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19th Century Painted Wood Horse
Located in Oslo, NO
A 19th century painted wood horse from Telemark, Norway.
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood Asian Horse, Mogol Period, India 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
A carved wood horse, Mogol period, India 17th century. Distressed.
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Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early Chinese Horse
Located in Hudson, NY
This captivating and meticulously crafted early Chinese carved horse presents a remarkable
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Hacienda Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Hacienda horse.
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Pair of Horse Plaques
By Lou Genereaux
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of relief sculptures with an equestrian theme featuring two different horses surrounded by a
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Vintage 1940s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Lifesize Wooden Horse
Located in Fossano, IT
A monumental and very impressive lifesize Arab horse, fine carved in hardwood. With rich horse
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century French Horse Pull Toy
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century sculpture of a prancing horse, exquisite form, ancient velum colored surface of hide
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Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Sculptures and Carvings

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Hide, Wood

Chinese Antique Wood Panel
Located in Sherwood, OR
Unframed panel with openwork carving. Carved from one piece of solid wood. Ram/horse center carving
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Art

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Wood

Brazilian Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Horse
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
wood, other than just carving the horse out.
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2010s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Horse 1800s-1860s / figurine Sculpture Wab isabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese horse wood carving. It is from the Edo period (1800s to 1860s). It is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Hand Carved Horses Folk Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved horse family are carved from one piece of wood and in amazing as found
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Horse 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese large wooden carving of a horse. It dates from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). It
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Early Folk Art Carving of a Cowboy with His Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Folk Art relief carving is the cowboy with his horse. It is all
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Folk Art Wood Horse
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large Folk Art painted carved wood horse on base with wheels. Real horse hair, glass eyes. Chips in
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Vintage 1980s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Located in Naples, IT
Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Full Size Wood Carved Horse, circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Full size wood carved horse, circa 1880. Carved by Jean-Baptiste Cote (1834-1907) Known for full
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Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Wood Horse, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Petite primitive form with original paint, amazing patina, and coated cloth "saddle".
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Antique Early 1900s French Sculptures and Carvings

Pair of Vintage American Folk Art Carved Wood Horses
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of vintage American Folk Art carved wood hoses, both with horse hair tails and
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Mid-20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Early 20th Century French Bohemian Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Tang Style Carved Wood Horse on Modern Lucite Stand
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese Tang Style Carved Wood Horse on Modern Lucite Stand
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Rare Vintage Large Carved Wood Horse Carriage with Man Jockey Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
This rare early 20th-century hand-carved wooden sculpture portrays a horse and carriage with a man
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Wooden Horse
Located in Houston, TX
This Antique Wooden Horse is carved in sections and then fitted together like a puzzle. Something
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20th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1880s Scandinavian Wooden Horse
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden horse was made in Scandinavia, circa 1880. With a lithe body and clean silhouette, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Folk Art Horse Head Bust Art Sculpture Equestrian Artisan
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage carved wood horse head bust.   
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique English Rocking Horse
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Exquisite 19th century antique wooden rocking horse with its original paint. Although there are no
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Antique 19th Century British Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20Thc Hand Carved Painted Horse Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc hand carved wood horse & hand painted in fantastic condition. This is similar to the
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Very Large Chinese Carved Wooden Horse
Located in New York, NY
Very large and impressive Chinese carved wooden horse on a later adapted white painted pedestal.
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Burmese Horse Puppet
Located in Chicago, IL
Once colorfully painted and tacked with brilliant saddlery, this wooden horse puppet likely starred
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Steel

Early 20th Century Swedish Wooden Horse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian 1920's wooden toy Folk Art horse from Sweden.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved White Painted Wooden Carousel Horse
Located in Norwood, NJ
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Carousel Horse. Full Size Painted and carved wood carousel horse. Glass
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Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Tang Style Carved and Polychromed Horse
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a very collectible carved and polychromed Chinese Tang style wood horse, stately and
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Southeast Asian Animalier Figure of a Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
horses possess.
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ancient Deity on Horse, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
. Small interesting painted wood work representing a Chinese deity on a horse. The figure is realized with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Charming Early 19th Century Horse Papier Mache Mold
Located in Round Top, TX
A very charming early 19th century French horse papier mache mold. A wonderful accent piece for any
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Antique Early 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Figural Steeplechase Horse and Rider, Early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Figural Steeplechase horse and rider, early 20th century. Hand-carved and painted. Probably from a
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Nat Statue on Horse from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 64 cm high 18,3 cm wide and 40,2 cm deep Weight: 7.3 kgs Gilded with 24 krt
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique Indian temple panel with two horse heads from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Antique Indian temple panel with two horse heads Material : wood 24 cm high 124 cm wide and 18 cm deep
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carousel Prancing Horse Made by Dentzel Carousel Company
By Gustave Dentzel
Located in Nantucket, MA
The prancing horse is carved from basswood and has glass eyes and a faceted “Jewell” on harness
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Gilt Horse Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lavish pair of carved gold leaf gilt horse statues or sculptures made in the Chinese Tang dynasty
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20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold Leaf

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 34,4 cm high 11 cm wide and 22,5 cm
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Carved Wooden ‘Ghodi’ Wedding Horses Set of Three
Located in Lincoln, GB
Set of Three Wedding Horses. These horses were carved by Rajhastani artisans around 1920s or
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Turn of the Century Belgian Wooden Horse on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden horse on a metal stand from turn of the century Belgium. A distinctive patina lends
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Antique Early 1900s Belgian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Rare Early 20th Century Carnival Wooden Horse Figures from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Collector pieces. Carved wood horse heads from Veracruz, Mexico used during ceremonial dances and
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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wooden Burmese Nat on Horse from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 41,5 cm high 30,2 cm wide and 13,2 cm deep Weight: 2.966 kgs Gilded with 24 krt
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 37,2 cm high 8,9 cm wide and 16,7 cm deep
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Antique 18th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Indian Hand Carved Wooden Horse with Wheels and Iron Features
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand carved wooden horse with wheels and iron features from 20th century India. This horse
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
a sense of timeless charm. Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 56,7 cm
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 55,1 cm high 14,5 cm wide and 22,5
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
or display. Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head Material : wood 32 cm high 8,3 cm wide
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Horse head from India, 18th century Material : wood 27,1 cm high 7,5 cm wide and 18,2 cm deep 18th
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Big Antique Galloping Horse Hand-Carved polychrome, fine details 29"
Located in South Burlington, VT
galloping horse from the Taisho period (1912-1926). Dimensions: 29 inches tall and 43 inches long Quality
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th century Antique wooden temple fragment of a Horse head from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
of a Horse head from India, 18th century Material : wood 41,3 cm high 12,3 cm wide and 15 cm deep
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Swedish Miniature Folk Art Dala Horses, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A pair of miniature Dala horses from Sweden, late 1800's. This sweet pair of carved horses are in
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th century Antique temple panel from India with two horse heads from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
spiritual space. Antique temple panel from India with two horse heads Material : wood 27 cm high 140,5 cm
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Indian Hand-Carved and Painted Temple Horse from the Late 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late 19th century ornate temple horse hand-carved and painted in India. This long horse adopts a
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indian Painted and Inlaid Wood Horse Carving
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Indian wooden sculpture of a hand-painted polychrome horse with colored glass inlay details
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Horse Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal horse wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, paint and metal, every horse wood carving was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the horse wood carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each horse wood carving bearing Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made horse wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Rajhastani, Marcus Charles Illions and Nils Olsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Horse Wood Carving?

Prices for a horse wood carving can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $260 and can go as high as $38,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,748.
Questions About Horse Wood Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wood horse is a toy horse made of wood. But it has different meanings across cultures. In Chinese culture, a wooden horse is a symbol of freedom and passion. Find a range of antique and vintage wooden toys on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    New carousel horses are made out of tropical wood, like Phillipine mahogany. Older antique carousel figures were carved out of basswood, pine and poplar. You’ll find a variety of carousel-inspired artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.