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Early 19th Century Green Painted Household Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
may cause antique and vintage wood to shrink and/or split along its grain, veneer to loosen and/or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

An Olivewood Etrog Container Jerusalem 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare Olivewood Etrog Container Hand Carved in Jerusalem Israel in the 20th Century. This
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Late 20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Olive

Pair of Tall Italian 19th Century Silver Gilt Candlesticks from Italian Church
Located in Atlanta, GA
1850, were originally displayed in an Italian church and feature silver gilt over exquisite hand-carved
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th century polychrome wooden Crucifix cross statue
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique 18th century complete wooden carved cross and corpus with original polychrome in Louis
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
vintage wood furniture fitting seller. Avoiding the harsh chemicals as much as possible, using
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Child Jesus - Umbria, first half of the 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Child Jesus Polychrome and gilded wood Umbria, first half of the 16th century H 40 cm Entirely
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1880. Folk Art Judaica. Every item in Menorah
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Antique Late 19th Century German Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique ecclesiastical architectural hand carved and painted wooden church - cathederal
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Antique 18th Century European Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
architecture and Neo-Gothic architecture, this important religious object showcases high quality hand carved
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

French, 18th Century, Baroque Gilded Metal Procession Cross
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful baroque gilded metal procession cross with a great patina. France circa 1750. weathered and small losses. Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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Antique 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Antique Statue of Virgin Mary and Child , 19th Century
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pine Carving of Virgin and Child signed E. Lechner. Carved in 15th Century style, a high relief
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Putti / Cherub
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand carved winged Italian Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

French 19th Century Raised Embroidery of Madonna Child
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
the negative space of ivory silk toward the ebonized, carved wood frame protecting the delicate work
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Thread, Wood

Peruvian Retablo from the Evelyn Ackerman Estate
By Evelyn Ackerman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peruvian retablo purchased from the Evelyn Ackerman estate. This colorful piece features two hinged doors with floral paintings. The interior showcases small ceramic figurines in wha...
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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Circa 1810 Neo-gothic Giltwood Processional Cross on Orb
Located in Hastings, GB
Early 19th Century gilt wood Neo-Gothic processional cross, Germany circa 1810, mounted on an orb
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Antique 1810s German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique a rare burl wooden national cashier register
By National Cash Register Co.
Located in Brea, CA
a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition
Category

Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Religious Items

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Depicting The Virgin of the Apocalypse
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The naive, hand carved wood figure of The Holy Mother vanquishing the Apocalyptic Beast, showing
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

A French wooden neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue, ca. 1800
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1800 / Neo-Gothic steeple with niche for saint statue / wood / Neo-Gothic / 19t century A
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Antique Early 1800s French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Indo Portuguese Altar
Located in Topanga, CA
A stunning 18th Century Indo-Portuguese altar from Goa. This is in wonderful condition with its original surface and paintings.
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Antique 18th Century Indian Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century Pearl and Murano Glass Bead Altar Palmetti and Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
display and paired with an 18th century carved wood and gesso altar vase, with gilt and green accents
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Murano Glass, Wood

17thC faux marble altar
Located in Livorno, IT
Wooden altar of late 17thC richly decorated. Polychrome faux marble lacquer, embellished with carvings depicting putti with typical aesthetic characteristics of 17th-century Baroque....
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Rarest Arts Crafts Crafted Picture Frame with Litho, Christ Carrying His Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
is second to none. These are not veneered pieces of wood, these are solid wood pieces with different
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper, Oak, Ash

Italian 18th Century Gilt Bronze Reliefs Christ and Virgin Mary after Girardon
Located in Milano, MI
cast bronzes are set within a later carved and wooden frame, topped by a mounted bronze frieze with
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
Located in Forney, TX
Empire for use in a Colonial religious Mission, now fashioned with later antique elements and repurposed
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Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

18th Century Spanish Baroque Period Christ Crucified Altar Sculpture
By Juan De Mesa
Located in Forney, TX
(1708-1767), depicting thorn crowned Christ crucified / Cristo crucificado hand carved, polychromed wood
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Putti / Cherub
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand carved winged German Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head
Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Giltwood

Italian Pair of 18th Century Incense Torches
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
forms. Made of repoussé metal and wood handles that would have been painted originally, now well
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Other Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique Painting of Holy Mary Child after Nicolo Barabino in Oak Gothic Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
Symbolic and meaningful work of religious art with original label on the back. Framed oil on
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Antique 1890s Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Oak, Paint, Wood

Huge Oak Wall Sculpture of Virgin Mary Child Jesus Sitting on a Crescent Moon
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique wall plaque depicting Madonna and Child. If you are looking for unique works of religious
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
. The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its margins, while the center is inlaid with
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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Marble

17thC Church cattedra
Located in Livorno, IT
Louis XIV era church cattedra. At the centre the profile of a cleric, wearing the black doctoral biretta with four flaps , typical for doctorates of pontifical universities and depar...
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Nutwood, Walnut, Giltwood, Lacquer

18thC Italian baptismal font
Located in Livorno, IT
Magnificent 18thC Italian baptismal font. Circular tank also lacquered in a soft color. Lid blue-lacquered inside and white-lacquered outside with beautiful gilt hand carvings. Main ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic
Category

Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Early Carved Wood And Polychrome Religious Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully carved religious figure, of solid wood painted in colors of red, brown and green
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th cenTURY Carved and Polychromed Wood Religious Statue..
Located in Buffalo, NY
18th cenTURY Carved and Polychromed Wood Religious Statue.Appears to be a saint ? .Amazing patina
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Antique Mid-18th Century Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Hand Painted Religious Porcelain Panel with Carved Wood Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
antique porcelain panel is accented by a very ornately hand carved wooden frame with a gilt finish. The
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Paintings

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Spanish Renaissance Figural Carved Oak Wood Religious Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Spanish Renaissance Figural Carved Oak Wood 2 Pc Religious Cupboard Cabinet. Item features
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Figure In Carved And Polychromed Wood
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Spanish Colonial wood and polychromed hand carved figure of a Santos or possibly Jesus
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Religious sculpture representing the nativity, carved wood from the 16th century. Carved wood
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Antique 16th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Catechisme en Images Religious Works in Carved Wood Frames
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Catechisme en Images in carved wooden frames, No. 15, Je Crois a la Resurrection de la
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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Bishop Religious Figure
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved wooden Spanish Colonial bishop religious figure with mitre, robe, and metal
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed hand carved bust is unsigned, but believed to have been done in England in circa
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts

Materials

Oak

Antique Indian Hand-Carved Sheesham Religious Temple Plaque, Early 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century religious temple plaque hand-carved of Sheesham wood in India. This small
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Distinct Hand Carved Art Deco Sculpture of a Religious Man
Located in Tilburg, NL
. Distinct and skillfully hand-carved art deco wood sculpture of a religious man with child. Very art deco
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1960 Vintage Myrtle Wood Religious Hand Carving Madonna Sculpture Statue Oregon
By ANRI
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Arts and Crafts Movement Wood Religious Carving, Madonna Statue, Wood Madonna, Hand Carved
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure
Located in Lincoln, GB
18th-Century Carved Wooden Head of a Philosopher / Religious Figure This finely carved wooden head
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Antique 18th Century Busts

Materials

Wood

19th Century Life Size Carved Oak Religious Sculpture of a Angel Head with Wings
Located in London, GB
, Religious Sculpture. 19th Century Carved Sculpture of an Angel. 19th Century life size carved oak
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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

1850s Pair of wood and painted iron religious parade lampposts
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Two wood and painted iron religious parade lampposts transformed and electrified in the early 1900s
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Antique Mid-19th Century Sicilian Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Italian Renaissance Style Religious Tempera Painting on Gold Ground Wood Panel
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian tempera painted on gilt wood gold ground panel is a Tuscan religious artwork in the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Four 17th Century Carved Oak Panels of Religious Scenes
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of four early 17th century carved oak relief panels depicting Adam & Eve and the Tree of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Tudor Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Oak

French religious carving - Wooden Saint - 1960s
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Saint Statuette – Mid-20th Century Charming religious statuette carved in fir wood, dating from
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Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jesus Christ Face Italian Bas-relief Religious Sculpture 1970 circa
Located in Milano, MI
A deeply carved Cembran pinewood Christ Head bas-relief, a religious wall hanging panel depicting a
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Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Pine

Jesus Of Mechelen Flemish Sculpture, 17th Century, Religious Art
Located in Lisbon, PT
depictions and refined craftsmanship. Carved in polychrome wood, the figure’s delicately modeled features
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Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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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
    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 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 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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