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Thai Glass Inlaid Gilt Wood Seated Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and weighty Thai gilt wood seated figure adorned and encrusted in multi-colored glass inlaid
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20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Japanese Handled Burl Wood Dish Marked, "Nippon"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine asymmetric handled Burl Dish stamped "Nippon" on the base. Artistic presentation has a wavy attached handle, very smooth to hold feel and having a desirable rich deep honey...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Antique Vintage Multicolored Pair of Wood Carousel Horses Austria, circa 1890
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique vintage pair of carousel horses from multicolored lacquered wood Austria circa 1890. The
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Antique 1890s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron, Sheet Metal

Japanese Precious Burl Wood Display Stand Fine Quality
Located in South Burlington, VT
your treasure sculptures or planter vases. Natural burl wood display stands like this have
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional antique Southeast Asian Burmese hand carved and gilded teak wood religious
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood

Stunning Large Wood Carved Capercaillie Black Forest Hat Coat Rack Wardrobe 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful 20th century German Black Forest hat or coat rack wall wardrobe with small deer Antlers parts as hooks, mounted to a carved back. Nice addition to a hunters loge or just ...
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Carved Eagle in Painted Green Wood with Gold Accents
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique carved wooden eagle painted green with gilded accents makes an impressive statement with its 69 inch wing span when hung in your home, office or business. The piece is in goo...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Buddha Fragmentary Lacquered Wood Bust, Ava Period, 17th/18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A mysterious and evocative heavily weathered and fragmentary bust of a Burmese standing Buddha, Ava Period, late 17th or early 18th century, Burma (Myanmar). The near life-sized im...
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Antique Early 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

19th Century Thai Sculpture of a Male Figure in Reverential Praying Pose
Located in Yonkers, NY
A hand-carved Thai male praying figure from the 19th century with traces of polychromy. Discover the allure of Thai craftsmanship with this hand-carved wooden figure from the 19th ce...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Ivory Coast Contemporary Carved Painted Wood Guro Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Ivory Coast Contemporary (Early 2000s) carved wood openwork Guro ceremonial mask (the
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Large Carved Wood Hand Painted Elephant Side Table Plant Stand Shelf Art
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A decorative carved wood Elephant side table stool, hand painted in deep red paint, with decorative
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Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 1938 Andre Bourgault Miniatur Carved Wood Statues Couple Rocking Chairs
By Andre Bourgault
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Century. Andre Bourgault worked in his youth as a sailor, lumberjack and woodworker. He began carving in
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Vintage 1940s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage "Jesus Christ Super Junk" Sculpture by Artist Pasqual Bettio of L.A.
By Pasqual Bettio
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, screws, paper, glass, metal and plastic. Comes with a painted stand made of wood. The actual sculpture is
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Polychrome Decorated Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Chinese figure, carved from wood and adorned with gilding and polychrome
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Mid-20th Century folkart carved wood outsider art figures
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century folkart carved wood outsider art figures Dimensions in inches: H 34” x W 11” x D
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine, Paper

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
polychrome. It is hand-carved with intricate patterns and displays wood patina & faded pigment from extended
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique, Rare Decorative Pair of Hand Carved and Hand Painted Horse Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and unique pair of matching horse sculptures. With a combined experience of almost 30
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late Edo Period Sannin-kanjyo Figures or Three Court Ladies w. Wood Box Japan
Located in Miami, FL
including a pitcher, a long handled server + wood table in a signed with Japanese characters meaning
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
polychrome. It is hand-carved with intricate patterns, displays wood patina and has faded pigment from
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood and Bottlecap Snake on Octagonal Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk art snake made from naturally aged/rusted bottle caps stacked and strung on wire to mimic the reptile's sinuous form (ca. 1920s/30s, USA). Features hand-carved/painted wooden he...
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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Aluminum

Large Chinese Carved Gilt Wood Story Panel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms"
Located in Austin, TX
An unusually large vintage Chinese carved and pierced gilt wood story panel, early to mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

10 Carpet Lawn Bowling Hand Carved Wood Stone Balls Antique Office Gift Idea
Located in West Hollywood, CA
10 Carpet Lawn bowling hand carved wood & stone balls antique office gift idea. A Beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese antique Pakistan Jade Teapot with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Jade

Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
charming antique bear motif wood box would be a wonderful addition to a collection of fine Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

China 18th Century Chinese Decoration Element in Lacquered and Gilded Wood
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Interesting element probably coming from a lacquered and gilded wood furniture or panel
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood

Burmese Wood Seated Buddha, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This buddha is a hand-carved from wood and originates from Burma, modern day Myanmar. It once
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
masterpiece in itself, featuring layered, intricate carvings of traditional motifs, reflecting exceptional
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Brass

Vintage Pair of Pendant Thai Gilt Wood Mythological Creatures with Red Undertone
Located in Yonkers, NY
Pair of vintage Thai carved wooden pendant mythological creatures from the mid 20th century with gilt finish and red undertone. Unleash the allure of mythical charm with this exquisi...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Mexican Dia De Los Muertos Day of the Dead La Catrina Folk Art Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite wonderful Mexican Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos festival held throughout Mexico) La Catrina symbolic skeleton figure. La Catrina is the festival’s most recognizable...
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Textile, Wood, Paper

Italian 19th Century Urn-Carved Wood Fragment with it s Original Finish and Gilt
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian urn carved-wood fragment with it's original finish from the 19th century. This elegant
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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Javanese Teak Wood Panel Wayang Mythology c. 1920
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This exquisite antique teak wood panel hails from the culturally rich island of Java, Indonesia
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Vintage 1920s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak, Paint

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Man Holding a Beer Stein, Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of a beer drinking man, 20th century Austria, he is holding his stein in one hand and
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , 5 feet
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing ! Oversized Carved wood and painted Sheaffer Fountain Pen Store Display , Selling two pens
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Dove Pigeon Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art, Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique beautiful Brienz Bear Statue Wood Carved on an Ebonized Wooden Base 1890
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of...
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Tall Antique Sumatra Hand-Carved Wood Batak Temple Mask from the 20th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Batak temple mask hand-carved of wood from the 20th century. This tall mask was hand
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20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Lacquered Meiji Period Carved Wood Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions on Boulle Stands
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Japanese lacquered wood figures depicting seated Foo Dogs or Guardian Lions in a deep red
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
iregular antlers to this wonderful carving.  Found at an estate sale in City of Wels, Austria. A nice
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Sierra Leone Contemporary Carved Painted Wood Temne Headcrest Mask
Located in Queens, NY
African Sierra Leone Contemporary (Early 2000s) carved wood openwork Temne Headcrest mask features
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20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Shan Wood, Lacquer and Gold Leafed Buddha, 19th Century. The image sits on a
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Baule Tribal Horned Mask from Ivory Coast, Hand-Carved African Wood Art
Located in Wembley, GB
single piece of seasoned wood, its surface bears an aged patina, reflecting both time and authenticity
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Antique Early 1900s Ivorian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

19th Century American Burl Wood Horse Hoof Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
. The meticulous attention to detail is evident in the carving, especially at the bottom of the vessel
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Carved Wood Ainu Bear with Baby and Fish, Hokkaido, Japan, Keyaki, Showa Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
of Keyaki wood, this bear flashes a ferocious expression or roar of triumph for landing a fish, with
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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Australian Aboriginal Art Carved Wood Log Bone Totem Coffin with Skull Design
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and quite engaging hand carved wood with hand painted ochres on a hollow wooden log
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20th Century Australian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Blue Tit Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Painted Wood Sign with a Samurai, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the Meiji period. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accent piece for any room. We especiall...
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Ritual Ladle of Wood and Coconut Shell from Timor Island, Indonesia, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Ritual ladle of wood and coconut shell from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1950s). Intricate spoons
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Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Coconut

KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
artist Meigetsusai Kazuyoshi. It was masterfully crafted in carved wood and carefully decorated with red
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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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
  • 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
    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
    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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.