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French Hutch Buffet Cabinet Adorn in Whimsical Carvings Scallops, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood hutch display and storage cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

French Hutch Buffet Cabinet Adorn in Whimsical Carvings Scallops, Early 19th C
French Hutch Buffet Cabinet Adorn in Whimsical Carvings Scallops, Early 19th C

French Hutch Buffet Cabinet Adorn in Whimsical Carvings Scallops, Early 19th C

$5,460
French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings Brass Fittings, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This
Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings Brass Fittings, 19th C.
French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings Brass Fittings, 19th C.

French Neoclassic Commode w/Fluted Carvings Brass Fittings, 19th C.

$5,880
Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French
Located in New York, NY
Black Forest carving and flycatcher taxidermy on wooden base under glass dome. The original carving
Category

Antique 1880s French Black Forest Taxidermy

Materials

Glass, Wood, Feathers

Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French
Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French

Antique Black Forest Carving under Dome, Anatomy of a Bird, French

$950
Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings Turned Leg Stretchers
Located in Trenton, NJ
Drawing inspiration from the lavish interiors of the French monarchy, this Louis XIV-style armchair
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings Turned Leg Stretchers
Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings Turned Leg Stretchers

Vintage French Louis XIV Armchair – Ornate Carvings Turned Leg Stretchers

$640
French Marble Top Console Table w/ Neoclassical Style Carvings Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood console table with marble top from the mid 20th century. This vintage table
Category

Mid-20th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Marble

French Marble Top Console Table w/ Neoclassical Style Carvings Fluted Legs
French Marble Top Console Table w/ Neoclassical Style Carvings Fluted Legs

French Marble Top Console Table w/ Neoclassical Style Carvings Fluted Legs

$3,570
Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Scrolled Carvings Pediment Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French carved and painted wood storage cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Scrolled Carvings Pediment Top
Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Scrolled Carvings Pediment Top

Early 19th C. French Buffet à Deux-Corps w/Scrolled Carvings Pediment Top

$7,140
19th Century Oversize Architectural Carvings
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century French architectural wood carving. Each one has a cherub on top with acanthus leaf and
Category

Antique 1880s French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oversize Architectural Carvings
19th Century Oversize Architectural Carvings

19th Century Oversize Architectural Carvings

$7,800
Louis XV Period 1740s French Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Cartouche Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV period walnut five-drawer commode from the mid-18th century, with serpentine
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Louis XV Period 1740s French Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Cartouche Carvings
Louis XV Period 1740s French Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Cartouche Carvings

Louis XV Period 1740s French Walnut Five-Drawer Commode with Cartouche Carvings

$9,950
Unusual Set of 18th Century French Wall Consoles with Fruit and Foliate Carvings
Located in Dallas, TX
Our 18th century wood carvings with painted green backings are considered a “near pair” of
Category

Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Unusual Set of 18th Century French Wall Consoles with Fruit and Foliate Carvings
Unusual Set of 18th Century French Wall Consoles with Fruit and Foliate Carvings

Unusual Set of 18th Century French Wall Consoles with Fruit and Foliate Carvings

$3,200 / set
French Raised Side Chest w/Top Gallery, Fluted Carving, and Brass Trim Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French raised chest of drawers, with top gallery and brass trim. This vintage commode from France
Category

20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Raised Side Chest w/Top Gallery, Fluted Carving, and Brass Trim Accents
French Raised Side Chest w/Top Gallery, Fluted Carving, and Brass Trim Accents

French Raised Side Chest w/Top Gallery, Fluted Carving, and Brass Trim Accents

$4,480
19th C. Painted and Parcel Gilt Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C. painted and parcel gilt carving depicting roses, ribbon, torches, and laurel leaves.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th C. Painted and Parcel Gilt Carving
19th C. Painted and Parcel Gilt Carving

19th C. Painted and Parcel Gilt Carving

$1,900
Belgium Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French carving of a laurel leaf wreath flanked by a pair of torches and surrounded by
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Linen, Wood

Belgium Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carving
Belgium Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carving

Belgium Linen Headboard Made with 19th Century Carving

$4,800
17th Century Ecclesiastical Carving from a Chateau in Versailles
Located in New Orleans, LA
and cultural heritage of France’s grandest era. This exquisite ecclesiastical carving, dating back to
Category

Antique 17th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Ecclesiastical Carving from a Chateau in Versailles
17th Century Ecclesiastical Carving from a Chateau in Versailles

17th Century Ecclesiastical Carving from a Chateau in Versailles

$9,980
Carving of an Angel, Baroque Style, 18th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Carving of an Angel, Baroque style, 18th century" Carved and painted wooden angel from the 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century French Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carving of an Angel, Baroque Style, 18th Century
Carving of an Angel, Baroque Style, 18th Century

Carving of an Angel, Baroque Style, 18th Century

$8,663
Grand French Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Mirror with Ornate Torch and Arrow Carving
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large Louis XVI style oval gilt gesso and carved wood mirror has its original glass. From the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Grand French Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Mirror with Ornate Torch and Arrow Carving
Grand French Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Mirror with Ornate Torch and Arrow Carving

Grand French Napoleon III Period Louis XVI Style Mirror with Ornate Torch and Arrow Carving

$2,995
Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
likely originally polychromed or gilded. Minor losses and repairs. France, Circa 1680.
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop
Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop

Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop

$5,750
19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving Napoleon III
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful black desk with red felt top and generous application of gold ormolu on drawers and legs.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving Napoleon III
19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving Napoleon III

19th Century Noir Desk with Gilded Carving Napoleon III

$1,917
Louis XV Style Bench with Carving on All Sides
Located in New Orleans, LA
Generous in width and the perfect length for the foot of a bed. This is an ornately carved and gilded bench with cream colored velvet upholstery.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Louis XV Style Bench with Carving on All Sides
Louis XV Style Bench with Carving on All Sides

Louis XV Style Bench with Carving on All Sides

$4,895
Louis XIV Mirror with Neoclassical Urn Carving, 18th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
carving with Neoclassical details. The center top is crowned by an urn motif and the sides feature
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Louis XIV Mirror with Neoclassical Urn Carving, 18th Century
Louis XIV Mirror with Neoclassical Urn Carving, 18th Century

Louis XIV Mirror with Neoclassical Urn Carving, 18th Century

$4,850
Poultry Carving Set, Silver Plated Metal and Carved Wooden Handle.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Poultry carving set, silver plated metal and carved wooden handle. Poultry set, box, silver plated
Category

20th Century French Napoleon III Tableware

Materials

Silver Plate

Poultry Carving Set, Silver Plated Metal and Carved Wooden Handle.
Poultry Carving Set, Silver Plated Metal and Carved Wooden Handle.

Poultry Carving Set, Silver Plated Metal and Carved Wooden Handle.

$1,542
Pair of 19th Century Olive Burlwood Mahogany Armoires w/ Fruit Carvings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highlights the natural beauty and complexity of the wood grain. One armoire is outfitted with original hooks
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Olive, Burl

Pair of 19th Century Olive Burlwood Mahogany Armoires w/ Fruit Carvings
Pair of 19th Century Olive Burlwood Mahogany Armoires w/ Fruit Carvings

Pair of 19th Century Olive Burlwood Mahogany Armoires w/ Fruit Carvings

$10,500 / set
Frame with Fleur De Lis and Carvings, Early 20th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved frame from the early 20th Century. Bold wood is enhanced by a black repousse or
Category

Early 20th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Frame with Fleur De Lis and Carvings, Early 20th Century
Frame with Fleur De Lis and Carvings, Early 20th Century

Frame with Fleur De Lis and Carvings, Early 20th Century

$598
Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Dough Bin Petite Table with Floral Carving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style pétrin (dough bin) table from the early 20th century. This French petite
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Dough Bin Petite Table with Floral Carving
Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Dough Bin Petite Table with Floral Carving

Louis XV Style Early 20th Century Dough Bin Petite Table with Floral Carving

$2,100
Pair of Parcel Paint and Parcel Gilt Beveled Oval Mirrors, with Bird Carvings
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of oval mirrors with clear and beveled plate. Gilt beading surrounds The mirror. A cream paint on both the inner edge and the outer edge is Between a foliate design and ...
Category

Late 20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair of Parcel Paint and Parcel Gilt Beveled Oval Mirrors, with Bird Carvings
Pair of Parcel Paint and Parcel Gilt Beveled Oval Mirrors, with Bird Carvings

Pair of Parcel Paint and Parcel Gilt Beveled Oval Mirrors, with Bird Carvings

$11,500 / set
French Trumeau Mirror
Located in Pomona, CA
French trumeau mirror wood carving of flowers and fire torch.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

French Trumeau Mirror
French Trumeau Mirror

French Trumeau Mirror

$1,800
Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous 19th century sofa bought in Avignon France having stunning carvings, original wood
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa
Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa

Magnificent Louis XVI Carved Wood and Linen Sofa

$2,880
French Hollywood Regency Style Carved Beechwood Chaise Longue
Located in Astoria, NY
wood carving, recently reupholstered in black chenille. Painted white finish. In great vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Chaise Longues

Materials

Chenille, Wood

French Hollywood Regency Style Carved Beechwood Chaise Longue
French Hollywood Regency Style Carved Beechwood Chaise Longue

French Hollywood Regency Style Carved Beechwood Chaise Longue

$1,250
French Liquor Chest with Crystal Glasses and Decanters
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
glass. Made in France, circa 1900. The wood carving is in the Black Forest style. The drinking service
Category

Antique 1890s French Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

French Liquor Chest with Crystal Glasses and Decanters
French Liquor Chest with Crystal Glasses and Decanters

French Liquor Chest with Crystal Glasses and Decanters

$1,424
19th Century French Gilt Mirror
Located in Wichita, KS
A very handsome 19th century French mirror with gilt wood carving on a wooden frame. The mirror is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

19th Century French Gilt Mirror
19th Century French Gilt Mirror

19th Century French Gilt Mirror

$2,720
Burled Maple French Louis XV Commode Chest with Floral Inlay
Located in North York, ON
woods. Beautiful French carvings, flowing Louis XV styling, and detailed inlay make this piece an ideal
Category

20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Burled Maple French Louis XV Commode Chest with Floral Inlay
Burled Maple French Louis XV Commode Chest with Floral Inlay

Burled Maple French Louis XV Commode Chest with Floral Inlay

$2,895
Antoniucci Volti : "Elisa", Lying woman, Straight carve, unique piece C.1965
By Antoniucci Volti
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Antoniucci Voltigero said "VOLTI" (1915-1989, Italy/ France) : "Elisa" Direct carving on wood Two
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antoniucci Volti : "Elisa", Lying woman, Straight carve, unique piece C.1965
Antoniucci Volti : "Elisa", Lying woman, Straight carve, unique piece C.1965

Antoniucci Volti : "Elisa", Lying woman, Straight carve, unique piece C.1965

$14,240
19th Century Painted Day Bed
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive, rare, 19th Century French day bed with unusual wood carvings and in original paint
Category

Antique 19th Century French Daybeds

19th Century Painted Day Bed
19th Century Painted Day Bed

19th Century Painted Day Bed

$8,147
Baroque Walnut Commode
Located in Hixson, TN
A superb quality Baroque style commode. Made with french walnut wood. Impressive carvings to the
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Baroque Walnut Commode
Baroque Walnut Commode

Baroque Walnut Commode

$3,500
20s art deco lamp
By Art Decor
Located in Catania, IT
Galimberti opened a French-polishing and wood-carving workshop. He began by creating accessories: elaborate
Category

Vintage 1920s Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

20s art deco lamp
20s art deco lamp

20s art deco lamp

$1,068
Rare Late 18th Century French Hand-Carved Angel Wood Statue Articulated Arms
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wood statue of an Angel with lovely movement and articulated arms A truly stunning piece, I’ve only
Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Late 18th Century French Hand-Carved Angel Wood Statue Articulated Arms
Rare Late 18th Century French Hand-Carved Angel Wood Statue Articulated Arms

Rare Late 18th Century French Hand-Carved Angel Wood Statue Articulated Arms

$16,431
19th Century French Carved Gilded Wood Drapery Pull Tassels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The meticulous craftsmanship of these hand carved gilded wood drapery tassels is superb. From the
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Carved Gilded Wood Drapery Pull Tassels
19th Century French Carved Gilded Wood Drapery Pull Tassels

19th Century French Carved Gilded Wood Drapery Pull Tassels

$1,040
Articulated Artist’s Wood Mannequin
Located in New Windsor, NY
particular wood model is possibly French in origin. Circa 1950-60. This piece was in the studio of New Paltz
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Articulated Artist’s Wood Mannequin
Articulated Artist’s Wood Mannequin

Articulated Artist’s Wood Mannequin

$760
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Deer Trophy
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Carved wood painted trophy roe deer, used to mount and display the antlers of shot beasts.The
Category

Early 20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Antler, Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Deer Trophy
Early 20th Century Carved Wood Deer Trophy

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Deer Trophy

$677
French Apprentice Staircase Model
Located in London, GB
French, likely midcentury apprentice staircase model. Sculptural and decorative. These were
Category

Vintage 1950s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Apprentice Staircase Model
French Apprentice Staircase Model

French Apprentice Staircase Model

$951
Late 19th Century Carved Wood Articulated Mannequin Hand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Late 19th century carved wood articulated mannequin hand An expressive
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Articulated Mannequin Hand
Late 19th Century Carved Wood Articulated Mannequin Hand

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Articulated Mannequin Hand

$650
Pair Antique Carved Wood Urns with Flowers Mantle Ornaments, 19th C
Located in South Salem, NY
Exquisite and unusul, this pair of antique carved wooden urns from late 19th century France
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Carved Wood Urns with Flowers Mantle Ornaments, 19th C
Pair Antique Carved Wood Urns with Flowers Mantle Ornaments, 19th C

Pair Antique Carved Wood Urns with Flowers Mantle Ornaments, 19th C

$1,440
Marotte Porte Coiffé Head, France, circa 1800
Located in Culver City, CA
Marotte Porte Coiffé Head France circa 1800 Finely carved pine Milliners head for holding
Category

Antique 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Marotte Porte Coiffé Head, France, circa 1800
Marotte Porte Coiffé Head, France, circa 1800

Marotte Porte Coiffé Head, France, circa 1800

$7,200
Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse
Located in Buisson, FR
your interior. Beautiful details and glass eyes France, circa 1850 Weathered and small old repairs
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse
Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse

Small 19th Century French Folk Art Wooden Horse

$534
19th Century Naive Carved Wood St Paul in Original Paint
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Naïve carved wood, original distressed paint finish depicting Saint Paul, the book carried
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

19th Century Naive Carved Wood St Paul in Original Paint
19th Century Naive Carved Wood St Paul in Original Paint

19th Century Naive Carved Wood St Paul in Original Paint

$670
19th Century French Folk Art Horse on Wheels
Located in Hastings, GB
Charming French Folk Art Horse, mounted on naïve wooden wheels with a padded fringed leather saddle
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century French Folk Art Horse on Wheels
19th Century French Folk Art Horse on Wheels

19th Century French Folk Art Horse on Wheels

$992
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
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

French Folk Art Bird Catcher Sculpture
French Folk Art Bird Catcher Sculpture

French Folk Art Bird Catcher Sculpture

$450
Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early Vintage Folk Art Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia, early to mid 20th Century, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia
Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia

Carved and Painted Bust from French Indonesia

$1,245
19th Century Artist Model
Located in Houston, TX
details in ears, torso and muscles, from France, circa 1880.
Category

Antique 1880s French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Artist Model
19th Century Artist Model

19th Century Artist Model

$3,500
Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Peasants
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Peasant figures carved from wood. Great detail.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Peasants
Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Peasants

Pair of Late 19th Century Carved Peasants

$695
Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
By François-Pierre Guillois
Located in Peekskill, NY
Paris held exhibitions a few years ago. These are understood to be created by the French artist Franc
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th-Early 19th Century
Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

Mannequin Attributed to Francois-Pierre Guillois, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

$13,500
Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A small 19th century French sidetable made from oak and winebranches. Winefarmers in the Languedoc
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable
Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable

Small 19th Century Quirky Sidetable

$1,424
19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold
Located in Vista, CA
Wooden gingerbread mold (two men and two women), circa 1860-1880.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold
19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Mold

$895
Folk Art Tramp Box with Manneken Pis Handle
Located in Austin, TX
Folk Art tramp box with Manneken Pis handle, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Tramp Box with Manneken Pis Handle
Folk Art Tramp Box with Manneken Pis Handle

Folk Art Tramp Box with Manneken Pis Handle

$1,400
Massive Ear of Corn Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Massive 'ear of corn' Folk Art sculpture - probably served as signage for a 19th century shop or possibly a vendor market stall. hand painted and hand carved on an imposing scale, th...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive Ear of Corn Folk Art Sculpture
Massive Ear of Corn Folk Art Sculpture

Massive Ear of Corn Folk Art Sculpture

$3,900
Antique French Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautifully hand carved wood of a grotesque creature sitting on the top with exceptional fruth and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique French Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging
Antique French Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging

Antique French Hand Carving Wood Wall Hanging

$875
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

19th Century French Painted Wood Architectural Carving/Overdoor
19th Century French Painted Wood Architectural Carving/Overdoor

19th Century French Painted Wood Architectural Carving/Overdoor

$1,385
Wood Carving by the French Sculptor R. Vergnes, circa 1949
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautifully carved from wood, is a sculpture of Jesus, signed R. Vergnes, dated 1949. Signed and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Religious Items

Wood Carving by the French Sculptor R. Vergnes, circa 1949
Wood Carving by the French Sculptor R. Vergnes, circa 1949

Wood Carving by the French Sculptor R. Vergnes, circa 1949

$475
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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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