Skip to main content

Polychrome Wood Carving

Spain Polychrome Sculpture
Chinese Wood Sculpture Ming
Polychrome Panels
Batak Singa
Spanish Polychrome
Chinese Carved Wood Figure
Chinese Polychrome
Large Asian Carved Wood Sculptures
More Popular Searches
to
19
191
60
118
88
80
45
35
25
24
22
13
13
9
8
8
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Sort By
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
original polychrome paint decorated finish with nicely aged patina. Provenance: From the estate of
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair

Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair

$850 / set
Immaculate Conception, Polychrome Wood, Glass Eyes, Portugal, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
. imperfections. Polychrome wood carving with an overgilt polygonal base. The image of the Virgin stands on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Portuguese Other Religious Items

Materials

Other

Immaculate Conception, Polychrome Wood, Glass Eyes, Portugal, 19th Century
Immaculate Conception, Polychrome Wood, Glass Eyes, Portugal, 19th Century

Immaculate Conception, Polychrome Wood, Glass Eyes, Portugal, 19th Century

$2,882
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Pair of decorative antique Chinese handcarved polychrome wooden guardian lions (also called Foodogs
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century
Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

Pair of polychrome wooden Foodogs, Qilin, China 19th century

$1,981 / set
Carved Polychrome Gilt Eagle Attributed to the Boston Artistic Carving Company
By Artistic Carving Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a carved polychrome and gilt eagle clutching a American decorated shield and
Category

Early 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Polychrome Gilt Eagle Attributed to the Boston Artistic Carving Company
Carved Polychrome Gilt Eagle Attributed to the Boston Artistic Carving Company

Carved Polychrome Gilt Eagle Attributed to the Boston Artistic Carving Company

$2,650
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible pair of poly-chrome hand carved gilt wood Chinese foo dogs, circa late 19th century
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs
Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs

Massive 19th Century Polychrome Hand-Carved Giltwood Chinese Foo Dogs

$2,500 / set
Japanese Big Antique Galloping Horse Hand-Carved polychrome, fine details 29"
Located in South Burlington, VT
remnants of the original gray white paint still visible. Unique carving, only one. Provenance: private
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Big Antique Galloping Horse Hand-Carved polychrome, fine details 29"
Japanese Big Antique Galloping Horse Hand-Carved polychrome, fine details 29"

Japanese Big Antique Galloping Horse Hand-Carved polychrome, fine details 29"

$3,500
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a rare hand carved and hand painted dragon sculpture with a stunning pair of dragons carved at the terminals. It possesses excellent detail. It was likely part of a Japanese te...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century
Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century

Japanese Dragon Temple Sculpture, Hand Carved and Hand Polychromed, 19th Century

$750
Tenjin-Sama, Wood, Japanese Shinto Deity of Learning and Wisdom, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
religion, Tenjin is the Deity of Learning and Wisdom. Sculpted in wood and painted in black and gold
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tenjin-Sama, Wood, Japanese Shinto Deity of Learning and Wisdom, Meiji Period
Tenjin-Sama, Wood, Japanese Shinto Deity of Learning and Wisdom, Meiji Period

Tenjin-Sama, Wood, Japanese Shinto Deity of Learning and Wisdom, Meiji Period

$2,750
John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Polychrome Wooden Ship’s Captain
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 20th century American School hand carved folk art polychrome ship’s captain with beard and
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Polychrome Wooden Ship’s Captain
John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Polychrome Wooden Ship’s Captain

John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Polychrome Wooden Ship’s Captain

$1,550
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Located in Forney, TX
carving, sure to add charming whimsical character, elegant rustic warmth, and rich cultural interest to
Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure
Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

Antique Burmese Southeast Asian Foo Dog Lion Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Figure

$650
American Duluth Fish Decoy DFD Signed Carved Painted Wood Frog Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
polychrome finish with realistic coloring, bulging blue glass eyes, paint decorated metal spinner blades
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Lead

American Duluth Fish Decoy DFD Signed Carved Painted Wood Frog Sculpture
American Duluth Fish Decoy DFD Signed Carved Painted Wood Frog Sculpture

American Duluth Fish Decoy DFD Signed Carved Painted Wood Frog Sculpture

$695
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and playful Chinese foo lion or foo dog corbel of carved and polychromed poplar wood
Category

Antique 1890s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Poplar

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Foo Lion Corbel, Carved and Painted Poplar Wood, Qing Dynasty, China

$4,800
Mary Magdalene, Polychromed Wood, Spain, Ca Late 17th C, after Pedro de Mena
Located in Madrid, ES
century. Polychrome wood carving that shows a young woman with long hair dressed in a mat tied around
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mary Magdalene, Polychromed Wood, Spain, Ca Late 17th C, after Pedro de Mena
Mary Magdalene, Polychromed Wood, Spain, Ca Late 17th C, after Pedro de Mena

Mary Magdalene, Polychromed Wood, Spain, Ca Late 17th C, after Pedro de Mena

$8,647
Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden Christ Altar Figure 18th century Carved and polychromed wood sculpture of a standing
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century
Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century

Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century

$90
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

$4,083
Carved Toraja House Panel, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
with intricately carved wood panels, painted in bright colors. This polychromed wood panel, circa 1940
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Toraja House Panel, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Carved Toraja House Panel, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

Carved Toraja House Panel, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

$880
17th Century Burmese Seated Shan Buddha
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved in the mid-17th century by a Shan artisan of Burma, this seated Buddha figure embodies virtues of wisdom and composure. The Buddha is seated in vajrasana with hands in th...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th Century Burmese Seated Shan Buddha
17th Century Burmese Seated Shan Buddha

17th Century Burmese Seated Shan Buddha

$2,280
Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan
Located in Rochester, NY
polychrome painted surface / some remnants of underlying gesso / areas of bare wood. A beautiful old carving
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan
Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan

Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan

$1,150
Monumental 18th Century Italian Carved Cage Doll Santos with Silvered Crown
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive large carved polychrome cage doll santos with fine facial details, detachable hands
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silver Plate

Monumental 18th Century Italian Carved Cage Doll Santos with Silvered Crown
Monumental 18th Century Italian Carved Cage Doll Santos with Silvered Crown

Monumental 18th Century Italian Carved Cage Doll Santos with Silvered Crown

$9,800
19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
Located in Forney, TX
remnants of original polychrome pigments, nicely detailed carvings, especially the face and undulating
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Paint

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue
19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue

19th Century Chinese Meditation Buddha Carved Statue

$1,150
Early 20th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand
Located in New York, NY
Once part of a large Buddha sculpture, this hand fragment is lacquered in black and gold, showing the "Verada Mudra" or position that symbolizes compassion / sincerity. Mounted on a ...
Category

Antique Early 1900s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand
Early 20th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand

Early 20th Century Buddha Hand on a Stand

$1,940
Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
wood, showcasing the exceptional skills and artistry of Rajasthani artisans. Each musician figurine
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century
Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century

Group of Rajasthani Musicians, 19th Century

$2,000 / set
China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a hand carved and hand painted wood group of three (3) Taoist Trinity figures: The Three
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc
China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc

China Big Taoist Sculptural Group "Three Pure Ones" Chengdu Temple, 18thc

$22,500
Vintage American Folk Art Duluth Fish Decoy Dfd Signed Carved Painted Trout
Located in Forney, TX
painted polychrome finish with realistic coloring, glass eyes, inset 1893 Indian Head penny at one side
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage American Folk Art Duluth Fish Decoy Dfd Signed Carved Painted Trout
Vintage American Folk Art Duluth Fish Decoy Dfd Signed Carved Painted Trout

Vintage American Folk Art Duluth Fish Decoy Dfd Signed Carved Painted Trout

$950
American Folk Art Peacocks in Tree Sculpture Signed by NJ decoy carver Ken Kirby
Located in Forney, TX
in beautiful intricately detailed polychrome paint perched in naturalistic twig tree, rising on
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twig, Wood, Paint

American Folk Art Peacocks in Tree Sculpture Signed by NJ decoy carver Ken Kirby
American Folk Art Peacocks in Tree Sculpture Signed by NJ decoy carver Ken Kirby

American Folk Art Peacocks in Tree Sculpture Signed by NJ decoy carver Ken Kirby

$2,450
Corpus Christi. Wood. 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 the
Category

Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other

Corpus Christi. Wood. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Corpus Christi. Wood. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.

Corpus Christi. Wood. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.

$1,681
Christ bound to the pillar. Polychromed wood. Spanish school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Christ tied to the column. Carved and polychrome wood. Spanish school, 18th century. Carving in
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Christ bound to the pillar. Polychromed wood. Spanish school, 18th century.
Christ bound to the pillar. Polychromed wood. Spanish school, 18th century.

Christ bound to the pillar. Polychromed wood. Spanish school, 18th century.

$3,002
Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carving of a male bust in polychromed wood, circa 17th century. A carved and polychromed wooden
Category

Antique 17th Century German Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.
Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.

Carving of a Male Bust in Polychromed Wood, Circa 17th Century.

$4,383
Immaculate Conception, Wood, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
polychrome wood carving stands on a simple rectangular base with downward-sloping corners. This work is
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

Immaculate Conception, Wood, Spain, 18th Century
Immaculate Conception, Wood, Spain, 18th Century

Immaculate Conception, Wood, Spain, 18th Century

$3,603
Virgin with Child (dress-up). Wood. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
polychrome wood carving that shows a practically only roughened area and, at the top, the head and shoulders
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Other

Virgin with Child (dress-up). Wood. Spanish school, 17th century.
Virgin with Child (dress-up). Wood. Spanish school, 17th century.

Virgin with Child (dress-up). Wood. Spanish school, 17th century.

$2,882
Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Polychrome wooden sculpture possibly Saint Fiacre. Century XVI. Polychrome wood carving of a
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other

Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century
Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century

Polychrome Wooden Sculpture Possibly Saint Fiacre, 16th Century

$3,362
Saint Francis (to dress up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Polychrome wood carving that shows, standing on a simple pedestal, a young male figure, with short, wavy hair
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Other

Saint Francis (to dress up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century.
Saint Francis (to dress up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century.

Saint Francis (to dress up). Wood, etc. Spanish school, 17th century.

$2,882
Antique Religious Lectern with IHS Monogram – Baroque Carving in Polychrome Wood
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique Baroque-style liturgical lectern, made of carved and polychrome wood with gilded details
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood

Antique Religious Lectern with IHS Monogram – Baroque Carving in Polychrome Wood
Antique Religious Lectern with IHS Monogram – Baroque Carving in Polychrome Wood

Antique Religious Lectern with IHS Monogram – Baroque Carving in Polychrome Wood

$3,482
African Wood Carving of Antelope
Located in Stamford, CT
Polychromatic African wood carving of antelope from the estate of Marie Casindas (1923 - 2017
Category

Antique 19th Century African Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Wood Carving of Antelope
African Wood Carving of Antelope

African Wood Carving of Antelope

$8,500
Child Jesus of the Passion. Wood. Andalusian School, Spain, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
. Seated on a rocky promontory on a circular base, the polychrome wood carving of the Child Jesus is
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Child Jesus of the Passion. Wood. Andalusian School, Spain, 18th century.
Child Jesus of the Passion. Wood. Andalusian School, Spain, 18th century.

Child Jesus of the Passion. Wood. Andalusian School, Spain, 18th century.

$2,161
Antique Indonesian Polychrome Temple Carving with Raised Rinceaux Frieze
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian carved architectural fragment from a temple, with raised floral motifs. Created in Indonesia for a temple decor, this horizontal architectural panel features a ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Indonesian Polychrome Temple Carving with Raised Rinceaux Frieze
Antique Indonesian Polychrome Temple Carving with Raised Rinceaux Frieze

Antique Indonesian Polychrome Temple Carving with Raised Rinceaux Frieze

$950
Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Portuguese Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Portuguese polychrome columns with artisanal wood carving, the columns formed surely, part
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Portuguese Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Portuguese Columns
Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Portuguese Columns

Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Portuguese Columns

$4,083 / set
Pair of 19th C. Italian Cherub Gilt Wood Carvings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Italian Gilt Wood and polychrome carvings
Category

20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Gold

Pair of 19th C. Italian Cherub Gilt Wood Carvings
Pair of 19th C. Italian Cherub Gilt Wood Carvings

Pair of 19th C. Italian Cherub Gilt Wood Carvings

$3,800
Pair of 19th Century Italian Cherub Carvings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of giltwood and polychromed 19th century Italian carvings with cherub faces and acanthus
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Cherub Carvings
Pair of 19th Century Italian Cherub Carvings

Pair of 19th Century Italian Cherub Carvings

$3,800
Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Portuguese Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Portuguese polychrome columns with artisanal wood carving, the columns formed surely, part
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Portuguese Baroque Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Portuguese Columns
Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Portuguese Columns

Pair of 17th Century Carved and Polychromed Portuguese Columns

$4,563 / set
18TH C SPANISH MADONNA CARVING
Located in Stamford, CT
Excellent quality Spanish 18th century polychrome and gilt wood carving of the Virgin Mary as Mater
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

18TH C SPANISH MADONNA CARVING
18TH C SPANISH MADONNA CARVING

18TH C SPANISH MADONNA CARVING

$2,800
18th Century Continental Folk Art Carving
Located in Rio Vista, CA
18th century polychromed wood folk art carving of a man depicted wearing a top hat and coat with
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

18th Century Continental Folk Art Carving
18th Century Continental Folk Art Carving

18th Century Continental Folk Art Carving

$1,200
Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo With Child.
Located in Chicago, IL
and primitive wood carving make for a striking folk art piece.
Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo With Child.
Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo With Child.

Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo With Child.

$1,100
Stunning 17th Century Venetian Wall Suspended Console
Located in Round Top, TX
constructed from polychromed wood with very fine carvings of putti heads. This is indeed an exceptional piece
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Stunning 17th Century Venetian Wall Suspended Console
Stunning 17th Century Venetian Wall Suspended Console

Stunning 17th Century Venetian Wall Suspended Console

$9,750
19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
black, red and green colors. Top drawers and spandrels with wood carvings and polychrome lacquer. The
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard
19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard

19th Century Chinese Altar Elmwood Sideboard

$6,197
Pair of French Napoleon III Bergères
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
polychrome wood with carvings of dolphins, palmettes and stars, all befitting these fine Empire-inspired
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Bergere Chairs

Pair of French Napoleon III Bergères
Pair of French Napoleon III Bergères

Pair of French Napoleon III Bergères

$8,450
Antique Barong Temple Polychrome Wood Carving
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Barong Temple Wood Sculpture Bali 19Th Century Measurements: 32″hight, 21″width, 20″depth. Rare
Category

19th Century Symbolist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Barong Temple Polychrome Wood Carving
Antique Barong Temple Polychrome Wood Carving

Antique Barong Temple Polychrome Wood Carving, 1850

$5,140
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
, figural bulto wooden carving, with fine facial details, remnants of original polychrome paint to the
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

$795
Carved Polychrome Buddha
Located in Houston, TX
An seated carved polychrome seated Buddha. This imposing wooden sculpture depicts the Dharmachakra
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Polychrome Buddha
Carved Polychrome Buddha

Carved Polychrome Buddha

$495
19th C. Wooden Sculpture Virgin Mary with Jesus - Wood Carved Polychrome Figure
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
19th century wooden sculpture of The Crowned Virgin - wood carved polychrome figure of Virgin Mary
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C. Wooden Sculpture Virgin Mary with Jesus - Wood Carved Polychrome Figure
19th C. Wooden Sculpture Virgin Mary with Jesus - Wood Carved Polychrome Figure

19th C. Wooden Sculpture Virgin Mary with Jesus - Wood Carved Polychrome Figure

$4,999
Hand-Carved Wood and Polychrome Seated Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
Fantastic piece with remnants of polychrome and obvious age. We estimate 19th century. Missing a
Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wood and Polychrome Seated Buddha
Hand-Carved Wood and Polychrome Seated Buddha

Hand-Carved Wood and Polychrome Seated Buddha

$795
Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant on Ebonized Wood Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
enamel, surmounted on a carved and ebonized wood base.
Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant on Ebonized Wood Mount
Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant on Ebonized Wood Mount

Polychrome Cloisonne Pheasant on Ebonized Wood Mount

$2,750
Carved and Polychromed Wood Cigar Store Indian
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wearing an elaborate headdress and in a look out stance while holding cigars in one hand. On a stepped mottled base. Condition: diagonal crack across the chest.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Polychromed Wood Cigar Store Indian
Carved and Polychromed Wood Cigar Store Indian

Carved and Polychromed Wood Cigar Store Indian

$1,650
19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th century, Qing dynasty carved and polychrome painted wood horse or mule pack saddle element
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions
19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions

19th c. Qing Dynasty Carved Blue Polychrome Wood Pack Saddle Element with Lions

$1,195
19th Century Polychrome Nino Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and sculptured polychrome nino. Glass eyes. Has a metal crown that sits on his
Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Polychrome Nino Santo
19th Century Polychrome Nino Santo

19th Century Polychrome Nino Santo

$1,400
19th Century European Hand Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th century European hand carved and polychromed wood crucifix.
Category

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

Materials

Wood

19th Century European Hand Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix
19th Century European Hand Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix

19th Century European Hand Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix

$1,750
Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
As the embodiment of compassion, Guanyin is the most beloved enlightened being in China. Known as the Goddess of Mercy, she is the female bodhisattva form taken by Avalokitesvara in ...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure
Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure

Chinese Polychrome Guanyin Bodhisattva Figure

$2,480
  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Polychrome Wood Carving", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 is Chinese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • 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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
    1 Answer
    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 are the types of wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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 is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
    1 Answer
    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?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    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.

More Ways To Browse

Wooden Canoe Used
Barong Art
Catholic Wood Carved
Baga Serpent
General Store Sign
Owl Decoy
San Antonio Antique Furniture
Thai Dancer Wood Sculpture
Wooden Canoe
Baga Snake
Barong Sculpture
French Santons
Glass Art Bali
Antique Dala Horse
Asmat Carving
Islamic Stained Glass
Japanese Boys Day Doll
Polychromed Wood Foo Dogs
View All Popular Furniture Searches