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An amazing Early 20th century European Tramp art castle model
Located in London, GB
called chip or notch carving on pine sectioned wood, this huge model of a castle or tower stands over 30
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Turn of the Century Chofa Temple Spire from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique carved wood chofa from Thailand, presented on custom iron stand. This elegant Thai
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Antique Late 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wall Panel, English, Ironwood, Decorative, Frieze, Jungle, 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
antique fat and happy Buddha, with his huge smile, is hand carved out of one piece of wood with exquisite
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Votive Ship Model
Located in London, GB
. Scratch built using wood and metal. It sits firmly on a bespoke display stand. We believe this example to
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Whip Hooks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Antique hand carved Black Forest whip hooks, circa 1900 This lot is a unique and highly
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Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mid-19th Century Pair of Scrimshaw Miniature Plaques
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
: 6" x 7" x 1.25" & 6.75" x 5.75" x 1.25". Whitehall Antiques is a family business that has been a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Ivory

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
gesso over carved wood, depicting figural Michael with a cross to top of head, wings, standing over
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century hand carved ceremonial stick fragment
Located in London, GB
of wood material. The item is one solid piece without breaks or cracks. It doesn’t stand alone but we
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Theatre Figure of a robber
Located in London, GB
beam of sorts at some point in its life. This figure is section carved from wood, the stick is
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Antique 1820s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Spanish Colonial Style Articulated Large Virgin Mary Santos Sculpture
Located in Centennial, CO
almost 4' tall and was sculpted out of lightweight wood covered in papier-mache, then painted in the
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Late 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

19th Century Folk-art Walking Cane Man
Located in London, GB
carved gentleman’s walking cane. Made from a single piece of wood, the handle shows a male gentleman
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century folk art gun shaped smoking pipe
Located in London, GB
Date: late 19th Century Material: Wood This is an old item and shows wear and tear in the form of
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

circa 1880, American Black Walnut Wall Pocket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years. We are one the finest antiques shop in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A antique, circa 1875, Chinese hand carved and painted wooden Buddha figure with natural
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Rosewood, Paint

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
the only antique carving of this species I have ever seen. Measures: 10-1/4 in High x 14-1/4 in
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th Century Hand carved Italian marionette articulated figure.
Located in London, GB
purchase. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant
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Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century English Folk art Anthropomorphic branch skating figure
Located in London, GB
: English Date: 1900 Material: Wood This item is aged naturally, with loss of surface detail as it’s a
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Antique Early 1900s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th C. Hand Carved Chinese Coral Sculpture of a Maiden and Child on a Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
. Antique hand carved coral groups of this Size, quality, condition, and subject are very. The color of the
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Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

19th Century Hand Carved Folk Art Tyrolean Figure
Located in London, GB
antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored
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Antique 1850s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Oak English Folk-art Gentleman Figure, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
style folk-art statue. The figure is made from sectioned pieces of oak wood but comes in a solid form
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Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental 18th Century Italian Carved Cage Doll Santos with Silvered Crown
Located in Milford, NH
, jointed arms with attaching hooks, on an oval wooden base, and includes an unmarked antique metal crown
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Silver Plate

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
worn surface as shown in the photos provided. An antique object that has stood the test of time, the
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century French Carved Oak Painted and Gilt Wall Sculpture with Shell Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this important antique wood carving over a mantel; hand-carved in Normandy, France, circa
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Oak

Early 20th Century Carved Gentleman Figure
Located in London, GB
authentic antique object that has stood the test of time, in overall good presentable condition.   
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
, including metal, fabric, and wood. The craftsmanship in create such a well-proportioned example demonstrates
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century Carved Oversized Indian God Head
Located in London, GB
missing sections of wood, paint, canvas, and paper which have weathered away over time. An aged antique
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Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint, Paper

18th Century Painted and Carved Jesus Child Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique European wooden sculptured polychromed Jesus child from the late 18th Century/early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
, charactered, antique patina.  It wasn't long before friends paid more mind to my spearing decoys than my fish
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

English folk art magician animated cat figure
Located in London, GB
century hand crafted folk art animated moving figure of a freaky cat. Made from papier Mache/ card/ wood
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Vintage 1940s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Gesso, Paint

Vintage American Folk Art Duluth Fish Decoy Dfd Signed Carved Painted Trout
Located in Forney, TX
with an aged, charactered, antique patina. It wasn't long before friends paid more mind to my spearing
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century English folk art anthropomorphic sculpture
Located in London, GB
usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please review
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
unrestored antique / vintage condition with beautifully aged warm patina. Wear consistent with age and use
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint

Japanese Hand Painted Tall "Feisty Sea Crab" Planter Pot
Located in South Burlington, VT
been dealing in fine authentic Japanese antiques including ceramics, wood carvings, screens, garden
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Pottery

18th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychrome "Mother Child" Wall Crest
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish a mantel with this important antique wood carving crest. Crafted in France, circa 1780
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Wall Sculpture with Cherubs
Located in Dallas, TX
Embellish a mantel or study with this important antique wood carving crest. Crafted in Italy, circa
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Giltwood

Antique Italian Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
and intriguing bottom carving. This 19th century decorative piece was salvege from part of antique
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20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Thai wood carving, carved as Naga under leaf-shape, painted with lacquer and golden color, used for
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Length 56.8 C.M
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Antique Italian painted and partial gilt wood carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Italian painted and partial gilt wood carving of Saint Joseph and the Christ child, early 19th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

19th Century, Rattanakosin, Antique Thai Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Thai wood carving for high ranking monk seat with stand. Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving with Stand
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving with stand. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size: Width 25 C.M
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Carvings or Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of Antique Asian Chinese Wood Carvings/Corbels with Intricately Carved Detailing, Base 11.5 X
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest pipe made of root wood, Germany, circa 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art

Schumacher 18th Century Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
Antique Swedish Gustavian Sofa with Wood Carving, Late 18th Century, Newly Upholstered Since
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century, Rattanakosin, A Pair of Antique Thai Wood Carving
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A pair of Thai wood carving with gilded gold. Age: Thailand, Rattanakosin Period, 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Thai Antiquities

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Wood

Antique Gilded Mirror with Carved Wood Carvings, 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique gilded mirror with sculptures carved in wood, coping rich in decorations and rectangular
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Antique 18th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Antique Religious Lectern with IHS Monogram – Baroque Carving in Polychrome Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique Baroque-style liturgical lectern, made of carved and polychrome wood with gilded details
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
This Antique German Framed Wood Carving or Wall Relief with Mythological Figures was made around
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Antique 1880s German Baroque Decorative Art

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, A Set of Antique Burmese Wood Carving Pagoda Stupa
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Burmese wood carving Pagoda. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size of
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, A Set of Antique Burmese Wood Carving Pagoda Stupa
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of antique Burmese wood carving Pagoda. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size of
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

19th Century, Mandalay, Antique Burmese Wood Carving with Gilded Gold and Glass
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving with gilded gold and glass. Age: Burma, Mandalay Period, 19th Century Size
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

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Wood

Antique English Mirror Renaissance Revival Oak Frame Figural Carvings Wood Back
Located in Tyler, TX
Beautiful Antique English Oak Renaissance Revival framed wall mirror with Figural Carvings~~c. 1900
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Vintage 1920s English Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Oak

Antique Giltwood Ecclesiastical Carving – Tetragrammaton Glory
Located in Victoria, BC
An authentic giltwood ecclesiastical carving featuring the Tetragrammaton (יהוה) within a radiant
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Antique Late 18th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Custom Mirror with Antique Chinese Carvings
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Custom mirror incorporating antique Chinese carvings with bamboo style frame. Chinese carvings have
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20th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors

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Wood

Large Asian Mirror with Antique Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
Our beautiful mirror is made with antique carved screen. The Chinese harmony gods "He He" hold
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2010s Chinese Wall Mirrors

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Brass

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Antique Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique wood carvings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. We have 1819 antique and vintage antique wood carvings in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of antique wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wood carvings bearing folk art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Native American Art produced popular antique wood carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Wood Carvings?

Prices for antique wood carvings start at $29 and top out at $5,807,050 with the average selling for $2,614.
Questions About Antique Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.