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Pair of Colorful Fish Plaques
By Greg Russell
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of carved Trout plaques. Both mounted on comb painted backboard Made by Greg Russell, circa 1994.  
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales and fins on the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales and fins on the
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Red Cloisonné Koi Fish Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
depicts a large koi fish leaping out of the water, rendered in a bold palette of red, black, blue, and
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Hand Carved Japanese Rosewood Koi Fish Sculptures
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique hand carved set of three carved wooden rosewood Asian Koi fish "goldfish" with glass eyes
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Fortune Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
fish sculpture -okimono- symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. It is signed in red
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Fine Old Flying Fish Hood Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
energetic and impressive hand cast flying fish ornament was likely used as a potential model for an
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art Handmade Pottery Sculpture of a Fish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk art handmade pottery sculpture of a fish - a great replica of a fish trophy in the most
Category

20th Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Pair Old Vintage Jumping Fish Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fishing friends delight This unusual pair (2) of Jumping Trout or Bass fish themed hand painted
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pablo Picasso Madoura, "Fish Subject" Pitcher, Edition Madoura, 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Pablo Picasso madoura, "Fish Subject" turned pitcher, Edition Madoura, A. R. red earthenware
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pablo Picasso Madoura, "Fish Subject" Pitcher, Edition Madoura, 1952
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Nice, Cote d Azur
Pablo Picasso madoura, "Fish Subject" turned pitcher, Edition Madoura, A. R. red earthenware
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pitcairn Island "Mutiny on the Bounty" Carved Flying Fish
Located in New York, NY
incomes by making carvings from miro wood, harvested on the coral atoll of Henderson Island, one of three
Category

Early 20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Divine Salmon Fish, Ainu Peoples
Located in South Burlington, VT
Own a rare one-of-a-kind Divine Fish. A large-scale fine old Japanese hand-carved wooden salmon
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Giant Old Pair Bronze Koi Fish Fortune and Prosperity
Located in South Burlington, VT
large scale Here's a rare pair (2) of giant sized old vintage bronze Koi fish coming from a Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Hand-Carved Big Fish Koi Snapper, Artisan Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
) of a Koi or snapper fish signed by artist Shinano kuni Inashi. Big beefy sculpture. Lovely
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Fish" by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d Arte, Italy, 1954
By Flavio Poli
Located in Brussels, BE
"Fish" by Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte, Italy, 1954.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Japanese Big Antique Cherry Wood "Fish" Sugar Cake Celebrations Sculpture, 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
cherry wood "kashigata" sugar cake mold in the form of a fish, two pieces. Dimensions: 20 inches long
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cherry

Big Antique Cherrywood "Fish" Sugar Cake Mold for Celebrations, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
antique finely hand carved cherry wood "kashigata" sugar cake mold in the form of a fish, two pieces, 22
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cherry

Japanese Antique Cherrywood "Fish" Sugar Cake Mold for Celebrations 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
cherrywood "kashigata" sugar cake mold in the form of a fish, two pieces. Taisho period, 1910. Collectible
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cherry

American Duluth Fish Decoy DFD Signed Carved Painted Wood Frog Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
the carving. Now I've been making DFD (Duluth Fish Decoys) spearing  decoys for longer than I want to
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Lead

Art Deco Cast Iron Double Footmen Doorstop by Hubley Anne Fish
Located in Palm Beach, FL
perfection. Signed FISH on the base.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Girl Holding Fish Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Girl Sculpture with intricate hand-painted details, symbolizing prosperity; a charming cultural addition to any decor. We sell items as acquired, with...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Mermaid Fish Colorful Traditional Jewe Box
By Agustin Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
One of a kind wood carving mermaid piece by Agustin Cruz Prudencio. This delicate Alebrije is hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Fine Antique Hand-Carved "Children s Medicine" Fish Sign, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
-kanban- in the form of a Koi fish, measure: 14” high and 23” long, Meiji period (1868-1912). It reads
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Big Antique Pair Marble Hand Carved Court KOI Fish Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
educational achievement, success, good fortune, and prosperity. These are the only large scale marble carvings
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Fish Frenzy Vase Blue Master Work Hand Painted Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
Fish frenzy - A blue color master work sculpture designed and hand-painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage American Folk Art Duluth Fish Decoy Dfd Signed Carved Painted Trout
Located in Forney, TX
. So I laid off the spearing and stepped up the carving. Now I've been making DFD (Duluth Fish Decoys
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
spearing and stepped up the carving. Now I've been making DFD (Duluth Fish Decoys) spearing  decoys for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japan Fine Silver Bronze Fish Koi Prosperity Set Three Mint, Signed Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
fish or KOI contained in their original signed kiriwood tomobako collector box. This is the finest
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Japanese Huge, Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good fortune. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

1950s Dunhill Aquarium Oversized Table Lighter Made in England Chrome Red Fish
By Dunhill
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
) worked for Dunhill in the 1950s and perfected the art of carving and painting lucite panels to resemble
Category

Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Chrome

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture Signed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood KOI Good Fortune Fish Sculpture, 19thc FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
A fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Five Hand Painted Blue and White Fish Condiment Plates Nautical Delight
Located in South Burlington, VT
ceramic fish or koi plates dating to the early 20th century, Taisho period, Arita kiln. Signed. Each
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Pitcairn Island "Mutiny on the Bounty" Hand Carved Wall-Mounted Flying Fish
Located in New York, NY
incomes by making carvings from miro wood, harvested on the coral atoll of Henderson Island, one of three
Category

20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Italian 1970s Brutalist Metal Sculpture of a Fish on a Black Marble Base
Located in London, GB
An Italian 1970s brutalist metal sculpture of a fish mounted on a black marble base.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Iron

Fine Pair Japanese "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Bronzes Bulging Eyes and Graceful Tails
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Kyoto Acquisitions A fine pair of antique cast bronze gold fish
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Asian Carved Bone Figure Grouping of Man Telling a Fish Tale, 20th C.
Located in Big Flats, NY
of riding a fish, signed on base as photographed, 20th century Measures- 6.25''H x 4.5''W x 2.5''D.
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sassy Tail, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish sculpture symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and good
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Big Old Japan Large Hand Cast Bronze Koi Fish Fortune and Prosperity Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
History of Koi fish: Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success including several
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

JAPAN 1880 Meiji Signed Okimono Sculpture Of ONI Demon Holding Basket With Fish
Located in Miami, FL
around his shoulders and neck. He's holding a basket in the right hand and a large basket with a fish in
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Antique Erik Molin Swiss Carved Birch Old Man Nutcracker Figurine w Fish Tail 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
. The base of his torso terminates in a fish tail. Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.5" x 7.75" (Width x Depth x
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Birch

Pair of African Lobi Tribe Wooden Chairs, 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Valby, 84
intricate fish carving on the seat, adding a distinct touch of artistry and cultural symbolism. Lobi chairs
Category

20th Century African Tribal Primitives

Materials

Wood

Chinese Jade
Located in London, GB
A Chinese fine carving of a fish
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Early Victorian Leather Upholstered Sofa
Located in London, GB
detailed Japanese fish carving on both arm rests. It measures 57 in – 145 cm wide, 28 in – 71 cm deep and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Sofas

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Bald Eagle with Fish Moose Antler Carving
Located in New York, NY
Bald Eagle with Fish Moose Antler Carving.  Detailed moose antler carving of a bald eagle holding a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Antler

Monumental Brazilian Wood Sculpture Carving of a Tropical Fish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monumental Brazilian wood sculpture carving of a tropical fish. Exquisite large scale Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Silver Art Nouveau 116-Piece Flatware Cutlery 12 Pers, Lutz-Weiss Germany c.1900
By Lutz Weiss
Located in Vienna, AT
, fish carving set, cake shovel ____________________________________________________________ Total
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Tableware

Materials

Silver

Silver Flatware Cutlery 24 Persons, Bremer Silberwarenfabrik, Germany, 1910
By Bremer Silberwarenfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
knife for meat, serving spoons, small forks, various ladles for sauce and soup, fish carving sets, cake
Category

Vintage 1910s German Chippendale Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Jadeite Jade High-Karat Gold Fish Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A unique necklace featuring 10 pieces of jade carvings for fanciful fish! Six of them are green
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Jade, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Monumental Signed Hand Carved Wood Eagle on a Fish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved folk art Eagle stand on a carved & paited fish.This monumental carving is
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Marble Top Walnut Sideboard Buffet, Black Forest Hunt Carving, Sweden circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
cabinet ends. Examine close up photos to appreciate the applied Black Forest hunt carvings including fish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Black Forest Sideboards

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Louis XIII Buffet Deux Corp with Fish and Fowl Motif
Located in Fayetteville, AR
doors, circa 1880. Carvings include fish, lobster, and game birds. Three adjustable upper shelves and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century French Cabinet Barley Twist Black Forest Wine Bar Carved Oak Fish
Located in Shreveport, LA
Forest carvings of several fish amidst foliage. Large, stepped out lower carved moulding on all three
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cupboards

Materials

Oak

C.J. Vander 994-Piece Silver Flatware Service
By C.J. Vander
Located in New Orleans, LA
serving spoon Fish serving knife Fish serving fork Soup ladle Carving knife Carving fork Sharpening
Category

20th Century English Tableware

Materials

Silver

Pair of Fine Carved Rock Crystal or Quartz Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of dark brown rock crystals carving with swimming fishes, mounted as lamps.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Rock Crystal

Unique Carved Teak Server
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Teakwood server with unique carvings of fish, leaves and various pods, with two covered
Category

Vintage 1960s Asian More Furniture and Collectibles

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Fish Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal fish carving for your home. Each fish carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bronze. There are 95 variations of the antique or vintage fish carving you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer fish carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A fish carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one fish carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Agustin Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco and Dunhill produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fish Carving?

Prices for a fish carving start at $199 and top out at $16,900 with the average selling for $950.