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Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
' inches (52 cm), height chamois: 16.9' inches (43 cm). The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s

$2,165 / set
Anthony Bryant burl oak wood bowl c2001
By Anthony Bryant
Located in London, GB
Beautifully sculptural turned burl oak wood, wooden vessel. Britain c2001 Anthony Bryant.
Category

Early 2000s British Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl, Oak

Anthony Bryant burl oak wood bowl c2001
Anthony Bryant burl oak wood bowl c2001

Anthony Bryant burl oak wood bowl c2001

$2,601
Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth, circa 1970s
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage biomorphic clay signed sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth. circa 1970s. Dimensions. 14
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth, circa 1970s
Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth, circa 1970s

Vintage Biomorphic Clay Signed Sculpture by Washington Artist Ruth, circa 1970s

$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-known for their wood
Category

Vintage 1960s German Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s

Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s

$120 / set
Blonde Reclaimed Wood Tablet Holder
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant holder for any tablet created of elmwood reclaimed from 18th-century northern Chinese buildings. Custom made by our PAGODA RED artisans.
Category

2010s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Blonde Reclaimed Wood Tablet Holder
Blonde Reclaimed Wood Tablet Holder

Blonde Reclaimed Wood Tablet Holder

$78
Folk Art Hand-Carved Devotional "Ball in Cage" Whimsy Sculpture with Holy Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite devotional Folk Art whimsy 'ball in cage' sculpture with holy cross motif whittled from one
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand-Carved Devotional "Ball in Cage" Whimsy Sculpture with Holy Cross
Folk Art Hand-Carved Devotional "Ball in Cage" Whimsy Sculpture with Holy Cross

Folk Art Hand-Carved Devotional "Ball in Cage" Whimsy Sculpture with Holy Cross

$350
Tall Wood Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
Tall hand-carved wooden standing Buddha. Beautifully carved and finely detailed. Likely Thai or Burmese. Decorated with lacquer and gilt (please see the gilt offering patches. Very u...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Tall Wood Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century
Tall Wood Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century

Tall Wood Gilt Standing Temple Shrine Thai Burmese Buddha, Early 20th Century

$2,999
18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

$1,550
20th Century African Hand Carved Wood Hair Comb of a Hand Holding Bird
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th Century African Hand Carved Wood Hair Comb of a Hand Holding Bird A well-composed figurative
Category

20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century African Hand Carved Wood Hair Comb of a Hand Holding Bird
20th Century African Hand Carved Wood Hair Comb of a Hand Holding Bird

20th Century African Hand Carved Wood Hair Comb of a Hand Holding Bird

$980
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Studio City, CA
prints. Would be a great addition to any Japanese/Asian art/sculpture collection or make for an eye
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi
Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi

Bronze Sculpture of Head Bust of Japanese Woman in the Style of Isamu Noguchi

$1,244
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Decorative Togatta Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

$690
Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
(perhaps Haida, Tlingit, or Nootka) indigenous hand carved wood Three-figure totem pole. The work is
Category

Vintage 1980s Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole
Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

Pacific Northwest Coast Indigenous Native American Signed Wood Carved Totem Pole

$595
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Carved and painted wooden soldier whirligig. Early 20th century American. Soldier has a leather hat with wooden brim. Presented on simple custom museum stand.
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig
Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

Early 20th Century Carved and Painted Wood Whirligig

$1,600
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a layer of wax
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted

$690
Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection once attac...
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes
Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes

Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes

$399
David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
By David Segel
Located in Monrovia, CA
a prolific career and worked with a variety of mediums including: oils, bronze and wood sculptures
Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture
David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture

David Segel 1970s 3-D Wooden Double Kiot Folk Art Sculpture

$10,000
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Category

Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Copper

Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base

Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base

$391
Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in attractive poses with crown mandorla and long flowing robes. Frame them or mou...
Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques

Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques

$395 / set
Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Located in South Burlington, VT
A wonderful Chinese hand painted pair (2) paintings on old wooden panels of Buddhist Bodhisattvas in amorous poses with child and elephant presence and long flowing robes. Frame ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques
Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques

Chinese Pair Buddhist Tang Bodhisattvas Hand Painted Old Wood Plaques

$280 Sale Price / set
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Signed Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting or Wall Art Sculpture in Mixed Metal
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
metals on wood with welding & enamel paints. Great retro color palette in very good condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Pewter, Brass, Copper

Signed Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting or Wall Art Sculpture in Mixed Metal
Signed Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting or Wall Art Sculpture in Mixed Metal

Signed Mid Century Modern Abstract Painting or Wall Art Sculpture in Mixed Metal

$950
Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage carved and painted two-toned wooden horse sculpture from Madras with distressed patina
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina
Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina

Vintage Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture from Madras with Yellow and Red Patina

$1,750
Carved Wood Tibetan Warrior Temple God Playing a Liuqin or Mandolin
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 20th century carved wood Tibetan Warrior God playing a Liuqin or a Chinese mandolin. I
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Tibetan Warrior Temple God Playing a Liuqin or Mandolin
Carved Wood Tibetan Warrior Temple God Playing a Liuqin or Mandolin

Carved Wood Tibetan Warrior Temple God Playing a Liuqin or Mandolin

$2,950
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
By Bob Stocksdale
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls

Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls

$1,245 / set
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Cabinet Door Panels
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of antique 19th century hand carved cabinet door panels. This is a great pair of carved panels originally from a large carved buffet. The doors are in good condition and curve...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Cabinet Door Panels
Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Cabinet Door Panels

Pair of 19th Century Hand Carved Wood Cabinet Door Panels

$2,450 / set
Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, little gem of a piece. Thai/ Siam meditating buddha with serenely closed eyes in the Kamphaeng Phet style. The piece has a beautiful patina acquired over time. From ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand
Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand

Bronze Thai Siam Temple Shrine Kamphaeng Phet Style Buddha Head on Wood Stand

$395
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made and sculpted wood-turned weed vase by famed American (Mendocino, California
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel

Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Organic Natural Wood Turned Weed Vase Vessel

$695
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box. Chinese shadow box features a hand
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.

$650
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$395
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful string of Japanese hand-crafted Buddhist Juzu mala beads made of natural wood. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$395
Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue On Wood Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue on Wood Base This vintage hand-forged peacock
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue On Wood Base
Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue On Wood Base

Vintage Hand Forged Peacock Garden Folk Art Statue On Wood Base

$1,435
Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed
Located in Bochum, NRW
Japanese dolls called Kokeshi, northern Japan, 1960s-1970s. Handmade by Japanese artisans from wood
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed
Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed

Set of 2 Kokeshi Naruko Japanese Wood Hand Painted Doll, Signed

$1,127 / set
Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
. The desire to mix their universes and materials was imperative. For him, the wood sculptured, worked
Category

2010s French Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré
Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré

Unique Geometric Two-Tone Wood Silk, Earthy Tones Sculptural Vase by Awaré

$8,615 / item
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
wood, detail carvings and metal ornaments. This is a wonderful wood statue that remains largely intact
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered and Gilt Wood Buddhism Statue from Edo Period

$18,500
Sicilian Cart Axle Made Of Wood And Wrought Iron From The Early 19th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A Sicilian cart axle in wood and wrought iron, carved representing three dragons. A magnificent
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Sicilian Cart Axle Made Of Wood And Wrought Iron From The Early 19th Century
Sicilian Cart Axle Made Of Wood And Wrought Iron From The Early 19th Century

Sicilian Cart Axle Made Of Wood And Wrought Iron From The Early 19th Century

$1,305
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region of Gabon. Kota
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture

$3,250
Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden exa...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet
Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet

Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet

$3,200
Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic hand-carved primitive wood totem sculpture/ figure from the Sepik River people (Ambunti
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure
Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure

Sepik River People Papua New Guinea Oceanic Primitive Wood Totem Spirit Figure

$1,495
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
A Japanese Antique carved netsuke "The Chi-Lin Beast" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century, signed on the bottom.   
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Chi-Lin Beast" Signed, Meiji Era

$495
"Untitled, " Bird Series #3, Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Original, carved by hand, wood sculpture 2021 Unknown wood on a Walnut base Measures: 9.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut, Wood

"Untitled, " Bird Series #3, Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes
"Untitled, " Bird Series #3, Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes

"Untitled, " Bird Series #3, Original Sculpture by Bay Area Artist Sheridan Oakes

$585
20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size
Located in Kent, CT
An excellent, 20th Century American, carved wood emu with a wooden base and painted finish. While
Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size
20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size

20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size

$5,700
Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Located in Santa Monica, CA
wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white wall. Wood with hand forged iron strap
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement

Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement

$2,500
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
are made from wood and brightly painted and decorated with hair, teeth, goat-skin and sometimes
Category

Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood

$4,984
Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1492 Japanese gilt carved wood seated Buddha with hidden compartment in back
Category

Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha
Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha

Japanese Gilt Carved Wood Seated Buddha

$410
A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood baku Architectural Elements, 14th-16th
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood 'baku' Architectural Elements, 14th-16th Century, Japan, late
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood baku Architectural Elements, 14th-16th
A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood baku Architectural Elements, 14th-16th

A Rare and Early Pair of Carved Wood baku Architectural Elements, 14th-16th

$17,252
Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style
By Frank Finney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Acquired on a trip to New Hampshire. Not sure the artist. Carved out of solid wood. Shows Swan
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style
Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style

Antique Carved Wood Swan Preening - Gus Wilson / Frank Finney Style

$2,910 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Wally Shoop 1985 Bronze Ram Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Limited 13/250
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Wally Shoop 1985 Bronze Ram Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Limited Edition 13/250 on Wooden Base
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Wally Shoop 1985 Bronze Ram Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Limited 13/250
Vintage Wally Shoop 1985 Bronze Ram Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Limited 13/250

Vintage Wally Shoop 1985 Bronze Ram Bighorn Sheep Sculpture Limited 13/250

$850
Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988
By Minoru Ohira
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and quite engaging original large mixed media wall sculpture by contemporary/modern
Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988
Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988

Minoru Ohira Signed Large Japanese Wall Sculpture Luna Y Sol (Sun and Moon) 1988

$9,500
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

$29,990
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China

$4,800
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
hardly been touched by human hands, and there are only carving marks on the head, but everything else is
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament

$700
Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "Two Rats" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " Two Rats " by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

$475
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Located in Norton, MA
Presenting a famous netsuke artist, Yoshitoshi from Japanese, a carved netsuke "The Pig" dated around the late 19th to early 20th century.         
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era
Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

Japanese Wood Netsuke " The Pig "by Yoshitoshi Late Meiji Era

$575
20th Century, Carved Wood Nafana Bedu Plank Mask, Tribal Art, Decorative Object
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic large wooden “plank” mask from the Nafana people of West Africa, mid-20th century. Hand-carved with bold geometric forms and stylized facial features, this piece was tra...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Carved Wood Nafana Bedu Plank Mask, Tribal Art, Decorative Object
20th Century, Carved Wood Nafana Bedu Plank Mask, Tribal Art, Decorative Object

20th Century, Carved Wood Nafana Bedu Plank Mask, Tribal Art, Decorative Object

$1,580
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair Of 17th Century Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Padded Rests On
Category

Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad
A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

A Pair Of French Carved Giltwood Reclining Lion Sculptures, Florentine, With Pad

$4,500 / set
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly, a wonderful piece. We gravitated towards it upon first sight. Very well done, beautiful detail and coloring. Quite unusual and rare in this pose. Very well preserved. We have ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure

$1,245
Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and heavy fired clay (terracotta) head of an Arhat (also known as Luohan in Chinese). The followers of Buddha who achieved the enlightenment, statues of Arhats are always fou...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam
Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam

Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam

$4,500
Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen San Diego My Haiku Alphabet Letter E Sculpture 1998
By Bob Matheny
Located in Cathedral City, CA
from the video are included as well. The sculpture is made of camphor wood ad was made with a band saw
Category

1990s American Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Beech

Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen San Diego My Haiku Alphabet Letter E Sculpture 1998
Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen San Diego My Haiku Alphabet Letter E Sculpture 1998

Bob Matheny Allied Crafstmen San Diego My Haiku Alphabet Letter E Sculpture 1998

$595
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Wood Carving Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carving sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carving sculptures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Find 5569 antique and vintage wood carving sculptures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 77 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of wood carving sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carving sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but folk art, mid-century modern and Baroque styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Nils Olsson each produced beautiful wood carving sculptures that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Carving Sculptures?

Wood carving sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,515, while the lowest priced sells for $0 and the highest can go for as much as $774,985.
Questions About Wood Carving Sculptures
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do you identify wood carvings?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are the types of wood carving?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the difference between casting and carving in sculpture?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
    1 Answer
    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.

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