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Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a robber or nobleman made of turned
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fur, Wood, Paint

Vintage Italian Scarf with 18th Century Italian Fragments and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Vintage Italian rococo silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded wood fragments and natural
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage handsome hand carved male Figure with black pedestal.
By Alba China
Located in Allentown, PA
uniquely carved into a ball. The sculpture is a man folded over with his head in his hands. This carving is
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Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Vintage Painted and Carved Winged Wooden Horse with Striking Expression
Located in Yonkers, NY
adventures. The weathered appearance of this vintage Thai winged horse sculpture lends it an undeniable
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Striped Japanese Traditional Hand Painted Kokeshi Doll - Yajirou-Kei
Located in London, England
A beautifully painted with a joyful face vintage striped Japanese traditional Kokeshi Doll which
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

The eternal wedding man by Carl Spitzweg Vintage Anri Moroder Carving
By ANRI
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage ANRI Carl Spitzweg wood carving is a beautiful piece of art that captures the essence
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage European Folk Art Cockerel, Early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage European Folk Art Cockerel, early 20th Century. Rustic and hand-carved with original paint.
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Ornate Hand Carved Wooden Corner Hanging Shelf With Leaf Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique Vintage corner shelf made of dark wood and features leaf motifs. Hand Carved Black Forest
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Thai Ceremonial Gilt Carved Guardian with Black and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai ceremonial carved giltwood temple guardian sculpture from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Egypt Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan in Egyptian look. Richly hand-crafted with old slogans. Completely
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Doll Yajiro Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi doll from Japan. Yajiro Style (弥次郎). Completely handmade from Japanese Mizuki wood
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Thomas Jefferson Bust Wooden Wall Hanging, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
is attached to a round wooden plaque. The carving retains its original finish, a vibrant rich wood
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Early 20th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Erzgebirge Christmas Nutcracker Decoration Piece Germany Vintage 1970s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A vintage nutcracker from the Erzgebirge region, in shape of a king made of turned wood and painted
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved 20th Century Wooden Cherub Angel Head Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden cherub angel head, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from the mid-20th century, probably older. A nice addit...
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Vintage 1950s German Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Vibrant Authentic Vintage Hand Painted Mexican Folk Art Hanging Wall Plaque
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This striking vintage wall plaque is a fine example of traditional Mexican folk art. Featuring a
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Exceptional Large Heavy Rolling Pin, Bakery Decoration Vintage 1960s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
sculpture or center piece. It is in very good condition, some scratches but this is old-age. A nice addition
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Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand Painted Ceramic Wall Hanging Tile by Israeli Artist
Located in Delray Beach, FL
wood frame, will make exceptional object of art for wall display.
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20th Century Israeli Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic, Wood

Chinese Zhejiang Vintage Low-Relief Wall Plaque Depicting a Celestial Guardian
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage camphor wood low-relief wall plaque from Zhejiang depicting a celestial guardian
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Gold Scarf with 18th Century Floral Motifs on Canvas
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Italian vintage scarf decorated with five 18th century Italian gold-leaf wood motifs, pressed to
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Hand Carved 20th Century Wooden Three Cherub Angel Head Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden cherub angel head, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from the mid-20th century, probably older. A nice addit...
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Vintage 1950s German Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1960s German Large Turned Wooden XL Display Model of Screwdriver nr 7
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very unusual extra large vintage wooden display model of a screwdriver nr 7. Turned and carved out
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Vintage 1960s German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Polish Folk Art Hand-Painted Wooden Playing Card Holder by Irena Makowey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Otherwise, in good, vintage condition. Includes two vintage decks of cards. H: 4.13" x L: 3.25" x D: 2.5"
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Vintage 1960s Polish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Aurora Quartz on Canvas
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded wood fragments and aurora quartz
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragment and Baroque Pearls on Canvas
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded wood fragment and naturally forming
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

20th Century Vintage Jewelry Storage Mahogany Tansu Chest with Original Lock
Located in Lomita, CA
Japanese mobile storage units, often made of wood, featuring intricate joinery and iron hardware
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Vintage Taxidermy Trumpeter Swan on Marble Mahogany Base (UK Sale Only)
Located in London, GB
Vintage C. 1930's Taxidermy Swan on Marble and Mahogany Display Base. Beautiful vintage taxidermy
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Early 20th Century British Romantic Natural Specimens

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Marble

A Pair Vintage Folk Art Kokeshi Dolls Sakunami Style Signed Japan
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
Vintage Kokeshi dolls from Japan. Sakunami Style. (作並系). Traditional. A married couple, man and
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960
By Somso
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of An Ear - Somso ca. 1960 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

LARGE DECORATIVE VINTAGE MiD CENTURY HAND CARVED CHINESE LION FOO DOG STATUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, vintage hand
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Italian Vintage Scarf with 18th Century Fragments and Glass Beads on Canvas
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Vintage Italian silk scarf with 18th century Italian gilded fragments and glass beveled beads on
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

China Vintage Big Gold Fish Birds Planter Bowl with Stand, Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
Glistening and glazed ceramic form gold fish bowl or planter comes complete with its original hardwood display stand which perfectly complements this planter. This beautiful bowl's...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Large Vintage Chinese Hand Carved Gold Giltwood Foo Dogs
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of large vintage Chinese hand carved wood foo dogs painted a deep red with a heavy
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Set of Three Vintage Trench Art Bullet Casing Paperweights and Flint Lighter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
had this lighter produced for advertising purposes. Nice collection of handmade vintage militaria from
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Set of 5 Traditional Hand-Painted Japanese Kokeshi Dolls, c.1950s
Located in London, GB
For sale is a vintage set of five traditional Japanese wooden 'Naruko' and 'Togatta' style "Kokeshi
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian 1970s sculptural metal lamp in the style of Angelo Brotto
By Angelo Brotto
Located in Milano, IT
sconce/applique, is realised in brushed aluminium applied over a wood base. It has four lights and an off
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a unique Japanese Tansu chest that presents beautifully and also offers a glimpse into history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A wonderful pair of antique Chinese red lacquer and gilt gold painted hand carved wooden figural architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featur...
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved 20th Century Wooden Cherub Angel Head Vintage, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pair of beautiful hand carved wooden cherub angel head, found at an estate sale in Germany. We believe that this piece is from the mid-20th century. A nice addition to any room. Sign...
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Vintage 1960s German Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wooden Mountaineer Figure with Brass Bell and Iron Wall Mount
Located in Barntrup, DE
This adorable wall-mounted hand-carved mountaineer figure with a brass bell is holding on a rope that is hung at a decorative iron mount. Germany, 1980s. Beautiful and practical dec...
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Vintage 1980s German Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Metal, Brass, Iron

The American Way
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
assemblage sculpture: vintage wood boxes containing 20 vintage handmade & painted wood toy game men
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Fortress America
By Kat Flyn
Located in New Orleans, LA
assemblage sculpture: vintage wood fort with hand-painted graffiti, a vintage handmade wood carving
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

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Mixed Media

Collection of Eighteen Vintage Swedish Dala Horses Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
carved painted wood. The largest one is approximate 16 1/2" high, 15" wide and 5" deep. The smallest one
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Italian Vintage Green Wooden Door from Capri
Located in Milano, IT
before. The door is made of fine wood and very durable, with clear scratches and wear, but this is what
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Collection of Nine Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
painted wood. The largest one is approximate 10 1/2" high, 9 1/4" wide and 3" deep. The smallest one is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Collection of Four Vintage Swedish Dala Horses by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
painted wood. The larger one is approximate 6 3/4" high, 6 3/8" wide and 1 7/8" deep. The smallest one is
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Macramé Hand-Knotted Hanging Pendant Decorative Piece
Located in Miami, FL
Large Vintage Macramé Hand-Knotted Hanging Pendant Decorative Piece Offered for sale is a very
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lot of Two Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. Measures: The large one is approx. 6 3/4" high, 5
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Lot of Five Vintage Swedish Dala Rooster Chicken by Nils Olsson, Sweden Folk Art
By Nils Olsson
Located in Nuernberg, DE
carved painted wood. Nice display item for every room. The large one is approx. 6 3/4" high, 5 1/4" wide
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Santon de Provence French Clay Doll Figurine Old Woman Holding Clay Pot
By Warranty Paris JB Depose
Located in New Orleans, LA
made of terra-cotta (head, body, legs, forearms, hands, feet,). The base is made of wood. The arms are
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Vintage 1930s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Rustic Wood Pelican Sculpture Coastal Marine Decor
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handmade wood coastal marine sculpture of a Pelican on wood blocks.
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Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Statues

Materials

Wood

Metal Floor Sculptural, Villa Collection, Denmark, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
materials—metal for the sculptural elements and solid wood for the base—provide a tactile contrast and a
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Signed Chapman Figure of a Girl with her Dog 1920s era Made in Spain
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
20th century. Its natural, untreated wood finish complements its soft, vintage look, giving it an
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Solid Pine Wood Sculpture Coat Rack
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare, solid pine sculptural cactus. Use is as a coat rack, hat rack or minimalist sculpture. The
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Pine

Folk Art Painted Deer Head with Real Antlers
Located in Newtown, CT
. Some paint loss and wear, vintage piece. Possibly Balinese.
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Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Wood Sculpture For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of vintage wood sculpture available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and iron. If you’re shopping for an item from our selection of vintage wood sculpture, we have 391 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of vintage wood sculpture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of vintage wood sculpture, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of vintage wood sculpture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani, Curtis Jere and Kay Bojesen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Wood Sculpture?

Prices for a piece of vintage wood sculpture start at $40 and top out at $35,250 with the average selling for $899.
Questions About Vintage Wood Sculpture
  • 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.