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Hand-Carved Anatomical Horse Model on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This detailed hand-carved wooden horse model showcases anatomical musculature and skeletal
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Ironwood Hand Carved Owls
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Vintage Ironwood Hand Carved Owls. A very cool pair of hand carved ironwood owl sculptures
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A carved wooden egg - 1950s - France.
By Alexandre Noll
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved wooden egg, likely made in the 1950s in France. This type of object was popular at the
Category
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,149 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique African
Bamana
Hand Carved Monkey Mask
Located in Meer, VAN
century.
A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali, depicting a monkey’s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century African Primitive Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Bull Sign
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Carved and painted wood bull sign. Life size head with carved and painted details, real horns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Carved Wooden Horse, Black Forest, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Horse in front of a trough, carved wood, work of great finesse and delicacy
Good condition
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Carved Marlin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
carved from rich, warm-toned tropical wood. The carving captures the swift, powerful movement of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Carved Monkey Butler
Located in Bradenton, FL
A finely carved wooden monkey butler figure on stand, glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, made to
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Duck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folk Art hand carved wooden duck - a wonderful piece! One of our favorite pieces, the life size
Category
20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Owl Lucite and Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A Lucite encased hand carved wood owl, circa late-20th century, Canada. Owl is wood card and
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Wood
MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood bird sculpture, circa 1970s. A striking hand-carved bird sculpture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
Pair Monumental Chinese Carved Wooden Eagle Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair of monumental carved wood statues of exceptional quality, depicting eagles standing on top of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$35,000 / set
Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Bookends
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice pair of hand carved wooden Asian elephant bookends.
large Hand carved elephant bookends with
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
$295 / set
19th Century French Carved Eagle Wall Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This regal antique eagle wall sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1880. The hand carved eagle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Tang Style Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A large nicely detailed carved wooden sculpture of a Tang style horse coming to a halt, on wooden
Category
20th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration
Located in High Point, NC
Indulge in the charming appeal of this 20th-century French Carved Wooden Cat Decoration. Crafted
Category
20th Century French Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Italy Late 20th Century Carved Wooden Elephant
Located in Brescia, IT
This is an amazing piece born by the fine craftmenships of the Sardinian artisan of the beautiful island of Sardinia, Italy.
The elephant has a dynamic movement that depict the figur...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved
Hand Painted Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved & hand painted rooster sculpture. Very folky rooster.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Carved Hardstone Eagle in Smoky Quartz
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This majestic eagle is hand carved from quality smoky quartz. The eagle is standing on a decorative
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Owl Sculpture Portugal
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
A vintage folk art owl sculpture, hand-carved from wood and colorful hand-painted. Made in Portugal
Category
Vintage 1980s Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
1970s Vintage Wooden Carved Squirrel Sculpture with Bronze Nut
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming hand-carved squirrel sculpture made of solid wood, made in Europe in the mid-20th century
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Spanish Carved Charging Bull Statue - Pair
These beautiful hand carved statues embody the
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique black forest carved seated bear sculpture
An adorable and masterfully hand-carved figure
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Fish Decoys on Stands
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
American pair of modern, painted and carved wood fish on brass stand. Both marked, brass base "1977
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Carved basswood dog, Black Forest style. Circa 1900.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved basswood dog, Black Forest style, sitting and looking to the left.
European work realized
Category
Early 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Wooden Swan Sculptures, Midcentury American
Located in Atlanta, GA
form with folk art sensibility. Carved from solid wood, each bird features a gracefully elongated neck
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Antique
Black Forest
Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' fox stool
Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Magnificent Antique Indian Wood Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite antique hand-carved wooden horse head sculpture is a stunning piece of Indian art
Category
20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Owl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imbue your library or living space with the wisdom and whimsy of this striking vintage hand-carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Statue of a Staghound, circa 1920
A wooden carved statue of a staghound. It is carved
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Green Painted Wooden Swan with Carved Curved Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved wooden swan distinguished by its gracefully curved neck and stylized form. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Michael John Crook Hand Carved Wooden Heron Sculpture
Located in Bishop
s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook
Category
20th Century British Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Bear Stand Sculpture Swiss Brienz Carved Bernese
Located in Epfach, DE
Bernese Oberland. The region has been known for its finely crafted animal figures since the 19th century
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Wooden Dog Head Figure with Articulated Mouth
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Dog Head with Movable Jaw – Finely crafted from dark hardwood, this
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Made out of wood with later chalk restorations.
Italy
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$424 Sale Price
48% Off
Pair of Antique Folk Art Carved Wooden Maltese Dog Sculptures
Located in Antwerp, BE
20th century folk art Maltese dog sculptures, hand-carved from solid wood. Each figure has joyful
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Wooden Longgui Dragon Turtle Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Antique Chinese carved wooden sculpture of a Longgui or (dragon turtle) holding a coin in its mouth
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Black Forest Bear with Aluminum Pot
Located in Barntrup, DE
-carved wooden, linden-wood, seated bear is holding an aluminum pot. Nicely detailed, with glass eyes.
Can
Category
Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Swiss Carved
Black Forest
Cattle Group
Located in London, GB
A black forest cattle group
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved swiss cow, calf
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Georgian Carved Mahogany Eagle Ornament, in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian Carved Mahogany Eagle Ornament, in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale, Mounted on Marble
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Frog
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with carved floral and coin motifs. The warm tones of wood combined with subtle green and gold accents
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
A pair of Black Forest cattle, probably by Johann Huggler
Carved in lindenwood, the
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$11,668 / set
18th Century Folk Carved Lion
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming 18th century carved and painted lion in repose, having full mane and growling expression
Category
Antique Late 18th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Lamb Head, England, 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved Lamb Head
England, 1890
Carved and painted parcel gilt lamb head on ebonised base.
17”w x
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1930s.
This beautiful
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Fine Vintage Hand Carved
White Painted Wooden Swan Centerpiece
Located in Milford, NH
A beautifully carved vintage wooden swan centerpiece in white paint with a carved out center and
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A group of three early 20th Century well crafted wood Monkey figures in the classic poses of See
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Handmade Bear Wood Sculpture by Bern
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Italian hand carved wood bear sculpture by Bern.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$600 Sale Price
40% Off
Life Sized Hand Carved Early 20th Century Carousel Lion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with great detailing to the wood work and painted saddle and Carved Woman's (or Cherub) head on the
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Black Forest Carved Scottie Dog
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Black Forest Carved Scottie Dog
A Charming piece, our little dog has a lovely face with whiskers
Category
Antique Early 1900s Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Carved Trunk Koi Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
vintage hand-carved wood sculpture. Masterfully hewn from a single, gnarled tree root or trunk, the artist
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Eagle Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make a bold statement with this monumental vintage hand-carved eagle sculpture. Hewn from a single
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
English Carved and Painted Spaniel Dog Sculpture, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English carved and painted wood spaniel dog sculpture from the first half of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1980s Hand Carved Wooden Crocodile
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand Carved Wooden Crocodile
Category
Late 20th Century European Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Black Forest Style Cane Stand with Bear Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the front, raised on blocky feet with carved flowers.
Dimensions: Height. 43", width. 23", depth 23
Category
20th Century Black Forest Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
MCM Stylized Zebra Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood (possibly rosewood; not sure) elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zebra Wood
Italian 1920s Carved Wooden Duck Sculpture with Painted Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wooden duck sculpture from circa 1920 with light painted accents and textured
Category
Early 20th Century Italian 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
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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, 2024To 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, 2022There 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2023What 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, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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