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Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old carved wooden fish made in Japan.
It was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Wood Carving Koi Double Fish Netsuke or Medicine Box with Black Eyes
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful piece, a finely carved and detailed double fish figure, likely Koi with shining black
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
P. Zwier Fish wall art mosaic, vinyl on wood 1960s Netherlands
Located in The Hague, NL
Beautifully hand carved vinyl 1960s artwork by Pieter Zwier.
This piece is a unica, one of a kind
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
PVC
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Italian Metal Sculpture, Fish on a Wood Base by Marcello Fantoni
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian abstract metal sculpture, a fish on a wood base, signed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fish Petrified N°C Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture fish Petrified n°C all in petrified wood,
carved and lacquered, unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Petrified Wood
Mid-Century Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl on Carved Wooden Stand and Faux Tree
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs on a deep cobalt ground. The interior is equally striking, adorned with orange koi fish swimming
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Collection of Four Game and Fish Carvings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of four game and fish carving. Wall hangers on back. Hand-carved and hand-painted.
Left
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Fish Weather Vane
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Folk Art Fish Weather Vane. A carved in-the-round wooden fish weather vane, likely
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wooden Fish Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Painted Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic fish sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Chinese Painted Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic fish sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Chinese Painted Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic fish sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Italy Late 20th Century Artisan Wooden Fish Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
This animal sculpture well reproduce a natural fish in natural dimensions.
A nice piece that can
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Ivory Coast Senufo Stool with Snake and Fish Motif
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fish details present with nice patina / wear consistent with age along with gouges and spots of wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Footstools
Materials
Wood
Vintage Japanese Lacquer Dish in the Shape of a Fish
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Vintage Japanese lacquer dish in the shape of a snapper (Tai).
Dimensions: H 12.8cm x W 37cm x D 17.5cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Stunning Liberty
s London Fish Decoupage Victorian Chest of Drawers Lovely Size
By Liberty
Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
retailed through Liberty’s London with original paint and fish decoupage pictures
A very decorative
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fish "Bait
Tackle" Display Trade Sign Folk Art / Americana USA 1920´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fish "Bait & Tackle" Display Trade Sign. Fishing bait Hand Carved Wooden sign. This wonderful and
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Chinese Painted Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, these rustic fish sculptures recreate early 20th-century Chinese
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Frederick Cooper Wood and Brass Sailfish
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Frederick Cooper carved wood and brass sail fish sculpture posed in a high energy leaping posture
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Montauk Long Island the Hampton’s Folk Art Fishing Nautical Painting Sign
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage, one-of-a-kind folk art painted Montauk sign of a three dimensional carved fish mounted on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Paintings
Materials
Wood
Italian Accent Table
Located in Pomona, CA
Wood carved Koi fish accent table with marble top.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian End Tables
Materials
Marble
$2,000
Custom Made Iron Floor Lamp with Oak Shelf That Functions as as a Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
.
It is forged iron and carved wood and hand-fished. The lamp is wired here in Houston. The height
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Carved Wooden Folk-Modern Fish
Located in New York, NY
Mid century fish carved from wood. An amusing and stylized piece of folk art.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in New York, NY
Fantastic mermaid sculpture by Pedro Friedeberg. Hand carved, patinated wood body with detailed
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Rare Carved Wood Fish by Arthur Court Designs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wood fish was most likely a mold used for his cast aluminum sea-life series. The wood is stamped on the
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
carved wood fish sign
Located in Hudson, NY
carved and painted sign of a Northern Pike
found in the Illinois "Chain of Lakes" region
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$2,200
MONUMEMENTAL FOLK ART FISH DECOY SCULPTURE
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental 1920's St.Laurence River carved wood fish decoy sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Enormous Colorful Decorative Folk Art Fish Wall Decoration
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic large-scale seven foot long ceramic and carved wood
fish by noted artists Pat Custer
Category
1990s American Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Japanese Okashi Gata Fish Shaped Cake Mold
Located in Seattle, WA
A Japanese carved wood fish shaped sweet mold (kashigata). The extremely large mold carved in the
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Massive Wood Hand Carved Fish
Located in Wainscott, NY
Unusual Oversized Hand Carved Fish in wood, a very special catch for the right pond, Surface Color
Category
20th Century Primitives
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Flying Fish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved wood flying fish from Pitcairn Island, by Sam Young, circa 1940
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Koi Fish Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Carved wood Koi fish pedestal dining table with round glass top. Base alone measures 34" in
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Carved Fish
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderfully carved fish from Beijing, China. Two are available and priced individually at $3650
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$3,650
Large American Folk Art carved wood Blow Fish
Located in Miami, FL
Large American Folk Art carved wood Blow Fish
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Carved Wood Koi Fish Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of very unusual vintage mid-20th century carved wood chairs made with the forms of koi fish
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Fish
Located in Stamford, CT
Carved Wooden Fish
Category
Vintage 1960s American Statues
Materials
Wood
$1,500
Vintage Carved Giltwood Fish
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Carved Giltwood Fish with Attached Rope for Hanging and Display.
36 inches long x 12
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Statues
Materials
Wood
Carved Chinese Wooden Fish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wooden fish mounted on iron stand, carved scales, fins, eyes and mouth, some blue faded
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Bog Wood
Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very good and rare flying fish carving from Pitcairn Island, South Pacific. Signed by the maker, V
Category
Vintage 1930s Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Unusual Wood Fish Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unique fish sculpture in driftwood with gilt frames, metal and various stones
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sculptures
Materials
Stone
19th Century American Fish Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A highly unusual and beautifully made fish decorated 19th century American Folk Art hand carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Masonite, Wood
Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very good and rare flying fish carvings from Pitcairn Island. Each one is signed by the maker, and
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Chinese Wooden Fish on Stand Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wooden fish mounted on iron stand, carved scales, fins, eyes and mouth, some blue faded
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Carved Pitcairn Island Flying Fish, early 20th c.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Excellent carved wood flying fish from Pitcairn Island, signed "made by Arnold Christian / From
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Two Similar Tang Dynasty Style Polychrome Carved Fish
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each elongated form painted in yellow and blue hues with carved scales and open mouths.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Carved Wood Shark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved wood shark from a fish sellers shop in the Philippines with original patina.
Category
Vintage 1940s Philippine Decoys
Materials
Wood
10 Fish Decoys
Located in North Egremont, MA
A collection of 10 ice fishing decoys. whimsically painted and carved these range in length from
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
$1,200
Giant Folk Art Sailing Fish
Located in San Francisco, CA
This guy is wildly wacky ! Beautifully colored folk art sail fish from the 60s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Signs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Fish Table Lamps style of Billy Haines
Located in Hudson, NY
character and form, mounted on wood bases with fluted edges.
dimensions of the bases: 7.5"w, 5"d
Category
Vintage 1940s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Fish Trade Sign
Located in Hudson, NY
wood fully carved two sided fish sign
applied fins
weathered surface
traces
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$4,800
Fish Scale Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Wood Carved Mirror in Fish Scale Motif
Beveled Glass
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Mirror
$6,800
Collection of Graphic Fish Decoys
Located in North Egremont, MA
10 wonderfully graphic 20th century ice fishing decoys.
2 with wooden tails, ranging in size from 14" to 3.25"
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Wooden Bear with Fish Sculpture
Located in Retie, BE
Hand carved bear sculpture with a fish.
This large bear sculpture circa 1950s is in the style of
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Fish Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two carved wood chairs with fish head details on the arms. The seats are leather. They are sold
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
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There is a range of carved wood fish for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood fish was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. We have 193 antique and vintage carved wood fish in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of carved wood fish available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood fish bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Marc Fish, Agustin Cruz Prudencio and Agustin Cruz Tinoco each produced beautiful carved wood fish that are worth considering.
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Questions About Carved Wood Fish
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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.








