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Large Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand-Carved Wood Quan Yin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this large well preserved antique Ming dynasty Quan Yin (Guanyin) seated in mediation
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Nuo Gong Carved Wood Head中国古董
Located in London, GB
A antique Nuo Gong carved wood figure head
Guizhou Province, China,
Nuo Gong and Nuo Mu are the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Hand Carved Wooden Figure of Hercules, circa 1900
Located in London, Greenwich
A charming antique wood carving of Hercules. Dating from circa 1900, hand carved from olivewood or
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Classical Greek Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Olive
Antique Swedish horse
Located in Maidstone, GB
Antique Swedish horse. Lovely patina, soft tones, original horsehair tail.
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$3,004
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
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 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
Fine Antique Himalayan Buddhist Monpa Mask
Located in London, GB
A fine antique Himalayan Buddhist Monpa mask from Arunachal Pradesh / East Bhutan,
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bhutanese 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
Large Pair of Antique Chinese Lohans
Located in New York, NY
A very large and nicely carved pair of antique wooden Chinese figures, 18th century, of Lohans. In
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$5,400 / set
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
Antique Loro Blonyo Wedding Couple from Java
Located in New York, NY
Expertly carved and sensitively painted antique Loro Blonyo figures from Java, Indonesia. These
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved and Lacquered Gilt Panel
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
unusual in both the size and quality of the carvings. The scene features, among other things, warriors
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Large Antique Japanese Zushi Shrine
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This wonderful traveling (zushi) shrine dates from the late Edo to early Meiji Period. The character in the center is Fudo Myo-o and he is seated, holding a sword with a fierce, mena...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Large Antique Japanese Zushi Shrine
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This wonderful traveling (zushi) shrine dates from the late Edo to early Meiji period. The character in the centre is Fudo Myo-o and he is seated, holding a sword with a fierce, mena...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji 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
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
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
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
Antique Thai Early 20th Century Giltwood Altar Piece, Wall Hanging
Located in New York, NY
1900. Made of wood and gilded with red silver and green glass accents that illuminate the piece under
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Art Glass, Paint, 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
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
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
18th Century French Trumeau Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous all wood trumeau with Classic Louis XVI trophy of birds and garlands and original mercury
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood
Antique Thai carving, on stand
Located in New York, NY
Wooden Thai carving in the shape of a flower, with gold background, and blue and green glass inset
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Wall Mirror Biedermeier with Floral Carvings
Located in Senden, NRW
Original Biedermeier mirror with a cut glass mirror and stunning floral carvings on the frame
Category
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Gilt Antique Mirror with Floral Acanthus Carvings
Located in Senden, NRW
Original authentic Florentine mirror frame with a cut glass mirror.
This original frame has been recently restored (Bolus, chalk) and features a 23 carat gold polyamid gold finish.
...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Antique Shop Counter with Floral and Linear Carvings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique shop counter in heavily distressed light mint and antique white finishes. Louis XVI style
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Antique Louia XIIl-style Throne chairs with Lion Carvings
Located in Hudson, NY
Antiques Louis XIII-style throne chairs with barley twist arms terminating in carved Lions and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Antique French 19th Century Gilded Period Regence Mirror with Detailed Carvings
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French 19th century gilded period Regence mirror with detailed carvings throughout, shell
Category
Antique 18th Century French Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
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
Antique English Regency Period Painted Chest with Faux Bamboo Carving circa 1820
Located in Houston, TX
bamboo carving and painted finish circa 1820. The charming conceit of simulating bamboo in carved wood
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
King Size, (5
) Antique Painted Wooden Bed Louis XV with Decorative Carvings
Located in Headley, GB
beautiful carvings and can take a standard king size 5' wide by 6'6 long mattress.
Excellent patina
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Wooden Carving of Spanish Priest
Located in Houston, TX
French origin 18th century wooden carving of Spanish Priest.
Established in 1979, Joyce Horn
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black lacquer mirror made from antique architectural wood carvings.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors
$2,850
Carved Wood Peacock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exquisite antique Chinese wood carving of a peacock perched on peony branches. The carving is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures
$1,225
Louis XVI Style Chairs Upholstered in 6007 Essence C. Blush
Located in New Orleans, LA
antique. Louis XVI style antiques have intricate wood carvings and detailed design throughout its pieces.
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Abstracted Los Angeles Hills Scene 20th Century Oil on Paper
By Schuyler Standish
Located in San Francisco, CA
" framed
Signed lower right. Excellent vintage condition. Framed in a restored antique wood frame with
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstracted Nude Line Drawing 20th Century Ink
By Rip Matteson
Located in San Francisco, CA
antique wood frame with ornate detail carvings and black finish using archival matting and spacers behind
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Nude Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Fine Antique Chinese Canton Wood Cross, 19th Century 中国古董
Located in London, GB
Fine antique Chinese Canton wood cross 19th century ????
Hard wood with intricately detailed
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Wooden Buddha Head
Located in SOMIS, CA
visible.
Solid wood.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Chinese Antique Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in SOMIS, CA
Rare, beautiful Box has an elaborately carved and gilded cover. Carvings depict a scholar's life
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Finely Carved Antique Burmese Praying Monk
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully serene and peaceful antique Burmese monk in the Classic praying position. A sweet
Category
Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare Collection of Large Antique Egg Molds
Located in Bridport, CT
. All are hard wood. Measuring 10" to 12" tall and 6" to 7" wide. Height does not included bases. Each
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Gilded Carved Wooden Relief Ornament with Shishi Lions
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique partly gilded Chinese openwork carving from circa 1900 depicting 3 shishi lions walking
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Panel with Gold Leaf and Mother of Pearl
Located in SOMIS, CA
parts of a Chinese opera. Besides refined carvings of human figures, this panel demonstrates exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinese Antique Carved Moon Arch with Gold Leaf and Mother of Pearl
Located in SOMIS, CA
Magnificent red lacquered panel depicts the happy celebration of victory. Multi-layered carvings
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Pair of Antiques Asian Hand-Carved Panels, Swords with Dragons
Bats, 1900s
Located in L
Etang, FR
(now Vietnam), circa 1900.
In very good condition. The wood was treated against xylophages and waxed.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Vietnamese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique French Stripped Wood Five-Drawer Commode with Detailed Carvings
Located in Houston, TX
This antique commode was sourced in France and features five drawers and beautifully detailed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Antique French Bright Gold Gilt Wood Louis Philippe Mirror with Floral Carvings
Located in Houston, TX
This antique French Louis Philippe mirror features wonderful floral carvings around the frame and a
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Ornate Antique Italian Rococo Gilt Frame Mirror with Open Carvings
Located in Houston, TX
This ornate antique Italian Rococo mirror has very detailed open carvings made of carved plaster
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Plaster
Antique Spanish Gilt Mirror with Open Carvings and Original Glass
Located in Houston, TX
This antique Spanish gilt frame mirror has beautiful, hand carved details including an open
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plaster, Wood
Antique Gilt Full-Length Mirror with Decorative Carvings and Shell Cartouche
Located in Houston, TX
cartouche at the top as well as floral carvings and scroll work at each side, corner and surrounding the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Plaster
Large Pair of Antique Swedish Gustavian Chests Diamond Carving Mid-19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of antique Swedish Gustavian chests diamond carving mid-19th century.
Three drawer
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Red Lacquered Rectangular Side Table with Carving Apron
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries:
Red wood Chinese lacquered side table. Red lacquer and
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Side Tables
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer, 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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