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Attractive Natural Viewing Stone Scholar Rock Sculpture with Custom Display Base
Located in South Burlington, VT
thoughtful unique gift.
This contemporary Ying scholar or viewing stone from Yingde County, Guangxi, China
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Collection of 3 Carved Wooded Asian Deities
Located in Doylestown, PA
A collection of Folk Art carved figurines depicting Asian religious figures including Chang Tao-ling riding a tiger, seated Confucius, and a seated Buddha.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Tibetan Deities
Located in Houston, TX
hand-painted Tibetan deities on wood panels. Each panel intricately portrays divine figures, capturing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved at the terminals. It possesses excellent detail. It was likely part of a Japanese te...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood carving of Buddha
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wood carving
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorative Chinese Table With Elaborate Carving
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful center table with elaborate carving, circa. earlyt 20th century. The exquisite carving
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20th Century Chinese Tables
Materials
Wood
Custom Mirror with Antique Chinese Carvings
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Custom mirror incorporating antique Chinese carvings with bamboo style frame. Chinese carvings have
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20th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Chinese Hardwood Carvings of Immortals, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese carved wood statue sculptures depicting a pair of standing immortal deities, the bearded
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Honey Cabinet with Fine Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful honey tone cabinet with very refined carvings.
The door panels are painted a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Southern Chinese Scholar
s Chest with Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
. Interiors shelves and drawers offer ample storage.
Solid wood. Tenons and mortises.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Export Lacquered Bar, Ebony, Raised Figure Carvings, Chinoiserie
Located in Manhasset, NY
Chinese Export lacquered bar. Ebony Raised Figure Carvings with Pearl and Jade colors in the
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Late 20th Century Chinese Export Dry Bars
Materials
Wood
Chinese Square Shape Carving Table Lamp Candle Holder, Early 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Chinese square shape carving table lamp candle holder, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wide Chinese Export Victorian circa 1890 Large Dining Table Dragon Carving
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian circa 1890 Chinese export hand carved
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Wedding Cabinet with Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered wedding cabinet from the 19th century, with carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wood Carvings of Falcon on a Tree
Located in Miami, FL
Delicate Wood Carving by Master Carver of a Falcon on the Tree with Leaves, Flowers and other Birds
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures
Horizontal Elmwood Mirror with 19th Century Chinese Lacquered Bed Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
decorative aspect. The carving, showing a nice antique polychrome, is skilfully carved with typical Chinese
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Chinese Ornate Carved Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Carvings and Doors
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Chinese Ornate Carved Elmwood Sideboard with Horse Carvings and Carved Doors
The Vintage
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Late 20th Century Chinese Bohemian Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Elm, Paint
19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved root sculpture of Shou Lao, the Taoist god of longevity, shown with his serene and content expression, long beard and flowing robes with a pilgrims flask on his be...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Room Divider Screen Crane Bird Carvings Antique 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous set of four hand carved Chinese screens
These were originally part of a screen or room
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Antique 1880s Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fine Carving Oriental Panel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Lovely 19th Century decorative panel. Nice shape, size and details.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
Large Asian Mirror with Antique Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
Our beautiful mirror is made with antique carved screen. The Chinese harmony gods "He He" hold
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2010s Chinese Wall Mirrors
Materials
Brass
19th Century Tall Altar Table with Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive tall altar table is from Fujian, China and made from Nanmu wood c. Middle-Qing
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables
Materials
Wood
Asian Six-Panel Ebony Lacquer Folding Screen with Hardstone Carvings
Located in Topeka, KS
carvings. In wonderful vintage age appropriate condition. We did find a few chips to the lacquer – see
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Sideboard Chest
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 19th century sideboard from northern China. Solid wood construction with carvings of
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Wood Carving of Buddha Hand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant carving made of wood and hand painted of Buddha hand. This decorative piece went through
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20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Giltwood Carving
Located in Pomona, CA
A Chinese wood carving with soft gilt finish over red gesso. Featuring a central Dragon surrounded
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Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Small Antique Wood Carving Buddha / 1800 ~ 1900 / Buddha Statue
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Chinese wooden carved Buddha statue.
I think it's about 1800to1900.
This Buddha
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carving Panel, Dancers
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful 19th century wood carving featuring five men in a tribal dance. Pierced carving adds
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carving, Garden Tryst
Located in Somis, CA
19th century wood carving panel featuring a couple in the garden with the men holding a flower and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carving, Three Scholars
Located in Somis, CA
19th century antique carving panel featuring 3 scholars meeting in the garden above tiled ground
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Lions Wood Carvings from a Temple Wall
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of 18th or 19th century Chinese wooden carvings from a temple wall, depicting guardian lions
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Eight Immortals Carving
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Chinese carving of eight immortals around a Go table, some with musical
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Gilt Chinese Carvings, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Three gilt wood carvings, including two gilt figures of immortals riding mythical beasts and one
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, featuring two bothers practicing martial art in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Qing Chinese Gilded Carvings, Provenance GUMP’S San Francisco
Located in Vero Beach, FL
artistic standards are exemplified by this pair of early and excellent Chinese carvings from the inventory
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese 3d Carving Wooden Panel Hanging Architectural Element
Located in Pomona, CA
One hand-carved wood panel from the late Qing Dynasty period of China, circa 1900s. It was hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved and Gilded Chinese Wood Panel
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s long, narrow wood Chinese panel is elaborately carved with large blooms and decorative
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Wood Case
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese hand carved wood case with intricately designed carvings of people, villages
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Trade Sign in Carved Gilded Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
An antique Chinese double-sided trade sign in carved and gilded wood, made around the turn of the
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt and Wood Carved Chinese Temple Ancestral Seated Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting smaller piece with clear signs of age. Wood carved and decorating with gilt (and
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Tall Chinese Dark Carved Wood Screen Panel
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Chinese screen panel in dark wood features three vertical open work decorative quatrefoil
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Wood Carved Gold Gilt Panel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Chinese wood carved gold gilt panel.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Chinese Qing Dynasty Goddess Quan Yin Wood Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Qing dynasty goddess Quan Yin carved wood sculpture, polychromed and partially gilt. the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Solid Wood Carved Plaque with Rose
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, substantial, solid wood, carved plaque featuring a rose wrapped in sashes in the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Carvings, Celebration Theme
Located in Somis, CA
This pair of wood carvings depicts the scene of a celebration. Men in boat and on top of a coin
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Chinese Zodiac Turtle Compass Figurine with Inlay 1970s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
meticulously carved from wood and adorned with resin( faux bone) inlays featuring the Chinese zodiac animals
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Midcentury Carved Wood Figure of a Rearing Horse
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A vintage Chinese carved wooden figure of a rearing horse believed to date between 1950 and 1970
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Hand Carved Wood Figure
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chinese antique hand carved wood figure of Guanyin. Guanyin is the
Buddhist 'Bodhisattva
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Qing Dynasty Architecture Carving Panels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing dynasty architecture carving panels, detail carvings with warriors riding horses.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Chinese Gold Gilt Carved Wood Wall Plaque
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Chinese gold gilt carved wood wall plaque dating from the 19th century (Possibly earlier
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Carved sitting Guan-Yin
Located in Pomona, CA
bodhisattva of compassion in Buddhism. It was made of camphor wood which has long history in Chinese sculpture
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of Woman Rabbit Ming
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration an antique sculpture hand-carved in solid wood, mounted in a rosewood
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
of Asian artifacts. Has Chinese customs wax seal on shoulder.
We are listing as 20th century but
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Lot of Four Antique and Vintage Chinese Wood Sculptures, Hand-Carved
Located in Somis, CA
wood foo dogs. The Lo Han is one of the Chinese immortals who is believed to bring good health. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Dragon Carving Double Sided Circle
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carving. Qing Dynasty Double Sided Wood Carving of Eight Dragons
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress
Carved Chinese Rubber Wood Panel with Double Dragon Motif – 20th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
This round carved panel from China, made of rubber wood, features a traditional double dragon motif
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rubber
17th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Figure of Caishen, the God of Wealth
Located in Austin, TX
A charming late Ming dynasty Chinese carved camphor wood figure of the God of Wealth, named Caishen
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Chinese Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese wood carving you’re looking for. Each Chinese wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. There are 740 variations of the antique or vintage Chinese wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese wood carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Chinese wood carving made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Ebanista and Liberty of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chinese Wood Carving?
The average selling price for a Chinese wood carving at 1stDibs is $1,869, while they’re typically $44 on the low end and $774,985 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Sculptures-carvings for You
Asian sculptors have worked in materials including wood, bronze and jade. Artists and artisans have used traditional techniques to depict deities, scenes from culture and more, and today, antique Asian sculptures and carvings are a popular choice for provocative and sophisticated home decor.
In China, the Qing dynasty, from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century, brought about significant changes in art while preserving traditional culture. Many emperors during this period were patrons of the arts, such as painting, calligraphy and decorative arts. This era saw the building of new Buddhist temples, which were decorated with statues. Some of these sculptures were adorned with colorful cloisonné decoration, in which tiny compartments, or cloisons, made by soldering copper filaments to a metal surface were filled with vibrantly hued enamel.
From the 17th to mid-19th century in Japan, kimonos were worn across classes and often fastened with a netsuke, a type of small carved toggle. Artists carved these from ivory, wood, shells and coral, creating animals, flowers and mythical creatures. During the Japanese Meiji period, spanning from 1868–1912, the country began trading internationally after centuries of isolation, allowing artists to sell their work overseas. Bronze sculpture flourished around this time for creating teapots, vases and incense burners.
Asian sculpture continued to evolve in the 20th century. During the Japanese Shōwa era, from 1926–89, art was influenced by international modernist movements like abstraction, Futurism and Surrealism. Contemporary Asian sculptures and carvings continue to combine global influences and a rich heritage of technique.
Decorating a space with Asian sculptures and carvings is a great way to add interest to any corner of your home. Explore by material, period or style on 1stDibs.
Questions About Chinese Wood Carving
- 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 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 Chinese seal carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese seal carving refers to the traditional art of engraving the active side of a stamp or seal. Typically, the seals were made using stone, but bamboo, bone and wood could also be used. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Chinese seal carvings from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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 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.
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