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Pair of Children, Polychromed Pine Wood, Spain, 18th Century and Later
Located in Madrid, ES
Couple of children. Polychrome pine wood, Century XVIII. Pair of polychrome pine wood carvings
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Pair of Children, Polychromed Pine Wood, Spain, 18th Century and Later
Pair of Children, Polychromed Pine Wood, Spain, 18th Century and Later

Pair of Children, Polychromed Pine Wood, Spain, 18th Century and Later

$21,617 / set
Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptionally rare antique German Renaissance carving by Stephan Rottaler (1581-1533), Bavaria
Category

Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Busts

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500

Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500

$12,000
Shiva Standing On The Bull Nandi Wood Sculpture
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
19th Century Shiva Standing On The Bull Nandi Wood Carving with polychrome paint. 27"hight, 12
Category

19th Century Symbolist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Shiva Standing On The Bull Nandi Wood Sculpture
Shiva Standing On The Bull Nandi Wood Sculpture

Shiva Standing On The Bull Nandi Wood Sculpture, 1880

$4,200
Pair of Antique 19th Century Angel Candle Holders
Located in Buxton, GB
collection. Crafted from polychromed wood and featuring intricate carvings, these statues are a beautiful
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Torchères

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique 19th Century Angel Candle Holders
Pair of Antique 19th Century Angel Candle Holders

Pair of Antique 19th Century Angel Candle Holders

$3,098 / set
San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century 1440-1501
Located in Madrid, ES
San Antonio Abad, Castilian school of the 15th century (1440-1501) Carving in polychrome wood
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century 1440-1501
San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century 1440-1501

San Antonio Abad, Spanish School of the 15th Century 1440-1501

$4,443
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Located in Tilburg, NL
there is a pagoda roof with wood carvings and polychrome painted wood sculptures. Please note the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s
Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s

Antique Chinese Sedan Chair, 1890s

$15,000
Bronze sculpture by Libero Badii, Abstract Figure
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
. His work ranged from stone and bronze carving to polychrome wood assemblages, developing in the 1960s
Category

20th Century Argentine Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Bronze sculpture by Libero Badii, Abstract Figure
Bronze sculpture by Libero Badii, Abstract Figure

Bronze sculpture by Libero Badii, Abstract Figure

$6,000
Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of carved wood polychrome Chinese heads.
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads
Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

$790 / set
Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century
Located in Bordeaux, FR
A large polychrome wood figure of Guanyin, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, from a private
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century
Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century

Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century

$72,059
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Buddhism was introduced to China from India in the early years of the first millennium. This statue represents the bodhisattva of mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara (or Guanyin in Chine...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin

$150,000
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Representation of the Bodhisattva of Mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara, or Guanyin in Chinese. Bodhisattvas were originally depicted as the Buddha’s attendants but increasingly came to...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva

$120,000
Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of generous scale Spanish or Portuguese decorative polychrome garnitures also known as porta
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures
Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

$3,450 / set
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

$2,500 / set
Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a unique early 19th century wooden carving depicting a stylized lion in black distressed
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century
Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

$1,495
Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child
Located in New York, NY
Originally from a larger piece, evidenced by the vacant mortise to the rear, the costume bandolier and stance of the subject may indicate a depiction of a boy soldier. The child wear...
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child
Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child

Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child

$6,400
Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings
Located in Bantam, CT
male holding a fruit picking rod. The polychrome in excellent condition, circa 1760.
Category

Antique 1760s German Rococo Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings
Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings

Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings

$2,800 / set
Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure
Located in Houston, TX
An early, probably 15th century French polychrome wood carving; It is of oak, with hollowed back
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure
Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

$6,900
Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure
Located in Houston, TX
An early, probably 15th Century French polychrome wood carving; It is of oak, with hollowed back
Category

15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure
Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure, early 15th century

$6,900
Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Impressive polychrome wood carving of an angel playing an instrument. Both the wings and the
Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood
Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood

Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood

$3,843
Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra
Located in Astoria, NY
An Japanese Buddha sculpture in polychrome wood. The Buddha stands in Anjali Mudra, in a double
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra
Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra

Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra

$1,400
Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A wonderful carved wood cherub or putti playing a trumpet, distressed original polychrome finish
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome
Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

$681
17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood
Located in Beerse, VAN
shown here sat on the back of a dragon. The wood carving is from the 17th Century with its original
Category

Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood
17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood

17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood

$23,419
Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Standing Buddha Sculpture, possibly Ming Dynasty
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Buddha
Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Buddha

Chinese Polychrome Painted Carved Wood Buddha

$1,800
Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Located in Naples, IT
Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse

$9,607
Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
collecting alms. Sculptures are well-executed in carved polychrome wood, Myanmar, circa 1950. Measures: 9
Category

Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood
Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood

Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood

$2,750
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Polychrome wood carving with golden elements that shows a standing child figure, dressed in a suit carved in
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Other

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.

$900
Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage
By Japan Sword Master Dziokazu
Located in Valladolid, ES
these woods because they are soft and resistant to carving, although there are dolls made from other
Category

Vintage 1940s Japanese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage
Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

$1,080
18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome
Located in LEGNY, FR
Exceptionnal 18th century Spanish hand carved wood polychrome prying virgin walking on angels heads
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome
18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome

$1,801
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Richmond, VA
Great pair of polychrome carved wood foo dogs. Original paint and surface, great size.
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

$3,200
Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique polychromed Hindu Buddah standing 4 feet tall, made out of solid wood, beautiful details
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing
Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing

Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing

$9,500
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand Beautiful polychrome painted
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand

Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand

$475
Carved Wood Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha. We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could be much older. Wonderful decoration piece sat on a plinth of old green sidewalk glas...
Category

Antique 19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Glass

Carved Wood Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Carved Wood Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha

Carved Wood Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha

$1,400
Chinese Polychrome Seated Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
the source of all Buddhist teachings. Hand-carved with a polychrome finish, the statue shows the
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Shakyamuni Buddha
Chinese Polychrome Seated Shakyamuni Buddha

Chinese Polychrome Seated Shakyamuni Buddha

$4,880
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Located in Oostende, BE
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture
18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture

18th century Asian polychrome hand-carved wooden sculpture

$4,743
Large Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Asian Diety Figure, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
A large antique Asian diety figure offers hand-carved wood with polychormed finish, seated on
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Asian Diety Figure, 19th Century
Large Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Asian Diety Figure, 19th Century

Large Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Asian Diety Figure, 19th Century

$1,960
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
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Tang Style Carved and Polychromed Horse
Chinese Tang Style Carved and Polychromed Horse

Chinese Tang Style Carved and Polychromed Horse

$2,600
Memento Mori Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood 1780
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautifully crafted pine 18th century Memento Mori depicting a Skull set upon a book, probably German, circa 1780. Width 18cm, Depth 9.5cm, Height 9.5cm
Category

Antique Late 18th Century German Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Memento Mori Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood 1780
Memento Mori Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood 1780

Memento Mori Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood 1780

$2,058
Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful piece depicting a Japanese Shinto (Shintoism) priest in reflection. The wood carving
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, Edo Period
Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, Edo Period

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, Edo Period

$995
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
. The precious carving dates to the mid- to late-18th century, as evidenced by the aged material and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800

$680
Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Ancient rare India wood hand carved polychrome wall panel with iron lock. Exciting and dramatic
Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock
Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock

Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock

$1,600
18th Century Spanish Santos Wooden Cage Doll with Polychrome Decoration
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a Spanish Santos wooden cage doll with polychrome decoration, probably dating to
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Santos Wooden Cage Doll with Polychrome Decoration
18th Century Spanish Santos Wooden Cage Doll with Polychrome Decoration

18th Century Spanish Santos Wooden Cage Doll with Polychrome Decoration

$2,450
Hand Carved Polychrome Gilt Oriental Shan Style Buddha Head
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a hand carved polychrome & gilt wooden Oriental Buddha, probably Shan style or
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Polychrome Gilt Oriental Shan Style Buddha Head
Hand Carved Polychrome Gilt Oriental Shan Style Buddha Head

Hand Carved Polychrome Gilt Oriental Shan Style Buddha Head

$2,995
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

Pair of Large Wooden Polychrome Elephants, South-East Asia, 20th C
Pair of Large Wooden Polychrome Elephants, South-East Asia, 20th C

Pair of Large Wooden Polychrome Elephants, South-East Asia, 20th C

$3,500 / set
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
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
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish

$288
Chinese Serene Polychrome Guanyin
Located in Chicago, IL
The serene features and modest pose suit this rendering of Guanyin, often called the “Goddess of Mercy”. She is what’s known in Buddhism as a bodhisattva: someone who has reached enl...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Serene Polychrome Guanyin
Chinese Serene Polychrome Guanyin

Chinese Serene Polychrome Guanyin

$2,880
Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period European antique hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure, 17th/18th
Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure

Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure

$995
Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Polychrome wood carving that shows the deceased Christ (eyes closed and head fallen) on the cross, with a
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other

Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.

Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.

$1,681
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
Mexico) in the early 19th century, exceptionally executed sculptural design, featuring polychrome painted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure

Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure

$2,500
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa. Attracting our eye with its charismatic presence, this large hand carved s...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra

$2,500
Asian Polychrome Molded Guanyin Statue
Located in Astoria, NY
Asian polychrome statue of a standing Guanyin, molded, with right hand pointed upwards and his left
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Asian Polychrome Molded Guanyin Statue
Asian Polychrome Molded Guanyin Statue

Asian Polychrome Molded Guanyin Statue

$430
Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue
Located in Forney, TX
century, hand carved, gessoed, polychrome painted, modeled in a seated position, nicely detailed face with
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue
Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue

Large Whimsical Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Mermaid Statue

$1,500
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Gesso, Paint

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture

Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture

$6,500
Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2

Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2

$550
Large Indian Polychrome Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in London, GB
A large polychrome carved wooden processional elephant decorated with foliate head dress and
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Indian Polychrome Carved Wooden Elephant
Large Indian Polychrome Carved Wooden Elephant

Large Indian Polychrome Carved Wooden Elephant

$6,816
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 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
Amazing Spanish Sculpture 17th Century " Guardian Angel "
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish school S. XVII Guardian angel Polychrome wood carving. Height: 115 cm. Of Cantabrian
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Amazing Spanish Sculpture 17th Century " Guardian Angel "
Amazing Spanish Sculpture 17th Century " Guardian Angel "

Amazing Spanish Sculpture 17th Century " Guardian Angel "

$9,607
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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?
    1 Answer
    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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