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Lincoln Fox Bear Bronze Cast Metal Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a "Awakening" bear bronze cast metal sculpture by Lincoln Fox. Bear is captured in a quote
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Americana Folk Art Bear on Wheels Child s Toy
Located in Denver, CO
Early 20th century stuffed bear on wheels. Designed originally as a child's riding toy, this bear
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This late 19th century Black Forest bear umbrella stand is most likely made in Switzerland. It can
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Lapis Lazuli Blue Bears Family Carved Animal Artisanal Eastern Statue Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
. Fantastic local artists carving raw stones into unique sculptures. The best artwork pieces to make up your
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Inuit Carving "Life of the Polar Bear"
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a long slender carving from a tusk or bone celebrating the life of a polar bear.
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Native American Objects

Materials

Stone

Malachite Carving in the Form of a Bear Midcentury
Located in Cookeville, TN
Swirls of rich malachite are carved in to the shape of a bear. He will be a stunning addition to
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Mid-20th Century Zambian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

Austrian Carved Black Forest Bear
Located in Round Top, TX
Austrian Carved Black Forest Bear. Great carving and expression. Circa 1910. Dimensions: 37 1/2" H
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Early 20th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A French Renaissance cabinet from Lyon
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
is decorated with two drawers which bear rich carving with plant motifs of acanthus leaves, birds and
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Antique 1870s French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Belgian Carved Stone Baroque Revival Statue of Jesus, circa 1870
Located in Antwerp, BE
Schrijnwerkersstraat, is from Koob and bears the signature style of carving. The sculpture we are selling is of Jesus
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Revival Religious Items

Materials

Stone

19th Century Black Forest Bear Carving
Located in High Point, NC
19th century carving of a bear climbing a tree. It is hand-carved and has wonderful detail and
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Henry Hunt (1923-1985) First Nations Bear Carving Mask
Located in New Windsor, NY
gem depicts a Canadian Grizzly Bear. Pencil signed in cursive on the reverse, Henry Hunt. Carved out
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Vintage 1970s Canadian Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Pine

Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old hand made and hand carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma grasping a
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Old Hand-Carved Wooden Bear, Ainu People
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma, cryptomeria
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Bear Family Climbing Tree, Old Japan Handcrafted Sculpture, Mint and Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint and Signed Japanese fine old handmade and hand-carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Super Large Bear 1950s-1970s / Wood Carving Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese super large wooden carved bear. It is a wood carving from the mid-Showa
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Large Bear 1920s-1940s/Sculpture Mingei Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
abstract form. This is the first time I have encountered a wood carving of a bear this large. This is a
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

1960’s Japanese Wood Carving Bear /Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
By Japanese Studio
Located in London, Lambeth
The wooden Bear is an Ainus artisan hand carved from the mid century indigenous people of northern
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Huge Old Hand Carved Wood Owl, Ainu People
Located in South Burlington, VT
souvenirs. Until then, these bear carvings had only existed as religious objects, usually as headdresses and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Huge Old Hand Carved Wood Owl, Ainu People
Located in South Burlington, VT
souvenirs. Until then, these bear carvings had only existed as religious objects, usually as headdresses and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear / Wooden Figurine / 1950-1970s / Wabi-Sabi Mingei
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is an old wood-carved bear that has been naturally weathered over a long time. It is thought
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Stone Bear
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved stone bear England circa 1880 Folk art bear on pedestal, all carved from a single pieces
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Antique 1880s English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Bear Bronze Sculpture
Located in Brussels, BE
Bear bronze sculpture.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Hall Stand, Three Bears Coat Stand
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Forest we have three bears, the mother bellowing from below, to the largest cub who has climbed to the
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Life-Size Wooden Black Forest Bear
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful life-size wooden black forest bear. This wood carving came a lot from the Brienz region
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved American Black Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This big guy is all hand-carved and very heavy wood. The details are very fine. The condition is very good.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Located in Newark, England
The sailors bug bear dating to the late 18th century carved in relief with a central crest with
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coconut

Carved Sailor Bug Bear Powder Flask
Located in Newark, England
The sailors bug bear dating to the late 18th century beautifully carved in relief with intricate
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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coconut

Folky 20thc Hand Carved Polar Bear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 20thc hand carved polar bear in fine condition. Normal wear consistent from age and use.
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bear in Ceramic by Knud Kyhn, 1950
By Knud Kyhn
Located in Brussels, BE
Bear in ceramic by Knud Kyhn, 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Giant Fiberglass Teddy Bear Head Mold, 1970s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large and unusual fiberglass teddy bear head mold. 2 feet wide, a foot and half tall. Deep red
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fiberglass

Antique Carved Wood Bear Bench, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A rare large hand carved linden wood bear bench. With bear musicians and dancing bears on the
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand-carved lindenwood bear hallstand, for coats and umbrellas. The mother bear is holding a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Ainu Bear Japan 1950s Hokkaido Kibori Kuma
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
, exceptional, good quality carving. This bear has a wonderful realism to it, the bear looks as though he is
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Inuit Sculpture of a Walking Polar Bear Carved Serpentinite Contemporary
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A inuit sculpted serpentinite polar bear by Tim Pee. Carved Serpentinite in Cape Dorset Nunavut
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wood Roaring Bear Sculpture from the Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swiss carved wood Black Forest roaring bear sculpture from the late 19th century with great
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carving of Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
A Black Forest carving of a bear.
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental Folky Black Bear Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fun and hand carved black baby bear or cub is carved from one piece of wood.It is a life size
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

Americana Folk Art Double Bear Head Wood Carving
Located in Astoria, NY
Americana Folk Art carved wood sculpture depicting two roaring bear heads upon a plinth, possibly
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings of Bears in Different Poses
Located in Martlesham, GB
A set of three 19th Century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Black Forest Bear Hall Tree
Located in New Orleans, LA
illustration of this fine art. A very similar stand is pictured in Black Forest Bears: Swiss Wood Carvings 1870
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Oak

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving Taking Flight
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Japanese Wooden Bear Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
holding a golden fish in its mouth. The detailed carving showcases the bear's textured fur and expressive
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Aquamarine Polar Bear by Gerd Dreher
By Gerd Dreher
Located in New York, NY
. The bear's coat has detailed textured carving. The sculpture's color recalls that of glacial ice in
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Early 2000s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Other

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
nature. The style of chip carving give the bear a quality that makes it feel alive. Clearly the carver
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Bear Hand Carved Table Mirror
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst different pieces such as hat stands, tables and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Table Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Original Rare Black Forest Bear Cub Swiss Circa 1900
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
. Excellent original condition. It is unusual to find carvings of young bears which makes this example
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
the Black Forrest and has has detailed carving with Folk Art painted decoration Our bear comes from a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Bear, German Fair Ground Galloper
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
the Black Forrest and has has detailed carving with Folk Art painted decoration. Our bear comes from
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Turn of the Century Small Black Forest Carved Bear
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss Black Forest delicately carved bear, circa 1900. This dark wood Black Forest carving features
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
quality carving and the bears having glass eyes, circa 1880.       
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Scale Papier-Mache Heraldic Coat of Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very large handsome wood carving bear two mottos. The top motto translates to "Shame on
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2010s English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

French 19th Century Louis XVI Demilune Console with White Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
fluted dies to which the tapered legs are affixed. These legs also bear fluted carvings and have capped
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Swiss Black Forest Extending Book Stand Book End
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
originate from Switzerland. The most recogniseable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved St. Bernard
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
recognisable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst different pieces such as hat stands, tables
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Nobleman Tobacco Jar
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
most recognisable Black Forest carvings are usually bears carved amongst different pieces such as hat
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood

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Bear Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bear carving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, cedar and stone, every bear carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bear carving — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each bear carving bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bear carving over the years, but those crafted by Era Industries, Evelyn Jerome Ackerman and Knud Kyhn are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bear Carving?

The average selling price for a bear carving at 1stDibs is $1,418, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $78,046 for the highest priced.