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Japanese Large Hand-Carved Boxwood Okimono – “Mino-Kame” Turtle, Ca. 1900
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Large Hand-Carved Boxwood Okimono – “Mino-Kame” Turtle, Ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS: Height: 4
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Owl With Glass Eyes, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delightful decorative owl. This finely hand carved Black Forest carved owl sculpture
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of Lady with Parasol, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ca 1900 Fine Chinese Carved Soapstone Statue of a lady with Parasol. Additional information
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Outstanding Wooden Carved Fighting Stags by K. Bach, 1946
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Outstanding Wooden Carved Fighting Stags by K. Bach 1946 A grandiose handcarved wood sculpture of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Wooden Unicorn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
unicorn sculpture. Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, this piece showcases beautiful craftsmanship
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Thomas Suby Carved Duck Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Thomas Suby carved duck sculpture. Represented by Breckenridge Art Gallery/ Breckenridge Colorado
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare American Folk Art Painted Carved Giraffe Sculpture, Pennsylvania ca. 1850
Located in Shippensburg, PA
VERY RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOOD GIRAFFE PULL TOY Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1850-80 36 5/8
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Wooden Carved Monkey, 1950s
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This is a very fine wooden carved monkey. It is likely an early work by renowned Danish designer
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owlSculpture. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on
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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Animal Sculptures

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Bone, Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Ram Head Wall Mount by Sarreid, Spain, 1970s
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Exceptional hand-carved wooden ram's head wall mount, made in Spain for Sarreid Ltd., 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Carved Pair Medici Lions
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th Century pair medici lions in carved wood, at opposing stances with heads turned to sinister
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Antique 1830s Animal Sculptures

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Wood

English Victorian 19th Century Carved Wooden Duck with Detailed Plumage
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period carved wooden duck sculpture from the 19th century with nicely detailed
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Hand Carved Frog Box Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage large hand carved wood frog box. A very unique piece. Made of teakwood and carved in the
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20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1980s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Nut Cracker Bird Box
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage wooden nut cracker bird box made of walnut from 1980s. Dimensions: 10.5" D x 5.75" W x 14" H.
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Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Boho Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This hand-carved wooden sculpture depicts a lion in a crouched, powerful stance, with one paw
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Antique Hand Carved African Fertility Primate / Baboon, Gorilla,, Extremely well executed
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Vintage 1910s Cameroonian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Bone, Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Eagle Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved wooden eagle on branch. Please confirm location with seller (NY or NJ)
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Crafted Belgian Wood Child.s Horse Figure
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
White painted wood standing horse. Hand carved and well proportioned.
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rare Original Antique Swiss Carved Black Forest “Walking Bear” ca. 1920
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE ORIGINAL CARVED BLACK FOREST "WALKING BEAR" Probably Swiss, circa 1920 Retaining original
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20th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Chinese Gilt carved Wooden Tang Horse Sculpture
Located in Pomona, CA
Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wooden Carved Tang Dynasty Style Horse Sculpture. Featured nicely hand
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Wood

French Late 19th Century Carved Carousel Prancing Horse Sculpture with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden carousel horse sculpture from the late 19th century, with dark paint, glass
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Antique 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Pair Black Forest Carved Chicken Vase Epergne Candleholder Sculpture
Located in Shreveport, LA
how they face one another!! circa 1880. Measurements: Carved wood statues, 15” height x 8” x 7
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Rustic Vintage Carved Wooden Horse with Saddle on Stand, circa 1950
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic vintage wooden horse carving, presented on a flat base and adorned with a carved saddle
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Mid-20th Century Indian Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Black Forest Wooden Carved Begging Dog, Brienz, ca. 1900 A whimsical Swiss wood carving, a long
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Folk Art Set of 3 Carved Sitting Cat Sculptures
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of Folk Art sitting cat figurines was hand-carved from solid pieces of wood. The cats
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20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Bear Figure with Glass Eyes, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
hand-carved linden-wood figure of a bear, with glass eyes, highly detailed features, and fur. Germany
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Bowl, Peasant Couple, Napoleon III., 1840s-1850s
Located in Greven, DE
Unique antique hand carved bowl made of wood. France, mid 19th century. The small bowl was used
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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Original Driftwood Carved Horse Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Impressive carved driftwood horse head sculpture.
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Boho Hand-Carved Wooden Owl Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of woodland wisdom to your space with this charming hand-carved wooden owl sculpture
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Desk Set ca. 1920s Item e7286 A nicely carved Black Forest bear
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Indian Vintage Carved Wooden Bull Sculpture Depicting Guardian Deity Nandi
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark
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Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Italian Carved Wooden and Silvered Greyhound Dog Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved near Venice, Italy, circa 1960, this large antique sculpture sits on an integral square
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Mid-20th Century Italian Country Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

hand Carved Wooden Plaque Eagle on Custom Wooden Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Thomas Rhodes Eagle Carving Thomas Rhodes was Daniel Rhodes brother who had 23 patents including Wheelchair that went upstairs. on back of eagle "TJ Rhodes 733 Ridge Rd Smoke Rise"
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Metamorphosis Owl Quartz Crystal Sculpture on Petrified Wood and Gold Vermeil
Located in Tarzana, CA
Metamorphosis Owl” — Quartz Crystal & Gold Vermeil Sculpture on Petrified Wood Artist: Luis
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2010s Animal Sculptures

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Quartz, Gold

Vintage Boho Black Forest Carved Boar Head
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Forest boar head. Expertly hand-carved from a single piece of dark, lustrous wood, this sculpture
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Mid-20th Century German Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Goan Indian Elephant
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand painted and carved wooden Indian elephant from Goa. Intricate detailing.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames Mythological Turtle , 18th C
Located in North Miami, FL
creatures, stretching their necks out in curiosity. Cut from a single block of wood and in excellent
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood

Hand Carved Rosewood Hammerhead Shark
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine carved hammerhead shark executed in vividly grained exotic hardwood on naturalistic stand.
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1990s Canadian Modern Animal Sculptures

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Zebra Wood

Vintage Carousel Boho Carved Wooden Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An absolutely incredible vintage Boho horse. Monumental in size and drama. Beautiful hand carved
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Late 20th Century Mexican Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Wooden Dromedary Camel Sculpture on Oval Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wooden camel from the 19th century, with oval painted base. Created in Italy
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage German Carved and Painted Black Forest Pig Mounted Wall Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black Forest carved and hand-painted 'pig' sculpture mounted to a circular board for wall hanging
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Vintage 1930s German Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Antique Hand-carved Wooden Wall Relief of the Lamb of God
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-carved wooden wall relief of a sheep. Carved of oak, the Lamb shown standing on the Book of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

1940s American Carved Wooden Horse Head Fragment with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American carved wooden horse head fragment from the mid-20th century, with nicely weathered
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Petite English Victorian Period 19th Century Carved Wooden Bird Sculpted Group
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite antique English Victorian period small carved wooden sculpted group from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Six Foot Carved Fish from England
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood fish from England. Six-foot fish with details including gills, fins, scales, snout
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Vintage 1950s European Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Long Folk Art Articulated Flexible Carved and Hand-Painted Snake Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming folk art carved articulated snake sculpture crafted to mimic realistic snake motion (ca
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Vintage 1980s South American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Hand Carved Bat Figurine, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Wooden Hand Carved Bat Figurine, 1970s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1970 to 1979
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Moroccan Carved Polychrome Painted Wooden Camel Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A superbly carved camel statue, early 20th century, Morocco, exceptionally executed, the North
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Art Deco Style Carved Wooden Eagle Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco Style carved Wooden Eagle sculpture with glass eyes from the 1960s. This stunning
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Vintage 1960s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Beech

Asian Wood Hand-Painted Figure of a Recumbent Ram
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
brown background. All the animals of the Chinese Zodiac are painted on the body of the ram, from dragons
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Polychrome Carved Hardwood Models of Recumbent Horses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pair of Vintage polychromes decorated carved hardwood models of recumbent horses each wearing
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of American Federal-Style Carved Painted Bald Eagle Sculptures
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Federal-style carved sculptural bald eagles with wings outstretched perching on a
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Boho Hand Carved Ostrich - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the whimsical and artistic spirit of these exceptional vintage hand-carved ostrich
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Late 20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century American Carved Wooden Giraffe Sculpture with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American carved wooden giraffe sculpture from the mid 20th century, with spotted touches
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Thai Gilded and Carved Wooden Mythical Creature with Red Undertone
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai gilded and carved wooden mythical creature from the mid-20th century, with red
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Mid-20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Italian Vintage Midcentury Carved Wooden Stag Sculptures with Antlers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian wooden carved stag sculptures from the mid-20th century with large antlers. Born
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-20th Century, Showa, Japanese Keyaki Wood Frog / Toad
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese keyaki wood toad. Age: Japan, Showa Period, Mid-20th Century Size: Height 11.2 C.M
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Mid-20th Century Japanese 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
    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 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 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.