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Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900

$288
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900

$328
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850

Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850

$1,780
Japanese Meiji Era Wooden Figure with Polychrome Decoration
Located in New York, NY
guardians. It had a black and red hat, and the entire figure is painted in polychrome, with red, black and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Meiji Era Wooden Figure with Polychrome Decoration
Japanese Meiji Era Wooden Figure with Polychrome Decoration

Japanese Meiji Era Wooden Figure with Polychrome Decoration

$1,800
Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical vintage wooden Chinese ceremonial processional elephants with hand-painted Chinese designs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures
Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures

$1,500 / set
Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century Cambodian polychrome male figurine. From circa 1900-1920
Category

Early 20th Century Cambodian Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine
Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine

Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine

$320
"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico
Located in Wiscasset, ME
being married off to a Pagan. Polychromed gesso with gilding. Some small bits of polychrome missing off
Category

Antique 1830s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico
"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico

"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico

$1,100 Sale Price
62% Off
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place...
Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century

Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century

$12,009
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Balinese "Barong" carving darting to the early 20th century. This piece features red polychrome
Category

Early 20th Century Balinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament

Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament

$315
Antique Polychrome Carved Wooden Figure "Image of Li Tie Guai", China.
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 16 in tall polychromed wood Chinese figure of Li Tei Guie carrying a gourd and cane, A
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Polychrome Carved Wooden Figure "Image of Li Tie Guai", China.
Antique Polychrome Carved Wooden Figure "Image of Li Tie Guai", China.

Antique Polychrome Carved Wooden Figure "Image of Li Tie Guai", China.

$1,850
Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian polychrome and hand carved wooden sculpture from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician
Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician

Indian Antique Polychrome Hand Carved Statue Depicting a Celestial Musician

$2,900
Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India

Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India

$2,850
Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India

Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India

$2,850
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

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand
Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand

Large Hand Painted Polychrome Asian Buddha Head Bust Sculpture on Display Stand

$1,695
Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
centerpiece. * Medium: Hand-carved solid teak wood * Finish: Original polychrome (hand-painted), aged patina
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture
Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture

Antique Anglo-Raj Hand-Carved Teak Elephant with Rider Polychrome Sculpture

$650
Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer, India, 19th century.
Located in Gorssel, GE
Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer. India, 19th century. Height: 77 cm
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer, India, 19th century.
Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer, India, 19th century.

Polychrome wooden Hindu sculpture of a celestial dancer, India, 19th century.

$1,390
Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
-na-tshol or Inap. In spite of of its aged look this particular carving is made for decorative
Category

Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century
Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century

Carved Polychrome Baga Bansonyi Snake Sculpture Headdress, Guinea 20th Century

$1,180
Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Has damage. Polychrome wood carving of the type of dress or dress that has a series of garments
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Other

Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.
Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.

Virgin Mary (dress-up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century and later.

$1,152
Antique Carved Gilt Wood Southeast Asian Buddha On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Strongly carved early likely temple Buddha. A carved and gilt antique Southeast Asian Buddha figure wearing a tall pointed headdress and seated with one hand pointing down to the ear...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Gilt Wood Southeast Asian Buddha On Stand
Antique Carved Gilt Wood Southeast Asian Buddha On Stand

Antique Carved Gilt Wood Southeast Asian Buddha On Stand

$1,095
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Polychrome wood carving that shows the Virgin sitting on a throne, with her right hand raised holding a
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Other

Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.
Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.

Virgin with Child. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 13th century.

$72,059
Large Antique East African Carved Wood Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large, rare, and most impressive antique hand carved and painted wood and metal stylized antelope
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique East African Carved Wood Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Large Antique East African Carved Wood Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

Large Antique East African Carved Wood Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture

$9,500
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

$899
Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, Hispano-Colonial School, 17th century
Located in Madrid, ES
period base, Baroque polychrome wood carving depicting Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus in his
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, Hispano-Colonial School, 17th century
Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, Hispano-Colonial School, 17th century

Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, Hispano-Colonial School, 17th century

$11,409
Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving
Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

Religious Polychrome Santos Wood Carving

$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 20th Century or earlier polychrome hand carved Guanyin Bodhisattva heads with glass eyes.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads
Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads

Pair Guanyin Bodhisattva Heads

$14,000 / set
Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polychrome wooden shoes, originally attached to a large Santa Virgen figure from Guatemala
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes
Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes

Pair of Antique Santa Virgin Shoes

$695
Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. Each piece is carved from a single block of wood and features the
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century

$5,700 / set
Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. Each piece is carved from a single block of wood and features the
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Pair of Antique Singa Sculptures, Batak Tribe Sumatra, Early 20th Century

$7,400 / set
Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century
Category

Antique 1890s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century
Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century

Gilt Buddha Hands, Late 19th Century

$2,975 / item
Bellamy Style Carved Wooden Eagle w/ Banner Shield, Don’t Give Up The Ship
Located in Milford, NH
A fine polychrome wooden eagle hand carved in the style of John Haley Bellamy (1836-1914) with nice
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bellamy Style Carved Wooden Eagle w/ Banner Shield, Don’t Give Up The Ship
Bellamy Style Carved Wooden Eagle w/ Banner Shield, Don’t Give Up The Ship

Bellamy Style Carved Wooden Eagle w/ Banner Shield, Don’t Give Up The Ship

$1,980
16th Century Wooden Madonna with Child, circa 1500
Located in Esbeek, NL
Beautiful Madonna with child, original polygrome, circa 1500 Flemish, South of Netherland.
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16th Century Wooden Madonna with Child, circa 1500
16th Century Wooden Madonna with Child, circa 1500

16th Century Wooden Madonna with Child, circa 1500

$18,615
St. John Santos Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A large Saint John the Baptist santos sculpture, 18th century. 17 ½ inches wide by 14 inches deep by 43 inches tall
Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

St. John Santos Sculpture, 18th Century
St. John Santos Sculpture, 18th Century

St. John Santos Sculpture, 18th Century

$3,800
Antique San Isidro With Oxen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original polychrome with visible paint loss, surface wear, and patina, consistent with age and devotional
Category

Early 20th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique San Isidro With Oxen
Antique San Isidro With Oxen

Antique San Isidro With Oxen

$2,405
Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with gold, black and red patina. Crafted in Thailand during the midcentury period, this...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina

$1,590
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Decorated in polychrome decoration. The body painted in a silver tone with his hair and eyes in black with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?

Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Figural Pillow or Headrest, Qianlong?

$2,500
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
polychrome. It is hand-carved with intricate patterns, displays wood patina and has faded pigment from
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

$2,080
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
polychrome. It is hand-carved with intricate patterns and displays wood patina & faded pigment from extended
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century

$2,680
Gogatsu or Boys Day Samurai Hero Doll , Japan, 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most elaborate samurai 'Hero' doll we've ever encountered and considering it's age, it's in amazing condition.
Category

20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Gogatsu or Boys Day Samurai Hero Doll , Japan, 1900
Gogatsu or Boys Day Samurai Hero Doll , Japan, 1900

Gogatsu or Boys Day Samurai Hero Doll , Japan, 1900

$3,200
Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea
Located in New York, NY
canoes they use for transportation and fishing, this smaller model is hand-carved in the same wood and
Category

Vintage 1960s Papua New Guinean Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea
Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea

Mid 20th Century Dugout Canoe Model Sculpture, Asmat Village, Papua New Guinea

$990 Sale Price
34% Off
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique Meiji period Japanese patinated and polychromed bronze is signed by an unknown
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman Lantern Incense Burner with Base
Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman Lantern Incense Burner with Base

Antique Meiji Signed Japanese Figural Woman Lantern Incense Burner with Base

$5,500
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These statues are adorned wood-carved Burmese Mandalay 'Nat' Spirits from the early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century
Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

Burmese Wooden Teak Nat Statue Spirit Guardians Pair, Early 20th Century

$8,060 / set
19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches
Located in Stamford, CT
gilding and red and green polychrome. The stupa is a Buddhist architectural monument honoring a sacred
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches
19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches

19th Burmese Carved and giltwood Stupa with Buddhas in Niches

$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900 s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Folk Art carved and painted owl decoy, USA 1900's A decorative barn owl carving decoy Original
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900 s
Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900 s

Folk Art Carved and Painted Owl Decoy, USA, 1900 s

$3,500
19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
European king with crown, wavy hair, and richly detailed face, polychrome decorated, mounted on a later
Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art

19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art

$2,500 / set
Harvey Peterson O’Cedar Mop Man Folk Art Figural Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
an early 20th century O’Cedar Mop advertising tin as a body, with painted carved wood, and thin rope
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Harvey Peterson O’Cedar Mop Man Folk Art Figural Sculpture
Harvey Peterson O’Cedar Mop Man Folk Art Figural Sculpture

Harvey Peterson O’Cedar Mop Man Folk Art Figural Sculpture

$2,200
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
, heavily carved painted, and polychromed folk art totem sculpture on a metal base. The sculpture is signed
Category

Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994

$900 Sale Price
50% Off
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
United States, surmounted by stylized eight star flag over sculptural giltwood eagle, above polychrome
Category

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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art

19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art

$3,800
Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
By Warranty Paris JB Depose
Located in New Orleans, LA
made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are
Category

Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot

$194 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese sculpted and polychromed temple guardian lions architectural wood carvings. Born
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions
Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Hand Carved and Painted Temple Guardian Lions

$4,500 / set
"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Figural wooden carving of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Immaculate Conception). Carved in folkloric
Category

Antique 1850s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving
"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving

"La Immaculada, " Polychromed Mid-19th Century Figural Carving

$4,950
17th Baroque Sculpture of Saint Joseph the Child, Polychrome Gilded Carving
Located in Marbella, ES
, polychrome, and water-gilded wood using the gilding technique. The piece, probably originating in Spain or
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold

17th Baroque Sculpture of Saint Joseph the Child, Polychrome Gilded Carving
17th Baroque Sculpture of Saint Joseph the Child, Polychrome Gilded Carving

17th Baroque Sculpture of Saint Joseph the Child, Polychrome Gilded Carving

$32,426
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving
Located in Leesburg, VA
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving Anonymous Probably
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving
Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving

Antique Hand-Carved Architectural Wooden and White Polychrome Floral Carving

$195
Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Luxury hand carved 18th century style polychrome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings
Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings

Lovely 18th Century Style Polychrome Painted Window Seat Ornate Floral Carvings

$3,373 Sale Price
30% Off
Corpus Wood Polychrome Antique Christi 18th Century Sculpture Image 33cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
beginning of the 18th century probably Flemish Beautiful wood carving and polychrome (painting in color
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gesso, Fruitwood

Corpus Wood Polychrome Antique Christi 18th Century Sculpture Image 33cm
Corpus Wood Polychrome Antique Christi 18th Century Sculpture Image 33cm

Corpus Wood Polychrome Antique Christi 18th Century Sculpture Image 33cm

$912
Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood.
Located in Madrid, ES
, 15th century. Polychrome and gilded wood carving showing Christ with the Crown of Thorns, on the Cross
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other

Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood.
Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood.

Crucified Christ, Sorrowful Crucifix. Carved and polychrome wood.

$21,617
Immaculate Conception in polychrome wood with silver crown, Spanish School, 18th
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
polychrome and gilded wood carving depicts the Immaculate Conception, approximately 60 cm tall with its crown
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Immaculate Conception in polychrome wood with silver crown, Spanish School, 18th
Immaculate Conception in polychrome wood with silver crown, Spanish School, 18th

Immaculate Conception in polychrome wood with silver crown, Spanish School, 18th

$15,612
Baroque Virgin of the Immaculate Conception in polychrome and gilded wood, 17th
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
exceptional Baroque wood carving, polychrome and gilded, depicting the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Baroque Virgin of the Immaculate Conception in polychrome and gilded wood, 17th
Baroque Virgin of the Immaculate Conception in polychrome and gilded wood, 17th

Baroque Virgin of the Immaculate Conception in polychrome and gilded wood, 17th

$14,411
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Polychrome Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each polychrome wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each polychrome wood carving bearing Folk Art, Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Otto Bettmann (Australia) each produced at least one beautiful polychrome wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Polychrome Wood Carving?

Prices for a polychrome wood carving start at $315 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,425.
Questions About Polychrome 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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