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Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Spanish or Colonial Polychrome Painted Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros or Saint
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Folk Art Carved Wood Mother and Child Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Folk Art Carved Wood Mother and Child Sculpture, mounted on rectangular base, inscribed "MFA" to
Category
20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Carved Wood Buddha Head Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large carved wood Buddha heads with partial paint remnants.
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,450 / set
Early Japanese Hinoki Wood Sculpture of Bishamon
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Japanese Hinoki wood sculpture of Bishamon. Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) sculpture made from
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Gilded lacquered wood sculpture depicting Buddha Burma
Located in Milano, IT
Shakyamuni, a figure that radiates serenity and enlightenment. As you approach this divine sculpture, you
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Wood Female Bust Figurative Sculpture Mandinka Woman
Located in London, GB
The African wood female bust figurative sculpture of a Mandinka woman is a striking piece of art
Category
20th Century Gambian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
African Hand Carved Wood Head Bust Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Nicely carved.
A good eye-catching accent piece.
Dimensions: 8.25" high, 5" wide, 7" deep.
Category
20th Century African Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1969 G. Reynold’s Signed California Wood Sculpture
Located in Charleston, SC
piece is made of a single piece of absolutely stunning wood.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,664 Sale Price
36% Off
1980s Hand Carved in Wood Sculpture Indu Woman
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Hand Carved in Wood Sculpture Indu Woman
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece tramp art carving: "THE GRADUATE"
This exceptional tramp art figure and podium
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Form No. 7 by Raka Studio - Wood Sculpture, Bent Wood
By Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
. The sculpture demonstrates a constant flow of wood; the emerging and the reduction of wood while
Category
2010s Asian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bentwood, Oak
Large Vintage Hand Carved Wood Quan Yin Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exquisite Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Antique Piece with Cultural Significance Majestic Size and
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Wood Angels Sculptures, France, 18th Century
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of wood angels sculptures - France, 18th century.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$19,150 / set
Rare Franz Hagenauer Modernist Wood
Copper Figural Dancer Sculpture
By Franz Hagenauer
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Franz Hagenauer (Austrian, 1906-1986) Modernist Stylized Wood & Copper Figural Dancer
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
African or African American Wood Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Really well done, cool hand carved man. I thought this was a piece of American folk art. I am now told that it’s possibly African in origin. So I’m not completely sure either way. I ...
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Asian Thai Angel Figures of Musicians Wood Sculptures
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian gilt wood sculptures depicting Burmese Thai angels figures playing flutes instruments, mounted
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Carved Wood Sculpture 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1310 Japanese carved wood sculpture.Early 19th century
Category
Antique 1820s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Harewood
Andrianna Shamaris Impressive High Quality Petrified Wood or Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
A rare two inch thick slab of petrified wood floats on a minimalist metal base. This ancient slab
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Petrified Wood
IDA BAGUS TILEM SUAR WOOD SCULPTURE CARVED BALI 1950s
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Very abstract and unique Art Deco root wood carving made from suar wood by the renowned Balinese
Category
Vintage 1950s Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
George Lilanga African Art Yellow Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture
George Lilanga
2000 ca
Tanzania, Africa
Wood and Enamel Paint
Signed "Lilanga" at the
Category
Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
George Lilanga African Art Green Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture
George Lilanga
2000 ca
Tanzania, Africa
Wood and Enamel Paint
Signed "Lilanga" at the
Category
Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Sperm Whale Carving by Clark Voorhees
By Clark Voorhees
Located in San Mateo, CA
Large size sperm whale wall plaque by Clark Voorhees. This carving is just under three feet long
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Primitive Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Primitive Modernist Wood Sculpture
Female Nude
Unsigned - Artist Unknown
Vertical Grain Douglas
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Chinese Natural Large Dushan Jade Carving Qing Dynasty
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Natural Large Dushan Jade Carving Qing Dynasty
This is a superb piece of large jade
Category
Antique 19th Century Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
1960
s Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Church Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
An extraordinary one of a kind Mexican folk art carving of a church.
Carved from a soft wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting Prudentia
Located in Middleburg, VA
Rare 16th Century French Carving Depicting "Prudentia". Always depicted with a snake and a hand
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture from India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Indian Temple Sculpture from Gujarat.
An Indian hand carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Industrial Chic Steampunk Carved Wood Art Deco Sculpture, 1940s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Industrial Chic Steampunk carved wood Art Deco sculpture.
Additional information:
Materials
Category
20th Century Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1940 Japanese Dragon Sculpture Carved Wood Tea Service Tray
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Finely sculpted tea service tray from Japan.
Beautiful hand-crafted piece, circa 1940's.
Measures almost 2 feet wide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hawaiian Artist Signed Hand Carved Wood Turned Vessel Garniture Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel/ sculpture.
Signed by the artists
Category
20th Century American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Radiating Yellow Buddhist Soapstone Carving, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The radiating yellow soapstone carving depicts a serene and spiritually evocative scene set in the
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Indonesian Reclaimed Wood Tofu Grinder Sculpture, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A unique tofu grinder sculpture, hand-carved out of a single large piece of reclaimed wood. From
Category
Vintage 1950s Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
$1,625 Sale Price
35% Off
Hand Carved Wood Folk Sculpture of John Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and slight fragment of painted surface in good condition. Very little blue painted surface remaining.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Oaxaca Wood Alebrije Mexican Folk Art Sculpture Signed By Pepe Santiago
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking example of traditional Oaxacan folk art, this hand carved and hand painted wood
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner
A great piece, an original brazier to keep
Category
Antique 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Copper
Noah
s Ark Folk Art Carved Wood Sculpture /Bookends
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1878 Noah's Ark carved wood sculpture/bookends'
Eack animal is individually carved and painted
Category
Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
$675 Sale Price / set
28% Off
Antique Indian Corinthian Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
life, this Corinthian capital can be used as a decorative sculpture or can become the base of a center
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Sphere Sculpture "Corn Ball" by Michael Stallings with Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
An exquisite turned wooden sphere sculpture titled “Corn Ball” by American artist Michael Stallings
Category
Early 2000s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man
Located in Wiscasset, ME
19th Century American wood root folk art carving of a man with one arm. Presented on a custom
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Red Coral Carving of Buddha and Assistant
Located in Sarasota, FL
Chinese red coral finely carved figure of Buddha and assistant. The figure attached to the 1 1/4" stand with total weight of 250 g.
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Hawaiian Artist Hand Carved Turned Wood Vessel Garniture Sculpture Vase Chalice
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully designed and unusually shaped wood-turned vessel / sculpture / chalice. Very well
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Unique Bronze and Wood Sculpture by French Artist Francoise Mayeras
Located in leucate, FR
Big contemporary sculpture in wood and bronze.
By French artiste Francoise Mayeras.
Materials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Brutalist Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Modernist Abstract Wood and Wire Sculpture Manner of Louise Nevelson
By Louise Nevelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
Wonderful Modernist abstract wood and wire sculpture manner of Louise Nevelson.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bauhaus Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wire
Antique carved wood wolf and boar head, wooden sculptures, folk art
Located in BELFORT, FR
Wolf and bear heads, mural wooden sculptures, probably made during late 19th century or early 20th
Category
20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Wood Indonesian Asian Village Temple Scene Sculpture Model
Located in Studio City, CA
A large, unique, masterly carved Indonesian sculpture featuring a temple village scene with tall
Category
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Russell Russ Graff Signed Hawaiian Artist Inlaid Carved Wood Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
inlaid woods and a tree of natural driftwood.
Signed and dated ("84") by the artist with the original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Stunning Wood Carved Sun Face Sunburst Wall Sculpture Decoration 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted Sun Face Wall Decoration Sculpture. Made in Germany by a wood worker
Category
Vintage 1930s German Hollywood Regency Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Gilt Wood Seated Japanese Asian Buddha Amida Nyorai Sculpture Statue
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful and serene wood and gilt Japanese Amida Nyorai Buddha on display stand/alar (the stand
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Japanese Seated Edo Buddha Amida Nyorai Wood Carved
Gilt-Lacquered Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
Buddha immediately following his enlightenment
The Buddha sculpture comes with a wonderfully red
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
20th Century Carved and Crafted Wood Oriental Dancer Indonesian Sculpture, 1960s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Indonesian sculpture from the second half of the 20th century. Finely carved and crafted exotic
Category
Vintage 1960s Indonesian 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.
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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, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs 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, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.
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