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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

Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 1800th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 1800th century. Preowned by a collector
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Paint, Hardwood

Rare 18th Century Carved and Gilded Italian Walnut Wood Eagle Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
sculptor who carved this eagle had the ability to represent him in a pose showing high energy and movement
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Sarreid Carved Limed Wood Parrots on Stand, a Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of vintage Sarreid parrots on stands. Beautiful hand detail on a limed wood finish
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Late 20th Century Korean Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sarreid Carved Limed Wood Parrots on Stand, a Pair
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of vintage Sarreid parrots on stands. Beautiful hand detail on a limed wood finish
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Late 20th Century Korean Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Whippets with Urns
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of antique Italian whippets or dogs carved from hardwood paint decorated and parcel
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

Indian Poly-Chrome Peacocks in Carved Wood, Late 18th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Large pair of antique South Indian poly-chrome wooden peacock sculptures, carved in the late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Carved Wood and Metal Bird Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic pair of vintage bird or road runner sculptures or figures having carved wood and lacquered
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal, Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

19th Century Carved wood and Gilt Saint Esprit or Holy Spirit Dove
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
19th Century carved and gilded wood Dove or representation of the Holy Spirit (Saint Esprit
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Oak

1980s Hand Carved in Wood Wooden Bench in the Shape of a Crocodile with Reliefs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand Carved in Wood Wooden Bench in the Shape of a Crocodile with Reliefs
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Late 20th Century African Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Late 19th C Indian Carved Wood Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of Late 19th C Indian Carved Wood Painted Horse Sculptures Black painted carved wood horses
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Collection Of Three Black Forest Roe Mounts On Carved Wood Plaques
Located in Buchanan, MI
COLLECTION OF THREE BLACK FOREST ROE MOUNTS ON CARVED WOOD PLAQUES
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Antler, Wood

Vintage Coastal White Washed Carved Wood Life Size Monkey Sculpture 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Eccentric life sized carved wood monkey sculpture circa 1980s Solid wood crouching monkey with
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Antique Anglo Indian Wood Horse with Brass Head Brass Accents
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in, yjis Antique Anglo Indian solid Oak Wood Horse with a solid Brass Head & Brass Accents
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Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Black Forest Carved Linden Wood Figure of a Striding Wild Boar
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Black Forest Wild Boar. Carved linden wood standing boar on original wooden base. Dimensions: H
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

20th Century French Collection of Carved Wood Elephants, Set of 19
Located in High Point, NC
A decorative set of 19 masterfully carved wooden elephants from 20th century France. Showing both
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20th Century French Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Naturalist Midcentury Carved Wood Sculpture of a Zebra Head
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Naturalist mid century carved wood sculpture of a zebra's head presented on a rustic wood base. The
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

‘Black Forest’ Carved Linden Wood Model of a Mount Rescue Dog
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ carved linden wood model of a mount rescue dog, naturalistically modelled standing
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Swiss Black Forest hand carved wood study of a St Bernard Mountain rescue dog
Located in Central England, GB
pleasing and beautifully hand carved small black forest lime wood study is of a seated St. Bernard Mountain
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Antique Pair of Swan Sculpture in Carved and Gilded Wood
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
sculptures to your collection! They are fantastic large in size made of carved wood and gilded with gold leaf
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Antique 1850s French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Anglo Indian Carved and Painted Wood Parrots
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delightful pair of antique Anglo Indian parrots hand carved from indigenous hardwood and painted in
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

French Vintage Hand-Carved Wood an Hand-Painted Rocking Horse, circa 1960
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
French vintage hand-carved wood and hand-painted rocking horse, home decor horse, circa 1960
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Vintage 1960s French Country Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Black Forrest Game Plaque Carved Wood Hunting Scene Panel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
adorned with acorns and oak leaves. This stunning piece is most probably carved from Lime wood (Linden
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Antique 1870s European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Carved Teak Wood Elephant Pulling Log Burmese Sculpture Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Carved Teak Wood Elephant Pulling Log Burmese 45" Sculpture Figure. Item features solid
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Late 20th Century Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Early Deer Antler Mount on Black Forest Carved Wood Plaque
Located in Buchanan, MI
Early deer antler mount on Black Forest carved wood plaque.
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Antler

African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
African Elephant Stool Carved from a Single Piece of Wood A superb piece of African Native carving
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Vintage 1930s Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Teak

Fabulous Pair of 19th C. British Colonial Hand Carved Wood Deer with Antlers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A British Colonial pair of exquisitely carved wood deer from the 19th century. These antique
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Antique 19th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Exceptional Collection Of Early Roe Mounts On Carved Wood Black Forest Plaques.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Exceptional collection of early roe mounts on Black Forest plaques. Priced per mount, mesurements may vary
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Animal Sculptures

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Antler, Wood

Carved Flying Fish
By Lancy Christian
Located in Greenwich, CT
Flying fish (three available) carved of exotic wood having wings and mounted on stands. Differing
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Early 20th Century Pitcairn Islands Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Flying Fish
Carved Flying Fish
$8,900 / set
Vintage Witco Tiki Carved Cedar Wood Alligator Bench Footstool Ottoman
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, ottoman. He’s a seat for your bottom or your feet. The tiki inspired gator was carved from a single piece
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Cedar, Faux Leather, Paint

A Pair of Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Cow and Bull Dated 1903
By Black Forest
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A finely carved linden wood Black Forest Cow and Bull. Signed 'H Schild' to each and inscribed
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century French Grand Tour Bronze Recumbent Lion on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
shaped carved wood base. Probably inspired by earlier classical Italian carvings of lions, rather than
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Antiuqe Hand-Carved Wooden German Shepherd Dog Finely Carved 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
Designer's source. Germany hand-carved wooden German Shepherd dog finely carved, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Wood

American Mid century Modern Solid Mahogany Bull Sculpture Wood Carved
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid mahogany bull sculpture circa 1960's well done piece , in a mid century design lines simple elegant and unique.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Mahogany

Humorous Carved Wood Figure of a Monkey Holding a Bowl
Located in Essex, MA
Standing with upheld arms and hands holding a metal bowl raised on a circular base. Decorated in giltwood and paint decoration.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Exceptional Large Black Forest Fallow Anter Mount On Carved Wood Plaque.
Located in Buchanan, MI
EXCEPTIONAL LARGE BLACK FOREST FALLOW ANTER MOUNT ON CARVED WOOD PLAQUE. WONDERFUL OLD COLOR AND
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Large Vintage Wood Toro
Located in Toronto, ON
A powerful carved wood bull or toro of magnificent proportions and great patina....Horns were
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Vintage 1960s Spanish Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Model of a Tiger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Continental Polychrome decorated carved tiger
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Carved Camel Sculpture
Located in Newark, England
carved African Camel Sculpture. The camel is carved from dense camel thorn wood, a material valued for
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Antique Late 19th Century African High Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Collection of Witco Carved Cedar Wood Tiki Cats Meathead and Friends
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare collection of Witco carved tiki cat figurines and sculptures. This group includes six cats
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Cedar, Paint

Carved 19th Century Wooden Horse
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A carved 19th century carved wooden horse. This piece has been dry scraped to its original paint
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wood Family Crests Out of a Ducal Coronet, Or, a Bear s Head Ppr."
Located in Dallas, TX
carved, painted, and gilded wood armorial crests / carvings, great faces, lots of personality
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand-Carved Elephant Wooden Stool
By Tony Duquette
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand-carved wooden elephant stool, or occasional table, very nice abstract hand-carved on one piece
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Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Wood

LIBERTY S LONDON CAMEL SCULPTURE WiTH LOVELY AGED LEATHER ON HAND CARVED WOOD
By Liberty of London
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to present this camel sculpture with lovely aged leather on hand-carved wood. It
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20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Leather

A Black Forest Carved Bear
Located in Downingtown, PA
The fine carving depicts a brown bear walking on all fours, its head turned slightly to one side, his mouth open revealing teeth and tongue. The colour of the patena is excellent as...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Carved Wood Parrot on Stick Tropical Bird Figurine Sculpture
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage brightly painted carved wood figurine of a parrot, perched on a dowel rod.
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

Stately Carved Wood Black Forest Deer Mount with Large Set of Antlers
Located in Buchanan, MI
Stately carved wood black forest deer mount with large set of antlers. Great color and patina.
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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Antler, Walnut

Primitive Hand-Carved Wooden Snake
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming Primitive / Folk Art snake carved from a dense, hollow tree branch. Wood retains its
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Vintage 1940s American Primitive Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Rhinoceros Wood sculpture
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Hand-sculpted vintage rhinoceros. Dating from around the 1980s. The sculpture is carved in a very
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Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood, Ebony

Mid-Century Carved Wooden Rhino Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage intricately detailed sculpture of a rhino in carved wood. This piece remains in very good
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Iguana Lizard Sculptures
Located in New York, US
Our exotic pair of carved lizards measure 47 and 49 inches tall respectively and exhibit
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Early 20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare Black Forest Carved Armchair
Located in London, GB
This huge sculpture is constructed in walnut;- the two kneeling bears, naturalistically carved and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wooden Carousal Camel
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful carved and painted 19th Century wooden Carousal Camel. Weighs Approximately: 55lb
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Painted Camel Figure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A very well carved and painted camel figure. Great expression and detail. Please
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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Gilt Horse Head on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Carved gilt horse head on stand. Carved from wood, mounted on custom black metal stand. Measures: 6
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Carved Swan
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved and painted swan, French Broad Rivers Decoy Co., 20th century.
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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture
Located in Worcester, GB
Chinese carved rootwood 19th c. Sculpture Measures: Width 24 cm 9 1/2 in Depth 11 cm 4 1/4
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

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
    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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.