Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
to
57
86
71
159
14
5
30
21
9
5
4
2
1
1
9
46
104
19
33
37
20
4
2
8
12
1
3
12
14
1
133
31
23
15
15
88
70
52
38
27
178
174
174
164,070
39
32
25
23
Creator: Unknown
Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, early 20th century
A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 190...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1900
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful, cute Austrian piece from the early 20th century. Birds carved from wood, polychrome painted, with glass eyes, nest-shaped, depicting naturalistic parents with three youn...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple figure in carved and gilded teak. The base of the figure is a tapered plug fashioned to...
Category
18th Century Thai Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak, Paint
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an Estate sale in Nuremberg, G...
Category
1930s German Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
1910s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Large Brienz Bear Hiker Statue Sculpture, Antique Switzerland
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Wild Boar Inkwell German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s Black Forest desk accessory carved from wood in the shape of a wild boar. A lovely addition to your room or just to use on your desk. Made from hand carved wood. Found ...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...
Category
1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand for wall display. Executed in the traditional “Viechtauer” style, these sculptural fol...
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Family Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Four refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand for wall display. Executed in the traditional “Viechtauer” style, these sculptural fo...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage MidCentury Hand Carved African Senofu Stool
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Unique small vintage African Senofu stool, highlighted by a tribal warrior carved into the top. There are some nicks and scratches on the stool that are in line with its age and give...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it was made in Japan in the 1960s. Ideal decoratio...
Category
1950s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Ishihara Hideo Japanese Kokeshi Doll Sculptures Signed
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Kokeshi dolls by Hideo Ishihara (1925 - 1999). The title of this set is "Mitinoku Okako" or "Parent and Child". Hideo Ishihara came from a fam...
Category
1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown 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 base
George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
Category
Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bear Head Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Category
1860s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19thc Original Painted Horse Windmill Weight on Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing Fisk made original painted heavy iron windmill weight is in fine condition.It has been placed on a wood base mount,custom made of course.The surface of the paint is the ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 38 cm to 50 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Stunning Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head with Real Antlers, Austria 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More tha...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Western Yellow Wagtail Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Folk Art Austria 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
20thc Hand Carved Wood Mermaid Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved wood sculpture of a mermaid is in fine condition.It is hand carved and unsigned.So fantastic the surface and carving.
Category
1940s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Birds Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Two refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden birds, mounted on its original stand for wall display. Executed in the traditional “Viechtauer” style, these sculptural fol...
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19Thc Cast Iron Squirrel Fence Post
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original cast iron squirrel from a fence post.Found in New England.There is fragments of grey paint on the surface. No cracks or loss.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$1,420 Sale Price
20% Off
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 authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...
Category
Mid-20th Century Primitive Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Cast Iron Andiron Dog Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cast iron tall dog andiron made into a handmade doorstop.The condition is very good and most unusual.The folky dog is from a comic strip.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A refined Austrian early 20th-century hand-carved wooden bird, mounted on its original stand for wall display. Executed in the traditional “Viechtauer” style, these sculptural folk a...
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Hand Carved Wooden Smoker Gnome Figure, Vintage German Black Forest Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved wooden smoker figure, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this piece is from around 1930s or older. A nice addition to any room. Beau...
Category
1930s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Lot of Three Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian 1960s - 1970s carved wood bird lot, polychrome painted, wire feet, wooden base all with glass eyes. These are made in the style of the antique wooden Viechtauer ...
Category
1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chamois primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Category
1860s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown 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 base
George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
Category
Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Cowboy One Piece of Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signed hand carved cowboy from a private folk art collection.The condition is very good.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$476 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional Large Heavy Rolling Pin, Bakery Decoration Vintage 1960s Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An amazing wooden rolling pin. This is a heavy bakery decoration item can also be used as a sculpture or center piece. It is in very good condition,...
Category
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration or as...
Category
1930s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Deer Head with Glass Eyes, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art deer head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of ...
Category
Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Deer Head Shooting Lodge Sign Black Forest Folk Art Wooden Trophy 1893
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration and shooting lodge plaque. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Wo...
Category
1890s Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Concrete Lamb Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc concrete sculpture of a lamb probably from a garden area.Found in New England.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cement
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
Beautiful 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 of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th century w...
Category
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Nobleman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle Mold, circa 1860-1880 (Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate ...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Petite Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful petite hand carved cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Tyrollean Area in Austria, this area is well-known for their w...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18Thc Hand Carved Wooden Peel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18Thc Hand crafted early bread peal used in the old pot belly stoves or home made fireplaces. The condition is very good notice the burn marks on the paddle portion.This is to be ex...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Forest Carved Bear Whip Holder or Wall Hook, Antique German 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved Bear as a Whip Holder or Wall Hook. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your wall. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an es...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Exclusive Set of Extra Large ‘Bambi’ Brass Deer Sculptures, France, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Exclusive and graceful brass extra large set of Deer designed in the 1970s in France. Large and solid brass ‘Bambi’ sculpture in an excellent vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Traditional Wooden Hand Large Artist Mannequin Scale Model
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A handmade wooden Artist mannequin hand model - all joints move as they should. Found on an Estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
Shows some minor wear - but looks beautiful on display! So...
Category
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Medium Sculpture in Olive Wood by Rectangle Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Sculpture in olive wood by Rectangle Studio
Dimensions: 23 x 23 x 33 cm
Materials: Solid Olive Wood
It is collected from the roots and branches of different olive trees i...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Olive
$2,498 / item
United Baskets by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
United baskets by RF Studio
Unique Piece
Dimensions: D 300 x H 310 cm
Materials: Reed
United Baskets explores the process of landscape transformation and the persistence of local cr...
Category
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reed
$23,933 / item
Mexican Hand Carved Wood Horse Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved horse head has a wonderful aged patina.This horse head was found in SantaFe but was carved in Mexico.
Category
1920s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Indigenous American West Coast Haida Styled Carved
Polychrome Painted Totem
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art carved and polychrome painted totem pole is signed by an unknown artist and originated from the United States and dates to 1985 and d...
Category
Late 20th Century American Native American Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Hand Carved Alabaster Owl with Glass Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved alabaster owl with glass eyes and in fine condition. The base is signed by the artist. The condition is very good.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Alabaster
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Monumental and Unusual Folk Art Stage Coach Figure and Horses, 1927
Located in Buffalo, NY
Monumental and unusual Folk Art stage coach figure and horses, 1927. All hand executed, amazing detail, working lamps, velvet interior on coach.
Category
1920s American Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Plaster
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 your room or just for use it on your desk.
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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 ...
Category
Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Austria, circa 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Austria, 1920s or older. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Fo...
Category
1920s Austrian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely catchall made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your collect...
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Charming Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture of a Man with Toothache, Signed
K.R.
Located in Lisse, NL
Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth.
This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures a universally relatable moment: a man suffering from a toothache. The figure leans...
Category
Early 20th Century European Expressionist Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Black Forest Rabbit Bunny Hunt Hunting Trophy Bag Wall Catchall Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German metal hunt scene on a wooden wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit, a dog and a bag with a champagne bottle.
Wonderful Trophy of the Hunt for your Black For...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Unknown sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown sculptures and carvings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown sculptures and carvings, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 145 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 9 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original sculptures and carvings by Unknown were created in the folk art style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown sculptures and carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $95 and can go as high as $22,213, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,196.
Questions About Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.