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Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (heart with roses).
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 top hat and umbrella), other side (woman with handkerchief and purse), circa 1860-1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Decorative wabi sari folk art Butcher
s Block
Located in Antwerp, BE
Primitive butcher block,
circa 1800.
Great decorative piece.
Organic Brutalism.
Measures: H 80 cm D 57 cm L 70 cm.
would fit well in a wabi sabi Axel Vervoordt inspired interior
Category
Antique 19th Century European Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unique
Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Folk Art Box with Cats, Birds
More Figures
Located in Lisse, NL
unlike anything we ever saw and the animal scene carvings have a quality to them that we could only
Category
Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
French Folk Art Bird Catcher Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
French Folk Art at it's best. This rare decorative wooden bird sculpture would be placed in the ground and the shiny circles of glass would be used to attract birds. As the story goe...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Carved Wooden Horse Marionette, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Antique, hand-carved wooden horse marionette in folk art or primitive style, circa 1800s, probably French. The legs are attached to the body with pieces of iron enabling their moveme...
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Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Dog Figure Coat/ Hat Rack
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable Black Forest coat rack with fine and powerful all-over carving. A carved Scotty type
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Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood, Bentwood
Collection of Hand Carved Anri
Black Forest Folk Art Figures
By ANRI
Located in Miami, FL
Art carvings.
Measurements: Old Lady 7" H x 2 7/8" w x 2" d, Hiker 6 1/2" h x 3" w x 3 1
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Vintage 1950s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Continental Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18th century continental wood carving with original old surface.
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Painted Wood Architectural Carving/Overdoor
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century French painted wood architectural carving/over door.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Animas Carvings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
America and "All Saints Day" in Europe. We believe these are European carved.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century European Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Renaissance Figural Walnut Wood Carving Wall Pediment Dutch Men
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Dutch Renaissance figural walnut wood carving wall pediment dutch men. Item features solid
Category
Early 20th Century European Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Carving the "Pieta" Santos
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century polychromed carving of the "Pieta". Northern European. Provenance: Fogg Art Museum
Category
Antique 18th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Painted Commode with Fluted Carvings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Painted Chest of Drawers or Commode with Fluted Carvings
Swedish Gustavian chest with Louis XVI
Category
Early 2000s European Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Black Forrest Fantasy Carving of a Dragon or Zmei
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Black Forrest fantasy carving of a dragon or zmei, fantastically carved extended neck
Category
Antique 19th Century European Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
15th-16th Century Gothic Hand Carved Nut Wood Panel
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique Gothic hand carved nut wood panel with three four passes and a few old restorations, coming
Category
Antique 16th Century European Gothic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Nutwood
17th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Christ Child made in Central Europa
Located in Raalte, NL
17th century wooden Christ child from central Europe with glass eyes and mounted on base of a
Category
Antique 17th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Refined Scale Trademan
s Model Step Ladder
Located in London, GB
A most unusual and refined scale model! Tradesman's sample, step ladder. The side runners are sensitively tapered and are joined with hand cut mortice and tenon jointed rungs. The tw...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carving of Christ
Located in Vancouver, BC
17th century medieval limewood carving of Christ. Likely a model of dead Christ after imagery
Category
Antique 17th Century European Medieval Sculptures
$18,500
LARGE SCALE 18TH CENTURY EUROPEAN CARVING
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large scale 18th Century Italian Carving of an Angel with original painted surface.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Eagle Feeding it
s Young Carving European
Located in Montecito, CA
An early carving of an Eagle tearing at it's chest to feed it's young
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair Of 18th Century European Angels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of 18th century European Baroque wood carvings of Angels.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Religious Items
Small Black Forest Bear
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Small carving of a bear nicely done in the Black Forest style.
Category
Vintage 1910s European Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Wooden Bulldog Sculpture, Dog Statue
Located in Retie, BE
Lovely hand-carved wood bulldog sculpture.
This handmade and hand-painted black and white French
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bulldog Brush Holder
Located in Retie, BE
Lovely handcrafted wooden Brush Holder - Gentleman's Brush Set in the shape of a English Bulldog - American Bulldog - French Bulldog - Dog Figurine with glass Eyes.
On the Bottom is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Folk Art 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
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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, 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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