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Puerto Rican Hand Carved Wood Bird Sculpture By Elpidio Collazo
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Hand Carved Wood Bird Sculpture. It depicts a beige, brown, grey and white
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Puerto Rican Hand Carved Wood “Greater Antillean Grackel” Bird Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a hand carved wood depicting an almost life size black bird (known in Puerto Rico as Chango
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Puerto Rican Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of A Nightingale Bird
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Puerto Rican Hand Carved Wood Bird. It depicts a white and gray curious Nightingale bird
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928. Here we present a novelty dinner
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Pair of Carved Midcentury Wood Heron Bird Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Herons with brass beaks and iron legs on round wood bases. One has head
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Sculpture in Carved Wood "Lion Lying Down" Italy, Late 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculpture in carved wood. "Lion lying down." Italy, late 16th century. It retains light polychrome
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Anglo Indian Silver Vases on Carved Wood Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
mounted on carved ebony kneeling elephants enhanced with bone details.
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th century carved black forest ibex sculpture linden wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
varying age and scale standing on carved rocks and foliage.  We have owned many black forest sculptures
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

A Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Dog Sculpture
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved black forest dog. Carved linden wood Saint Bernard. Fine carved detail with
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Antique 1890s Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

detailed carved wood deer statue, swiss brienz ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a large excellent carved wood deer statue. executed in brienz, switzerland ca. 1900.
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Lifesize Carved Wood Sculpture of Dolphin
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical lifesize carved hardwood sculpture of a dolphin.
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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Antique Carved Wood Carousel Horse Sculpture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is an interesting old carved carousel horse. The horse does have old repairs and a time-worn
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Vintage 1910s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Black Forest wood Carved Statue of a Bear
Located in Houston, TX
Standing bear statue wood carved Holding a shield 19 th c.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Oak, Wood

Swedish Folk Art Sculpture of a Wood Carved and Painted Sheep
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Swedish Folk Art sculpture of a wood carved and painted sheep. Very beautiful original condition
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

High Quality Very Beautiful Carved Wood Carp Figurine / Japanese Old Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carved this carp was also related to this town. He calls his name "tame-tsugu". Unfortunately, there is
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Figural Carved Wood Composition Polychromed Bear Mount on Plaque c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural mount offers hand carved and polychromed wood and composition bear on oak plaque
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Early 20th Century North American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Root Wood Fishing Monks on Lacquered Bases, 19th C
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair has been meticulously carved into root wood, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Lion-Copy of Original Monument in Lucerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carved wood lion with placque with Latin inscription that reads, when translated: "To the loyalty
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Baroque Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

Wonderful Large Pair of Carved Wood Flamingo Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking large pair of hand carved wooden flamingos that are works of art.
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Vintage 1980s American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
French 19th century carved solid wood rooster shop display circa 1880. Here we have a rare item
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Black Forest Carved Wood Stag Head Trophy with Antlers
Located in Stamford, CT
A charming and beautifully carved small scale German Black Forest stags head with real antlers
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Carved Black Forest Ibex Sculpture Linden Wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
varying age and scale standing on carved rocks and foliage. We have owned many black forest sculptures but
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

19th Century Carved Black Forest Ibex Sculpture Linden Wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
varying age and scale standing on carved rocks and foliage. We have owned many Black Forest sculptures but
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Oak

Indian Carved Wood Majaraja Style Horse Head, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
A very finely carved and decorated wooden horse head with a beautiful patina showing at least 100
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Antique 1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Assorted Carved Wood Dogs Sculpture with Distressed Painted Finish
Located in Buchanan, MI
Assorted carved wood dogs sculpture with distressed painted finish.
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20th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Wood Carved and Polychrome Painted Carousel Bear
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Measuring 27" x 50" x 13". Most likely dating from 1890 to 1920 and European in origin. This bear has character and features a neat saddle with a lions head. All original with age re...
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1970s Sculpture Carved in Wood of a Lying Deer
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Sculpture Carved in Wood of a Lying Deer
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Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Mid-Century Modern Cat Sculpture Signed Luman Kelsey
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome hand carved wood Mid-Century Modern cat sculpture. It is signed Luman Kelsey and in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wood Sculpture of Rhino from Africa
Located in Round Top, TX
commensurate with age and add to the authentic vintage appeal of this solid wood carved rhino (wood type
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Mid-20th Century African Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Arne Tjomsland Carved Wood Bison, circa 1960s
By Arne Tjomsland
Located in New York, NY
, Norway. This bison is a really charming piece that is made of carved pine and then sandblasted to give
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Large Black Forest Roe Mounts On Carved Wood Plaques
Located in Buchanan, MI
LARGE BLACK FOREST ROE MOUNTS ON CARVED WOOD PLAQUES. VERY NICE SIZE AND VERY GOOD OLD COLOR AND
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Antler, Wood

Charming Carved Wood Rustic Dog Sculpture from Bakery Display
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An adorable vintage carved wood dog originally from a French bakery display, roughly hewn and
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Vintage 1940s French Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

American Folk Art Large Carved Wood Elephant or Donkey
Located in Astoria, NY
Large American Folk Art carved pine wood sculpture of an elephant or donkey with raised ears
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20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Whale
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful well done a small sculpture of a whale, a well-done piece hand carved.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Fruitwood

Pair of 19th-Century Black Forest Carved Wood Game Bird Trophy Plaques
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Black Forest Carved-Game Trophy Plaques, late 19th Century Superbly hand-carved in deep
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Black Forest Dog Hound Hunt Barometer Bird Coat Rack
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from Europe, a lovely antique Black Forest carved wood barometer -thermometer. Ornate
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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

great black forest carved wood wild boar - in the manner of peter burri
By Peter Burri
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a large, impressive carved wood wild boar. made of lindenwood in the manner of peter burri, brienz
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Antique 1890s Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Gazelle by Harry Oakes
By Russel Wright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Oakes Gazelle sculpture in wood with lead to bottom for weight. Oakes was from a family of
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lead

Striking Hand carved large wood Sculpture of Crocodile from Mexico
Located in Mexico, DF
Striking sculpture of a crocodile hand-carved and etched in solid wood with great craftsmanship and
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Wood Dog -Man s Best Friend- Signed Massa, 1941
Located in New York, NY
This hand-carved oak head of a dog, a timeless representation of man's best friend, captures the
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Vintage 1940s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Oak

A Whimsical Merry-go-round Tiger of Carved-Wood with Orange and Black Stripes
Located in Atlanta, GA
, open mouthed and bearing its teeth. It is made of painted wood, the traditional orange and black
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20th Century Southeast Asian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Schneider Carved Wood Cat Sculpture
By Arthur Schneider
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
paper and in metal and wood. This vintage Mid-Century Modern retro wooden cat figurine show the cat
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Seated Greyhound Sculptures from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of tall Italian greyhound sculptures from the late 19th century features the lean, muscular dogs, sitting quietly on painted faux-marble bases. Painted in grey, a skillful ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse and Rider Statue Sculpture. Item features a wax stamp to
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wood Carved Elephant Stand Stool Lacquered Palm Beach Pink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely vintage all hand carved wood elephant stand stool. Newly lacquered in a pale pink. This has
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Chinese Carved Wood Geese or Ducks
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Perky pair of Chinese geese with amusing expressions crafted in carved wood and painted with
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Striking Pair of Carved Wood Foo Dogs in Cinnabar Red
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glam pair of carved wood foo dogs in a luscious shade of cinnabar red.      
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carousel Horse Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Wood
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Beautiful solid hand-carved elm wood Carousel Horse mounted on a wood plinth. Stripped to the
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Early 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Silvered Wood Bird
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An hand-carved wood sculpture of a bird manufactured in Italy in the early 20th century. Wood It
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900
Located in Hudson, NY
Egyptian revival carved wood Cat, Bastet C.1900 Impressive scale. Beautiful Patina. Great style.
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Pair of Antique Anglo Indian Carved Wood Camels with Silver Urns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing pair of Anglo Indian seated and smiling camels carved from indigenous hard wood and
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Silver

Decorative Carved Wood Chinese Foo Dog Dragon Incense Burner Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Carved Wood Chinese Foo Dog Dragon Incense Burner Holder. Circa Late 20th Century
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Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Hand Carved Birds in Palo Fierro Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century carved birds in Palo Fierro Wood Two-tone 3.5 tall x 3w x 4d larger bird
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Unique Pair of Carved Wood Prancing Deer Figures
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of hand carved deer on rectangular bases. Style and nature of the wood suggest an Indonesian
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20th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

Black Forest Linden Wood Carved Bear Tobacco Box, circa 1900
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest seated carved bear as a tobacco jar. Finely carved detail. Original glass eyes
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Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Roe Deer Head in Baroque Style, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand-carved wooden roe deer head with abnormal antlers, mounted on a carved and painted wood
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Antler

Pair of Hand-Carved Wood Crocodile Head Boat Prows from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of carved wood crocodile head boat prows from Papua New Guinea. This pair of mid-20th
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Metal

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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
    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 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
    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 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
    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.