Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

19th Century Wood Carving

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19th Century Hand Carved Japanese Samurai Sculpture with Traces of Polychromy

$12,000

19th Century Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues in Namaskara Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

back to the 19th century, these statues carry the weight of history and tell stories of the spiritual

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19th Century Antique pair of wooden Burmese Monk statues in Namaskara Mudra

$1,703

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century

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Antique 1890s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century

$2,975 / item

19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th Century Carved wood marotte or milliners head. Solid wood, with carved engaging primitive

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Marotte or Miliners Head

$1,651

Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb pair of rams in polychrome carved wood from Scotland-19th century Very elegant and unique

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century

$5,639

Cambodian wood votive urn

Located in Point Richmond, CA

diameter. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Cambodian wood votive urn

$500

Korean Carved and Giltwood Buddha, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

), Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century, Korea. The Buddha of Infinite Light and Lord of the Western

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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Sculptures and Carvings

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Korean Carved and Giltwood Buddha, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century

$5,200

Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom

Located in South Burlington, VT

flammable materials like wood and paper, made fire a constant threat, requiring efficient early warning

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom

$2,100 / set

Antique Rustic Hand Carved 19th Century Northern Thai Cylindrical Pole Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Tribal antique 19th century rustic hand-carved Thai pole sculpture from the mountainous city of

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Antique 19th Century Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Antique Rustic Hand Carved 19th Century Northern Thai Cylindrical Pole Sculpture

$3,500

Early 19th Century Measuring Stick

Located in London, GB

humble opinion. Size in inches: H 26.5” x W 1” x D 1.2” Period: Early 19th century Material: Wood

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th Century Measuring Stick

$2,608

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold (Horseman), circa 1860-1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

$975

Oversized 19th Century Carved Wooden Frame with Birds, Foliage and Tree Limbs

Located in Yonkers, NY

tableau of rocks and lush vegetation. The intricate carvings of flowers, foliage, and tree branches are

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Oversized 19th Century Carved Wooden Frame with Birds, Foliage and Tree Limbs

$4,500

19th century set of 6 antique wooden Burmese Monk statues in Namaskara Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

back to the 19th century and originating from Burma, this set of Burmese Monk statues reflects the

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Wood

19th century set of 6 antique wooden Burmese Monk statues in Namaskara Mudra

$4,217

Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England

Located in San Francisco, CA

Possibly from a ship, this rare antique late 19th Century English bust is carved and painted

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Antique Late 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Figural Bust, England

$4,000

19th Century Hand-Carved Gilded Seated Woman Statue in Traditional Costume

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Asian hand carved and gilded seated woman statue from the 19th century, in traditional costume

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Gilded Seated Woman Statue in Traditional Costume

$5,500

19th Century Black Forest Bear

Located in Forney, TX

A large and most impressive late 19th century Swiss Black Forest style hand carved and painted

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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear

$2,750

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

Located in Vista, CA

Wooden gingerbread mold (three men in period costumes), circa 1850.

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

$750

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

Located in DEVENTER, NL

back to the early 19th century, this statue carries with it the spiritual heritage of Burma (Myanmar

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha Mudra

$807

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with slanted almond

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

$1,900

Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base

Located in New York, NY

An Incredible and Rare 19th Century Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Hand-Carved Arrow Vase with its

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Jade

Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base

$18,310 Sale Price

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Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Located in Yonkers, NY

in China during the 18th or 19th century, each of this pair of temple carvings depicts a hand carved

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

$4,500 / set

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

Dynasty, 19th century, China. The xiezhi is a mythical beast often referred to as a Chinese unicorn, and

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain, Wood

Chinese Yellow Glazed Mythical Beast, Xiezhi, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China

$3,600

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet is a stunning testament to the

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Temple cabinet - Original Buddhas

$3,795

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China

$2,200

Chinese Carved Wood Guanyin Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Guanyin Sculpture, with remnants of gesso and polychrome paint. 49.5

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Guanyin Sculpture

$1,450

19th Century Thai Sculpture of a Male Figure in Reverential Praying Pose

Located in Yonkers, NY

A hand-carved Thai male praying figure from the 19th century with traces of polychromy. Discover

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Thai Sculpture of a Male Figure in Reverential Praying Pose

$1,800

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a rather heart

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

$2,000

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A large mask from West Nepal with a small

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

$4,500

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century Tribal mask, West Nepal A mask from West Nepal with a sharp straight

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal

$1,900

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base

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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

$2,800

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base

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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer

$2,800

Large Lacquer Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia most likely Northern Burma, circa 19th

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Lacquer Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

$8,000

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China

Located in Austin, TX

applied lacquer details, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, China. Zhenwu, also known as Xuanwu, is a

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Hardwood

Chinese Carved and Lacquered Figure of Zhenwu, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China

$3,200

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

Located in Point Richmond, CA

condition. 1-1/2 in. high x 1-1/8 in. wide x 7/8 in. deep (3.8 x 2.9 x 2.3 cm). 0.1 oz. (4g.). 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke

$875

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Panel, horses in Feng Shui style

Located in DEVENTER, NL

/ early 20th century. Crafted from wood, Horses are powerful Feng Shui symbols of strength, authority, and

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th / early 20th century Antique wooden Panel, horses in Feng Shui style

$4,699

19th century Balinese Brass Wedding Headdress Framed, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Elevate your interior with this unique and authentic art piece from the 19th century : a

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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

19th century Balinese Brass Wedding Headdress Framed, 1890s

$3,359

Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Late 19th century hand-carved Santos with inset glass eyes and original gesso paint surface. On

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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...

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Gesso, Wood

Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes

$2,500

19th Century Wooden Grinder Vessel Treen

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A 19th century English wooden grinder with metal and copper fitings. The upper part opening on a

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Grinder Vessel Treen

$299

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

the 19th century. Antique wooden Indian Temple, 19th century Material : wood 75,3 cm high 54 cm wide

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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian Temple - OriginalBuddhas

$2,242

19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautiful late 19th century paint bowl with a lid that was once used for storing the famous

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

19th Century Painted Wooden Tibetan Bowl

$525

Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole

Located in Atlanta, GA

Burma circa 19th century. Serving both structural and ornamental purposes, this types of carved poles

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole

$4,800

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents one of the Five

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century

$24,500

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"

Located in New York, NY

Rare 19th century Buddhist Taoist Prayer Board. Beautifully carved gilded calligraphy prayer board

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"

$3,800

Early American Painted Wood Sculpture

Located in New York City, NY

Early American Painted Wood Sculpture

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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early American Painted Wood Sculpture

$6,000

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a

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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal

$1,500

19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox

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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

$2,445

Antique Double-sided gingerbread Mold – Sculpted Musicians – 19th Century

Located in Bilzen, BE

Antique double-sided speculoos mould – carved musicians – 19th century – folk art in wood

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Double-sided gingerbread Mold – Sculpted Musicians – 19th Century

$575

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God

Located in Atlanta, GA

figure is rich with character from a century of use with wonder signs of wear. The darken patina is

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Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God

$1,100

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

Located in Stamford, CT

. From Kyoto, Japan. Possibly earlier than 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture

$6,800

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

By Hermann Steiner

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th century The wooden carved relief shows a

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century

$2,980

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Buddhist Monks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved wooden Buddhist Monks with traces of gilding, atop a lotus blossom. Left: Kasyapa, the older close disciple of the Buddha. 36.25”H x 12”W x 11”D Right: Ananda, the younge...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Buddhist Monks

$8,350 / set

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle Mold, circa 1860-1880. Made

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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold

$320

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

Located in Atlanta, GA

A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue

$9,600

19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base

Located in Tampa, FL

Extremely high quality quartz impressively carved with scrolls and a flower top. On a custom wooden base. This is a beautiful accent piece for any luxury home. Quartz 7” Wide x 5” ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Quartz

19th Century Chinese Carved Quartz on Base

$475

19th Antique wooden Indian temple from India - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This antique wooden Indian temple is a stunning 19th-century masterpiece, crafted from high-quality

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Antique wooden Indian temple from India - OriginalBuddhas

$3,560

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God

Located in Atlanta, GA

character from a century of use with wonder signs of wear. The darken patina is created through years of

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God

$1,450

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style

Located in Atlanta, GA

statue was likely made during Qing dynasty in the Ming style (19th century) although it is possibly much

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style

$4,800

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19th Century Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 19th century wood carving for your home. Each 19th century wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 19th century wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A 19th century wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Black Forest, Hermann Steiner and Johann Huggler each produced at least one beautiful 19th century wood carving that is worth considering.

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Prices for a 19th century wood carving start at $45 and top out at $170,139 with the average selling for $1,894.

Questions About 19th Century Wood Carving

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.