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17th Century Spanish Wood Carved Bust of a Conquistador
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very attractive 17th Century hand carved bust of a conquistador. The pedestal in which
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Religious Items
Carved Wood Portrait Busts of Homer
Caesar on Pedestals
Located in San Francisco, CA
The poet and statesman each depicted in a toga, Caesar also with a laurel wreath, raised on a Neoclassical style pedestals with Corinthian capitals over fluted outswelling shafts ove...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Statues
Materials
Pine
Pair of 1950s Neoclassical Roman Bust Hand-Carved Wood Table Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of 1950s neoclassical roman bust “His & Her” hand-carved chestnut and lacquered wood table
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
18th Century Italian Wood Carved Bust of a Bishop Saint
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very nice Italian wood carved bust of a bishop saint that dates to the 1700s. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items
Pair of 17th Century Baroque Busts of Carved Wood and Silver Gilt
Located in Natchez, MS
Pair of Baroque busts carved wood with silver gilt finish.
Italian, 17th century.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Wood Mannequin Bust of a Lady
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
female in bust length, carved in two sections, with one remaining original glass eye, and showing the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Softwood
19th Century Religious Bust
Located in Houston, TX
This 19th century religious bust is carved out of wood with gilding on base. This piece has aged
Category
Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
An American Folk Art Carved Wooden Bust of a Man
Located in New York, NY
Original Painted Surface
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Garuda Statue Bust
Located in New York, NY
Carved Garuda bust in wood, mounted on iron base.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Indian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,000
Anonymous | Cigar Store Indian Bust
Located in Wyomissing, PA
Classical draping and form, possibly cut from larger figure for use in a theater
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abstract Hardwood Bust by Outsider Artist
Located in Chicago, IL
Abstract Hardwood Bust by Outsider Artist available from LMD/studio.
This abstract figurative
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Reliquary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18TH CENTURY ITALIAN CARVED WOOD RELIQUARY BUST.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Superb Viennese Biedermeier Side Table
Located in Long Island City, NY
carved Egyptian gilt-wood busts over four elegantly shaped saber legs, connected with a shelf and ending
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Gueridon
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Figurehead Carved Wood Bust of a Classical Philosopher
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 19th century figurehead carved wood bust of a Classical philosopher on a metal base. Please
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Circa 1930 Continental carved wood bust of a man
Located in Antwerp, BE
A carved wood (pine) bust of a old man.
The skill of the sculpter projects the wisdom and peace of
Category
Early 20th Century German Sculptures
Materials
Pine
French Carved Wood Bust of African Warrior in the Style of Roger Favin
By Roger Favin
Located in Port Hope, ON
This hand carved Macassar Ebony bust of an African warrior is in the style of French sculptor Roger
Category
Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Sculptures
Buddha Antique Handmade Carved Wood Head Bust Asian Meditation Sculpture
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Milano, IT
Carved wood Buddha handmade head. Antique Asian sculpture full of tradition and mysticism created
Category
Vintage 1970s Chinese Arts and Crafts Busts
Materials
Wood
Carved Figure Head Ship Bust
Located in Geneva, IL
This figure head embodied the spirit of the ship and was originally to placate the gods of the sea and ensure a safe voyage. This has a beautiful patina.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Primitive Busts
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Carved Mahogany Bust of Balinese Woman Wearing Headscarf
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful carved mahogany wood bust of an Balinese woman wearing a headscarf. This piece is a fine
Category
Mid-20th Century Balinese Art Deco Busts
Materials
Ebony
Antique Religious Carved Wood Saint Head, 19th Century
Located in Torreon, Coahuila
Antique religious carved wood head
19th century
Probably made in Spain.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Busts
Materials
Wood
American Folk Outsider Art Carved and Painted Wood Head Sculpture of a Woman
Located in Dallas, TX
Striking, Folk Art sculpture of a woman's head. Carved out of heavy, hard wood and hand-painted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Busts
Materials
Paint, Wood
a Loving Mother
Sculpture by Canaan Chikumbirike
By Canaan Chikumbirike
Located in Charlevoix, MI
A beautifully carved wooden sculpture by African artist Canaan Chikumbirike. Signed and dated '11-1
Category
Vintage 1970s Zimbabwean Busts
Materials
Wood
French Late 18th Century Wooden Caryatid Sculpture of a Woman with Ionic Capital
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French 18th century wooden carved statue of a woman. This French sculpture from the 18th century
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Wood
Wooden Head Statue of Danté Alighieri, Hand Made Arts
Crafts, Germany, 1880
Located in Nijmegen, Gelderland
craftsman has patiently and skillfully brought out the clear contours of Danté's face from the wood. If you
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Busts
Materials
Wood
Original Primitive Carved Wooden Bust Pedestal
Located in Richmond, VA
Original hand carved solid wood bust pedestal, made from sweet gum with heavy spalting. Piece is
Category
2010s American Primitive Pedestals
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Folk Art Wood Bust of an African American Gentleman
Located in New York, NY
Well carved portrait bust of a man with black features and painted hair and moustache. It appears
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Coat Rack with Carved Dog Bust, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful Black Forest hand-carved coat rack with bust of a German Hound (probably Shorthaired
Category
Antique 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood bust for your home. A carved wood bust — often made from wood, metal and stone — can elevate any home. There are 151 variations of the antique or vintage carved wood bust you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood bust — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each carved wood bust bearing Baroque, Neoclassical or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. Affortunato Gory, Benin People and Jef Deconinck each produced at least one beautiful carved wood bust that is worth considering.
How Much is a Carved Wood Bust?
The average selling price for a carved wood bust at 1stDibs is $1,756, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
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- 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 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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