion, repose, or dramatic encounters. Artists studied subjects extensively in zoos and natural settings to translate muscular tension and texture into cast bronze or spelter.

Are these figures solid bronze?

Many examples are cast in solid bronze, though material composition varies across the production periods represented in these listings. Some decorative items and bookends utilise spelter with a patinated finish. Bases frequently incorporate heavy stone elements such as marble or onyx to anchor the metallic animal figures securely.

How should I clean a bronze figure?

Cleaning requires only gentle dusting with a soft, dry cloth to prevent accumulation on textured surfaces. Avoid abrasive cleaners or liquids that can strip the chemical patina. Preserving the original surface finish maintains the historic character and visual depth of the metal work.

When were these animal figures made?

The listed pieces date primarily from the mid nineteenth century through to nineteen thirty. This span covers the height of the French Animalier movement and later Art Deco design periods. Stylistic shifts move from romantic nineteenth century realism toward streamlined geometric forms in the twentieth century.

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A french bronze animal figure brings the muscular tension and character of wildlife into interior spaces through nineteenth and twentieth century casting traditions.

L'accolade, Bronze by P. J. Mene of Arab Mare and Stallion

19th century

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L'accolade, Bronze by P. J. Mene of Arab Mare and Stallion

From The Country House Gallery

£6,800

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Antique Greyhound Figure, French, Bronze, Dog Paperweight, Ornament, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Greyhound Figure, French, Bronze, Dog Paperweight, Ornament, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£895

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Animalier Bronze Group Entitled "Groupe De Renards" by P J Mene

19th century

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Animalier Bronze Group Entitled "Groupe De Renards" by P J Mene

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£1,650

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19th century

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Mid 19th Century French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Kevel" by Antoine L Barye

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£1,350

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Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure of a Panther

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure of a Panther

From Solo Antiques

£3,350

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19th century

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A 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Hound and Bird

From Mark Buckley Antiques

£395

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19th century

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19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Reindeer" by Isidore Bonheur

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£3,350

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French Gilt Bronze Dentist Bear by Christophe Fratin

19th century

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French Gilt Bronze Dentist Bear by Christophe Fratin

From Vivers Mill Antiques

£3,995

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Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Fox and Rabbit" by Clovis Masson

1900 - 1920

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Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Fox and Rabbit" by Clovis Masson

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£1,650

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19th century

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Setter with Rabbit, 19th Century Bronze ,Jules Moigniez ( 1835-1894 )

From The Country House Gallery

£1,650

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Several sculptors turned their observant eyes toward unexpected household visitors, casting dapper bears dressed as dentists alongside athletic greyhounds and sporting dogs.

French Bronze, Basset Anglais by Al Barye, Cast by Barbedienne, C1900

1900 - 1920

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French Bronze, Basset Anglais by Al Barye, Cast by Barbedienne, C1900

From Vivers Mill Antiques

£1,495

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19th century

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19th Century Bronze Animalier Sculpture of a Setter Dog After P J Mene

From Country House Fine Art

£1,700

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Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

1900 - 1920

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Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

From Solo Antiques

£2,350

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19th century

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Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study Entitled "Reclining Doe" by a L Barye

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£2,850

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French Bronze Panther & Python by Georges Gardet, Siot Foundry

19th century

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French Bronze Panther & Python by Georges Gardet, Siot Foundry

From Vivers Mill Antiques

£1,595

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19th century

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Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Biche Buvant" by Pierre Jules Mêne

From Hickmet Fine Arts

£2,850

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French Bronze Animal Figure

L'accolade, Bronze by P. J. Mene of Arab Mare and Stallion

Antique Greyhound Figure, French, Bronze, Dog Paperweight, Ornament, Victorian

Animalier Bronze Group Entitled "Groupe De Renards" by P J Mene

Mid 19th Century French Animalier Bronze Entitled "Kevel" by Antoine L Barye

Art Deco Patinated Bronze Figure of a Panther

A 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of a Hound and Bird

19th Century Animalier Bronze Sculpture Entitled "Reindeer" by Isidore Bonheur

French Gilt Bronze Dentist Bear by Christophe Fratin

Early 20th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Fox and Rabbit" by Clovis Masson

Setter with Rabbit, 19th Century Bronze ,Jules Moigniez ( 1835-1894 )

French Bronze, Basset Anglais by Al Barye, Cast by Barbedienne, C1900

19th Century Bronze Animalier Sculpture of a Setter Dog After P J Mene

Art Deco Bronze Panther by Michel Decoux

Mid 19th Century Animalier Bronze Study Entitled "Reclining Doe" by a L Barye

French Bronze Panther & Python by Georges Gardet, Siot Foundry

Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze Entitled "Biche Buvant" by Pierre Jules Mêne

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