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Large Floor Standing Sculpture of the Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune Carved Wood
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A large carved example of The Seven Lucky Gods of Fortune, carved from a large tree segment
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beech

Large Carved Wooden Horse Head
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Carved Wooden Horse Head This Superb character is carved from a single piece of wood and is
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Burmese Stupa from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures: 102 cm high. 55 cm wide and 55 cm deep. Weight: 16.1 kgs. Gilded with
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Primitive Shrine or Roof Guardian
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Large Primitive Carved Wood Shrine or Roof Guardian, well weathered surface & beautifully
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Early 20th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 203 cm high 136 cm wide and 92 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 210 cm high 136 cm wide and 98 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Large antique Burmese Buddha altar from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
seeking a genuine connection to Buddhist heritage. Large antique Burmese Buddha altar Material : wood 187
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Large antique wooden Burmese throne from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
enthusiasts of Southeast Asian antiques. Large antique wooden Burmese throne Material : wood 217 cm high 140
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large wooden sculpture horse, India, 19th/20th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Large decorative Indian Hindu woodcarving depicting a horse with an attendant (possibly shiva
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?
Located in Ukiah, CA
Life-size Carved Wood Buddha, possibly by the great 17thC Japanese carver Enku. One of the all-time
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?
Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?
$72,000 Sale Price
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Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure
Located in New York, NY
carved and made of wood and was originally painted, though the color has faded due to weathering, a
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Large Gilt Thai Standing Buddha
Located in San Marino, CA
A very large gold Thai standing Buddha featuring intricate inset glass detailing. Supported by a
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20th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Chinese Scholars Rock Boulder Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An highly unusual large carved stone sculpture of a Chinese scholars boulder or rock, displayed on
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

18th century Special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue is an extraordinary 18th-century masterpiece
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Lotus Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 72 cm high 39 cm wide Weight: 14.9 kgs Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Large Antique Burmese Temple Cabinet from Burma - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
. Large Antique Burmese Temple Cabinet Material : wood 221 cm high 87 cm wide and 64 cm deep 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Balinese Barong Dance Mask
Located in Bochum, NRW
Large Balinese Barong carved and hand-painted wood dance mask of an ornate, colorful mythological
Category

Late 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th century Large antique wooden Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large antique wooden Mandalay Buddha statue is a stunning example of 19th-century Burmese
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Special Burmese Shan Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 199 cm high 76 cm wide and 36,2 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Old Sandstone Buddha Statue from India
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: Sandstone Material: wood 151,5 cm high 82,5 cm wide and 46 cm deep Hand carved from
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Buffalo Statue from Burma
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th century exceptionally large buffalo mold from Burma Materials: wood, metal Measures: H 23 in
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Very large and special antique Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Very large and special antique Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Wooden Ladle, Early 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
This oversized hand-carved wooden ladle features a long, elegant handle and a deep, rounded bowl. Likely used for rice or soup service in a traditional kitchen, it carries a serene w...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Toy Horse and Cart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
on a wood platform with wheels. The hand painted cart has wooden wheels with metal spokes and rims.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Sporting Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

A Large Thai Or Burmese Carved Wooden Dancing Deity
Located in Bridgeport, CT
sculpture depicts a dancing figure or temple guardian and is indicative of the rich wood carving traditions
Category

Early 20th Century Thai Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Very Large Burmese Wooden Temple Panel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 247 cm high 185 cm wide and 20 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Giltwood Buddha Wall Sculpture
Located in Rochester, NY
Profile of a Buddha on three carved and gilt wood panels. Mid-20th century.
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th century Large Antique Burmese Throne from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 201 cm high 128 cm wide and 92 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay style 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

19th century Large antique Indian wooden Temple from India - Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This large antique Indian wooden temple is a rare and striking piece of 19th-century religious
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Middle 20th century Large old Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
, Buddhist sculptures, and antique spiritual decor. Large old Burmese Mandalay Buddha statue Material : wood
Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Whimsical Antique Hand Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique hand carved wooden horse sculpture on stand. Most likely from Southeast Asia
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
lost like seen in pictures. Made of Hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found at an estate sale in Liege
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Zen Garden Shrine Head of Guanyin Buddha Statue
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Large 20th century Chinese head of Guanyin. This piece is quite large and has been hand crafted by
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Large Rare "Uncle Sam" Tramp Art Buffet
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
characteristics include chip or notch carving, the reclaimation of cheap or available wood such as that from cigar
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Wooden Carved Female Cattle Sculpture Brienz Switzerland ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
condition, horns restored (almost not visible). The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Jerry St. Clair Gilt Polychromed Carved Eagle, Rockport ME
Located in Milford, NH
A large colorful example of a carved gilt and polychromed carved wooden eagle clutching a shield
Category

Vintage 1980s American Federal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Patinated Bronze Sukhothai Style Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
serene face. His head is covered in small snail curls and topped with a flaming Ushnisha. The large head
Category

20th Century Thai Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large 17th Century Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 180 cm high 43 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep With traces of 24 krt. gilding Ava
Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large 17th Century Wooden Burmese Monk Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 187 cm high 39,5 cm wide and 34,5 cm deep With traces of 24 krt
Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
century in southern Germany. The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday objects
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Two Very Large Buddhas, Laos , Luang-Prabang 17- 18th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Two very large Buddhas in monoxyl teak wood, Laos, Luang Prabang, 17th-18th century. The one on the
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Antique 17th Century Laotian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor Empress Portraits
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Exceptional object of art for
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

17th century Special and Large Antique Wooden Garuda Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special and large antique wooden Garuda statue Material : wood 100,5 cm high 38,2 cm wide and 34,7
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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A large polychrome Buddha bust on an acrylic base. Stunning piece, wonderfully executed. From a
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Large Tang-Style Chinese Carved Bactrian Camels
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very unusual pair of large antique Chinese carved wood bactrian camels. The camels date
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Large Antique Balinese Temple Hanging Lamak, Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved wood head adorned with painted face and mirrored crown who likely represents Dewi Danu, the water
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

19th century Large antique Burmese mirror in wooden frame from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This Large antique Burmese mirror in wooden frame from Burma and dates back to the 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Anri Carved Wooden Sculpture Last Supper By Osvaldo Moroder 1980s or older
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
1980s or older and is a large monumental piece. The intricate details of the wood carving make it a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique 19th century Victorian quality carved Black Forest bear in a seated position, with
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
preferred. Having an elliptical oblong plank form, with low relief carvings of symbolic geometric and
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large Antique Khmer Carved Gilt Lacquered Standing Buddha Figure Statue
Located in Forney, TX
when he stopped his relatives from fighting, the solid wood carving in the original gilt lacquer finish
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Maple Leaves Kokeshi by Inosuke Kobayashi, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à feuilles d'érables, des années 1970, fabriquée par Inosuke Kobayashi, prix du Premier Ministre en 1979. Réputé pour son talent à reproduire avec précision l'art des tissus...
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Baroque Style Late 18th or Early 19th Century Carved Giltwood Angel
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A Baroque style gilt carved wood Icon or angel sculpture - depicting draping robes and curling
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large Lucky Charms Kokeshi, by Toa Sekiguchi, 1970s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi à trèfles, années 1970-80, fabriquée par Toa Sekiguchi, primé à de nombreuses reprises, fils du célèbre Sansaku Sekiguchi, l'un des artisans kokeshi les plus renommés et qui ...
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Large Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large wood carving for your home. Frequently made of wood, lacquer and metal, every large wood carving was constructed with great care. Find 120 options for an antique or vintage large wood carving now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer large wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A large wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made large wood carving over the years, but those crafted by Bob Stocksdale, Dick Seeger and Emil Milan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Large Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a large wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,700, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $169,877 for the highest priced.
Questions About Large Wood Carving
  • 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 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 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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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.