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Japanese Wooden Netsuke Two Frogs on the Lotus Leaf 1950s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Buffalo 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke mouse and rooster 1920s Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1920s Mouse Taisho era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Cicada 1900 Meiji Sekisen
Located in Paris, FR
. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed into ornately
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Set of Two Dala Horses from Sweden
Located in Hannover, DE
This lovely pair of horses is a perfect example of classic Swedish craftsmanship. The beautiful Nordic colors will take your breath away, just like the vivid shades you've seen in th...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Early 20th Century carved and painted crow decoy with glass eyes and wire legs. Period: Early 20th
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Carved and painted on metal base. Glass eyes. Carver unknown. Period
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19 c Pair Chinese Hand Painted Black Gold and Silver Lacquered Fold Up Wall Shel
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful Chinese export black lacquered pair of shelves is decorated with silver and gold leave images of the story of a Chinese warrior battle. Mini sterling sculptures and Ne...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Metal Monkey on a Wooden Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith, Features the form of a Monkey Crafted in Cast Metal and Siver in tone, Wooden Base wit...
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures
Located in London, GB
bodies adorned with vibrant saddles. The bodies of the animals are mostly covered in red enamel with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Enamel

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
'' is an imaginary animal that deifies a lion.) It is thought that materials such as cypress are used
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Carousel Pig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage wooden pig that was once part of a carousel.
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Anthropomorphic Sculpture, Teak Bird, Danish Design from the 1960s
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Anthropomorphic Sculpture, Teak Bird, Danish Design from the 1960s. This teak sculpture from Denmark, represents a bird treated in a minimal, almost abstract manner. Standing 38 c...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

20th Century Raven Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Late 20th Century carved raven decoy with glass eyes, iron legs, mounted on a driftwood stand
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture/Figure With Stand
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture with stand. It depicts a heavy hand carved translucent light
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Jade

A large handmade wooden sculpture, study of a Marlin, in skeletal form.
Located in Leuven , BE
A large handmade wooden sculpture, study of a Marlin, in skeletal form.
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20th Century British Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1925 Georges Hilbert The Cormorant Bird S.A.S. Paris Rosewood Sculpture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
The Cormorant Bird by Georges Hilbert (1900-1982) Edition SAS Paris. It is beautifully carved from
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century French White Pony Tricycle
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

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Iron

20th Century Crow Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
20th Century Crow decoy. Crow decoy mounted on modern base. Balsa wood, glass eyes. Life size, with
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Wooden Carving Set of Two Shorebirds Hand-crafted Figurines, Decorative Curlews
Located in Bochum, NRW
handcrafted duo of wooden shore birds. Each figure is carefully shaped from natural wood, blending minimalism
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
carvings. As a folk artist and carver Frank works in multiple mediums including wood, stone, bone and shell
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy by Jim Pierce
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Swan decoy carved in the style of Madison Mitchell by Jim Pierce. Haver D. Grace, Maryland. Signed
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco / Mid-Century Hagenauer Two Racing Horses Sculpture. Austria
By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
this carved wood and bronze sculpture create the feeling of horses running neck in neck. The contrast
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Duck 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Full size whistling swan decoy by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. "R. Birch" carved in
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Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique 2 Wooden Netsuke Charms Okinamen and Onnamen
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Black Forest Woodcarving Ibex Sculpture, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wooden carved sculpture of an ibex. Handcarved in lindenwood with naturalistic details - most probably in
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Lion With Buddha Asian Hand-Carved Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Sculpture Of Fantastic Animal With Deity hand-carved from a single solid exotic wood, probably teak, with traces of polychromy, depicts the fictional lion figure, a lying guardian l...
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Antique Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Other Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Fully Articulated Artist s Model Of Horse, Signed
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique hand-carved artist's model of a horse, fully articulated at every level including wooden
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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Old wooden hut door from Cameroon, decorated with carved crocodile, bird, snake and a knife within
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20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Iron

H+F Denmark Big 8" Teak Mouse Sculpture With Leather Ears Tail
By Lisa Larsen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fantastic oversized Solid Teak Wood & Leather Mouse by H+F Denmark. It has an untouched original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab Claw 1970s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Painted Wooden Carousel Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Painted wooden carousel horse.
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20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Baroque Handcarved Lion Sculpture, Italian or Austrian
By Antonio Raggi
Located in Vienna, AT
Early fine carved sculpture of a lying lion. Attributed to the circle of Alessandro Vittoria
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Northern Thai Double Ram Painted Sculpture with Gilt and Jewelry Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Northern Thai double ram black painted sculpture from the mid-20th century, with elegant antlers, green glass jewelry motifs and red accents. Found in Northern Thailand, th...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Empire Period Giltwood Decorative Swan Sculptures
Located in Firenze, IT
This magnificent pair of hand carved wood and gilt with gold leaves swans sculptures represents an
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Animal Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Italian Aldo Tura Timber Desk Lamp with Pen Holder, 1950s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Beautiful Italian Aldo Tura dark timber desk lamp with pen holder 1950s. Fully functional.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rajasthani Wooden Couple Riding A Camel, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
camel. The wooden figures are intricately carved with attention to detail, capturing the essence of
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20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Bear
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Bear In naturalistically carved lindenwood, having glass eyes, head tilted aloft
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Juvenile Carousel Horse
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Old juvenile wooden carousel horse in the style of Charles I D Loof and Gustav Denzil 1911. Loof built carousels in Coney Island in 1876. In his lifetime Charles Loof built more t...
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20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Juvenile Carousel Horse
Juvenile Carousel Horse
$5,486 Sale Price
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Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke Crab and Monkey 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
selling – we hope to be your trusted source.  Swan, Decoy, Carving, Wood Carving, Wild Fowler, Bird
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
By Parker
Located in Dallas, TX
Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand. An amazing
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Antique 1890s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury Sculpture of a Walking Stag with Antlers and Natural Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
-carved during the Midcentury period, this sculpture charms us with its life-size depiction of a majestic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Antler

19th Century Black Forest Bear Mother and Baby Set Hand Crafted
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Set of Two Hand Carved Hand Painted Black Forest Bear Mother Baby Figurines. 1800's
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Glass

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving a Dog Family
By Walter Mäder
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the quality and execution of the carving is fabulous. Camel racing on the Arabian penin...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Ulises Jimenez Obregon Cubist Sculpture Monkey
By Ulises Jimenez Obregon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jimenez Obregon titled Volca and made out of the rare wood known as Cenizaro. This sculpture is mounted
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Early 2000s Costa Rican Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Important sculpture of a German Shepherd, Trophy for the Perrier Challenge, 1942
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
-quality marble evokes the solidity and permanence of the object, while the wood adds a warm and timeless
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Metal, Nickel, Spelter

1960s Kenyan Zebra Wooden Sculpture Wall Hanging Relief Whimsical Fluffy Horse
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful Mid-Century Kenyan Wall Hanging Sculpture of a Zebra. Good size and well done. Not signed.
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Vintage 1960s Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1950s Norwegian Teak Elephant Figure Sculpture Midcentury Arne Tjomsland Style
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Teak

Late 18th-Early 19th Century, Full Size Wooden Sculpture of a Horse
Located in London, GB
A late 18th-early 19th century full size wooden sculpture of a horse, with tail made from horse hair, resting on a rectangular wooden base mounted on four castors.
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
sale is a pair of outstanding Western African (Guinea) Baga society carved and painted wood serpent
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Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Large Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1950
Located in Berghuelen, DE
example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Wood Carved Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carved animals for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carved animals — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 1846 antique and vintage wood carved animals for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 25 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood carved animals have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. folk art, mid-century modern and Art Deco wood carved animals are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made wood carved animals over the years, but those made by Black Forest, Sarreid Ltd. and Witco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Wood Carved Animals?

Prices for wood carved animals start at $35 and top out at $1,122,559 with the average selling for $2,006.

Finding the Right Animal-sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

Questions About Wood Carved Animals
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.