What were antique wooden bowls used for?

Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Antique Wooden Saints

17th Century Carved Wood Sculpture

Religious Sculpture Polychrome

French Wood Religious Statues

Reliquary Bust

Carved Wood Saint Statue

Polychrome Saint

Wooden Carved Hands Religious

Wooden Jesus

Category

16th Century French Renaissance Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture of Saint Catherine in Walnut

$13,105

Saint Queen of Francs : Saint Clotilde, Painting on wooden panel, circa 1700.

Located in Firenze, IT

Painting on panel, circa 1700, depicting a Crowned Saint Queen Period: Circa 1700 Technique: Oil

Category

Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Saint Queen of Francs : Saint Clotilde, Painting on wooden panel, circa 1700.

$810

18th Century, Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Saint Raphael

Located in Marbella, ES

18th Century polychrome wooden sculpture of Saint Raphael.

Category

17th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Saint Raphael

$7,148

Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Polychrome wooden sculpture possibly Saint Fiacre. Century XVI. Polychrome wood carving of a

Category

16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Other

Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century

$3,335

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Hand of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and well preserved carved and painted wooden hand of a saint. Unique period piece. France

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Hand of a Saint

$589

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$2,501

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$2,501

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$3,335

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$2,978

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$2,501

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$3,812

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint. Needs restoration.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$1,667

17th Century Polychromed Wooden Statue or Sculpture of Saint Helena

Located in Brecht, BE

A wonderful polychromed wooden statue of Saint Helena, original color, fine carving.

Category

17th Century British Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

17th Century Polychromed Wooden Statue or Sculpture of Saint Helena

$9,233

Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Saint Joseph with Baby Jesus

Located in Baltimore, MD

This is a striking Primitive hand carved statue of Saint Joseph. The Saint stands with head

Category

Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand Carved Wooden Sculpture of Saint Joseph with Baby Jesus

$1,250

French 16th-17th Century Painted Wooden Statue of Saint Sebastian

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful carved statue of Saint Sebastian with traces of its original color, France, circa 1550

Category

17th Century French Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 16th-17th Century Painted Wooden Statue of Saint Sebastian

$1,519

Wooden Statue of Saint-Francis with the Original Polychromy and Gilding

Located in Leuven , BE

Sculpture in wood, gilded with gold leaf and polychrome, 17th century. Very good condition, with wear and small lack due to use and its great age. Probably Spanish origine.

Category

Late 17th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Wooden Statue of Saint-Francis with the Original Polychromy and Gilding

$1,370

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Feet of a Saint Figure

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and well carved pair of small feet that once was part of a saint statue. Unique period

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Feet of a Saint Figure

$387 / set

Pair of 18th Century Polychrome Wooden Statuettes

Located in Marseille, FR

Pair of 18th century polychrome wooden statuette representation of Saint Peter and Saint Frusquin

Category

18th Century Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of 18th Century Polychrome Wooden Statuettes

$3,335 / set

19th c. oil painting in elaborate carved wooden frame

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful oil painting of Joseph adorned with wooden figures of Saint Peter and Saint John

Category

19th Century French Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

19th c. oil painting in elaborate carved wooden frame

$8,500

Saint George On Horseback Slaying The Dragon French Work Circa 1650

Located in ROUEN, FR

"Saint-georges On Horseback Slaying The Dragon French Work Circa 1650" Superb carved wooden

Category

17th Century Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Saint George On Horseback Slaying The Dragon French Work Circa 1650

$15,726

17th Century Carved Polychromed Bust of a Young Saint, probably Spain

Located in Shippensburg, PA

CARVED AND POLYCHROMED BUST OF A YOUNG SAINT Probably Spanish, circa late 17th century 13 1/2" H

Category

17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Gesso, Wood

17th Century Carved Polychromed Bust of a Young Saint, probably Spain

$3,800

18th Century Spanish Carved Statue of Saint Francis-Xavier with Gold Leaf Finish

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful, life sized wooden statue of Saint Francois Xavier was crafted in Spain, circa 1790

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Spanish Carved Statue of Saint Francis-Xavier with Gold Leaf Finish

$9,900

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting the Vision of Saint Romuald

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

carved and silvered wooden frame. Painting that represents Saint Romuald in the foreground with some

Category

Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Canvas

18th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Painting the Vision of Saint Romuald

$8,101

Large Carving of St. Bernard Dog

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a lovely wooden carved saint bernard dog. a livelike lindenwood carving of the famous rescue dog

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Large Carving of St. Bernard Dog

$2,540

18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Saint Figure

Located in Buisson, FR

Very nice Baroque carved wooden saint figure with great old color, Germany, 18th century. Weathered

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Saint Figure

$828

Spanish 17th-18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Saint Figure

Located in Buisson, FR

Very nice Baroque carved wooden saint figure with great old color, Spain, 17th-18th century

Category

18th Century German Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Spanish 17th-18th Century Baroque Carved Wooden Saint Figure

$1,185

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Saint Statue

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique hand carved saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1750 Weathered and small

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Saint Statue

$2,138

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Saint Statue

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique hand carved saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1750 Weathered and small

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Saint Statue

$804

French 17th/18th Century Carved Wooden Saint Peter

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique hand carved saint peter with beautiful expression and small relique. France, circa 1650

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 17th/18th Century Carved Wooden Saint Peter

$706

Large French 17th Century Weathered Handcarved Wooden Saint Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful handcarved Saint fragment with traces of paint. France, 17th century. Weathered and

Category

17th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Large French 17th Century Weathered Handcarved Wooden Saint Fragment

$1,042

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Josef with Baby Jesus

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered carved wooden saint statue with traces of its original paint and gilding

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Statue of Josef with Baby Jesus

$685

1990 s YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche brooch with wooden beads

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Oversized wood beaded brooch from Yves Saint Laurent dating to the 1990's. Made in France. Very

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Wooden Saints

1990 s YVES SAINT LAURENT rive gauche brooch with wooden beads

$350

18th Century Italian Painted Wooden Hand of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful painted wooden hand that once belonged to a saint statue, Italy, circa 1750. Great to

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Wooden Hand of a Saint

$506

18th Century Italian Painted Wooden Hand of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful painted wooden hand that once belonged to a saint statue Italy, circa 1750. Great to use

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Painted Wooden Hand of a Saint

$506

Beautiful Carved and Patinated Wooden Statue of Saint Christopher

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Beautiful carved and patinated wooden statue of Saint Christopher and the baby Jesus. Period: 18th

Category

1750s European Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Carved and Patinated Wooden Statue of Saint Christopher

$2,859

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Head of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique hand carved head of a Saint with beautiful expression, France, circa 1750 Weathered and

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Head of a Saint

$804

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Head of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique hand carved head of a saint with beautiful expression, France, circa 1750 Weathered and

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

French 18th Century Carved Wooden Head of a Saint

$804

Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Head of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique hand carved head of a saint with beautiful glass eyes. Italy, circa 1750 Weathered and small

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Carved Wooden Head of a Saint

$2,138

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Mid-19th century Spanish painted polychrome figurative sculpture of a saint.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century Spanish Saint Painted Wooden Figurative Sculpture

$3,335

18th Century Portuguese Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Anthony

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful statue of Saint Anthony. Anthony or Antony of Padua (Italian: Antonio di Padova) or

Category

18th Century Portuguese Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century Portuguese Carved Wooden Statue of Saint Anthony

$1,066

18th Century Wooden Polychromed Sculpture of Saint Anthony Carrying Jesus

Located in Leuven , BE

saints in church history. Saint Anthony of Padua is also known as patron saint of lost causes. The wooden

Category

18th Century French Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Wooden Polychromed Sculpture of Saint Anthony Carrying Jesus

$216

16th century Italian carved wooden polychromed statue of Saint Francis

Located in TEYJAT, FR

A wonderful original piece of the Renaissance Period - a carved wooden polychromed figure / statue

Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Petrified Wood

16th century Italian carved wooden polychromed statue of Saint Francis

$2,907

18th Century Italian Fragment of a Wooden Hand of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful fragment of a wooden hand that once belonged to a saint statue, Italy, circa 1750. Great

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Fragment of a Wooden Hand of a Saint

$470

Wooden Sculpture Of Saint James The Great, 18th Century (tyrolean School)

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Wooden Sculpture Of Saint James The Great, 18th Century (tyrolean School)" 18th-Century Carved

Category

18th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Wooden Sculpture Of Saint James The Great, 18th Century (tyrolean School)

$929

Carved Antique Wooden Statuette / Sculpture of Saint Teresa of Avila / Jesus

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning, hand carved work of devotional art with a beautiful patina. Saint Teresa of Ávila, born

Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Carved Antique Wooden Statuette / Sculpture of Saint Teresa of Avila / Jesus

$2,055

16th Century Spanish Wooden Painted and Gilded Reliquary Bust of a Saint

Located in Marbella, ES

16th century Spanish wooden painted and gilded reliquary bust of a saint.

Category

16th Century Spanish Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

16th Century Spanish Wooden Painted and Gilded Reliquary Bust of a Saint

$5,837

Four Antique Hand Painted Gilt Wooden Church Panel Paintings of Famous Saints

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and beautiful quality, hand painted saints from circa 1900. When you are decorating a home

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Oak, Paint

Four Antique Hand Painted Gilt Wooden Church Panel Paintings of Famous Saints

$5,242

Hand Carved Antique Wooden Statuette / Sculpture of Saint Teresa of Avila/ Jesus

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning work of art with a beautiful patina. Saint Teresa of Ávila, born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda

Category

Early 20th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Antique Wooden Statuette / Sculpture of Saint Teresa of Avila/ Jesus

$1,787

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis Clare of Assisi

Located in Lisse, NL

in Assisi, the place where the world famous Saint Francis was born and where he is buried. For these

Category

19th Century European Renaissance Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis Clare of Assisi

$3,455

Late 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Madonna or Female Saint with Brass Crown

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This late eighteenth century French hand carved sculpture depicts a female saint in a long robe

Category

Late 18th Century French Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Hand Carved Wooden Madonna or Female Saint with Brass Crown

$1,195

18th Century French Carved Wooden Statue of the Virgin Mary and Saint Anne

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful Folk Art statue of the teaching of the virgin Mary by mother Anne. Beautiful weathered and traces of old color visible. France, 18th century. Weathered and small losses....

Category

18th Century French Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Carved Wooden Statue of the Virgin Mary and Saint Anne

$1,066

Unique 1930s Gothic Revival Small Size Hand Carved All Around Tiger Oak Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

of our images we have used those squares for displaying two of our 19th century gilt wooden saint

Category

Early 20th Century European Gothic Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Oak

Unique 1930s Gothic Revival Small Size Hand Carved All Around Tiger Oak Cabinet

$1,608

Large Scale Wooden French Statue

Located in Houston, TX

Large scale wooden French statue of saint, dated to the early 19th century. Hand carved polychrome

Category

Early 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Large Scale Wooden French Statue

$6,800

19th Century French Wooden Sculpture

Located in High Point, NC

Drawing inspiration from Italian Renaissance sculptures depicting saints, this impressive wooden

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Wooden Sculpture

$1,795

17th-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust

Located in Buisson, FR

Spectacular and very decorative piece. Carved wooden reliquary bust representing a Saint figure

Category

17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust

$2,948

Early 18th Century Carved Wood Figure of A Crowned Saint

Located in Bradenton, FL

Early 18th century carved wooden figure of a saint or religious figure. This figure features a

Category

18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Carved Wood Figure of A Crowned Saint

$2,600

Venetian master - 18th century figure sculpture - Saint- Carved wood Venice

Located in Varmo, IT

Carved wooden sculpture - Saint - Venice, 18th century. 10 x 6 x h 29cm. Entirely in carved wood

Category

Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Wooden Saints

Materials

Wood

Venetian master - 18th century figure sculpture - Saint- Carved wood Venice, c.1750

$953

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Antique Wooden Saints For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique wooden saints available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique wooden saints — often made from ceramic, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 157 antique and vintage antique wooden saints for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Antique wooden saints have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wooden saints bearing Baroque or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique wooden saints over the years, but those made by Europa Antiques, Cartier and Gio Pagani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Wooden Saints?

Antique wooden saints can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,032, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $290,093.

Questions About Antique Wooden Saints

What were antique wooden bowls used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Antique wooden bowls were used in either storing or serving food. Wooden bowls were also preferred for bread making, as the wood held the heat that was generated by the fermenting yeast. You’ll find a variety of antique wooden bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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