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Abercrombie Fitch Hand Carved and Painted Mallard Drake Duck Hunting Decoy
By Abercrombie Fitch
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Abercrombie & Fitch Mallard Drake Duck Decoy. Shows some wear from light use.
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Vintage 1980s American Sporting Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wooden Cat Sculpture, Flower Power
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage whimsical and playful American Folk Art hand carved wood sculpture depicts a stretching
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20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
cool. Also, the sculpture on the tail is wonderful. It is thought that it was carved on wood such
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century French Large Decorative Hand Carved Hand Painted Birds
Located in Sofia, BG
Two large decorative hand carved and hand painted colourful birds made in early 20th century in
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese/Chinese Carved Buffalo and Boys on the Fitted Base
Located in Norton, MA
A hand-carved of hardwood, water buffalo, and boys from Japan, depicting two boys seating on the
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Metal

1960s Sculpture of an American Eagle Hand Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ironwood. Handmade large carved wood eagle sculpture 1960s. Vintage Seri Ironwood Animal Hand-Carved
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Cent Large Japanese Wood Okimono of a Bantam Rooster , Hen and Baby Chicks
Located in North Miami, FL
A finely signed Japanese carved large cockerel with an impressive plume of tail feathers standing
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Giraffe Wooden Sculpture.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Vintage Piece Features Two Carved Giraffes Circling a Tree. Rustic Design. The Spots Appear to
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels with Deer Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty hand-carved wooden temple corbels from the 18th or 19th century with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Victorian era Hand Carved Black Forest Bull Sculpture Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning large carved wooden bull wall shelf. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century Hand Painted Wood Decorative Sculpture / Pack of Gazelles
Located in Tarry Town, NY
maker, bringing to life the delicate features and dynamic poses of these magnificent animals. The
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

19th Century English Carved Mahogany Griffin Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century English carved mahogany sculpture of a griffin, circa 1820; one of two
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Mahogany

Thai 1900s Reclining Guardian Lion Carved Prayer Box with Polychrome Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved interior, the box depicts a guardian lion whose striking features and expression are meant to ward
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Early 20th Century Thai Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Small Antique Swedish Red-painted Horse in Wood, 1900th
Located in Stockholm, SE
a painted pedestal, beautifully carved and painted wood. On the underside, a text in pencil: Memory
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved and Painted Shore Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This finely paint decorated and hand carved shore bird is on a piece of drift wood. The condition
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20th Century American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest 1890s Carved Wooden Bear Standing on a Circular Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Black Forest carved wooden sculpture from the late 19th century, depicting a bear standing on a
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Italian Carved Wooden Parrots circa 1880, Mounted on Modern Steel Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
parrot is meticulously carved from natural wood, showcasing a delicate balance between simplicity and
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Steel

Pair of Vintage German Carved Black Forest Mounted Deer Wall Sculptures
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two similar Black Forest carved and hand-painted 'stag' sculptures with real antlers mounted
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Vintage 1940s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Antler, Wood, Paint

Pair of Large Antique Carved Wooden Bull Sculptures Europe Circa 1850-60
Located in London, GB
Impressive pair of carved antique wooden bull sculptures, European, circa 1850 A unusual subject
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Antique 1840s Spanish Spanish Colonial Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Poplar

Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Rocking Horses – Rustic Folk Art Pair, 23” 15.5" H
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite pair of antique hand-carved wooden rocking horses brings timeless charm and
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Mid-20th Century Asian Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A 1930s English hand carved study of a Belgian draught horse stallion.
Located in Central England, GB
This exquisitely carved study of a Belgian draught horse dates to circa 1930 and is hand carved in
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Mid-20th Century English Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Beech

Vintage Boho Carved Wooden Gazelle - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of sleek, vintage style into your home with this captivating hand-carved wooden
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Brass

Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear, Brienz around 1920s A nicely carved Black Forest bear. Executed
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Lovely Carved Black Forest Bear for Sewing Utensils, Pierre Michel, Brienz Item e7285 A nicely
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
this Swiss Black Forest Lucerne Lion Carving. The Lucerne Lion carved from Linden wood with fine detail
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

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Marble

Primitive pantera onca brazilian stool in noble wood circa 1900
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible primitive brazilian stool in noble wood representing 'Panther'circa 1900
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian International Style Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Tyrolean Farmer Sculpture, ca. 1880
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Hand-Carved Tyrolean Farmer Sculpture, ca. 1880 This finely carved wooden figure depicts a
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

African Elephant, Tiger and Woman Rider Varnished Wood Sculpture by J. Zanetti
Located in North Miami, FL
. Zanetti By: J. Zanetti Material: wood Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished, polished
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Vintage 1930s South African Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Portuguese carved oak offering boxes
Located in Diest, BE
This pair of beautifully hand-carved offering or collection boxes originates from Portugal and
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Wooden Carved Elephant Sculpture Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Elephant Carving. Wear and Cracking Consistent With Age. Could be Used as Plant Stand. Dimensions. 9 W ; 7 D ; 11 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Stunning Tall Hand-Carved Sculpture of Rearing Horse and Foal
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind hand carved from a felled tree sculpture of a
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Early 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros
Located in Germantown, MD
Handcrafted African Ebonized Wood Figure of a Rhinoceros. Measures 13.5" in width, 8.5" in depth
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Late 20th Century Zimbabwean Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Pair of Large Late 20th Century Thai Hand Carved Wooden Horse Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
two horses trotting, carved from single piece of wood and hand painted in a traditional South Eastern
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Vintage 1980s Thai Tribal Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Folk Art Hand Carved Coyote Floor Standing Sculpture
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Decorative Hand Carved Coyote Floor Standing Sculpture. Add a touch of rustic charm to your home
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1990s American American Classical Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Rustic French 20th Century Carved Wooden Duck with Black, White and Yellow Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved wooden duck from the 20th century with rustic appearance, white, black and yellow
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20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th-Century Carved Wooden Horse and Carriage Model
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved wooden horse and a painted carriage set on a wooden base. The horse is hand-carved with a warm
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Group of Carved Cattles with Glass Vase Inset, Brienz ca. 1890 A rare group of
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Cut Glass, Wood

Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box with Dog
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box. This beautiful and compact
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Vintage 1910s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pine Wood Decorative Sculpture Shape Frog by Ferdinando Codognotto, Italy 2001
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing decorative sculpture shape of the frog in pine wood hand-carved by Ferdinando Codognotto
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Early 2000s Italian Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid
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Vintage 1960s African Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Carving Panel Horus God Falcon Ancient Egyptian 19th Century, Wood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
carved classical composition in low relief - Depicting Horus, one of the earliest and most important
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Antique Early 19th Century European Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

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Wood

huge decorative head of an dinosaur in wood by an unknown artist
Located in Kiel, SH
head of an dinosaur in wood by an unknown artist. It's a unique piece with high decorative worth
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Late 20th Century European Archaistic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
A pair of Black Forest cattle attributed to Johann Huggler Carved in lindenwood, the
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900 A very nice and fine Swiss
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Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Late 19th Century French Carved Wooden and Silvered Carousel Horse on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1880, this large, hand carved sculpture sits on an attached oval base; it
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

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Silver Leaf

Rare Oversize Black Forest Swiss Carved Wooden Grazing Cow with Bell on Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare oversize Black Forest Swiss hand-carved wooden cow from circa 1880. This exquisitely hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Beautiful Hand Carved Exsotic Ironwood Turtle Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
beautiful unique solid hand-carved ironwood turtle sculpture with beautiful detail great condition
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20th Century American American Classical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Italian Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Lion from the Early 1800s
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved and painted wood lion from the early 19th century. How not to be charmed by this
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find University of Southern California (USC) "Traveler" horse mascot wood
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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Wood

2 hand-carved statues of eagles ca. 1800
Located in MILL, NL
Set of 2 fantastic hand carved wooden sculptures of eagle. Appear to have been part tr a furniture
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Antique Late 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Wood

19th C Black Forest Hand-Carved Swiss Brienz Bear with Brass Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
This whimsical hand carved seated wooden brown bear holds a brass cup suitable for cigarettes
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Large Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Pair of Fighting Ram Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good quality carved ram bookends. Anyone who has ever witnessed two rams taking each
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Hand Carved Sculpture of a Heron Painted with Purple, Orange and Black Tones
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved heron sculpture with polychrome finish. Hand-carved with charming detail
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Extraordinary Hand-Carved from Knot of a Tree, Folk Art Sculpture "Gorilla"
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual hand-carved from knot of a tree, Folk Art sculpture depicting a gorilla face, head, amazing
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

De Stijl Firenze Wood and Metal Bird Goose Sculpture, circa 1970
By De Stijl
Located in Atlanta, GA
, carved wood. The goose has black glass eyes. The sculpture has a realistic posture and whimsical
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Asprey Carved Rock Crystal Gorilla Diamond Eye s and 18-Karat Gold Accents
By Asprey Garrard Limited
Located in Westport, CT
Asprey one of a kind hand carved rock crystal Gorilla, with 18-karat gold accents and diamond eyes
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Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

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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.