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Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Polychrome Sunflowers
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th century carved wood and polychrome sunflowers, wonderful original finish. Later steel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Polychrome Sunflowers
Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Polychrome Sunflowers

Late 19th Century Carved Wood and Polychrome Sunflowers

$543
Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, polychrome wood, Japanese, Late Meiji One of the two
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji
Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji

Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji

$450
Vintage 1950s Mexican Carved Wood Sculpture Polychrome Bookends Siesta Folk Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A pair of vintage 1950s North American Mexican handmade polychrome painted wood "Mexican Siesta
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1950s Mexican Carved Wood Sculpture Polychrome Bookends Siesta Folk Art
Vintage 1950s Mexican Carved Wood Sculpture Polychrome Bookends Siesta Folk Art

Vintage 1950s Mexican Carved Wood Sculpture Polychrome Bookends Siesta Folk Art

$245
Wood Carved Polychrome Japanese Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful piece, depicting a Japanese Shinto (Shintoism) priest in reflection. The wood carving
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Wood Carved Polychrome Japanese Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, 19th Century
Wood Carved Polychrome Japanese Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, 19th Century

Wood Carved Polychrome Japanese Temple Shrine Shinto Priest Figure, 19th Century

$1,499
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly
Category

Antique 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

$685
Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk
Located in Studio City, CA
Great accent or stand alone piece. Wonderful detail, coloring and patina. Would be a nice addition to any personal Buddhist collection or a serene touch to any setting. Dimensi...
Category

20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk
Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk

Thai Wood Carved, Polychrome and Gilt Sculpture of Buddhist Temple Monk

$349
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Heavy, ornate and wonderfully carved Taoist temple or ancestral figure. From a large collection of Asian artifacts. Has Chinese customs wax seal on shoulder. We are listing as...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure
Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure

Wood, Gilt and Polychrome Carved Chinese Asian Temple Shrine Ancestral Figure

$579
Ancient carving of the Holy Spirit, auction of the 18th century altarpiece
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Beautiful carving of the Holy Spirit in wood with original polychromy, a piece of great beauty
Category

Antique 18th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ancient carving of the Holy Spirit, auction of the 18th century altarpiece
Ancient carving of the Holy Spirit, auction of the 18th century altarpiece

Ancient carving of the Holy Spirit, auction of the 18th century altarpiece

$960
Crocodile Panel carving from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This crocodile is a decorative panel carved from Uru wood. It would have occupied the exterior of a
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Crocodile Panel carving from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1900
Crocodile Panel carving from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1900

Crocodile Panel carving from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1900

$1,250
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
example of sculpted polychromed, clay and stucco over a wood foundational armature. Possibly of the late
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin

$5,950
19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm Hand Offering
Located in St. Louis, MO
Possibly 19th Century hand-carved wood arm & hand with Polychrome, Ex-Voto offering. Handpainted
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm Hand Offering
19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm Hand Offering

19th Century Santos or Saint Ex-Voto Carved Polychrome Wood Arm Hand Offering

$595
Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Tibetan portable polychromed wooden altar stand or table, early 20th century. Pierced and carved
Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century
Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century

Tibetan Portable Polychromed Wooden Altar Stand or Table, Early 20th Century

$1,695
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 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
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed Offered for sale is a
Category

Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed

Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed

$800
18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Vicki Shiba. 18th century pair of polychrome wood Shinto lion-dogs, Komainu, from Japan
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cypress, Paint

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan
18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan

18th Century Pair of Polychrome Wood Shinto Lion-Dogs, Komainu, from Japan

$1,500
Folk Art Carved and Polychromed Mermaid
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art carved and polychromed mermaid, shallow carved with original weathered paint over gesso. A
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved and Polychromed Mermaid
Folk Art Carved and Polychromed Mermaid

Folk Art Carved and Polychromed Mermaid

$3,800
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
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
Large Polychrome Religious Figure or Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
hair of some sort and is body made of light wood. As we are unsure of the age of the piece we are
Category

20th Century Russian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Polychrome Religious Figure or Sculpture
Large Polychrome Religious Figure or Sculpture

Large Polychrome Religious Figure or Sculpture

$795
Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads
Located in Rio Vista, CA
polychrome multi-color finish. Fierce expression and flowing hair, each is carved from one heavy piece of
Category

20th Century Southeast Asian Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads
Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads

Pair of Polychrome Foo Lion Roof Ornament Heads

$450
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Polychrome Lotus Architectural Finials
Located in Chicago, IL
level of craftsmanship and detail is incredible; the openwork carving is multi-dimensional and delicate
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Polychrome Lotus Architectural Finials
Pair of 18th Century Chinese Polychrome Lotus Architectural Finials

Pair of 18th Century Chinese Polychrome Lotus Architectural Finials

$6,780
Early 20th Century Balinese Barong Wood Carved Ornament
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
, black and gold polychrome and wood carved detailing. The Barong is a Balinese spirit guardian resembling
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

$340
Early 20th Century Circa 1900 Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful early 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent Hong Kong Gallery. A copy of the original receipt will be included. This piece i...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Circa 1900 Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Early 20th Century Circa 1900 Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse

Early 20th Century Circa 1900 Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse

$1,800
Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Located in Forney, TX
gemstone mounted lacquered gilt wood Buddha figure. Japan, circa 1860, exceptionally carved diminutive
Category

Antique 19th Century Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure
Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure

Fine Japanese 19th century Gem Mounted Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Buddha Figure

$2,495
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, 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

$1,664
Pair of Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Panels with Red, Brown and Golden Accents
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese antique carved wooden panels from the early 20th century, with red and brown patina and golden accents. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, ea...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Panels with Red, Brown and Golden Accents
Pair of Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Panels with Red, Brown and Golden Accents

Pair of Chinese Antique Carved Wooden Panels with Red, Brown and Golden Accents

$980
Pair of Carved Tribal Panels from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1950
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Thes decorative panels, carved from Uru wood once occupied the exterior of a traditional Torajan
Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Tribal Panels from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1950
Pair of Carved Tribal Panels from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1950

Pair of Carved Tribal Panels from Toraja House, Sulawesi, Indonesia, c. 1950

$1,280
Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A small Buddha hand from Thailand, hand carved in wood and painted in black and gilt. Depicting the
Category

Vintage 1930s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century
Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century

Small Buddha Hand, Mid-20th Century

$1,500
Ceremonial Ox Mask from Bhutan
Located in New York, NY
A superb ceremonial mask from Bhutan, used in ritual ceremonies. Made of polychromed wood, this ox
Category

Vintage 1960s Bhutanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli

Ceremonial Ox Mask from Bhutan
Ceremonial Ox Mask from Bhutan

Ceremonial Ox Mask from Bhutan

$938
Antique Japanese Painted and Gilded Temple Flowers in Bronze Vases
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A pair of exceptional Japanese bronze temple vases, each containing thirteen hand carved and realistically painted lotus leaves and flowers highlighted with gilding. Originating from...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Painted and Gilded Temple Flowers in Bronze Vases
Antique Japanese Painted and Gilded Temple Flowers in Bronze Vases

Antique Japanese Painted and Gilded Temple Flowers in Bronze Vases

$6,750
Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800
Located in Rochester, NY
and beautifully aged glowing gilded / lacquered / polychrome painted surface w/ some areas of
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800
Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800

Antique Chinese Gilded Ancestral Scholar Figure, circa 1800

$2,200
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
San Miguel Arcángel (Saint Michael the Archangel), hand carved gessoed polychromed solid wood figural
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture
Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture

Spanish Colonial Mexico Carved Painted Archangel Santo Religious Sculpture

$750
Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair
Located in Forney, TX
two vintage American folk art candle sculptures. Primitive handmade slatted solid wood construction
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair
Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair

Vintage American Folk Art Carved Painted Candlestick Statue Pair

$775
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Pine, Paint

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche

$1,995
18th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Animas Carvings
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic pair of 18th century carved animas figures. Animas figures represent the spirits of departed family or friends and were placed on altars in homes during the "Day of the Dea...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century European Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Animas Carvings
18th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Animas Carvings

18th Century Carved and Polychromed Wood Animas Carvings

$6,900
Pair of Polychromed Wall Carvings from Spain, 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of polychromed architecturals from Spain are made of meleze wood (also known as Archer
Category

20th Century Spanish Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Polychromed Wall Carvings from Spain, 1900s
Pair of Polychromed Wall Carvings from Spain, 1900s

Pair of Polychromed Wall Carvings from Spain, 1900s

$1,100
Colonial Malaysian Cupboard in Carved and Polychromed Wood, circa Late 1800s
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A strikingly handsome and very unusual cupboard in Jarrah wood and polychrome wood with decorative
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Malaysian British Colonial Cupboards

Materials

Wood

Colonial Malaysian Cupboard in Carved and Polychromed Wood, circa Late 1800s
Colonial Malaysian Cupboard in Carved and Polychromed Wood, circa Late 1800s

Colonial Malaysian Cupboard in Carved and Polychromed Wood, circa Late 1800s

$8,400
Angel Head Carved and Polychromed Wood, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Angel head carved and polychrome wood. XVII century. Wood carving with a polychrome finish that
Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Art

Materials

Other

Angel Head Carved and Polychromed Wood, 17th Century
Angel Head Carved and Polychromed Wood, 17th Century

Angel Head Carved and Polychromed Wood, 17th Century

$360
18th Century Carving the "Pieta" Santos
Located in Rochester, NY
18th century polychromed carving of the "Pieta". Northern European. Provenance: Fogg Art Museum
Category

Antique 18th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Carving the "Pieta" Santos
18th Century Carving the "Pieta" Santos

18th Century Carving the "Pieta" Santos

$1,450
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
Category

Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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
Floral Abstraction (Untitled)
By Vernon Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Smith's polychromed wood carving, drawing on images from the natural world. Smith's works are in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil

Floral Abstraction (Untitled)

Vernon Smith
Floral Abstraction (Untitled), c. 1950s

$4,500
Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
and primitive wood carving make for a striking folk art piece.
Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo Sculpture
Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo Sculpture

Hand Carved Polychrome Folk Art Santo Sculpture

$950
16th Century Carving of Saint Paul
Located in York, GB
16th century polychromed wood carving of Saint Paul. Measures: 122cm high.
Category

Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

16th Century Carving of Saint Paul
16th Century Carving of Saint Paul

16th Century Carving of Saint Paul

$2,416
Chinese Polychrome Wood Teaching Acupuncture Model, China 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
A Chinese polychrome wood teaching acupuncture model with ink inscriptions and acupuncture holes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper, Wood

Chinese Polychrome Wood Teaching Acupuncture Model, China 19th Century
Chinese Polychrome Wood Teaching Acupuncture Model, China 19th Century

Chinese Polychrome Wood Teaching Acupuncture Model, China 19th Century

$12,009
Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’
Located in Concord, MA
Antique early 20th century Balinese carved and polychromed wood figure of a winged lion, also known
Category

Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bentwood

Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’
Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’

Early 20th Century Balinese Carved and Polychromed Wood Singa ‘Winged Lion’

$1,200
Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Antique Burmese carved wood figure of a monk holding an offering bowl, on a wooden base circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure
Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure

Burmese Carved Wooden Polychromed Monk Figure

$750
Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine
Located in Sarasota, FL
opens to reveal a polychromed hand-carved monk with two seated buddhas.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine
Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine

Japanese Zushi Travel Shrine

$5,200
Polychrome Indian Tiger Carvings
Located in Pasadena, CA
An opposed pair of 19th century tigers done in relief. Superb color and naive details.
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Indian Tiger Carvings
Polychrome Indian Tiger Carvings

Polychrome Indian Tiger Carvings

$2,600
Pair of Mid 18thC Carved, Gilded Polychrome Painted Putti Musicians
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The beautiful polychrome painted soft wood architectural wall carvings of two opposing putti, one
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Renaissance Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Softwood

Pair of Mid 18thC Carved, Gilded Polychrome Painted Putti Musicians
Pair of Mid 18thC Carved, Gilded Polychrome Painted Putti Musicians

Pair of Mid 18thC Carved, Gilded Polychrome Painted Putti Musicians

$2,478 / set
18th Cent.South German St. Sebastian
Located in Markham, ON
Polychromed full figure Linden-wood carving of Saint Sebastian.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

18th Cent.South German St. Sebastian
18th Cent.South German St. Sebastian

18th Cent.South German St. Sebastian

$8,800
Two-Sided Firescreen
Located in New Preston, CT
A two-sided polychrome lacquered wood firescreen with raised carvings and frette work detailing at
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Two-Sided Firescreen
Two-Sided Firescreen

Two-Sided Firescreen

$3,200
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Nepalese Carved and Polychromed Wood Mask
Located in Concord, MA
Antique late 19th-early 20th century Nepalese carved and polychromed wood ferocious diety mask
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Nepalese Carved and Polychromed Wood Mask
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Nepalese Carved and Polychromed Wood Mask

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Nepalese Carved and Polychromed Wood Mask

$950
Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Chinese Qing dynasty hand-carved wooden statue of a royal sage with original polychrome finish
Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paint, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800
Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800

Chinese Qing Dynasty Polychrome Hand-Carved Wooden Sage Statue, c. 1800

$850
Wood Carving of a Court Jester by Otto Bettmann, Melbourne, Australia, 1899
By Otto Bettmann (Australia) 1
Located in Ajijic, Jalisco
, Australia. This carving is signed by him and with the notation that is was done in Melbourne in 1899. His
Category

Antique 1890s Australian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving of a Court Jester by Otto Bettmann, Melbourne, Australia, 1899
Wood Carving of a Court Jester by Otto Bettmann, Melbourne, Australia, 1899

Wood Carving of a Court Jester by Otto Bettmann, Melbourne, Australia, 1899

$3,400
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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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