Canadian Wood Carvings
MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the east coast of Canada
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
$700
H 6.75 in W 9.13 in D 4 in
NOËL GUAY - Vintage Folk Art Pine Pig Sculpture - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
belly - Canada (Quebec) - late 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$750
H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 1.38 in
Ron Aleck Carved Wood Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Ron Aleck Wood Carving Plaque, Pacific North West Coast, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$576 Sale Price
53% Off
H 15.63 in W 11.25 in D 0.75 in
Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Century. Andre Bourgault worked in his youth as a sailor, lumberjack and woodworker. He began carving in
Category
Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$344 / set
H 2.84 in W 1.19 in D 2.37 in
Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
(perhaps Haida, Tlingit, or Nootka) indigenous hand carved wood Three-figure totem pole.
The work is
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Vintage 1980s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$595
H 17.75 in W 4.25 in D 3.5 in
Canadian Andre Bourgault Simon Dube Blacksmith Anvil Wood Carving 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
. Sculpture sur bois (wood carving). St-Jean-Port-Joli, County L'Islet, Quebec, Canada. Nautical, Maritime
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$164 Sale Price
30% Off
H 10.25 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
North American Indian Eagle Wood Carving Eagle by Wilfred Swampy
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptional wood carving wall art of a North American Indian morphing into an Eagle that is
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Recent Sales
Midcentury Canadian Wood Carving in the Style of Paul-Emile Caron
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known for its Folk Art wood carvings, the Quebecois village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli pioneered a
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Paul-Emile Caron Style Wood Carving of a Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known for its Folk Art wood carvings, the Quebecois village of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli in Canada
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group
Located in Central England, GB
Canadian yellow maple wood, a heavy, dense timber. It depicts two young indigenous people from the Arctic
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Maple
H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
Mid Century Gerald Pat Hannah Canadian Carved Wood Figure Rose
Located in Dayton, OH
Charles learned wood carving from Carl-Johan Trygg (the founder of the Trygg family of artists in Canada
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Mid Century Gerald Pat Hannah Canadian Carved Wood Figure Happy Day
Located in Dayton, OH
in the 1930’s in Quebec. “Pat” Gerald Hannah and his brother Charles learned wood carving from Carl
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Mid Century Gerald Pat Hannah Canadian Carved Wood Figure Stay at Home
Located in Dayton, OH
his brother Charles learned wood carving from Carl-Johan Trygg (the founder of the Trygg family of
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Full Size Wood Carved Horse, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Full size wood carved horse, circa 1880. Carved by Jean-Baptiste Cote (1834-1907) Known for full
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Great Carved and Gilded Wood and Metal 19th Century Parade Finial with Case
Located in Wiscasset, ME
became popular both here and abroad. This carved wood and gilded figure of a weight lifter with original
Category
Antique 1890s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
1930 Wooden Carved Moose Head
Located in Surrey, BC
A very interesting hand made carved wooden moose head believed to be attributed to Quebec carver Herbert Thomlinson from Port Neuf.
This example and a few others have surfaced occas...
Category
Vintage 1930s Canadian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Antler, Wood
Great wood carving of a nude female by Canadian Ivan Fainmel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful carved wood sculpture and base by the noted Canadian artist Ivan Fainmel. The base
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
States and Canada.
Hand carved primitive wood lion carving that once adorned a circus wagon dating to
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Joseph (Joe) Campbell Thunder Bird Carving, Pacific Northwest, 20th Century. Signed to the back.
Category
20th Century Canadian Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8 in W 5.5 in D 0.75 in
First Nations Northwest Coast Robert Whonnock Signed Carved Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Studio City, CA
) Whonnock. This carved wood panel shows an eagle and orca motif in exceptional detail. The wood has a
Category
20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
A Finely Carved "Blue Heron" on a Butternut Wood Oval Panel Wall Hanging
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely carved "Blue Heron" on a butternut wood oval panel wall hanging, The Blu Heron is standing
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Mannequin of an African, Early 20th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
A carved wooden mannequin of an African, early 20th century. The naively sculpted figure with articulated limbs attached by a variety of screws, the ears and tip of the nose are appl...
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Slate Carving -
Goldfinches on Thistles
- Framed - circa 1960s
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage carving on natural black slate - titled verso 'Goldfinches on Thistles' - unsigned
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Slate
Carving of Louis Cyr by Robert Hill
By Robert Hill
Located in New York, NY
Louis Cyr was for a while considered "The Strongest Man in the World".
Category
20th Century Canadian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Masonic Lodge Painted Wood Head Folk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A larger than life wood head that came out of a Masonic Temple in Cape Breton.
I have not seen
Category
Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sculpture of Oversized Acorn with Bronze Tone Leaf Shape Handle
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Sculpture of an oversized acorn with a bronze tone leaf shape handle
Monumental acorn turned wood
Category
2010s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Burst I - large scale abstract photograph of caleidoscopic color explosions
By Christian Stoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
From Christian Stoll's body of works BURST (2015), an abstract exploration of high speed photographs capturing mesmerizing explosions of caleidoscopic color
27 x 40 inches (68 x 102...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée
Antique Japanese wooden coffee table /Early 20th Century / Wabi-sabi sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This low table combines a traditional Japanese wooden top and legs. The top is crafted from a single piece of luxurious cedar, enveloping the entire piece with its soft, warm grain. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables
Materials
Cedar
$2,300
H 11.03 in W 75.4 in D 26.19 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase.
For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Bronze
$2,882
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Italian Antique Cast Gypsum Death Masks Set of Five
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian set of Five death mask
Italian death mask cast, circa 1930s. Showing in the 19th century glass country cabinet.The price is only for the mask the cabinet is not available...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Gesso
$1,440 Sale Price / set
37% Off
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 7 in
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s
By Mario Marenco
Located in Roma, IT
Coffee Table by Mario Marenco for Mobilgirgi, Italy 1970s.
Cm 32,00 x 87,00 x 87,00.
Walnut Wood.
Good conditions!
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
1950s Japanese vintage solid wood rectangular open shelf unit wabi sabi japandi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
New finds from a residence in Ibaraki pref., Japan.
This vintage, open back rectangular shelving unit was manufactured in circa 1950s to 70s, estimate from the style & material.
Mad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Shelves
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
$1,810
H 28.27 in W 71.46 in D 13.27 in
Japanese Old Iron Block 1950s-1970s / Display stand Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese iron block, estimated to have been made in the early Showa period (1950s–1970s). At the time, it was used in ironworks as an anvil or workbench. Decades of us...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Blue and White Arita Japanese Porcelain Printed Period Bowl, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing this lovely 19th century bowl. Printed.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Japanese Style: Imari
Decoration Type / Colour: Imari
Region of Origin: Japan
P...
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
$61 Sale Price
44% Off
H 1.62 in Dm 4.73 in
Cat Brass Ashtray or Bowl
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1950 vintage cat brass ashtray or bowl.
This can be used as a sculpture too.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Brass
Antique Industrial Jeweler
s Bench Work Table
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1930. We offer a most unique antique Mexican Industrial Jeweler's Bench Work Table with outstanding patina.
The stool is not included.
Category
Vintage 1930s Mexican Industrial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wood
Belgian pottery vase with cranes Catteau Boch Freres Enameled circa 1939
By Boch Freres Keramis
Located in New York City, NY
Belgian Boch Freres Keramis faience art pottery vase "Grues" depicting cranes feeding in a marsh. Tri-colored with enameled decoration of cranes and flowers amidst a buff matte terra...
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vases
Materials
Pottery
Three Ring Ikebana Vase Made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s
By Toyo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Three ring ikebana vase made by Toyo, Japan, circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Profil de Garçon en couleur - by Jean Cocteau, 1956 / 1975
By Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Jean Cocteau
Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956 / 1975
Dimensions: 19.5 x 25.5 in, 49.5 x 64.8 cm
Arches Paper - Excellent Condition A
This original lithograph is from the...
Category
1950s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
$1,100
H 25.5 in W 19.5 in
IRIS I - unique abstraction of colors in circular glass frame (45" diameter)
By Frank Schott
Located in San Francisco, CA
a mesmerizing sea of blue, green and ocre color tones
from an ongoing photography project since the late 1990s, capturing the details of the human iris and a pupil's unique abstracti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Plexiglass, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Photographic Film
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design.
Czech Republic
Circa 1900
Rubin Ruby P...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Metal
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Large Ironstone Vase, Circa 1900
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large ironstone vase by Burgess & Campbell, circa 1900, in cream glaze.
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Vases
Materials
Ironstone
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Canadian Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of Canadian wood carvings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Canadian wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and paint. We have 70 antique and vintage Canadian wood carvings in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Canadian wood carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Canadian wood carvings made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Canadian wood carvings over the years, but those made by Simon Johns, Native American Art and Carrocel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Canadian Wood Carvings?
Prices for Canadian wood carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Canadian wood carvings begin at $80 and can go as high as $55,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,548.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About Canadian Wood Carvings
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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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