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Japanese Two Hand Cast Fish Condiment Bowls Nautical Delight
Located in South Burlington, VT
This desirable set of two (2) old vintage fish condiment bowls date to the early to mid 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Big Complete Pair Old "Koi" Fish Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
pair (2) quality large old "Koi" fish motif tea lanterns are authentic old works of art.
In a
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Old Vintage Jumping Speckled Trout Fish Lighting Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
fish themed hand painted iron garden lantern is an angler's delight.
And look at it sparkle at
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Fish Bell Gong And Hardwood Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Huge fish gong- first we have seen in this rare large scale size, 21 inches in length
Unusual
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Cast Bronze Temple Fish Bell with Hardwood Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Japanese original antique bronze temple fish bell and gong in the form of a bream or game
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Old Cast Bronze Fish Bell with Antique Silk Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Japanese original antique bronze fish bell and gong in the form of a bream or game fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Wooden Fish Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle Mold, circa 1860-1880. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Category
Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Garden Bronze Oversized Koi Trophy Fish Fortune and Prosperity
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese large scale hand cast bronze Koi fish with fine detail.
The Koi is symbolic of prosperity
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Metal Art Sergio Bustamante Attributed Handcrafted Fish Brutalist Era Mexico
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Miami, FL
Metal Art Brutalist style fish, animal sculpture in brass, tin & Ceramic attributed to Sergio
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Tin
Japanese Old Vintage Gilt Bronze Fish Bell and Wood Striker
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual Japanese original antique bronze fish bell and gong in the form of a bream or game fish
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish 19thc
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
Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed Ota Ryohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
A giant hand cast serene bronze trophy koi fish sculpture Yuuri signifying calm and comfort
by
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pitcairn Island "Mutiny on the Bounty" Hand 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
20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient China 26" Tall Imperial Ming "Fish" Servant, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
female attendant caressing a platter sized fish is one of a small group of monumental attendants recently
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Brilliant Japanese "Gold Fish" Hand Cast Bronze Vase Signed and Boxed
Located in South Burlington, VT
cast bronze gold fish vase, symbolic of affection and love. Also prosperity, perseverance and good
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese "Gyoban" Buddhist Drum Fish, Wood, Meiji Period, Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese "Gyoban" or drum fish is used in Zen Buddhist temples to summon monks to meals or
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japan Mid Century Modern Ainu Japanese Bear, Higuma and Salmon Fish
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, fine old medium scale carving of a bear, Higuma, grasping a salmon fish, carved by the Ainu
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Hand-Carved American Folk Art Totem Pole Evolution Fish to Infant
Located in Santa Monica, CA
alligatored paint surface. Fish, chicken, cow, gorilla, matrimony, new born. Mysterious serpent carved into
Category
Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Big Antique Brilliant Blue And White Gold Fish Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
An amazing and glistening blue and white glazed "Koi" ceramic bowl crafted during the Meji period .
Beautiful white flowers are revealed in under glaze cream and blue colors.
Fine...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic
Old Vintage Japanese Pair Large Bronze Koi Fish Fortune and Prosperity
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our Recent Japanese Acquisitions
Here's a rare pair (2) of old bronze Koi fish from a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Folk Art Pine Wood Salmon Fish Decorated in Burn Umber Paint
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Heavily patinated pine salmon fish with remnants of paint. This piece has an old hole in the center
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Japanese Heavy Wood Hand Carved Koi Fish Sculpture on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
Koi fish is symbolic of good fortune and prosperity. Likely late Edo/ early Meiji period.
A
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Early 1900s Japanese Old Fish-Shaped Wooden Sculpture/Figurine/Japanese Antiques
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
"mokugyo" are tools used in temples.
The characters "gyoban" are written in kanji as "fish board".
The
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Other
Japanese Four Antique "Fish" Hand Painted Sumi Ink Original Drawings, Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Four unique, signed, and beautiful sumi-e ink hand drawn "Fish" nautical original works of art
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Koi Trophy Fish -Gold Gilt, Good Fortune
Located in South Burlington, VT
A Genuine Whopper.
A fine large scale old Japanese 19th century gold gilt caste bronze Koi fish
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Four Antique "Fish" Hand Painted Sumi Ink Original Drawings, Frameable
Located in South Burlington, VT
Four unique, signed, and beautiful sumi-e ink hand drawn "Fish" nautical original works of art
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paper
Japanese Huge Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-533 a large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
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
Magnificent Koi Fish Japanese Antique Hand-Painted Silk Scroll, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and bold Japanese antique hand-painted silk scroll of a jumping koi, Meiji period.
Hand painting in lively colors with great details, signed.
Inscription:
Every time, L...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silk
Big Old Bronze Japan Koi Fish Fountain Sculpture Hand Cast Fortune
Prosperity
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
Old Japan Large Hand Cast Bronze Koi Fish Fortune and Prosperity Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
one available
History of Koi fish:
Many of the attributes of the Koi symbolize prosperity and success
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Monumental Antique Hand carved Hand Gilt KOI Fish Sign Kanban, 19c
Located in South Burlington, VT
sign kanban in the form of a Koi fish, 16” high and 56” long, Meiji period (1868-1912).
The carved
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Large Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish Sculpture with Rope
Hook
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully carved old Japanese Koi fish, a symbol of prosperity, perseverance, and good fortune
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Huge Antique Hand-Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century, 36"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Genuine Whopper.
A large scale fine old Japanese 19th century hand-carved wooden KOI fish
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Trio Three Antique Hand Carved Wood Koi Good Fortune Fish, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
fine old Japanese 19th century hand carved wooden KOI fish symbolic of prosperity, perseverance and
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Pitcairn Island Wood Carvings of Fish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pitcairn Island wood carvings of fish,
Miro wood, harvested on the coral atoll of Henderson
Category
20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pitcairn Island Wood Carving of a Flying Fish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Pitcairn Island wood carving of a flying fish,
Miro wood, harvested on the coral atoll of
Category
Early 20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pitcairn Island Wood Carvings of A Flying Fish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Miro Wood harvested on the coral atoll of Henderson Island,
The fish has the words Souvenir from
Category
Early 20th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Victorian Animal Sculp...
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Wood Fish Sculpture Midcentury, Brazil
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Large carved wood fish sculpture midcentury, Brazil.
Exquisite large scale Brazilian wood carving
Category
20th Century Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver Cutlery Knife Fork Sheffield, Carving Set 3 Mother pearl handle
Located in Wembley, GB
floral pattern
An excellent quality sterling silver and mother-of-pearl fish server or carving set of 3
Category
Antique 1890s British Art Deco Knife Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Urn Jar Albaster Table Lamp with Fish Handle ( Listing for M. )
Located in Barcelona, ES
at the art deco period. It has an elegant neoclassical design. The carving fish as handle marks the
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
CARTIER 1955 Zodiacal Piscis Textured Fish Pendant 18Kt Yellow Gold With Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Piscis fish pendant-charm designed by Cartier.
This is a beautiful piscis fish pendant, created in
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modernist Chain Bracelets
Materials
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver
Mother of Pearl Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons - Art Deco
By Emile Viner
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
knives, fish and fruit forks, the carving set and fish servers are all fitted with carved iconic faceted
Category
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Portugese Brazilian Rosewood and Padouk Center Table or Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with carved edge over three long drawers with fish scale and ripple carving, sides
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Center Tables
143-Piece Set Silver Plated Tableware - Orfevrerie de France - Model Perles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
- carving set (2pce)
- fish servers (2 pce)
The set is in very good condition. Beautiful color and
Category
1990s French Louis XVI Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
79-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware for 8 Persons by Mappin
Webb
By Mappin
Webb
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
spoons, 8 fish knives, 8 fish forks, 3-piece carving set and 4 serving spoons. The cutlery is in good
Category
Vintage 1960s Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and lotus flowers, different on both sides.
The carving of the fish is particularly good quality
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles
Materials
Glass
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
flowers, different on both sides.
The carving of the fish is particularly good quality and very life
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles
Materials
Glass
Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
and a small frog.
The carving of the fish is particularly good quality and very life-like.
The
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Bottles
Materials
Glass
170-Piece Canteen with Silver-Plated Flatware by Christofle, Vendome Coquille
By Christofle
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
forks, 12 fish forks, 12 fish knives.
Serving: cake Knife, cheese knife, butter knife, cream ladle
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
138-Piece Set of Silver Plated Flatware Made by Ercuis Paris with Canteen
By Ercuis
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
fish knives, 12 fish forks, 2-piece saladservers, 2-piece fish servers, 2-piece carving set, sauce
Category
Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Blue and White Porcelain Chinese Calligraphy Brushes, Set of 3 Large
Located in Somis, CA
porcelain balls. The carving depicts koi-fish-holding boy, a favorite Folk Art subject, which symbolizes
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bone, Porcelain
Chinese Ridged Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, the sides textured by a pattern of gadroons. The lid features a central relief carving of a fish in
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Hackman Finland Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife in Leather Sheath
By Tapio Wirkkala, Hackman
Located in London, GB
for carving or fish cleaning /scaling. Puukko goes back 1000 years and this is Tapio Wirkkala
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
pair of dragon fish carvings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mounted pair of dragon fish carvings that were used as architectural brackets for a home in
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Cedar
Chaleyssin French Art DecoSideboard Enamel Gilt Fish Carving
Located in Coral Gables, FL
sideboard is of grey stained oak and the carved and lacquered cartouches of stylized fish with gilt
Category
20th Century French Buffets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Carved Flying Fish from Pitcairn Island
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very good and rare flying fish carving from Pitcairn Island, South Pacific. Signed by the maker, V
Category
Vintage 1930s Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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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.
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