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Superb French 19th Hunting buffet , Fish
Game motif
Located in Miami, FL
Superb carved wood Game and Fish Hunting vitrine / breakfront. Large emblems on front bottom doors
Category
20th Century French Bookcases
Carving Set in a Hand-Carved Fish Shaped Case
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautifully carved wood fish with brass mounts that opens to reveal a carving set. Completely
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Carved Wood Japanese Fish Trade Sign
Located in Essex, MA
A finely hand carved wood Japanese trade sign for a fish vendor, equally detailed on both sides
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Large Carved Fish, circa 1970
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand-carved wooden fish with fish scale detail, circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Mermaid and Her Little Fish Friends
Located in Papaikou, HI
The entire piece is carved from one solid piece of wood, and stands 39 inches tall. Because of age
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Vintage 1940s Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ceramic Chinese Fish Bowl Jardiniere Planter Carved Stands
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Pair of large Asian ceramic planters on wood stands feature hand painted acanthus leaves and
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Large Trout Fish Decoy
Located in New York, NY
Trout ice fishing decoy of carved wood with tin fins and inset lead weights. The brown and silver
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
French Modern "School of Fish" Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Modern School of Fish Lamp, three well carved rosewood graduating (measures: largest 11"
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Large Fish Tackle Sign
Located in New York City, NY
Large carved wood tackle sign with "FISH" painted on one side and "BAIT" painted on the other.
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20th Century American Nautical Objects
Wooden Plant Stand Sculpture Midcentury Koi Fish White Side Table Dolphin Candle
Located in London, GB
A decorous white painted Italian hand curved plant stand or low side table in the form of koi fish
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Side Tables
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Wood
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Carved Wood Fish For Sale on 1stDibs
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.
How Much are Carved Wood Fish?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,578, while they’re typically $29 on the low end and $1,122,559 highest priced.
Questions About Carved Wood Fish
- 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.