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19th Century European Carved Wood Deer’s Trophy Head
Located in London, GB
19th century European carved wood deer’s trophy head.
We are proud to offer a 19th century hand
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period European antique hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure, 17th/18th
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century European Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
” x W 21” x D 10”
Origin: Europe
Period: 1900-1920
Material: Wood & Gesso
Condition: These items
Category
Vintage 1920s German Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
An amazing Early 20th century European Tramp art castle model
Located in London, GB
called chip or notch carving on pine sectioned wood, this huge model of a castle or tower stands over 30
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Carved Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
exquisite example of early European wood carving. It is supported on carved bracket feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (man with a cow and a dog). Signed IDC. Wood has natural cracks and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, (4 Figures in Period Press, A Rose and A Pear) Circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,195
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden Gingerbread Mold (Religious Figure with Basket at Feet).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, (Bishop with Staff).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold (Man, Woman, Deer, Monkey pushing cart) other side (two baskets and a bassinet)
Circa 1860-80 Signed (see picture)
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden Gingerbread Mold (Man w/Top Hat) Circa 1860-80
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Horse). Wood has natural cracks and imperfections.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Box, circa 1780
Located in London, GB
: 1780
Size approx. in inches: H 2.5” x W6.5” x D 3.5”
Origin: Europe
Condition: A very well preserved
Category
Antique 1780s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,985
Rams Head, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
Item: 18th century carved wood life-size rams head
Description: This lot is a rare 18th century
Category
Antique 1750s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$4,450
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold, (Figures Riding on Animals and Birds).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (small squares with various figures, animals, flowers, church).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (bishop or religious figure), circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (large plate with flower).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (fish).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold, (rooster with crown).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold of Flowers
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold, (group of three flowers, with leaves), circa 1850.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (lion).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Double Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold, one side, (Woman and Man in Period Dress), other side, (Two Men, One Woman) .
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (Woman in period dress).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (religious figure or Bishop, with basket at feet with two small children in it).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,295
Wooden Gingerbread Mold of Grapes
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold, (grapes), circa 1850. Words carved on the inside.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century, Double-Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Double sided wooden gingerbread mold (man with money purse), other side, (man with pipe), circa 1860-1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Two-sided wooden gingerbread mold (Woman with Parrot), one side, other side (Man with Dog and Cane), circa 1860-1880.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (little girl with dog), circa 1860-1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century scratch built folk art ships diorama. With naïve yet charming detai...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Whip Hooks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
also.
Size: H 12” x W 6” x D 5” Approx.
Condition: Structurally good, patina to the wood and very
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Handcrafted Tramp Art Wooden Box
Located in Hastings, GB
movement was where small articles were created from whittled wood or carved from discarded wood/cigar boxes
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Replica Hand-Carved Wooden Tribal Bust on Iron Mount
Located in Dallas, TX
Replica hand-carved wooden Tribal bust on iron mount.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
French Late 19th Century Folk Art Fair Ground Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Folk Art object representing the head of a sailor.
France, circa 1880-1900.
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th century wood carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
19th century painted and gilt decorated wood carving of a cherub.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
The Eagle of Peace
19th C. Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
An elaborate wood carving from 19th century Europe that illustrates the dichotomy of power and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wood Carving of the Black Forest by Johan Huggier.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood carving of the black forest by Johan Huggier.
Carved wood sculpture of the black forest by
Category
20th Century European Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of German Black Forest Game Plaques, 19th Century, wood carvings
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of German Black Forest Game Plaques, 19th Century, wood carvings with trophies of game birds
Category
Antique 1890s European Decorative Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Christ, Important Carving, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Christ, important carving, 18th century
Important sculpture of Christ in lime wood, second half
Category
Antique 18th Century European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
16th Century Putti Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful and sweet putti mounted on base. Likely Italian retaining much of the original gilded and painted surface with repainting likely done in the 18th century.
Category
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Statues
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
19th Century Wall Clock with Carvings
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a wall clock from the second half of the 19th century in a wooden case.
The case has not undergone renovation and is in very good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Continental Architectural Scroll Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Architectural Scroll Carvings with Flower Garlands and Acanthus
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Baroque Head Carving of "Landlord"
Located in Kastrup, DK
Baroque head carving of "Landlord". Carved in pine with original painted surface.
Original
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Style Floor Mirror with Ribbon Carving
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th Century French Style Floor Mirror with Ribbon Carving and original painted finish. Painted in
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large 18th Century Wooden Carving of an Angel with Cherubs
Located in Dallas, TX
period, they were often shown only as winged cherub heads. The piece is of Western European origin
Category
Antique 18th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Display Armoire Curio with Rose Carvings
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century Louis XVI style carved display armoire curio with rose carvings
Painted in our
Category
20th Century European Louis XVI Vitrines
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tall Painted and Gilded Wall Carvings Depicting Spring and the Arts
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of late 19th century intricately carved wood wall ornaments decorated with harp, Horn
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
19th Century European Hand Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century European hand carved and polychromed wood crucifix.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Belgian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient carving of the Holy Spirit, auction of the 18th century altarpiece
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful carving of the Holy Spirit in wood with original polychromy, a piece of great beauty
Category
Antique 18th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
European Robin Vichtauer Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint
19th Century Folk Art Carved Soft Wood Lion Mask
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather charming and carved softwood lion mask.
Small elderly repair on bottom left corner, finely detailed.
19th century in age origin unknown
Measures: 10cm in height
...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Massive Antique European Heraldic Wood Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and well-carved high relief Heraldic Crest in dark stained wood. A pair of fierce
Category
Antique 19th Century European Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden Gingerbread Mold, (Cat).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Double-Sided Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Double-sided wooden gingerbread mold, one side (chicken, ram) other side (two birds, cat, horse, fish).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (heart with roses).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (large man with walking stick, with prominent chin and nose).
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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European Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of European wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct European wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 1084 antique and vintage European wood carvings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 57 modern editions to choose from as well. European wood carvings have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. European wood carvings made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. European wood carvings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Karl Geckler, Stephanie Odegard Collection and Markus Haase are consistently popular.
How Much are European Wood Carvings?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,496, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $321,630 highest priced.
Questions About European 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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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