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Large Indian Polychrome Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in London, GB
A large polychrome carved wooden processional elephant decorated with foliate head dress and
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Wooden Mandalay Buddha from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood Measures: 81 cm high 64 cm wide and 43,5 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Mandalay Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 71,7 cm high 58 cm wide and 44,3 cm deep Weight: 23.3 kgs Gilded with 24 krt
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Bagan Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood. Measures:160 cm high. 45 cm wide and 40 cm deep. Gilded with 24 krt. gold
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Temple Cabinet, Throne from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material: wood 144 cm high 162 cm wide and 109 cm deep Fully gilded with 24 krt. gold Mandalay
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking sculpture made from a single root system. The piece was purchased in Shanghai from the artists studio circa 1960.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Large Special Antique Buddha Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique large Buddha statue is a truly unique and special collectible piece. Made of wood
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Limed Wooden Statue of Standing Buddha
Located in New York, NY
Very large (47 inch tall) sculpture of standing buddha with hands clasped in the gassho gesture
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Brush Pot
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful and intricately carved Chinese brush pot. This large vessel features beautiful birds
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Antique Hand made Hand carved Bear and Salmon
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese fine old hand made and hand carved large-scale wooden carving of a bear Higuma grasping a
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Seated Larger Then Life Guan Yin Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A seated larger then life Guan Yin Seated buddha statue. Guanyin is Chinese goddess associated with
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Modern Creative Kokeshi Doll by Tamura Noboru, Japan
By Tamura Noboru
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. A large modern creative Kokeshi doll by Tamura Noboru, Japan. Tamura
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Special large reclining Burmese Buddha statue Material : wood 58 cm high 167 cm wide and 32 cm
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Vintage Burmese Mandalay-Style Bejeweled Standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Wood, lacquer, gilding and glass Height on custom display stand: 44.25 in. / 112 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Antique Wooden Carved Stag s Head by Heissl
By Rudolph Heissl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A world-class Black forest wooden carved lifesize stag's head with real antlers. Carved with fine details and painted in naturalistic style, mounted on a wooden carved plaque with in...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Special large Burmese Buddha statue from Burma in Bhumisparsha mudra
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 110 cm high 62 cm wide and 31 cm deep Gilded with 24 krt. gold Shan (Tai Yai) style
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large and Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer "Dragon" Box and Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large and impressive Chinese cinnabar lacquer "Dragon" box and cover. A Chinese cinnabar lacquer
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Wooden Shan Buddha Statue from Burma Original Buddhas
Located in DEVENTER, NL
cm high, 46 cm wide, and 35.5 cm deep, it is made of wood and it has been gilded with 24 krt gold
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th century Special and Large Antique Wooden Garuda Statue from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Material : wood 100,5 cm high 38,2 cm wide and 34,7 cm deep 17th century Weight: 23,65 kgs
Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Large Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Soothing Reverberating Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
wood display base with silk pillow and old authentic well used striker. When struck, it creates a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Very large black lacquered wooden Buddha, Burma, late 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Very large Buddha ( 1.11m) in black lacquered carved wood with gold leaves, seated in Bhumisparsa
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Early 20th Century Sun King Carved Wooden Emblem Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large Early 20th century Sun King Hand Carved Painted Wood Emblem Sculpture. This magnificent wall
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Early 20th Century American Louis XIV Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Wooden Polychrome Elephants, South-East Asia, 20th C
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of large polychrome painted Thai wood l. Trunks up for good luck! They are ever so
Category

20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wooden Shop Sign with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Attracting our eyes with its large proportions and red lacquered ground, this large horizontal shop sign will
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Large Folk Art Carved Northern Pike or Muskie, circa 1930s, a New York State Bait Shop Trade Sign
Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Vintage Spanish Colonial Style Articulated Large Virgin Mary Santos Sculpture
Located in Centennial, CO
almost 4' tall and was sculpted out of lightweight wood covered in papier-mache, then painted in the
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Carved Wooden Buddha, Gilded and Inlay of Color Glasses, Myanmar
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Big Buddha in carved wood, gilded and inlay of glasses of colors, Myanmar, mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Happy Laughing Buddha, Large Hand Carved Chinese Standing Statue, Child at Feet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Happy laughing Buddha, large hand carved Chinese standing statue with child at his feet. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue
Located in Forney, TX
A whimsical large Mexican folk art wooden mermaid statue. Handmade in Mexico in the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib
Located in Greven, DE
Large 16-piece Nativity set of the brand Ostheimer. Ostheimer figures are made in high quality
Category

Early 2000s German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Maple

Very Large Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Flower Models
Located in London, GB
This monumental pair of flower models, standing at over 7 feet tall, have been exceptionally sculpted in rose quartz and other hardstones. Crafted with exceptional skill, the models ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rose Quartz, Wood, Lacquer

Large Painted Sculpture "1933 Scuderia Ferrari Monza" Alfa Romeo Paul Jacobsen
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Paul Jacobsen uses everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch and turns them into haunting and very desirable works of...
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2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Guanyin Statues in the Manner of of James Mont
By James Mont
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive pair of Chinese carved wood Guanyin statues. These are hand-carved and painted in an
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Shan Burmese Large Dry Lacquer Gilt Buddha Head Sculpture
Located in London, England
wood stand, early 20th century. The Buddha's round face is framed by long pendulous earlobes. The
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Antique Early 1900s Southeast Asian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Folk Art Driftwood Sculpture of Large Waterfowl by Kilbride of Vermont Folk Art
Located in Topeka, KS
Fine example of Vermont Folk Art by Kilbride. This large driftwood waterfowl sculpture is wonderful
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Large antique wood carving of Krishna
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Massive wood carving of Krishna playing the flute ,with birds all around .
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 18th century wood carving
Located in New York, NY
An intricate and amazing carving representing dragons among sunflowers. Original lacquer and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Decorative Art

Large African Carving
Located in Hudson, NY
This very powerful carving done from one large peice of wood is from Ghana. Because of its large
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Maurice Glickman Jazz Wood Carving
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A one of a kind large wood panel carving signed by Maurice Glickman depicting a jazz big band. Said
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

A Large and Striking Balinese Wood-Blossom Carving of a Cockatoo
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and striking Balinese wood-blossom carving of a cockatoo; the perched bird with large and
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures

Large Carving of St. Bernard Dog
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a lovely wooden carved saint bernard dog. a livelike lindenwood carving of the famous rescue dog
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Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Asian Mirror with Antique Carvings
Located in Somis, CA
symbols of good health. Mirror is of a versatile scale, heavy and substantial for its size. Large, solid
Category

2010s Chinese Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Continental Architectural Scroll Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Painted and Parcel Gilt Architectural Scroll Carvings with Flower Garlands and Acanthus
Category

Antique Early 1900s European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Monumental Brazilian Wood Sculpture Carving of a Tropical Fish
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Monumental Brazilian wood sculpture carving of a tropical fish. Exquisite large scale Brazilian
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 17th century life size carved bust of a bishop. Powerful sculpture, well patinated, most likely originally polychromed or gilded. Minor losses and repairs. France, Circa 1680.
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Wide Chinese Export Victorian circa 1890 Large Dining Table Dragon Carving
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs and large ornate sideboard / drinks cabinet listed under my other items The table was
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved Carousel Chicken
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This large wood carousel carving of a chicken has an incredibly vibrant yellow, red and green paint
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Vintage 1940s American Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Ancient Teak Wood Log Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
produce this one of a kind bench hand carved from a single large thick wood log. The scroll carving and
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2010s Organic Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Modernist Carved Wood Sculpture in Manner of Brancusi, Signed A. Janes, 1974
By A. Janes, Constantin Brancusi 2
Located in Peabody, MA
Large abstract totemic wood carving in the manner of Constantin Brancusi, signed "A. Janes, 1974
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Vintage Abstract Stacked Wood Sculpture by Leonard E. Cave October 22, 1944 – J
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with wood, carving large sculptural and abstract pieces, though he also worked with other materials
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Scale 19th Century Black Forest Carved Ibex
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An impressive, large scale ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with
Large Scale Papier-Mache Heraldic Coat of Arms
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a very large handsome wood carving bear two mottos. The top motto translates to "Shame on
Category

2010s English Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

6 Asian Architectural Fragment on Stand
Located in Norwalk, CT
Botanical carvings on large wood fragment mounted on sleek brass stand. Signed on back.
Category

Vintage 1970s Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Head
Located in Chicago, IL
invoked to encourage fertility or alleviate suffering. This larger-than-life wood carving of Guanyin
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Busts

Materials

Wood

Pair of Temple Naga Roof Ornaments
Located in Chicago, IL
Naga has a snakelike body and a head with a large from. This Teak wood carving represents the head and
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Early 20th Century Thai Architectural Elements

Materials

Glass, Teak

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 360(W)× 440(H) × 370(D) [mm
Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Wood Carving Japanese Antique Lion / 19th Century / Wabi-Sabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
with this traditional Japanese wood carving figurine? There are few stores that sell such things in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

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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.