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Chinese "Zhen" Altar Spirit
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved in the 19th century, this evil-conquering guardian was likely created as an offering for a family altar. At the time, people offered fruits, incense and carved spirit fig...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Buddhist Guardian Deity
Located in Chicago, IL
can imagine how the figure, its intricate carving enlivened by gold leaf and saturated pigment, would
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Very Large Chinese Carved Wooden Horse
Located in New York, NY
Very large and impressive Chinese carved wooden horse on a later adapted white painted pedestal.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$7,500 / set
Chinese Polychrome Seated Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
shoulders, elegantly carved with graceful folds. Although carved with unusual facial features for Chinese
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Tang Style Carved and Polychromed Horse
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very collectible carved and polychromed Chinese Tang style wood horse, stately and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rootwood Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
basket, complete with an arched handle. Guided by currents in the wood grain, the basket is shaped with
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Rootwood Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
basket, complete with an arched handle. Guided by currents in the wood grain, the basket is shaped with
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure
This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Rose Quartz Carved Peach Sculptures
Located in Astoria, NY
biomorphic carved wood stands. 11" H x 7" W x 6" D. Repairs to quartz.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rose Quartz, Wood
$1,440 / set
Ancient Big Guanyin, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
Big Guanyin, Qing dynasty, China is an original artwork realized in China in the second half of the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unusual antique quality Chinese carved wooden stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique quality Chinese carved wooden stand having a quality antique Chinese carved stand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
"Winter
s Edge" Chinese Taihu Scholar
s Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Ancient Wooden Stelae, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Wooden Stelae is an original work realized in China between the end of the 19th century and the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th c. Chinese Folk Art Carved Walking Stick
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautifully hand carved Chinese Folk Art walking stick. The exotic root wood cane features small
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wooden Chinese Buddha Figures
Located in Bellport, NY
A beautiful pair of early Chinese sitting Buddha figures. The Buddha with hands in prayer is eight
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Antique 1890s Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Antique Chinese Ancestral Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Qing Dynasty (1636-1912) architectural ancestral shrine.
19th century, China
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Carved Reclined Buddha Statue
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Wood Carved Buddha Statuary. It shows very detailed hand
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Cloisonné Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
A decorative technique first adopted in China in the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644), cloisonné is
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan
Located in Rochester, NY
polychrome painted surface / some remnants of underlying gesso / areas of bare wood. A beautiful old carving
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking sculpture made from a single root system. The piece was purchased in Shanghai from the artists studio circa 1960.
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Hammered Copper Chinese Foo Dog
Located in Centennial, CO
This monumental and charming Chinese Foo Dog was created out of solid copper sheets - hammered
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Copper
Antique Chinese Carved Rosewood Pagoda Form Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese carved rosewood floor lamp in the form of a pagoda tower, with reticulated designs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Pair of decorative antique Chinese handcarved polychrome wooden guardian lions (also called Foodogs
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Deity on Horse, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
dynasty.
Handmade Chinese painted wood.
Provenance: Private collection.
Good conditions
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Carved Dragon Plaques
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Round carved and giltwood in high openwork relief, depicting a dragon at top in the clouds in combat with a pair of dragons below. A pagoda at bottom flanked by a pair of fish with w...
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Set circa 1900 Chinese Carved Wood Statues Gilded Immortal
Guanyin
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautifully carved pieces, partially gilded. The wood has a specific smell to it, very nice
Category
20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Carved
Scholar
s Mountain
in White Jadeite
Located in Astoria, NY
A Chinese, exquisitely carved white jadeite boulder, with depictions of scholars traveling through
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Pair of Chinese Export Pewter Monkey Sculptures on Bases
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Chinese export monkey sculptures in pewter, produced circa late 19th century, obtained
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pewter
Chinese Mythical Gilt Warrior Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
battle, the figure depicts a warrior character from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Mythical Gilt Warrior Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
battle on horseback, this energetic figure depicts a warrior from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Mythical Gilt Warrior Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
atop a mythical creature, the figure depicts one of the hundreds of characters from the Classic Chinese
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Mythical Gilt Warrior Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
battle on horseback, this energetic figure depicts a warrior from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Monumental Carved Chinese Dragon Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautiful and ornate deep relief hardwood candle stand featuring a naturalistic scene of dragonflies and plants with a lotus blossom surmounting and providing a surface to set object...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a late 19th-century Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a 19th-century Chinese cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Brush Pot
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and intricately carved Chinese brush pot. This large vessel features beautiful birds
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a 19th-century Chinese cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nineteenth Century Chinese Antique Carved Wall Sculpture Plaque Relief Screen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning 19th century Chinese wall relief with red tones. Age appropriate wear as it is over 150
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Folk Carved and Painted Wooden Dragon
Located in Austin, TX
temple carving for above a doorway.
Southern China, mid to late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Damo Bodhidharma in Fragrant Camphor Wood
Located in Somis, CA
prize wood for carving of important statues. Organic free form bodice resembling a long flowing robe
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Gilt Soldier Figurines, Qing Dynasty
Located in Chicago, IL
likely depict two persons from Chinese mythology or a renowned literary classic. Finished with lacquer
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This gilt carved panel began its life as a decorative addition to a 19th-century Chinese cabinet or
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Iron Bound Cart Wheel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th-century wooden wheel once bore the weight of an ox-drawn wagon or farm cart. The impressive wheel is beautifully worn with wabi-sabi imperfection, darkened by a timeworn pa...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Chinese Framed Set Bamboo Slips With Calligraphy Jiandu
Located in South Burlington, VT
a medium for writing in China. The long, narrow strips of wood or bamboo typically carry a single
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Gilt Chinese Architectural Fragment, c. 1870
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved wooden fragment was originally a decorative element of ornate Qing-dynasty furniture or architecture. Colored by gilt pigments over an underlayer of red lacquer, the...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Extraordinary Natural Landscape Stone "Painting" 19 Crags
Located in South Burlington, VT
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting of a series of mountain tops or crags is called a
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
Antique Chinese Heaven General Statue, Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
. Masterfully carved from a single block of wood, the statue showcases intricate details, particularly in the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Fluorite Bowl on Stand
Located in Rochester, NY
Carved fluorite bowl with wood stand. The four lobed bowl with natural fissures, beautiful deep
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Yangmu Wood Mask on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Muted slightly by a well-aged patina, the deep red lacquer and rounded features give this mask a dark and mysterious air. It is raised on a contemporary metal stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Chinese Mythical Gilt Figure with Lion, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
kingly lion, this elder figure depicts a character from the classic Chinese novel "Romance of the Three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
heaven and earth in Chinese folklore and Taoist mythology. Ruler of all deities and benevolent defender
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Wood "Foo" Dogs
Located in Doylestown, PA
A nicely carved pair of Chinese "Foo Dogs" in soft-wood mounted on square bases, probably early
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Golden Wooden Buddhist Deity, Seated on a Lion, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden wood Buddhist deity, seated on a lion, China, late 19th century
Measures: H 31cm, W 24cm, D
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export 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
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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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