Antique Wood Carvings

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very large and special antique Buddha statue from Burma

$35,562

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Discover the elegance of Burmese craftsmanship with this antique wooden Burmese offering vessel, a

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

$1,706

19th century antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

a sacred representation of Buddhist art. Antique wooden Mandalay Buddha statue Material : wood 57

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha - OriginalBuddhas

$1,379

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. Antique wooden Indian temple panel from , 18th century Material : wood 51,3 cm high 25,1 cm wide and 13,4

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

$2,693

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. Antique wooden Burmese Temple Material : wood 52,5 cm high 42,5

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

$938

Antique Carved Winged KINNARA Winged Deity Goddess Thailand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Thai Carved Winged KINNARA Deity Goddess Sculpture: Southeast Asian Thailand carved wood

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Winged KINNARA Winged Deity Goddess Thailand

$495

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. Antique wooden Burmese Temple Material : wood 57 cm high 39,5 cm

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple - Original Buddhas

$1,036

Japanese Antique Wooden Kokeshi Doll 1970s Height48cm

Located in Paris, FR

This is a Japanese Kokeshi doll made with wood. It was made around 1970s in showa era. These wooden

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Kokeshi Doll 1970s Height48cm

$307 Sale Price

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18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Indian temple panel Material : wood 63,3 cm high 25,1 cm wide and 13,5 cm deep

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden Indian temple panel from India

$2,693

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese sign with scenes, hand-carved from wood and painted. This large wooden sign

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Sign

$1,399

19th century Antique Burmese wooden offering vessel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

-century Burma. Antique Burmese wooden offering vessel Material : wood 69,5 cm high 34,5 cm diameter Shan

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Burmese wooden offering vessel from Burma

$1,381

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood. Measures: 68 cm high 21 cm wide and 12,5 cm deep. Weight: 4.9 kgs. Mandalay

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Standing Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,346

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood Measures: 33,9 cm high 19,4 cm wide and 13,4 cm deep Weight: 2.272 kgs Gilded

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,526

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 40 cm high 32,5 cm wide and 24 cm deep Weight: 4.788 kgs Gilded with 24 krt

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,420

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 18 cm high 9,8 cm wide and 5,7 cm deep Weight: 0.236 kgs Gilded with 24 krt

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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma

$287

Antique Burmese Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: Sandstone Material: wood 60,2 cm high 32,3 cm wide and 19,7 cm deep Weight: 26.35

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Antique Late 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Sandstone Buddha Statue from Burma

$5,117

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 40 cm high 21,2 cm wide and 11,3 cm deep Weight: 1.628 kgs Gilded with 24 krt

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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Buddha Statue from Burma

$1,167

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 68,5 cm high 35 cm wide and 22,3 cm deep Weight: 11.7 kgs With traces of 24 krt

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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$4,710

Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment

Located in Tampa, FL

A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold gilt and the border is a very dark green.

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Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment

$750

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent Chinese Antique Carved stump Happy Buddha Statuary is 100% hand made and hand

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Antique Hand Carved Stump Buddha Statuary

$9,995

Antique Japanese Statue of Dakini Ten

Located in Prahran, Victoria

Rare and highly unusual antique Japanese statue of the esoteric deity 'Dakini Ten,' a Buddhist

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Antique 1770s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood

Antique Japanese Statue of Dakini Ten

$7,040 Sale Price

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Antique Wooden Mon Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 79,4 cm high 40,5 cm wide and 22,7 cm deep Weight: 11.71 kgs With traces of 24

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Mon Buddha Statue from Burma

$2,985

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Experience the timeless beauty and spiritual significance of this Antique Wooden Burmese Mandalay

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Mandalay Buddha from Burma

$674

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

spirituality and cultural richness of Burma. Antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple Material : wood 63,5 cm high

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese Buddha temple - Original Buddhas

$828

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A delicately carved wood Buddha in an upright standing posture with a double Abhaya mudra. The

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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Antique Giltwood Buddha Statue Southeast Asia

$3,800

19th century Large antique Indian wooden Temple from India - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This large antique Indian wooden temple is a rare and striking piece of 19th-century religious

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Large antique Indian wooden Temple from India - Original Buddhas

$6,214

19th century Antique Burmese wooden temple panel from burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

spiritual importance. Antique Burmese wooden temple panel Material : wood 50 cm high 67 cm wide and 4 cm

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Burmese wooden temple panel from burma

$1,174

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship s Figurehead

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The

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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship s Figurehead

$3,245 Sale Price

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Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha

Located in Ukiah, CA

Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha. Large, Beautiful Wood-2.5 feet tall! From the

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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha

$2,580 Sale Price

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19th century Antique Burmese wooden temple panel from burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

any space. Antique Burmese wooden temple panel Material : wood 55,5 cm high 57,2 cm wide and 3,7 cm

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Burmese wooden temple panel from burma

$646

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Indian temple Material : wood 57 cm high 31 cm wide and 31.5 cm deep 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from Burma - OriginalBuddhas

$622

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Indian temple Material : wood 58 cm high 30,5 cm wide and 29 cm deep 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India - OriginalBuddhas

$483

19th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Indian wood carving that has been historically significant in religious and cultural contexts. Horses in

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

$518

19th century Antique wall cabinet with mirror from India - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wall cabinet with mirror from , 19th century Material : wood 68 cm high 39,1 cm wide and

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wall cabinet with mirror from India - OriginalBuddhas

$898

19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique Burmese Buddha amulet Material: Terracotta 11,5 cm high 9,2 cm wide and 7,2 cm deep Just

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma

$242

18th century Antique wooden panel of the goddess Devi from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

artistic history. Antique wooden panel of the goddess Devi Material : wood 39,5 cm high 11,8 cm wide and

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden panel of the goddess Devi from India

$557

Mid-20th Century folkart carved wood outsider art figures

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century folkart carved wood outsider art figures Dimensions in inches: H 34” x W 11” x D

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine, Paper

Mid-20th Century folkart carved wood outsider art figures

$3,856

Magnificent Pair of Antique Tang Dynasty Style Carved Horses

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Step back in time with this stunning pair of antique wooden horses, meticulously carved in the

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Magnificent Pair of Antique Tang Dynasty Style Carved Horses

$4,200 / set

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of antique Chinese wood carving panels was part of the Chinese day bed. which dated back

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese pair of Carved Bed Fascia

$985

19th century Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material : wood 201 cm high 128 cm wide and 92 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style 19th

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma

$14,362

Antique Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand) a lathe turned wood in a slender baluster form

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Japanese Rosoku-tate or Shokudai (candle stand)

$380

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel Material : wood 57,5 cm high 20,8 cm diameter Gilded with 24

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique wooden Burmese offering vessel from Burma

$1,077

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: bronze 28,5 cm high 17,5 cm wide Weight: 2.798 kgs 12 cm deep Shan (Tai Yai) style Bhumisparsha mudra Originating from Burma 18th century A top quality piece !.

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Bronze Shan Buddha Statue from Burma

$5,655

Antique Burmese Lacquer and Gilt Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique lacquered and gilt wood buddha head on a custom wood stand circa early 19th century. The

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Lacquer, Wood

Antique Burmese Lacquer and Gilt Buddha Head Sculpture

$3,880

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

A tall antique Thai freestanding ceremonial drum from the early 20th century, with natural finish

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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Thai Freestanding Ceremonial Drum with Natural Patina

$950

Early 20th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Indian temple Material : wood 60 cm high 34 cm wide and 27 cm deep Early 20th

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th century Antique wooden Indian temple from India

$403

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

Located in Malibu, CA

Antique rare ancient artifact, a foot, wearing a sandal, the bottom of the foot has been

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Antique Early 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

European Antique Artifact Hand Carved Wooden Foot

$2,195

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel Material : wood 102,1 cm high 60,3 cm wide and 13,6 cm deep

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden Burmese Temple panel from Burma

$3,418

Antique Wooden Tai Lue Buddha from Laos

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 49,5 cm high 17,5 cm wide and 11,2 cm deep Weight: 1.855 kgs Gilded with 24 krt

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Antique 19th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Tai Lue Buddha from Laos

$3,500

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment

Located in Forney, TX

organically distressed patina, this exceptional object is sure to add sophisticated antique character, serene

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment

$750

Early 19th century Antique Indian wooden panel from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

. Antique Indian wooden panel Material : wood 50,4 cm high 68,9 cm wide and 13,6 cm deep Early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th century Antique Indian wooden panel from India

$621

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

elegance to any space. Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 41 cm high 12,6 cm

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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India

$552

Early 20th Century Antique wooden Indian wall cabinet from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Antique wooden Indian wall cabinet from , Early 20th century Material : wood 56 cm high 26,5 cm

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Antique wooden Indian wall cabinet from India

$249

Italian 19th Century Urn-Carved Wood Fragment with it s Original Finish and Gilt

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian urn carved-wood fragment with it's original finish from the 19th century. This elegant

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Urn-Carved Wood Fragment with it s Original Finish and Gilt

$1,815

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture

$3,800

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Each sign features two characters, intricately carved into the wood, donned in ornate costumes

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand-Carved Antique Wall Panels with Puppet Design

$1,800 / set

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Sculpture of a Young Dancer

Located in Lincoln, GB

and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Nicely weathered appearance with wood loss. Please

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Balinese Hand-Carved Sculpture of a Young Dancer

$269 Sale Price

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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

How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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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.
What are the types of wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Japanese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Chinese wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is Jepara wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Paete wood carving?
1 Answer
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.
How do you identify wood carvings?
1 Answer
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.
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for carving in Bali?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
1 Answer
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.
What is carved wood art called?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
1 Answer
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.
What wood is used for African carvings?
1 Answer
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.
What are carved wood figures in African art?
1 Answer
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.

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