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Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Religious Spanish Priest 18" Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Religious Spanish Priest 18" Sculpture Figure. Circa Late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century Carved Wood Religious Figure, Joseph Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Recently salvaged from old Downtown Buffalo New York church rectory, lifesize carved wood statue
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint holding skull
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early polychromed hand carved wood figure, St Francis of Assisi..Wonderful depiction,, original
Category

Antique 1890s German Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Carved Wood Religious Statue of a Saint with Glass Eyes
Located in Victoria, BC
or estate. Details: Material: Hand-carved wood with polychrome paint and gilding Eyes: Glass inset
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Early Baroque Flemish Wood Carved Religious Figural Group
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This rare 17th century panel, carved in high relief, is museum quality and without doubt the work
Category

Antique 17th Century Belgian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Metal

16th Century Carved Religious Panel Sculpture of Poor Souls in Purgatory Hell
Located in London, GB
, Gothic Antique. Early 16th Century Italian carved religious panel sculpture of Poor Souls in Purgatory
Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves, Late 19th Century
Category

Antique 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Baroque Style Virgin of Mercy Wood Statue, Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
An 18th Century Baroque Style figure of the Pietà or the Virgin of Mercy, carved in polychrome wood
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large Rustic Religious Stripped Wood Antique Santo Altar Figures
Located in Forney, TX
A rare one-of-a-kind pair of large rustic antique European hand carved stripped and scraped wood
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian Renaissance Carved Wood Crucifix
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Cent) carved wood crucifix on square base with figure
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Hispanic Filipino Crucified Christ Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind sculpture of Crucified Christ in carved wood and crystal eyes (one of them its loose
Category

Antique 1730s Philippine Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

San Lorenzo: Wood carved figure, c 1800
Located in Kastrup, DK
. Woodcut in Molave ​​precious wood. Height: 68 cm. Untouched original condition, with natural age-related
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Philippine Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wood Carved and Painted Santo
Located in Houston, TX
18th Century Wood Carved and Painted Santo. A polychrome Santo of St. Anthony Some paint loss
Category

Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Gold Processional Religious Church Cross
Located in Hastings, GB
Wonderfully ornate gilt gesso over carved wood processional cross, probably northern Italy late
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Thai Mandalay Style Large 41" Tall Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large carved wood standing Buddha likely from Burma in the Mandalay style. The wooden statue is
Category

20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Located in Vienna, AT
religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentively carved out of black stained wood. The statue's
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Religious Items

Materials

Soapstone

Italian Pair of 18th Century Religious Incense Torches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
wood that’s been worn away with time and use, the distress gives it the perfect authentic, antiquated
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Portuguese Baroque Sculpture of Jesus, Religious Art, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
wood. This religious piece dates between 1770 and 1790, preserves its serene blue eyes and softly
Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Angel, Cherub, Putti In Carved Wood, Baroque, Late 17th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Carved wooden angel, high Baroque, late 17th century - early 18th century Origin • Bavarian (Munich
Category

Antique Late 17th Century German Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Santo Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
hand carved and painted santo religious folk art altar figure depicting "Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso
Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint

Neo-Gothic Religious Triptych of “Mary of Perpetual Help”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1890 / Religious Triptych / wood, paper, glass / Neo-Gothic / Antique very old framed
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930 s
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual and truly Incredible Hand carved wood Crucifix c 1930's... bEST Carving I have ever seen
Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. 16th century
Located in Madrid, ES
Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. Century XVI. Wall niche with a rectangular front opening topped
Category

Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other

An ecclesiastical Italian carved olive wood figure group, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
This superb, rare Italian hand carved olive wood religious figure group of Jesus with Mary and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Olive

Antique New World Carved And Painted Wood Santos Of S. Pedro
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A carved wood figure of a New World Saint labeled S. Pedro (i.e. San Pedro) with some of the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1880s Carved Gilt Crosses On A Wood Step Base
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1880s Carved Gilt Crosses On A Wood Step Base Loss of gilt on crosses PRICE PER ITEM (each)
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Heads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large pair of carved wood Buddha heads. Great patina to wood and great off-white coloring. Very
Category

Vintage 1950s East Asian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Located in Forney, TX
Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Superb pair of nativity angels. Wood carved with layers of original paint and gesso. Found in a
Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene expression and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene expression and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of scarce large Italian Baroque period carved and painted wood church altar
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Baroque Baby Jesus / Nino/ Santo Figure, Carved Wood, Spanish, Circa 1650-1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful baroque baby Jesus with glass eyes, Spain, circa 1650-1750. Weathered,losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H:24,5cm W:8cm D:8cm
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Santos with Gilt Decoration
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century carved wood Santos with gilt decoration.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
, with polychrome paint over carved wood. What we love about this piece is the incredible and unusual
Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Oval Carved Wood Framed Bishop Portrait
Located in Ross, CA
Oval carved wood portrait of Casimir-Frédéric de Rathsamhausen-Wibolsheim (1698-1786). Known as Dom
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Plaster, Wood

19th Century French Polychrome Carved Wood Statue of Saint Roch
Located in Dallas, TX
Honor the legacy of a beloved French saint with this expressive antique polychrome wood sculpture
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Black Forest Brienz wood carved Monastery Work Wall Decor, Antique Austria 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful wall decoration item is antique, old and beautiful. It was made from carved wood
Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Hollywood Regency Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood.
Located in Madrid, ES
Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood. Possibly southern German school
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other

18th Century Carved Wood INRI Scroll Jesus of Nazareth King of the Jews
Located in Hastings, GB
Intricately carved and rare late 18th Century carved wooded scroll, bearing the letters INRI
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Painted Gilt Wood Mirrored Urn Statue
Located in Forney, TX
century, most likely Italian, possibly French, hand carved, painted and gilded solid wood, exceptionally
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Religious Items

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

16th Century German Hand Carved Painted Wood St. Sebastian
Located in Marbella, ES
16th century German hand carved painted wood St. Sebastian.
Category

Antique 16th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Madonna Carved Wood Sculpture Gold Leaf and Polychrome, Spain, Mid-18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi
Located in Vero Beach, FL
13th Century Period Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of Corpus Christi Rare and beautiful
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Unknown Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. Possibly Spanish school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Niche. Carved and polychrome wood. Possibly Spanish school, 18th century. A table niche made of
Category

Antique 18th Century European Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Other

Adoration of the Shepherds. Carved and polychromed wood. Colonial school, 18th
Located in Madrid, ES
Adoration of the Shepherds. Carved and polychromed wood. Colonial school (possibly Viceroyalty of
Category

Antique 18th Century Other Religious Items

Materials

Other

Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Carved Wood "Prie Dieu" Prayer Chair, Circa 1850-1870. Acquired from an old
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand Carved Wood Plaster Sculpture Of Our Lady Of Monserrat
Located in Guaynabo, PR
carvers since the 19th century. This is an early 20th century wood plaster carving sculpture of Our Lady
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Menorah by, Charlie B. Cobb
By Charles B. Cobb
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood and brass menorah by, Charles B. Cobb
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Franconia House Altar with Accessories Early 20th Century Wood Carved
Located in Nuernberg, DE
or wood. This is old-age and gives the piece a great antique look.     
Category

Early 20th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

Antique African Moroccan Tuareg Carved Wood Medicinal Flask 19th C.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
box from The Tuareg in South Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Islamic Religious Items

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair of Carved Wood, Mother of Pearl and Silver Atzei Chaim , Poland 1901
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Carved Wood, Mother of Pearl and Silver Atzei Chaim, made in Poland in 1901
Category

Antique Early 1900s Polish Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Our Lady of Guadalupe Carved Wood Hanging Wall Sculpture or Plaque
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A hand-carved Virgin of Guadalupe Wood Plaque. This beautifully crafted wooden hanging plaque
Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
English). Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the religious item stands on a tripod base ending with round feet
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Religious Items

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Large Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Wall Plaque W. Crucifix Behind Glass
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition work of religious art with amazing, hand carved details. This
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Other

Antique Stunning, Hand Carved Wood Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture by Geldorp
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and meaningful work of religious art. This beautifully finest hand carved and large
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Beech

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Carved Wood Religious For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of carved wood religious available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique carved wood religious was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Carved wood religious have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Carved wood religious bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made carved wood religious over the years, but those made by Par Makengo, Dementz Family DEUR Art Company and Spanish School are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

Questions About Carved Wood Religious
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    In 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, 2022
    Antique 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, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    In 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, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    Carved 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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