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18th Century Italian Ecclesiastical Tabernacle with Aragonite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th Century Italian tabernacle with aragonite. It is hand-painted and carved with scroll details
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Mecca Crucifix with Gold-Plated Kyanite on Pyrite in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian mecca crucifix with gold-plated kyanite on pyrite in matrix base. The crucifix originally came from a church in northern Italy. The broken figure of Christ's...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Spanish 18th Century Painted/ Gilded Wooden Madonna / Santos With Crown
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful wooden Madonna/Santos with silver(ed) crown. Beautiful gilding /color and great expression. Spain, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses. More photo's available on request.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Metal

Orthodox Icon / St. George and the Dragon
Located in Dallas, TX
Intricately painted icon, St. George slaying the dragon, oil and gold leaf on board, red velvet matte, framed in gilt frame, dated on front 1867 März 20 (March 20, 1867) Measures...
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Antique 19th Century Greek Rococo Religious Items

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Velvet, Wood

17th Century Italian Black Cross with Black Crystal Quartz on a Crystal Cluster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian cross adorned with black crystal quartz points and mounted on a black crystal quartz cluster. The black crystals have been applied onto the cross to look as th...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Quartz, Rock Crystal

Plaster Altar Angels, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of polychromed plaster altar angels, France or Belgium, late 19th century. 11 inches wide by 10 inches deep by 20 ¼ inches tall
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Baroque Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

18th Century Italian Crucifix with a Bronze Figure of Christ and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian gold leaf crucifix with a bronze figure of Christ and adorned with baroque pearls, polished minerals, and fossil shells. The crucifix originally came from a chur...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Rock Crystal, Bronze, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Black and Gold Crucifix Mounted on Bornite and Chalcopyrite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian black crucifix with a gold figure of Christ. It is adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on a piece of bornite with chalcopyrite. The gold figure of Christ coo...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Pair of Hand-Carved Religious Panels
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of hand-carved wooden panels depicting scenes from the old testament. Both panels have
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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Large Unusual Religious Carved Wood Sculpture of Jesus and Twelve Apostles
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual antique wood carving depicting Jesus and the twelve Apostles.... Possibly African in origin
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Early 20th Century Unknown Outsider Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Religious Wood Figure Found in Western Mexico, circa 1900
By OTHR
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Hand carved religious figure found in Western Mexico, circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Italian Putto Hand Carved Religious Angel Cherub Figure
Located in London, GB
figure, carved wood, gesso hand painted and mounted on a bespoke brass Stand, this highly decorative if
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Italian School Baroque Carved Statue of a Religious Figure
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall this 18th century or late 17th century Italian school carved statue
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Carved Wooden Head Santos Religious Head, circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
A really unusual circa 18th century carved wooden head. Most likely religious in origin, French
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Antique 18th Century French More Folk Art

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Blown Glass, Wood

Set of 5 Early 19th Century Highly Carved Religious Panels from Naples, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
five highly carved panels each depict a distinct religious theme. All five panels have a central
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Religious Oil Paintings on Copper in Carved Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in Italy circa 1780 and set in carved blackened and gilt frames, the pair of antique
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Paintings

Materials

Copper

Religious 18th Century Wooden Carved Statue of a Disciple of Christ;life size
Located in Houston, TX
Large wooden statue from Italy depicting a disciple. Clothed in robes of gold, russet and green colors. The figure holding a bible in one hand and a staff in the other hand.
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Santos Saint Religious Iconography Mexican Craft
Located in Oakland, CA
patina. Hand carved and painted wood figure with metal halo and earrings along with glass eyes. Much
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Mission Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Saint Sebastian Spanish School 17th Century Oil on Canvas Religious Painting
Located in Firenze, IT
in a beautiful hand carved walnut and parcel gilt wood frame. Saint Sebastian, who bravely accepts
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Walnut, Paint

Antique Walnut Wood Statue of St. John
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent tall 18th C. French religious statue was hand carved from walnut wood. Religious
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Statues

18th Century Italian Sunburst
Located in Hanover, MA
A 18th century Italian carved gilt wood religious sunburst with beams radiating from a center
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Art

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Gesso, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Religious Dove of Peace
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century large, carved wood religious dove of peace, remnant paint, French, circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Religious Wall Plaques, High Relief, circa 1930s
Located in Buffalo, NY
plaques which once adorned the vestibule, beautiful hand carved reliefs, wonderful detail, great size
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Mahogany

17th Century French Carved Painted Virgin Mary and Cherubs Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This large, antique carved wood religious sculpture was found in a chapel in Brittany, France
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Antique Late 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th Century Carved Wood and Polychromed Madonna and Child, Religious
Located in Buffalo, NY
17th century carved wood and polychromed Madonna and Child, I believe this was made in Italy
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Antique 17th Century Italian Greco Roman Religious Items

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Paint, Wood, Giltwood

18th Century Carved and Painted Santos Religious Figure, European
Located in San Francisco, CA
An usually large form figure of Jesus, carved wood, gessoed, painted and having glass eyes
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Antique 18th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, 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
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Antique 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial 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 Christ crucified with two thieves, well carved in relief.
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Antique 19th Century 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 Christ crucified with two thieves, well carved in relief
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Antique 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Precious Carved Wood Angel Relic
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful religious relic that's a male angel 7" L, 4" W, 1.5" D with haunting glass eyes.
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Monumental Rustic 19th Century Carved Wood Church Cross
Located in Forney, TX
-carved in the 19th century, originally commissioned for a church and mounted as a crucifix, featuring a
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair Spanish Colonial Carved and Gilt Wood Angels Wings
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th century carved and gilt wood angels wings. These wings were used in religious
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Antique Late 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood and Gilt Coronne
Located in Houston, TX
Carved wood gilt Italian coronne from 1880, originally as a head-dress for a religious figure in a
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique Carved Wood Angels Holding a Reliquary
Located in Dallas, TX
This exquisite pair of carved wood angels presents a breathtaking display of spiritual artistry and
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Antique 1890s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Religious Tabernacle with Lamb of God, Bruges ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / Tabernacle with Lamb of God, Bruges / wood / religious / antique Tabernacle with
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Antique 1850s Belgian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Religious Figures
Located in Forney, TX
- sculpture. Born in the 19th century, hand carved and polychrome painted wood and gesso, each depicting
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

17th-18th Century Baroque Religious French Lamb of God
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved lamb of god, France, circa 1650-1750. Very rare item. Beautiful colours
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Antique Crucifix Stand - Silver Plated Jesus Christ - Wood Carved Cross
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique crucifix. The cross is made of black lacquered wood, with beautifully refined
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Antique Early 1900s French Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Nickel

17th-18th Century Baroque Religious French Lamb of God
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand carved lamb of god ( Agnus Dei) France, circa 1650-1750. Very rare and beautiful
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Antique 17th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Gilt wood Burmese Mandalay Buddha Statue Buddhist Art Buddhism
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Gorgeous hand-carved antique Burmese buddha statue with gilt finish, Burma, early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Burmese Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A large well Articulated Burmese Mandalay Buddha in Carved Polychromed Wood
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
This youthful, sweet-faced image of the Buddha wearing a robe elaborately folded, edged and decorated often with inset mirror glass, is known as a ”Mandalay Buddha” from Burma or pre...
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20th Century Burmese Religious Items

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Paint, Wood

Pair of Antique Baroque Angel Wings, Hand Carved Wood and Giltwood
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A pair of large original Baroque angel wings, hand carved from wood and giltwood. Original
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Antique 17th Century German Baroque Religious Items

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Giltwood, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Indian God Carnival Figure of Mooshika Hand Carved Wood
Located in London, GB
carved wooden figure depicting vahana represents the mooshika or mouse that is the beloved mount of the
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Carved Wood Santos of the Virgin Mary
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
18th century carved wood Santos of the Virgin Mary.
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Antique 18th Century Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Statue of Jesus
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century carved wood statue of Jesus of the sacred heart, hand-carved from solid oak. Shrine
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Antique 1880s French Religious Items

17th Century Wood Carved Polychromed Lifesize Sitting Franciscan Friar
Located in Haarlem, NL
related mendicant religious orders within the Catholic Church, founded in 1209 by Francis of Assisi. The
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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items

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Plaster, Wood

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Our Lady of Guadalupe Religious Plaque
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful, rustic Spanish Colonial religious relief plaque with nicely aged patina. Handcrafted
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Religious Hand-Painted Altar Triptych Icon Ecclesiastical Art
Located in Forney, TX
A beautiful 19th century hand carved and painted partial git live edge wooden triptych retable
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Antique 19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Iron

Rare circa 1800 Italian Hand Carved Lime Wood Statue of Saint Anthony of Padua
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 hand carved in lime wood model of Saint
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Georgian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Rare circa 1800 Polychrome Model of a Seated Christ Hand Carved from Lime Wood
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 Polychrome model in Lime wood of a seat
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Fine Detailed Early 1900s Carved Burl Walnut Wood Wall Crucifix Corpus of Christ
Located in Lisse, NL
Well-crafted and sacred work of religious art.  This modest size and all hand-carved corpus of
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Religious Items

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Wood, Oak, Burl

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company
Located in Tustin, CA
Handmade and hand carved, hand painted, beautifully detailed linden wood nativity scene from the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Japanese Carved Wood Buddha Figure with Gilt Lacquer on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
of the Western Paradise," sculpted in Japan, circa 19th century. The carved, Buddhist figure
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Hand-Carved Wood Painted Mexican Cross with Floral Motif - Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
religious significance with vibrant folk art. The cross features a hand-carved design with intricate details
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Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved and Polychromed Wood Table Jesus Crucifix, circa 1850-1880
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
This 19th century antique carved statue of Christ nailed on the cross was crafted, Europe, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Gorgeous Black Forest Antique Carved Wood Shrine Christ on Crucifix, Candlestick
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous carved wood shrine decorated with Christ on the cross and a pewter candlestick, beautiful
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Antique 18th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

Pair of Angel Heads, Carved and Polychrome Wood, Spanish School, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of angel heads. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 18th century. Pair of children's
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Religious Items

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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
    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 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
    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 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
    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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