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Extra Large Vintage Carved Ironwood Owl Sculpture
Located in Fairfield, CA
An extra large ironwood owl sculpture. Carved smooth with great stylized features. Beautiful grain
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A 19th c. Blackforest Carved Wooden Owl Inkstand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th Century Black Forest carving of an owl standing on a inkstand base. Good color and finely
Category
Antique 19th Century German Inkwells
Materials
Wood
Mike Borrett Polychrome Folk Art Carved Wooden Great Horned Owl Decoy
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid polychrome carved wooden great horned owl with hinged wings by American artist Mike
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Sculpture Depicting an Owl, Brienz, 1880
Located in Milan, IT
Large carved hazelnut wood sculpture depicting an owl leaning against a tree branch. Brienz
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Modernist Owl Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 20th century Thai carved wooden abstract owl originally used as a mold to make papier
Category
20th Century Thai Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Owl Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical 20th century Thai carved wooden abstract owl originally used as a mold to make papier
Category
20th Century Thai Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Latin American Modernist Wood Sculpture Owl
Sleeping Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Latin American hand carved hardwood sculpture of an owl w/ sleeping male figure - incise signed w
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Hand Carved Owl, Fine Mid Century Work of Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
one solid wood block into a realistic owl with fine wing, head, eye and feet details.
Notice the
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
Antique PAIR Set Carved Black Forest Game Trophy Wall Plaque Swiss Pheasant Owl
Located in Shreveport, LA
Pair 19th century carved Black Forest game trophy wall plaque Swiss pheasant owl.
A matched pair
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Fine Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Owl poss. by Cornelius Goggin Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Exceptionally fine and rare hand carved Irish bog oak figural owl of museum quality and medium
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Busts
Materials
Bog Wood
Irish Bog Oak Hand Carved Wooden Owl poss by Cornelius Goggin Dublin Ireland
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Exceptionally fine and rare hand carved Irish bog oak figural owl of museum quality and medium
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Busts
Materials
Bog Wood
1970
s Hippie California Design Wood Burn Owl Sculpture Candle Holder
Located in San Diego, CA
whimsical wood carved owl circa 1970's with burn wood finish with a 3" diameter top for holding a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Hand Carved German Owl Clock with Moving Eyes for Restoration
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920's hand carved Owl mantle clock
Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Great Horned Owl by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
An outstanding carved & painted life size great horned owl carved by noted artist Frank Finney, b
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Very Rare circa 1900 Hand Carved Arthur
Bond Yokohama Owl X Frame Armchair
By Arthur
Bond
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this Artur & Bond Yokohama hand carved Owl armchair with X frame
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Burmese Teak Owl Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare carved teak wood owl totem sculptures, 19th c from Burma. Originally covered with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Bhutanese Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Vintage Gilded Owl Decor Sculptures in 24k Gold Leaf Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jaru
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage gilded owl figurines decorative bookends, or paperweights in 24k gold leaf Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Owl
Located in New York, NY
Charming small black forest style carved wood owl on rocky base. Traditionally carved with a hinged
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,575
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Whip Hook
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A nice hand-carved owl whip holder / coat hook. The owl is sitting on a branch which builds the
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Mid century Modern 1960s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
large heavy owl figure hand-carved out of wood and meticulously hand painted with vibrant organic colors
Category
Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Owl Wardrobe Coat Rack Brienz Hunting Lodge
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A finely carved antique coat rack with three hooks, decorated with oak leaves and an owl's head
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Wood, Glass
Walking Stick Carved Wood Owl Head Handle Bearing Glass Eyes and Silver Accents
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This fabulous antique walking stick cane features a hand-carved owl's head handle accented with
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Rare Antique Art Deco Style Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Table Lamp or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Early twentieth century, beautifully hand-carved standing owl.
With this rare owl lamp you can
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Table Lamps
Materials
Bakelite, Glass, Wood
Wood Owl Sculpture
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Intricately hand carved wood owl sculpture with ornate detail
Large in scale and beautifully
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$2,800
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Owl Inkwell German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of an owl. Nice addition to
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Glass, Wood
Carved Wooden Folk Art Owl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved owl sculpture of hardwood - perfectly carved and finished to a rich lustrous sheen
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Laurids Lonborg Denmark Carved and Turned Wood Owl
By Laurids Lonborg
Located in Ferndale, MI
Laurids Lonborg turned teak wood owl figure. Stamped Denmark.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Black Forest Wood Owl Desk Set
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage two-piece carved wooden owl desk set. Main piece features a large owl at the center sitting
Category
Vintage 1920s German Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
9 Antique Black Forest Wood Carved Owl Matchstick Holders Ashtray Ink Pot Candle
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of nine black forest wood carved owls
Category
20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Wooden Carved Owl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely sculpture carving of an owl - the wood appears to be balsa or a light weight wood. The
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Forest region in Germany. Expertly hand-carved from dark-stained wood, this whimsical piece is
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Hand-Carved Light-Brown Wooden Owl Sculpture
Located in Barntrup, DE
beautifully carved light brown wooden owl, finely detailed right down to the feathers, perching on wood, would
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Beech
Unique and Large Black Forest Carved Wood Chandelier with Five Owl Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
see one with as much as five carved owls. It is a unique example and it is made and marked by the
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Owl Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful rare large size Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th c. English Carved Owl Ashtray
Located in Queens, NY
Nineteenth century English ashtray composed of concave brass set in ebonized wood carved in the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Brass
Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture from ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1950s.
This beautiful and rustic hand-carved
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
1900 Black Forest Owl Carved Wood Extending Bookshelf Sir Walter Scott Books
By Black Forest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Black forest wood hand carved Owl bookshelf with suite of Sir Walter Scott books
This is a very good
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paper
Black Forest Adjustable Book Rack with Carved Owls
Located in London, GB
A whimsical black forest book rack
Of adjustable form, constructed in carved Lime wood, having
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Shelves
Materials
Wood
Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1938
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, 1938. The date 1938 is carved in the
Category
Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Black Forest Wooden Carved Owl over Books, Germany, 1890s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic large wooden carved owl over books. It has glass eyes, one of them has an internal chip
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Primitive American Folk Art Painted Wood Owl Sculpture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
.
The owl sculpture measures 6.75” diameter by 19.75” high.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Highly Decorative Pair of Mid-20th Century Quality Carved Owl Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and quality carved standing owl bookstands.
Given the fact that owls are the international
Category
Mid-20th Century European Bookends
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning
Wisdom
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautifully carved owl.
This hand-carved owl is well loved by it's previous owners and
Category
Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Wood
Indonesian Wooden Owl Bookends
Located in Delft, NL
Indonesian wooden owl bookends
The Art Deco influence on Indonesian wood carving from the
Category
20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique German Black Forest Style Carved Owl with Books Sculpture, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An antique Black Forest style hand-carved Lindenwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa 1920.
This
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Hand Carved Owl Tea Caddy German Volk Art, circa 1900, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Large tea caddy in shape of an owl. Hand carved out of fruit tree in Germany, circa 1900. Signed
Category
Antique 1890s German Folk Art Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Antique German Black Forest Style Carved Eagle Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Barntrup, DE
impressive naturalistically carved dark brown wooden eagle owl with glass eyes, sitting on a wood, would be a
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
German Hand Carved Wooden Pendant Light Chandelier with Owl Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful hand-carved wooden pendant light, chandelier with an adorable, detailed carved
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved
Large Owl Sculpture w. Glass Eyes Symbol for Wisdom
Learning
Located in Lisse, NL
-carved antique owl clearly was well loved by it's previous owners, because after all those years it still
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Art Deco Hand-Carved Book-Shaped Wooden Inkwell with Owl Figure, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful Art Deco hand-carved wooden double inkwell in a shape of a book with a majestic owl
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric, Wood
Antique German Black Forest Style Carved Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
impressive naturalistically carved dark brown wooden owl with glass eyes, sitting on a wood, would be a great
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Stylish Carved Wooden Owl Sculpture Symbol of Wisdom and Learning with Signature
Located in Lisse, NL
the world. This fine example, sitting on a rock is hand-carved out of one piece of wood and he is in
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Wooden Carved Trinket Box in the Shape of an Owl, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco Wooden Carved Trinket Box in the Shape of an Owl, Austria, circa the 1920s.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Glass
Hand Carved Wooden and Alabaster Four-Light Chandelier with Owl Figure, Germany
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful and impressive four-light wooden chandelier with an owl figure, Germany, the 1930s. The
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Alabaster
Dutch Arts
Crafts Coat Rack with Owls 1930 chip carved hallway brass hooks
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
.
Very nice chip carved decoration displaying branches, leaves and 3 impressive Owls.
The Owls represent
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Owl Sculptures with Engraved Vases
Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare pair of mint condition, Black Forest owl vases.
Given the fact that owls are the
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Inkstand with Owl on Books Sculpture
Inkwells
Located in Lisse, NL
meaning) could be gracing your home or office soon. With the owl being the international symbol for wisdom
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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Carved Wood Owls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of carved wood owls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, all carved wood owls available were constructed with great care. We have 138 antique and vintage carved wood owls in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Carved wood owls have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, Art Deco and mid-century modern carved wood owls are consistently popular styles. Many carved wood owls are appealing in their simplicity, but Black Forest, Arthur
Bond and Brienz Switzerland produced popular carved wood owls that are worth a look.
How Much are Carved Wood Owls?
Prices for carved wood owls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, carved wood owls begin at $19 and can go as high as $56,250, while the average can fetch as much as $1,442.
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- 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.