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Colonial Wood Carvings

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
Located in Stamford, CT
are carved from a solid block of wood. Decorated with wonderful carvings of horse heads and grape
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Antique 1790s Chilean Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
18th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wood and Iron Stirrups
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Santos with Glass Eyes
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Late 19th century hand-carved Santos with inset glass eyes and original gesso paint surface. On custom museum display stand. Base measures 6" x 6".
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Antique Late 19th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Sculptures a...

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Gesso, Wood

Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Spanish or Colonial Polychrome Painted Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros or Saint
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Walking stick
By Cleghorn of Edinburgh
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very fine example of a late 19th century Briar wood walking stick from an Edinburgh
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Bog Wood

Walking stick
Walking stick
$521
H 35.44 in W 1.58 in D 1.58 in
Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polychrome wooden shoes, originally attached to a large Santa Virgen figure from Guatemala. The shoes are finely carved with pointed toes and painted black, with remnants whi...
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Antique Early 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Ca...

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Wood

Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes
Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes
$695
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 2 in
Pair of Anime Sola or Lonely Souls Carved and Polychromed Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of "Anime Sola" or "Lonely Souls" carved and painted figures of a man and women engulfed in the flames of Purgatory, both have glass eyes, Spain, 18th century NOTE: paint chip...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

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

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Wood

Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Wood

Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
Head of a Saint from the 18th Century Wood Carving
$2,500
H 15.75 in W 13.78 in D 10.63 in
18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and
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Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage

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Iron

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19th Century Colonial Indian Wood Head
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
18th-19th century antique colonial Indian (from India) wood head sculpture.
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Antique 1810s Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Colonial Indian Wood Head
19th Century Colonial Indian Wood Head
H 25.2 in W 10.63 in D 13 in
Burmese Mandalay Carved Wood Standing Buddha Figure
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Colonial Art Deco Style Copperware Panel with Rich Patina, 2 African Women, 1984
By Tshiasuma
Located in L Etang, FR
Beautiful copper panel. Handwork of a African Artist, the patina is wonderful. Signed and dated: "Tshiasuma 84". Dimensions: 51 cm x 39 cm x 2 cm.
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Vintage 1980s African Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Copper

Spanish Colonial Wooden Santos Panel of San Lorenzo
Located in Milford, NH
A fine wooden polychrome Spanish Colonial wooden Santos panel of San Lorenzo and the grill that he
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Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Spanish Colonial Style Articulated Large Virgin Mary Santos Sculpture
Located in Centennial, CO
This absolutely stunning vintage Spanish Colonial style articulated santos sculpture (bulto) stands
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Late 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful rare large hand carved and painted Spanish Colonial Mexican santo altar figure, Saint
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Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Buddhist Decorative Backboard Mandorla Panel. A style of surround for a seated Buddha image reminiscent of a Burmese transom in shape. The peaked triangular panel in...
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Vintage 1920s Burmese British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

Spanish Colonial School Saint Paul carving wood sculpture
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind Sculpture carving of Saint Paul, Guatemalan Colonial School 17th century – 8th
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Antique Early 1700s Guatemalan Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Antique Spanish Colonial Console w/Drawers, Adorn in Primitive-Style Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Spanish Colonial carved wood credenza with drawers and primitive-style carvings, from the early
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Early 20th Century Spanish Console Tables

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Wood

Latin American Religious Santos Carving, Mexican, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spanish Colonial carving of three saint figures, having remnants of original old paint, Mexico
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Antique Mid-19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Wood

Pair of Ancient Zoomorphic Carving Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautifully carved temple fragments, were converted into table lamps in the style of Billy Haines.
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Late 20th Century Asian British Colonial Table Lamps

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Iron

Pair of Ancient Zoomorphic Carving Lamps
Pair of Ancient Zoomorphic Carving Lamps
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
Antique religious Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted archangel santo altar figure. circa 1800
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

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Wood, Paint

Spanish Colonial Carving of the Christ Child, El Nino
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Spanish Colonial carving of the Christ child, "El Nino" with much of it's original
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Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Ship Prow Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
Scarce Spanish Colonial era wooden boat prow. circa 1800 Born around the late 18th / early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Wooden Spanish Colonial Bastidor, Cage Doll
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage handcrafted Santo Mannequin. Wooden turquoise dress. Three angels on bottom base. Wooden platform. Mid-19th century bastidor (cage) santo with inset glass eyes, artic...
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Pair of Early Spanish Colonial Carved Paint and Parcel Gilt Angels
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The early 19th century angels standing 13 inches tall with individualized facial expressions resting on square wooden bases with hands folded in prayer wearing beautifully carved robes.
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Antique Early 19th Century South American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

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Wood

1940s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
1940s Wood Himachal Pot This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty
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Mid-20th Century Indian British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1940s  Wood Himachal Pot
1940s  Wood Himachal Pot
H 7.88 in Dm 7.49 in
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large vintage Spanish Colonial style Mexican religious folk art carved wood santo figure - bulto
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Vintage Spanish Wood and Ceramic Figurative Monk Art Panel
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage wood and ceramic art panel in the style of a classical religious art carving
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Vintage 1910s Spanish Colonial Revival Sculptures and Carvings

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Terracotta, Wood

Asian Hand-Carved Wood Five Panels Double-Sided Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian hand-carved heavy wood five panels double-sided screen, room divider. Heavily carved with
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Early 20th Century Thai Colonial Revival Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm Hand Offering
Located in St. Louis, MO
Possibly 19th Century hand-carved wood arm & hand with Polychrome, Ex-Voto offering. Handpainted
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Polychrome Nino Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and sculptured polychrome nino. Glass eyes. Has a metal crown that sits on his head but is not the original. We believe that he held a staff in one hand and a glob...
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early American Painted Trencher
Located in Branford, CT
Trencher in original deep red paint. New England, circa 1820 H 5-3/4" L 14" W 22-1/4". Condition: Old repaired crack visible in images.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Sculptures and Car...

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Wood

Early American Painted Trencher
Early American Painted Trencher
H 9 in W 22.25 in D 14 in
Spanish Colonial Era Architectural Wood Carving of a Rooster Head
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Spanish Colonial era architectural wood carving of a rooster head by an indigenous artisan
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Antique Early 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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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

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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

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Wood

Colonial Era Ethiopian Stool with Decorative African Carving
Located in New York, NY
A great Ethiopian stool with unusual motifs carved on the legs. The patina is rich and the carving
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Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Stools

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Wood

American Carving of a Winged Bird and a Serpent
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely carved in distressed old white paint. Possibly from a mirror.
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Early 19th Century Carved Spanish Colonial Panel with Sacred Heart
Located in Pasadena, CA
Hand carved panel. Was probably a door to a cabinet. 21.25" H x 17.5" W x 4.25" D
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Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of the Virgin Mary with Serpent
Located in Tucson, AZ
Large hand-carved wood sculpture of the Virgin Mary with serpent.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

"Colonial" Policeman Carving
Located in Summerland, CA
A good colonial figurine of a proud cop, complete with watch and boots, painted with housepaint
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Vintage 1970s Senegalese Tribal Art

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Wood

Large Colonial Carving
Located in Pasadena, CA
At least early 19th century carving with tasteful remnant of original color. Glass eyes, flowing
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Statues

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Wood

Large Colonial Carving
Large Colonial Carving
H 34 in W 18 in
Antique Spanish Painted Wood Sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi Spain
Located in Houston, TX
An antique Spanish carved and painted wooden sculpture of St. Francis of Assisi from Spain, circa 1890. The wonderful naive quality of the artist's hand is evident in this devotional...
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Antique 1890s South American Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Complete chess board in Black and White Wood Inclusive Hand-Carved Storage Box
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
African origin (oeganda tanzania) chessboard in black and white ebony Complete with hand-carved African figures and animals with the original hand-carved storage box 1960-1970 32 plu...
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Vintage 1970s Tanzanian British Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Ebony

Guatamalan San Miguel Santo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Large scale 19th century Guatamalan Santo de San Miguel. Wood carved and painted with painted tin
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Antique Late 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Car...

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Paint, Wood

Guatamalan San Miguel Santo
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 9 in
Sacred Heart of Jesus and Virgin of Guadalupe Hand-Carved Statue
Located in Tucson, AZ
Virgin of Guadalupe. Removable carved pieces of wood surround the statue.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Hand-Carved Santo
Located in Tucson, AZ
Hand-carved religious Santo on removable black base.
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Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Spanish Gilt Mirror with Open Carvings and Original Glass
Located in Houston, TX
carvings. The decoration at the top features scroll work and both a deeper, bronze-gold finish and a
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Plaster, Wood

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Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
Located in Wainscott, NY
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot. Found in Spain. This Substantial and beautiful pot has two handles and a blacked finish. Dimensions: 12.75" diameter x 17"h 5.5" Diam...
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Jars

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Clay

Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
Late 19th Century Primitive Spanish Clay Pot
$1,440 Sale Price
40% Off
H 17 in Dm 12.75 in
Unusual Art Deco Limed Smoking / Planter Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Unusual Art Deco limed smoking stand from the 1930's. Originally designed for ashtrays, can now be used for snacks or plants. Folk Art and Art Deco vibes mixed in this hand made piec...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Painted Furniture

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Wood

Lelapa Hand Carved and Cast Solid Brass Decorative TOTEM Sculpture Set
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
All our TOTEM sculptures are hand carved in Southern Africa from sustainable alien timber by a group of Zimbabwean artists who set their own prices, thus making them fair trade. We t...
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2010s African Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Brass, Steel

Neo-Gothic Religious Triptych of “Mary of Perpetual Help”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1890 / Religious Triptych / wood, paper, glass / Neo-Gothic / Antique very old framed icon print under glass, patina handgeschilderde panelen op de zijkant Fabulous Late ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Located in Praha, CZ
Unique vintage industrial shelf cabinet This piece will add that now so modern industrial touch to any interior. We have a second similar cabinet like this one.
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Cabinets

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Metal

Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
Vintage Industrial Storage Cabinet
$1,179
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 14.57 in
English Garden Stone Planter or Urn with Acanthus Leaf Relief
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English garden planter pot or urn of composition stone featuring a beautiful acanthus leaf relief to the bowl and base. Removable bowl from the base Perfect for a garden pat...
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20th Century British Urns

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Cast Stone, Metal

Antique Italian Religious Banner Mary Our Lady Sorrows Oleograph Wall Tapestry
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful 19th Century Italian religious textile banner with beautifully colored Our Lady Of Sorrows Mary, Mother of Jesus oleograph, original backing, rod, rope, fringe and tassel...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Tapestries

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Metal

Large Wedgwood Solid Black Basalt Neoclassical Jardiniere
By Wedgwood
Located in Doraville, GA
Wedgwood black basalt jardiniere, made in England around 1900. The jardiniere has a floral banded border above fruiting grapevine festoons terminating at lion masks and rings with Mu...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepots and ...

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Ceramic

Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Boca Dos Organic Modern Counter Stool, Maple Please scroll down to read IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT OUR STUMPS before purchase! Why buy BERTU stumps? KILN ...
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2010s American Modern Stools

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Wood, Maple

Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Stools

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Bronze

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Located in New York, NY
Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810
$550,000
W 166 in L 181 in
Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Located in Chicago, IL
This intriguing head fragment was once attached to a bust or full effigy figurine crafted in 400 A.D. Mesoamerica. Earthenware figurines were made in great abundance throughout Teoti...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Pre-Columbian Ceramics

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Ceramic

Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
Teotihuacan Ceramic Head Fragment
$480
H 3 in W 4 in D 4 in
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Gold, Gold Leaf

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a spectacular specimen of a Vintage Blue Ridge Coral. Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral k...
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Nautical Objects

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Coral

Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
Vintage And Rare Specimen Of A large Natural Blue Coral
$656 Sale Price
49% Off
H 12 in W 14 in D 13 in
French Neo classical school, Allegory of Time, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Neo classical school, France, end of the 18th Century Allegory of Time, Pen and black ink on paper, gray ink wash 30.5 x 19 cm irregularly shaped In good condition, some foxings In a...
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1790s Old Masters Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink

Spanish Colonial Bird Floral Decorated Gilt Scalloped Verre Églomisé Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Bird & Floral Decorated Gilt Scalloped Verre Églomisé Mirror Peru, Circa 1980s An exquisite Spanish Colonial Style Peruvian Bird & Floral Decorated Gilt Scalloped V...
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20th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

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Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

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Colonial Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of colonial wood carvings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and gesso, all colonial wood carvings available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of colonial wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Colonial wood carvings are generally popular furniture pieces, but Folk Art style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made colonial wood carvings over the years, but those made by Asian Style and José Rafael Aragón are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Colonial Wood Carvings?

Prices for colonial wood carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, colonial wood carvings begin at $325 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,617.
Questions About Colonial 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.