http://www.adamsavenuedesign.com/loet-vanderveen/
Do you know of the sculptor Loet Vanderveen?
He does wild animals. He has an interesting story. He lived in Rotterdam, Holland when he was a boy during WWII. He lived next to a zoo, and would listen to the animals while he was in bed, and dream of going on a safari one day. When the military was expecting a bombing in his town, as a precaution, they destroyed the wild animals at the zoo. His home was destroyed, and eventually he moved to New York and became a fashion designer. But one day he had the opportunity to meet a famous Chinese sculptor, and study with him...and the rest is history. I think his work is so beautiful. What do you think? I especially love the elephants.
Here's a link -
http://www.coastgalleries.com/vanderveen/
I didn't know him, but thanks for sharing. 
Sibbe van der Veen en Ea: 'Don't let me be misunderstood'
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LOET VANDERVEEN Bronze Art Sculpture Figure Cat Figurine Vienna Bronze Art Decor $39.95 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN Bronze Art Sculpture Figure Cat Figurine Vienna Bronze Art Decor $299.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Desk Top Adorable Cat Bronze Sculpture Statue Figurine $224.25 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Lynx Wild Cat Rock Bronze sculpture Marble Base Figurine $129.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen Puma Black Pantther Cougar Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Home Decor $169.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Stag Buck Deer Bronze Sculpture statue Figurine Animal $199.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Deer Stag Buck Wild Life Bronze Sculpture FREE SHIPPING $199.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN MODERN ART ABSTRACT CAT SCULPTURE FIGURINE FIGURE FREE SHIPPING $49.95 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN PANTHER JAGUAR BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE MARBLE BASE FIGURINE ART $199.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Stag Buck Deer Bronze Sculpture statue Figurine Animal NR $299.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Desk Top Adorable Cat Bronze Sculpture Statue Figurine $99.95 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN: Price List (Effective January, 1980) $35.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN MODERN ART ABSTRACT DOG SCULPTURE FIGURINE MARBLE FREE SHIPPING $149.00 |
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BACCARAT CRYSTAL BEAR by LOET Vanderveen NEW In Box with Baccarat Ribbon $150.00 |
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POLAR BEAR & BABY - NEW - LOET VANDERVEEN BRONZE SCULPTURE - BEAUTIFUL $355.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN SIGNED BRONZE RAM. Excellent Condition! Limited Edition of 750 $650.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN: The Collection $20.00 |
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RARE Elephant PENDANT * LOET VANDERVEEN * Designed Sculpted Sterling Silver $399.95 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN SIGNED BRONZE BUFFALO 19/750 $700.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen Bronze Chimpanzee #29 of 750 $400.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Lynx Wild Cat Rock Bronze sculpture Marble Base Figurine $169.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen Bobcat on a branch Bronze sculpture Statue Figurine Figure Decor $149.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN PANTHER JAGUAR BRONZE SCULPTURE STATUE MARBLE BASE FIGURINE ART $524.25 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Lynx Wild Cat Rock Bronze sculpture Marble Base Figurine $449.25 |
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Loet Vanderveen Puma Black Pantther Cougar Bronze Sculpture Art Deco Home Decor $524.25 |
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Loet Vanderveen BUSHBUCKS Limited Edition 45/500 $5,990.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN MODERN ART ABSTRACT DOG SCULPTURE FIGURINE MARBLE FREE SHIPPING $599.25 |
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Loet Vanderveen bronze - Cheetah Seated large $6,500.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen bronze - Antelope large $6,500.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen bronze Camel, large in brown patina $3,400.00 |
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Loet vanderveen Bronze Koala with Baby #8 of 750 $995.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen Limited Edition Bronze Sculpture Baboon $800.00 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Deer Stag Buck Wild Life Bronze Sculpture FREE SHIPPING $674.25 |
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Signed Loet Vanderveen Stag Buck Deer Bronze Sculpture statue Figurine Animal NR $674.25 |
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Loet Vanderveen Bronze Ram X Large LE 55/500 $5,500.00 |
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Rare SIGNED LOET VANDERVEEN MODERN ART BRONZE POLAR BEAR on Lucite base 83/500 $649.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN Bronze Animal CHIMPANZEE Chimp SCULPTURE #361/750 Ltd Ed $425.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen pheasant and dove Love Bird Bronze Sculpture Figurine Figure Art $374.25 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN JEWEL EDITION/BLACK PEARL "SPRINGBOK" 60 OF 750 - SIGNED BRONZE $900.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN SIGNED "BRONZE LION" 214/750 $1,000.00 |
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LOET VANDERVEEN "GERENUK" 123 OF 750 - SIGNED BRONZE $900.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen Horse (81/750) Early Bronze $650.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen bronze Cheetah Stalking sm brown patina $2,400.00 |
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Loet Vanderveen Bronze Animal ELEPHANT Sculpture BRAND NEW MINT LIM EDD. $705.25 |
