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Columns with Grape Carvings Set of Four 19th Century French
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of four 19th century French columns, pillars, pilasters, with grape carvings (top: 11'' W
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Columns with Grape Carvings Set of Four 19th Century French
Columns with Grape Carvings Set of Four 19th Century French

Columns with Grape Carvings Set of Four 19th Century French

$4,000 / set
Group of 3 Atlante Carvings
Located in New Orleans, LA
A group of 3 carved wood atlante figures. Late 18th century, early 19th century. Sold
Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Group of 3 Atlante Carvings
Group of 3 Atlante Carvings

Group of 3 Atlante Carvings

$10,350 / set
French Wooden Carvings of Fruit Flowers Are Highly Decorative, circa 1790
Located in Palm Beach, FL
They are superbly hand-carved out of walnut, hand-painted and gilt. Inspired by Gibbons.  
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Wooden Carvings of Fruit Flowers Are Highly Decorative, circa 1790
French Wooden Carvings of Fruit Flowers Are Highly Decorative, circa 1790

French Wooden Carvings of Fruit Flowers Are Highly Decorative, circa 1790

$3,495 / set
19th Century French Table in original paint with Rococo style Shell Carving
Located in Warminster, Wiltshire
A charming 19th century French table with carved wood shell and flower detailing (typical Rococo or
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Center Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Table in original paint with Rococo style Shell Carving
19th Century French Table in original paint with Rococo style Shell Carving

19th Century French Table in original paint with Rococo style Shell Carving

$2,738
Four Gilt Wall/ Over-Door Carvings
Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario
Collection of four beautiful and detailed gilded wood carvings, France, circa 1800. Original
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Four Gilt Wall/ Over-Door Carvings
Four Gilt Wall/ Over-Door Carvings

Four Gilt Wall/ Over-Door Carvings

$2,200 / set
Antique French Cornucopia Wall Carving, Painted and Gilded circa 1800
Located in Houston, TX
and see them first! This extremely detailed and elaborate antique French carving is in the form of
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Cornucopia Wall Carving, Painted and Gilded circa 1800
Antique French Cornucopia Wall Carving, Painted and Gilded circa 1800

Antique French Cornucopia Wall Carving, Painted and Gilded circa 1800

$5,179
Religious Carving Death of St. Joseph
Located in La Grange, TX
Late 1800s carving depicting the death of St. Joseph in the presence of Jesus and Mary. Amazing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Religious Carving Death of St. Joseph
Religious Carving Death of St. Joseph

Religious Carving Death of St. Joseph

$3,900
Antique Jugendstil Art Deco Wall Mirror with Wood Carvings in Bronze Gold Color
Located in Senden, NRW
mirror features stunning wooden carving works on the frame and a new cut glass mirror. Antique single
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Antique Jugendstil Art Deco Wall Mirror with Wood Carvings in Bronze Gold Color
Antique Jugendstil Art Deco Wall Mirror with Wood Carvings in Bronze Gold Color

Antique Jugendstil Art Deco Wall Mirror with Wood Carvings in Bronze Gold Color

$2,729
19th Century Hand Carving of Chemois
Located in Fairhope, AL
This is a very finely carved chemois and kid. There is a hole atop for creating a floral arrangement.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carving of Chemois
19th Century Hand Carving of Chemois

19th Century Hand Carving of Chemois

$1,500
19th Century French Gilt Wood Carved Centerpiece
Located in BRUXELLES, BE
France,19th c. gilt wood carving of a standing cherub with water lilies and ivy. Base painted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gilt Wood Carved Centerpiece
19th Century French Gilt Wood Carved Centerpiece

19th Century French Gilt Wood Carved Centerpiece

$15,000
Wooden Floral Carvings in the Manner of Grinling Gibbons
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gibbons in the Chippendale style made in France, circa 1860.
Category

Antique 1860s French Chippendale Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Floral Carvings in the Manner of Grinling Gibbons
Wooden Floral Carvings in the Manner of Grinling Gibbons

Wooden Floral Carvings in the Manner of Grinling Gibbons

$2,295 / set
Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a unique early 19th century wooden carving depicting a stylized lion in black distressed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century
Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

$1,495
Black Forest wall carving with objects of the hunt. Circa 1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
. France, circa 1920
Category

Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest wall carving with objects of the hunt. Circa 1920
Black Forest wall carving with objects of the hunt. Circa 1920

Black Forest wall carving with objects of the hunt. Circa 1920

$2,400
French 18th C.carved giltwood Bust
Located in Charleston, SC
...). This French women great wood carving shows her plaited hairs attached to the turban in the back and a
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Sculptures

Materials

Gold

French 18th C.carved giltwood Bust
French 18th C.carved giltwood Bust

French 18th C.carved giltwood Bust

$2,950
Pair of Ebonized, Giltwood Empire Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
gilt wood carvings. Padded seats and seat-backs. Saber legs. SECOND PAIR AVAILABLE. References are
Category

Antique 19th Century German Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Ebonized, Giltwood Empire Armchairs
Pair of Ebonized, Giltwood Empire Armchairs

Pair of Ebonized, Giltwood Empire Armchairs

$4,500
Pair of French Wood Carving Elements of the 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of French wood carving elements of the 18th century In carved, painted and gilded wood
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Wood Carving Elements of the 18th Century
Pair of French Wood Carving Elements of the 18th Century

Pair of French Wood Carving Elements of the 18th Century

$1,424 / set
Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a woman in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.
Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.

Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.

$328
Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a male figure. The
Category

Late 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s

Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s

$369 / item
Gothic Wood Panel, France, 1600s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
crafted from high-quality oak wood in the French Gothic era of the 1600s. Its intricate details and age
Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gothic Wood Panel, France, 1600s
Gothic Wood Panel, France, 1600s

Gothic Wood Panel, France, 1600s

$2,373
19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
, extraordinary dry patination and form. France circa 1860.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman

19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman

$2,464
Late 19th Century French Carved Wood Harp Form Mold
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century wood carved mold in the form of a harp, years of use have left a wonderful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Carved Wood Harp Form Mold
Late 19th Century French Carved Wood Harp Form Mold

Late 19th Century French Carved Wood Harp Form Mold

$403
Set of 8 French Specimen Wood Apples and Pears
Located in San Marino, CA
Hand carved French ornamental fruit.
Category

20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 French Specimen Wood Apples and Pears
Set of 8 French Specimen Wood Apples and Pears

Set of 8 French Specimen Wood Apples and Pears

$850
Monumental Wood Santo Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic wood sculptural Santo with glass eyes. Massive size. Great original paint and patina
Category

Vintage 1940s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Wood Santo Head
Monumental Wood Santo Head

Monumental Wood Santo Head

$2,800
Folk Art French Fruit Wood Musical Instrument Neck Section, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
shown in the photos provided. This decorative and unique musical French artifact would best be displayed
Category

Antique 1850s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Folk Art French Fruit Wood Musical Instrument Neck Section, circa 1850
Folk Art French Fruit Wood Musical Instrument Neck Section, circa 1850

Folk Art French Fruit Wood Musical Instrument Neck Section, circa 1850

$1,229
Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A wonderful carved wood cherub or putti playing a trumpet, distressed original polychrome finish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome
Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

$677
Carved Wood Deer Trophy Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A wonderful carved wood roe deer trophy head, with original paint remnants. Naïve in style and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Wood

Carved Wood Deer Trophy Head
Carved Wood Deer Trophy Head

Carved Wood Deer Trophy Head

$650
Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
carving. France, circa 1890.
Category

Antique 1890s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure
Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure

Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure

$670
19th Century Carved Wood Marotte or Manikin Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 19th century carved wood marotte or manikin head, engaging expression. France Circa 1820.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Marotte or Manikin Head
19th Century Carved Wood Marotte or Manikin Head

19th Century Carved Wood Marotte or Manikin Head

$2,190
French Carved Candlestick
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Intricately carved candlestick, depicting acorns and oak leaves, French, circa 1900.  
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Carved Candlestick
French Carved Candlestick

French Carved Candlestick

$260
1760s French Wooden Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden sculpture with a glossy patina and a deep tone was made in France, circa 1760. The
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1760s French Wooden Sculpture
1760s French Wooden Sculpture

1760s French Wooden Sculpture

$995
Pair of Carved Wood Panels, Representing Hunting and Fishing
Located in Vista, CA
Pair of carved wood panels, representing hunting and fishing.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Panels, Representing Hunting and Fishing
Pair of Carved Wood Panels, Representing Hunting and Fishing

Pair of Carved Wood Panels, Representing Hunting and Fishing

$3,200 / set
Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
carving. France Circa 1890.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure
Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure

Late 19th Century Carved and Painted Wood Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figure

$670
16th Century Woodcarving from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This woodcarving origins from France, circa 1580.     
Category

Antique 16th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16th Century Woodcarving from France
16th Century Woodcarving from France

16th Century Woodcarving from France

$1,300
Folk Art Wood Horse, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Petite primitive form with original paint, amazing patina, and coated cloth "saddle".
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Wood Horse, circa 1900
Folk Art Wood Horse, circa 1900

Folk Art Wood Horse, circa 1900

$1,800
19th Century French Wooden Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden sculpture of a horse made in 19th century France. A horse mid-gallop has been frozen in
Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Wooden Decoration
19th Century French Wooden Decoration

19th Century French Wooden Decoration

$4,595
French Stool Decorated with Bakelite
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A vintage French stool, encrusted with bakelite notions from beads to buckles, to buttons – it is
Category

20th Century French Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Resin, Wood

French Stool Decorated with Bakelite
French Stool Decorated with Bakelite

French Stool Decorated with Bakelite

$1,200
Vintage French Decorative Wooden Sculpture
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid 20th-century French wood carving, of fine French manufacture. The sculpture has a
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Decorative Wooden Sculpture
Vintage French Decorative Wooden Sculpture

Vintage French Decorative Wooden Sculpture

$2,136
19th Century Pair of French Marquette’s
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a pair of wonderfully hand carved Folk Art French Marquette’s. These items
Category

Antique 1880s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of French Marquette’s
19th Century Pair of French Marquette’s

19th Century Pair of French Marquette’s

$1,225
Late 19th Century Carved Wood Apothecary Shop Display
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century carved wood apothecary shop display, the snake entwined around the apothecary
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Apothecary Shop Display
Late 19th Century Carved Wood Apothecary Shop Display

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Apothecary Shop Display

$944
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Burgundian Ceremonial Hunting Chalice
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Highly intricate carved wood early 20th century Burgundian ceremonial hunting chalice, used after
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Burgundian Ceremonial Hunting Chalice
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Burgundian Ceremonial Hunting Chalice

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Burgundian Ceremonial Hunting Chalice

$472
Vintage Hand-Painted and Carved Wood Carousel Horse
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage hand-painted Carousel horse is a remarkable reminder of a bygone era, when travelling carnivals enthralled rural populaces with dazzling lights, mechanized rides and a fascin...
Category

Early 20th Century French Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Hand-Painted and Carved Wood Carousel Horse
Vintage Hand-Painted and Carved Wood Carousel Horse

Vintage Hand-Painted and Carved Wood Carousel Horse

$1,450
Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride s Globe
Located in Forney, TX
this striking French Belle Époque period globe de mariee / bride's globe. Exquisitely hand-crafted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride s Globe
Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride s Globe

Antique French Globe De Mariee Bride s Globe

$1,200
Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century Discover the charm of
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century
Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century

Rustic Hand Dustpan - Traditional French Craftsmanship from the 20th Century

$664 / item
Naive Wood Sculpture of Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Wine Makers
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
the Cote D'or, Burgundy, France. Charming composition with the sculptor clearly being untrained, the
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Naive Wood Sculpture of Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Wine Makers
Naive Wood Sculpture of Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Wine Makers

Naive Wood Sculpture of Saint Vincent, Patron Saint of Wine Makers

$814
18th Century French Folk Art Baroque Carved Wooden Standing Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice Folk Art standing angel with its original color and great expression France, circa 1750
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Folk Art Baroque Carved Wooden Standing Angel
18th Century French Folk Art Baroque Carved Wooden Standing Angel

18th Century French Folk Art Baroque Carved Wooden Standing Angel

$1,062
A Collection of French circa 1950 Carved Wooden Fruits and Vegetables Kitchen
Located in Southampton, GB
walnut. Ranging in size - 4.5 cm - 25 cm in length. France, circe 1950. * Bowl not included but
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Collection of French circa 1950 Carved Wooden Fruits and Vegetables Kitchen
A Collection of French circa 1950 Carved Wooden Fruits and Vegetables Kitchen

A Collection of French circa 1950 Carved Wooden Fruits and Vegetables Kitchen

$1,300 / set
19th c French Children s Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments
By Seigel
Located in Savannah, GA
, France company that made tailor's dummies, window bustforms, mannequins and accessories hangers since
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th c French Children s Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments
19th c French Children s Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments

19th c French Children s Mannequin with Wooden Feet and Attachments

$875
Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Theatre Figure of a robber
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century French Hand Carved Theatre Figure Quite simply this is one of our favourite
Category

Antique 1820s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Theatre Figure of a robber
Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Theatre Figure of a robber

Early 19th Century French Hand Carved Theatre Figure of a robber

$6,777
Sculptural Wooden Arm Wall Hooks, 1960s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Life sized and well made, these arm hooks are made of solid wood and have 4 holes on the wall mount to
Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Wooden Arm Wall Hooks, 1960s France
Sculptural Wooden Arm Wall Hooks, 1960s France

Sculptural Wooden Arm Wall Hooks, 1960s France

$3,000 / set
19th Century Carved Wood Pair of Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figures
Located in London, GB
19th century carved wood pair of Jeu de Massacre fairground antique A set of super rare antique
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Wood Pair of Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figures
19th Century Carved Wood Pair of Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figures

19th Century Carved Wood Pair of Jeu de Massacre Fairground Figures

$5,333
French Fairground Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Jeu De Massacre Figure, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
A wonderful example of a late 19th century French fairground Folk Art hand carved Jeu De Massacre
Category

Antique 1880s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Fairground Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Jeu De Massacre Figure, circa 1880
French Fairground Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Jeu De Massacre Figure, circa 1880

French Fairground Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Jeu De Massacre Figure, circa 1880

$1,225
Rare Carved Wood with Glass Eyes Folk-Art Shop Front Statue, c.1940
Located in London, GB
Rare carved wood with glass eyes folk-art shop front statue c.1940 In this LOT is a wonderful
Category

Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Rare Carved Wood with Glass Eyes Folk-Art Shop Front Statue, c.1940
Rare Carved Wood with Glass Eyes Folk-Art Shop Front Statue, c.1940

Rare Carved Wood with Glass Eyes Folk-Art Shop Front Statue, c.1940

$2,190
Old Statue of Saints of Theresa of Lisieux from France
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Plaster Material: wood 52 cm high 15,5 cm wide and 13 cm deep Weight: 2.787 kgs
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Statue of Saints of Theresa of Lisieux from France
Old Statue of Saints of Theresa of Lisieux from France

Old Statue of Saints of Theresa of Lisieux from France

$354 / item
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
Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Late 19th Century Folk Art Fair Ground Head
French Late 19th Century Folk Art Fair Ground Head

French Late 19th Century Folk Art Fair Ground Head

$587
Primitive19th Century Milliners Display Carved Wooden Head
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Engaging late 19th Century milliners display head. Carved wood, France Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive19th Century Milliners Display Carved Wooden Head
Primitive19th Century Milliners Display Carved Wooden Head

Primitive19th Century Milliners Display Carved Wooden Head

$2,464
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Head Milliners Display
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Engaging late 19th Century milliners display head. Carved wood, France Circa 1880.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Head Milliners Display
Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Head Milliners Display

Late 19th Century Carved Wooden Head Milliners Display

$2,464
18th Century Tall Wooden Sculpture of St. John the Baptist
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
wood and once a decoration from a French church or cathedral. This statue will add depth and meaning to
Category

Antique 18th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Tall Wooden Sculpture of St. John the Baptist
18th Century Tall Wooden Sculpture of St. John the Baptist

18th Century Tall Wooden Sculpture of St. John the Baptist

$16,020
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French Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French wood carving available at 1stDibs. A French wood carving — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a French wood carving, we have 120 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a French wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A French wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Jérôme Pereira, Fernandez Arman and Christofle each produced at least one beautiful French wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a French wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,225, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $19,724 for the highest priced.
Questions About French Wood Carving
  • What are the types of wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
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    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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.

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