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Japanese Antique Horse Figurine 1860s-1900s/Mingei Folk Art Wabisabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese horse figurine.
It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
It is a rare item that is rarely seen.
It is mainly made of paper. (Various materials are used).
T...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Large Antique Folk Art Lady Okame Sculpture by Master "Kenzan" Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful early and authentic Japanese large antique century folk sculpture signed by a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Pediment
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Thai Buddhist Temple Pediment.
An architectural remnant of an assembled teak triangular
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Antique stone sculpture Frog wabi sabi Japanese garden elements primitive mingei
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Hand-carved stone sculpture frog - child frog is on the back of parent frog.
Made from Oya stone (Oya Ishi), can only be found in the town of Oya in Tochigi pref., Japan.
Manufacture...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Hindu Bronze Temple Horse and Chariot Statue Toy on Wheels India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hindu bronze Temple horse and chariot statue toy on wheels.
Commonly known as "Temple Toys
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Folk Art Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia, early to mid 20th Century, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1900s /Folk Art Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese wood carving Daruma doll.
It is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s).
It's cute
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a Japanese wood carving daruma.
It is from the Edo period (1800-1900).
This is black
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furni...
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1800s-1900s /Folk Art Figurine Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old Japanese wood carving Daruma doll.
It is from the Edo period (1800-1900).
The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo More Asian Art, Objects and Furn...
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Antique Stone Carving Penis 1860s-1900s/Folk Crafts Mingei Art Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese stone carving of a penis.
This item is from the Meiji era (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Wooden Bowl 1860s-1920s/Antique Folk Art Wood Carving Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an old large wooden bowl in Japan.
It was made in the Meiji era (1860-1920).
The material is cedar.
It is carved from a large tree of cedar.
It's simple and very powerful...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Early Leather Elephant Folk Art Footstool Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific and unique antique leather elephant footstool sculpture, circa 1940s or earlier. This
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Antique American Wood Hat Forms
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection of four antique American wood hat forms. Size from left: H 9.5", W 10", D 10"; H 8.5", W
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Figural "Pants" Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage wooden figural sculpture depicting the lower torso. Maker unknown, a found art object in rugged condition.
Measures: L 15 3/4" x W 8 1/4" x H 18".
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet
s Basket for Tea Ceremony
Located in New York, NY
Japanese root wood sweet’s basket, used in tea ceremony to present edible sweets on, carved from one solid piece of burl wood with concave tray base and high overarching handle emana...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Antique Wood Carved Horse
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French country carved Folk Art horse. Painted 'white socks' and hoofs, leather ears and
Category
Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Black Forest Bear
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this good sized antique carved Black Forest bear.
Well carved bear with good
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Antique Burmese Looms
Located in New York, NY
A custom mounted pair of intricately hand-carved antique Burmese looms in the form of prancing
Category
Vintage 1940s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Monumental Hand Carved Wooden Buddha
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique monumental heavy hand carved wooden crying buddha with custom made base.
Buddha
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique Carved Hornbeam Tree Trunk Barrel
Located in Essex, MA
An early 19th century large hornbeam storage barrel, carved from a whole tree trunk, of natural tapering cylindrical form.
Perfect for use as a planter or for walking sticks and umb...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique French Shop Mannequin Dress Form, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
antique French store mannequin circa 1890 having removable wooden legs painted to resemble boots. The
Category
Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rare Large Antique Italian Christian Poly Chrome Figure Mary Magdalene
Located in London, GB
Rare large antique Italian Christian poly chrome figure Mary Magdalene
A very rare large carving
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Driftwood Snail Sculpture Found in Belgium
Located in Houston, TX
The whimsy captured in this fantastic oversized driftwood snail sculpture is truly joy-inducing. Each piece of driftwood has been carefully collected and installed just so... imagine...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Driftwood
Antique 18th Century Wooden Sculpture Depicting Christ Child Wearing a Crown
Located in Brussels, BE
Antique painted wooden sculpture depicting Christ Child wearing a crown, late 17th-early 180th
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved and Papier Mâché Belsnickel Santa
Located in New Hope, PA
, see Karen M. Jones, “Christmas in Germantown,” The Magazine Antiques (December, 1982), pp. 1276-1280.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Refined Scale Trademan
s Model Step Ladder
Located in London, GB
, sample work, it is both a fine piece antique folk art and a rare survival, equally suited as a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Folk Art "Windmill and Horse" Sculpture and Carving, USA
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
USA, antique
Wooden Folk Art sculpture “Windmill and Horse”.
Measures: H 53 x W 80 x D 36 cm.
Category
20th Century American Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Head of a Satyr
Located in Woodbury, CT
Hand-carved antique head of a satyr or bacchanalian. Goat horns, flowing beard and a sinister face.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
22-Karat Water Gilt Segmented Fruit Decorative Accessorie
Located in Dallas, TX
A large and unusual decorative carved wood fruit with removable slice in a antiqued 22-karat water
Category
1990s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Printer
s Wood Block for Word Bao or Precious
Located in Essex, MA
An antique Chinese printer's wood block, carved with the character 'bao,' meaning 'precious
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique French Alpes Pine Coffer, Dated 1791with Carving
Text
Located in Paris, FR
The central panel is decorated with a sculptured text, initials and date.
"1791 *EM*FI* Vanité de Vanité Tout et Vanité Hors de Creaindre Dieu et de Garder Ces Commandemans"
"Vani...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Folk Art Commodes and Chests of ...
Antique Whimsical Late 19th or Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Owl
Located in Concord, MA
This playful Folk Art carved owl is standing at the ready to enhance your decor and delight your
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Gold Leaf Zinc Cross
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique gold leaf zinc cross.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Zinc, Gold Leaf
Antique African Mask on Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Intricate antique African mask carved out of wood. The mask is on a custom metal base. Height of
Category
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Bronze Sculpture Owl, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique bronze sculpture owl, around 1900, rare, good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Rare Collection of Large Antique Egg Molds
Located in Bridport, CT
A collection of 5 large 19th century wooden egg-shaped forms used to make paper mache easter eggs. All are hard wood. Measuring 10" to 12" tall and 6" to 7" wide. Height does not inc...
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Oceania White Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #824, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
carvings—called ki’i, and of stone—found on Nihoa and Mokumanamana (Necker Islands), which are part of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Oceanic Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Antique Oceania Blackened Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #830, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
carvings—called ki’i, and of stone—found on Nihoa and Mokumanamana (Necker Islands), which are part of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Oceanic Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Antique Oceania Blackened Carved Coral Ancestor’s Head #831, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
similar carvings—called ki’i, and of stone—found on Nihoa and Mokumanamana (Necker Islands), which are
Category
Antique 19th Century Oceanic Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
18kt Gold Antique Snake Ring with Diamonds and Emerald Eyes
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful antique Art Deco 18 karat yellow gold snake ring has beautiful texture, and it's
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Spanish Painted Wood Sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi Spain
Located in Houston, TX
An antique Spanish carved and painted wooden sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi from Spain, circa
Category
Antique 1890s South American Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Spelter Figure, French, circa 1930
Located in Honiton, Devon
in excellent condition and retains a mellow antique patination. It has taken pride of place in my
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Spelter
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Antique Folk Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique folk carving you’re looking for. An antique folk carving — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique folk carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique folk carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique folk carving over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art, Dogon Tribe and Haida are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Folk Carving?
The average selling price for an antique folk carving at 1stDibs is $1,090, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Folk Carving
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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