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Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Wooden Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
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This ancient carving was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be
Category
Vintage 1940s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Hand Carved Panel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved panel from Toraja symbolizing peace and happiness.
This hand carved panel was sourced in the spirit of wabi-sabi, a Japanese philosophy that beauty can be found in imp...
Category
Antique 1890s Indonesian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Antique marble Jain statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
30,3 cm high
20,5 cm wide and 7,5 cm deep
Weight: 4.765 kgs
Dhyana mudra
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Panel
Located in Toronto, CA
Beautiful antique Balinese door, probably 19th century. This door/shutter has been deeply and
Category
Antique 19th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper
Material: wood
47 cm high
The height is the total height
Weight: 4 kgs
The
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Lacquer Book Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique Houdana (book lectern) from late Edo era used by a high ranking official Daimyo class or important
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique GO Game Complete Set
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese travels
This is a scarce and fun complete Japanese antique wooden goban
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Antique GO Game Complete Set
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese travels
This is a scarce and fun complete Japanese antique wooden goban
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Burmese Wooden Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
21,5 cm high
12 cm wide and 6,5 cm deep
Weight: 0.314 kgs
Thickly lacquered and
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique a Carved Gilt Kuan Yin, 1800s
Located in Norton, MA
Antique a carved wood sculpture of Kuan Yin seated with hands in the dhyana mudra on a wood stand
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century Antique wooden Indian altar from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian altar
Material : wood
27,6 cm high
37,7 cm wide and 33,2 cm deep
19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Palm Leave Manuscript Book from, Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: palm leaves & wood.
Material: wood.
Measures: 14, 9 cm high.
45 cm wide and 6 cm deep
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Nepali Praying Wheel from Nepal
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Copper
47 cm high
The height is the total height
The diameter of the praying wheel is 16 cm
Early 20th century
Including special made metal wall-mounting.
The praying wheel...
Category
Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
12,9 cm high
7,1 cm wide and 3,9 cm deep
Weight: 0.089 kgs
Gilded with 24 krt
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Terracotta Haniwa Figure Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
popular with collectors in recent years.
The head is presented in a custom made wood base (measurement
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Wood
Antique Fragment of Indian Temple from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Natural stone / granite
Material: wood
13 cm high
40 cm wide and 14 cm deep
Weight
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Southeast Asian Antique Buddha Head from Laos
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive and large Buddha head from Loas circa 19th century now displayed on a new wood base
Category
Antique 19th Century Laotian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A vibrant Antique Folk Art Rocking Horse Sculpture in all original condition. The Horse has a nice
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Large Antique Carved and Git Eagle Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Powerfully carved antique eagle figure with outstretched wings, probable European origin. Made in
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha is a truly exquisite and spiritually significant
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Folk Art Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine Folk Art carved wood Horse in very good condition. The very animated and prancing horse
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century Antique wooden Indian Nandi Bull - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique wooden Indian Nandi Bull is a remarkable and spiritually significant artifact
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Sandstone Temple Panel from India from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone
Material: wood
Measures: 35 cm high
21,8 cm wide and 10 cm deep
Weight
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Antique Massage Stick with Display Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
, Hawaii, this rare handcrafted wooden Massage stick Lomi crafted from wili-wili wood is one of the oldest
Category
Antique 19th Century Hawaiian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Antique Chinese Tao Philosopher Statue
Located in Somis, CA
This is a wood sculpture featuring China's most respected philosopher, the founder of Taoism, Mo Zi
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Samurai Conch War Trumpet Horagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique samurai conch war trumpet Horagi - massive size
A rare find.
This is a very
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood
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 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
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Pine Wall Hangings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Italian carved pine wall hangings.
As a pair, these handcrafted wall hangings
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Large antique wooden Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood
152 cm high
77,5 cm wide and 26,5 cm deep
Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Mandalay style
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Located in Forney, TX
gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha figure.
Japan, circa 1860, exceptionally carved diminutive
Category
Antique 19th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone
19th century Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
The Antique Palm Leave Manuscript book is a remarkable significant artifact originating from Burma
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Buddha, 1800s, Ric.00040
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Chinese carved gilt and polychrome wood sculpture of Seated Buddha.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Elegant Pair Antique Bronze Soaring Birds "Hong"
Located in South Burlington, VT
wood display base.
These massive birds were likely adornments for roof pillars and were hand cast
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Rare Antique Pair Bronze Rabbit Planter Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique bronze planters from old Japan dating to the Meiji period.
These are no ordinary planters. Each
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique GO Game Complete Set Original #2
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese travels
This is a scarce and fun complete Japanese antique wooden goban
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
19th century Antique wooden Indian temple fragment from India - OriginalBuddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden Indian temple fragment
Material : wood
15,3 cm high
7,1 cm wide and 10,1 cm deep
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
accents, rustic yet elegantly sophisticated and whimsical, this figural wood statue is sure to add
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
19th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head
Material : wood
33,5 cm high
10,3 cm wide and 19,5
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Pastel Colored Wooden Kwan Yin Bodhisattva
Located in Somis, CA
A large, early 20th century hand carved wooden statue of Kwan Yin in beautiful pastel color. Seated with her legs folded into a lotus pose on a high pedestal, Kwan Yin has a broad fa...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Meiji Style Antique Teakwood Dragon 20th Century
Located in Lomita, CA
The year of the dragon shines an additional spotlight on this beautiful antique teakwood sculpture
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Antique Signed Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Tiger Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Meiji period Japanese bronze statue.
In the form of a roaring tiger
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
wood pulp / papier mache. Direct from an old private collection of antique 17th century, 18th century
Category
Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Antique Wooden Advertising Head of Dean Martin, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Antique hand-painted wooden head, originally used as an advertising piece from the mid 20th century
Category
Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Statue of a Winged Hindu Female Deity
Located in Atlanta, GA
An interesting wood figure from India depicting a winged goddess, likely a female Garuda, circa
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Silvered Metal Relief Featuring a Stag and a Doe
Located in Berghuelen, DE
owner-managed trading company that sells Black Forest wood carvings, antler furniture and an impressive
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japanese Huge Antique Signed Bronze Meditation Bell, 1793
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique bronze temple bell.
Rare hand hammered bronze temple bell, precision crafted with dimpled
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Antique Wooden Carved Black Forest Deer Head ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
carvings, antler furniture and an impressive variety of unique decorative items. Our antiques are on
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler, Wood
Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful set of three Indian (South India) or Nepalese (Nepal) wood-carved deity architecture
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wooden Deer
s Head Wall Decoration, Germany, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique Carved Wooden Deer's Head Wall Decoration, Germany, from ca. 1920
A beautiful antique wall
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 1000 Beads
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find 24 feet long
A huge antique communal 24 foot prayer bead necklace consisting of over
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Immortal Gods Wall Sculpture, 109 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
early and rare hand carved wood "Immortal Gods" lintel sculpture dating to the mid to late Qing dynasty
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
cultural richness.
19th century antique wooden Burmese Shan Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra
Material : wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Monumental Chinese Mandorla Carved Sculpted Statues - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Monumental Chinese Quan-Yin Sitting Mandorla Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpted Statues - Set
Category
20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Japanese Wooden Nestuke
Crab
1900s
Gyokuseki
Meiji Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around meiji period 1900s.
This netsuke was made by a
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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, 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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, 2022There 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 ExpertJune 15, 2023To 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2023What 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved 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.
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