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German Wood Carving of a Bishop
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Early 17th Century German Oak Carving Of A Bishop With Traces Of The Original Polychrome Painted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Wood Carved German Horse with Custom Made Wrought Iron Stand
Located in Carmel, CA
This charming 19th century wood horse has once been painted. Traces of blue/green paint can still
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Antique 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Carved Black Forest Bear
Located in Wakefield, GB
features, glass eyes. Nice original color and shine to the wood.
Offered in good original condition
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Statue of a Skier
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early 20th C. German intricately carved wooden statue of an Alpine skier displaying great
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Anna Selbdritt, the Madonna and the Child in the Lap of St. Anne, Gothic Statue
Located in Gonten, CH
Rare sculpture from middle age, showing an anachronic subject.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Large Black Forest Hand-Carved Mantel Clock with Saint Bernard Dogs
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Tall mantel clock in excellent condition, we have not wound or attempted to operate this clock, therefore justifying the lower price. Two beautiful dogs with whiskey flasks adorn the...
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Black Forest Carved Eagle
Located in Wilson, NC
Black Forest carved eagle, a top simulated plinth of stone with intertwined branches, ferns and flowers.
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Antique 1860s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Carved and Papier Mâché Belsnickel Santa
Located in New Hope, PA
A rare, whimsical belsnickel made in Germany for the American market. It features an elaborately
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Paint
German Carving of Deer
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Carved wooden head of deer with great detail, Germany, circa 1860. Charming, gentle expression.
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
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Wood
$1,400
Nude Male Wood Carving
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Male figure,
German Black Forest wooden carving depicting Apollo and Zeus.
Our eclectic stock
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Figurative Sculptures
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Oak
2013, Jürgen Lingl-Rebetez, Wood Carving with a Chainsaw, Numbered Piece
By Jürgen Lingl-Rebetez
Located in Ramatuelle, IDF
Jürgen Lingl-Rebetez, wood carving with a chainsaw, 2013.
Brown horse.
Numbered piece.
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2010s German Animal Sculptures
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Wood
Antique Wall Mirror Biedermeier with Floral Carvings
Located in Senden, NRW
Original Biedermeier mirror with a cut glass mirror and stunning floral carvings on the frame
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wall Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Carving of Hunting Dog with Rabbit on Fancy Carved Base, circa 1850
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Highly detailed carving of a hunting dog after retrieving his rabbit. Mounted onto a lambs tongue
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
German Wood Carving of a Rescue Dog
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A plaque stippled and carved in deep relief of a rescue dog, a wood barrel around its neck, whose
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Antique 1870s German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Coat Rack with Carved Dog Bust, Germany, 19th Century
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful Black Forest hand-carved coat rack with bust of a German Hound (probably Shorthaired
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Antique 19th Century German Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
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Glass, Wood
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German Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic German wood carving available at 1stDibs. A German wood carving — often made from wood, metal and bone — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a German wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A German wood carving is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one German wood carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Black Forest produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a German Wood Carving?
Prices for a German wood carving start at $65 and top out at $38,000 with the average selling for $1,802.
Questions About German Wood Carving
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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