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Wood Carved Butter or Cookie Gingerbread Mold Antique, Sweden Folk Art, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Stockholm, Sweden. Nice addition to any Country Kitchen.
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Antique 1890s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Wall Cupboard Cabinet. This petite Folk Art piece
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Antique Folk Art Carved
Painted Cane or Walking Stick with Exotic Bird Handle
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This unique and whimsical Folk Art walking stick is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Dog or Wolf Tin Cutout and Painted Folk Art Sculpture on a Wood Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible antique Folk Art tin cutout sculpture of a dog or a wolf. It is hand painted and on a
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Tin
Japanese Old Wood Carving Turtle 1900s-1920s/Antique Figurine Sculpture Fork Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a Japanese wood carving turtle.
It is a hand carving using a wooden knob.
It is an item
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Folk Art / Antique Wooden Carp / Hearth Tools / Wooden Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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I think the wood is zelkova.
It is an item that you can enjoy Japanese folk art.
How about a
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Antique 19th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Antique Folk Art Hand Carved Figural Seated Lion Handled Cane or Walking Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art hand carved cane is unsigned, but believed to have originated from England in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely catchall made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your collect...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
20th Century Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cute Viechtauer Carved Wood Squirrel Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood squirrel, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds and animals goes back to the earl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Viechtauer Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Black Forest Antique Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Old Unfinished Doll 1860s-1920s/Antique Folk Art Buddha Statue Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is an unfinished Japanese doll made of sawdust solidified on a core wrapped in paper.
It seems to be an item from the Meiji era. (1860s-1920s)
I think it is a wonderful object t...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch Built Eggs Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Scratch Built Eggs Box
A quirky one-off hand-crafted
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
German Hand Carved Naïve Folk-Art Tree Trunk Bust, circa 1920
Located in London, GB
Item: Naïve folk-art tree trunk bust, circa 1920
Description: For sale in this LOT is a naïve
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Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
two vintage American folk art candle sculptures.
Primitive handmade slatted solid wood construction
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century American Pine Folk Art Frame, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century American pine folk art frame, circa 1890.
A double portrait frame with a
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Carved and Painted Uncle Sam Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique Folk Art Uncle Sam figure, circa 1920, a carved and painted silhouette of Uncle Sam cut
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Pair of 19th Century German Folk-art Carved Birds on Fungus
Located in London, GB
A Pair of 19th Century German Folk-art Carved Birds on Fungus
A delightful pair of late 19th
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Antique 1880s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Antique Cast Iron Lighthouse Door Stop
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique cast iron doorstop depicting a classic piece of coastal architecture and with its original
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Carved Wooden Horse Marionette, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique, hand-carved wooden horse marionette in folk art or primitive style, circa 1800s, probably
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Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Cast Iron Frog Box Match Holder
Located in Forney, TX
folk art.
Dimensions: (approx)
2.25" High, 4.5" Wide, 5" Deep
Good original antique condition
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Carved and Git Eagle Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Powerfully carved antique eagle figure with outstretched wings, probable European origin. Made in
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Danish Mangle Board Love Token with Horse from 1754.
Located in Asaa, DK
Antique Danish Mangle Board Love Token with Horse from 1754. Made in Denmark.
Danish folk art
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Antique Wooden Carved Maple Sugar Mold 18th Century
Located in Vero Beach, FL
strong impression. This desirable mold has the earmarks of a beautiful primitive antique. The carvings
Category
Antique 18th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Golf Lovers Antique Sculpture, Putting
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity for golf lovers!
Golfer's Best Friend- As American as Apple Pie
An early American golf lover's memorabilia treasure - heavily hand cast and hand painted s...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Rare Pair Punch
Judy Antique Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity- large matched set (2) cast iron doorstops of Punch and Judy depicting Punch with his dog and Judy with her beloved puppet, both in original hand painted patina...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Collection of Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 10 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 36 cm to 63 cm.
Would look a...
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Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Collection of Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 10 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 36 cm to 63 cm.
Would look amazi...
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Antique Early 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wood Carved Flower Butter Mold Antique, German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden Butter mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Grape Butter Mold Antique, German, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden Butter mold, circa 1900s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Flower Butter Mold Antique, German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden Butter mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carved Flower Butter Mold Antique, German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden butter mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of 3 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 3 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Length 40cm width 22cm.
Would look amazin...
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Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 65 cm to 50 cm.
Would look am...
Category
Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sunny Days Antique Tulip Bouquet Flower Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant colors tulip bouquet sculpture brightens up your day
An old memorabilia treasure - heavily hand cast and hand painted still in its old period colors with a bronzed flower ...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique Elgin Cast Iron Rooster Windmill Weight
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This rooster form weight was for a 10 foot wheel and was used as a counter balance on the windmill weight. Has original box cover. made by the Elgin Wind, Power & Pump Co, Elgin, Il....
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Wood Carved Flower Butter Mold Antique, German, 1860s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden butter mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 41 cm to 58 cm.
Would loo...
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Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this f...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture Decorative Piece from Sicilian Donkey Cart
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming early 19th century Sicilian donkey cart fragment depicting a warrior on horseback. The wood fragment is completely hand carved out of one solid piece of hardwood...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Jesus Child 1870s Springerle Speculaas Cookie or Marzipan Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1870s or older. Made of hand carved wood. It is a larger mold, someone put a hanger on it, do display it at the wall. Found at an estate sale ...
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Antique 1870s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Jesus Child 1890s Springerle Speculaas Cookie or Marzipan Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden mold, circa 1890s. Made of hand carved wood. It is a two piece mold, front and backside. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique 1890s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Double-Sided Springerle Cookie Mold / Religious Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
A double-sided Springerle or shortbread cookie mold / press, different religious design each side, Adam and Eve with the serpent in the Garden and Jonah and the Whale,
the main ph...
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to Basalt Rock
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron eel fork from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and very sinister in appearance.
Who ever made this made an extra effort to not just make it functional but al...
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Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand Forged Iron Horse and Rider Sculpture Antique African Tribal Dogon, 1920s
By Dogon Tribe Mali
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a stunning antique African tribal Dogon hand forged iron horse and rider
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Vintage 1920s Malian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Gnome Rare Antique Garden Sculpture Coin Bank and Money Guardian
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Form, Nostalgic Opportunity, First We've Seen
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly gnome- hand cast and hand painted in a rare "co...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Style Lucite Car
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Antique style Lucite car.
Category
Early 2000s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lucite
Antique Wood Dachshund Statue
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Fantastic hand-carved dachshund figure. He is a little banged up with the bottom portion of his back legs missing he still has a wonderful presents. The age shines through with a won...
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Walnut Wooden Bowl
Located in Nijlen, BE
Sculpted large Walnut bowl in a dark ebonized finish.
At the bottom of the bowl is a wooden triangular insert, which may have originally been there or was later restored. In any case...
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Antique Early 1900s French Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Antique Sculpture of African Youth
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
A beautiful wood sculpture of a African youth carved out of a single piece of wood. Details are amazing. The expression is somber and yet moving. A wonderful piece of sculpture and d...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Ship Prow Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
distinctive wave shape with curling volute, incised carving with decorative round medallion, and highly
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Brienz Wood Carved Ibex Sculpture
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique cheekily carved Black Forest style sculpture of an ibex. Black Forest or Austria, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Stone Turtle Kame Intricately Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
A good opportunity to acquire a hard to find antique Japanese hand-carved stone turtle "kame", and
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Granite
Antique Danish Walking Stick Cane from 1836
Located in Søborg, DK
Antique walking stick dated 1836 and made in Denmark
Carved out of a beautiful piece of fruitwood
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Georgian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
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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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