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Creator: Unknown
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
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
Large Modern Brutalist Bronze Iron Sculpture 21st Century Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large bronze iron Brutalist style modern sculpture by Oklahoma City artist Basil Martin, circa 2001. Beautifully crafted and can be displayed at any angle. We love the angle as shown...
Category
Early 2000s American Brutalist Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze, Iron
$3,375 Sale Price
25% Off
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint shown holding his cape in one hand, pouring a bucket of ...
Category
1960s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Modern Abstract Constructivist Wood Sculpture Signed Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny in constructivist style circa 2024. This unique sculpture is made of recycled wood. Budny utilizes the simplicity of s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Alabaster Hawk with Glass Eyes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine hand carved alabaster hawk has the original glass eyes and in amazing condition. The body has amazing carving details. This sculpture is very fine and well carved.
Category
1880s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Monumental Cast Iron Garden Rooster
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic monumental cast iron rooster is very large and heavy. It was probably used in a store front as a trade sign or a garden element. The patina is amazing and in very good...
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 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 ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved Gentleman Sculpture / Whirlygig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing 19thc hand carved sculpture of a gentleman with a top hat and rotating arms.This is a very early carving from the Southern states of the mid 19thc.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Abraham Lincoln Head Folk Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Hand carved head of Lincoln.This folky head has a black painted shirt.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Bronze Sheep Handcrafted Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century handmade bronze sheep sculpture. No signature or makers mark.
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Wrought Iron Eel Fork Mounted on to a Basalt Rock
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron eel fork from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and a functional piece of art.
Who ever made this made an extra effort to not just make ...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$580 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th C Monumental Hand Carved
Painted Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture. It is possibly from a Federal or government building. It's a Architectural Folk Art Element. The Eagle is carved of wood and...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$11,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Ngbaka Congolese Tribal Mask for Initiation Rituals, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Organic Wooden Sculpture, California, 1970
s
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning carved wood organic abstract sculpture.
by T. Clasen.
California, 1970's.
Category
1970s American American Craftsman Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
African Folk Art Hand Carved Sculpture Fork and Spoon
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand carved African tribal wood carved sculpture of a men and women,
Africa tribal Art Decor.
Kenyan tribal sculpture featuring an elongated standing man and women with a crown and metal choker.
Very simple modern look carved ethnic sculpture...
Category
20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Set of 4 Detailed Wood Carving Alpine Gnome Dwarf Faces Austria Alps Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Set of four rustic Folk Art carved wood face mountain man. This is a wonderful example of Austrian carving. This can be used as a Wall decoration in y...
Category
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown 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 accen...
Category
1970s North African Tribal Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
$262 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Czeslaw Budny Modern Abstract Constructivist Marble Sculpture Stone Base Signed
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract marble sculpture is by Czeslaw Budny, a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2022. This unique sculpture i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Marble
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1950s
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
Post Modern Abstract Hand-Carved Mother
Child Sculpture, USA, c. 1970
s
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a heart-warming abstract sculpture depicting a parent with child in embrace. Hand-carved in solid walnut with an alluring ebonized this exquisite, visually captivating sc...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Antique Hand-Painted Boston Terrier Ceramic Dog Statue with Red Collar
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring timeless charm and character to your home with this early 20th century hand-painted ceramic Boston Terrier dog statue. Beautifully modeled with a lifelike stance, this vintage ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$112 Sale Price
25% Off
Carved Wooden Milliners Mannequin Head, Vintage Italy, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Italy, 1960s to 1970s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Foun...
Category
1960s Italian Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Untitled 37 by Neshka
Located in Geneve, CH
Untitled 37 by Neshka
Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 55 cm
Material: Charred cedar and wenge wood stand
Neshka ( Agnieszka Krusche ), is a native of Kraków, ...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Wenge, Cedar
$2,104 / item
Pair Beautiful Baroque Style Stucco Plaster Cherub Angel Heads, Antique Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
These beautiful Baroque plaster cherub angel heads are an antique from Italy. Made of plaster and hand painted, these cherub angel heads feature intrica...
Category
19th Century German Baroque Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Plaster, Stucco
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 52 cm to 37 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two Hand Carved Musician Cherub Angel Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful hand carved pair of musician cherub angels, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. We believe that this pieces are from the 1960s or older. A nice addition to any r...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Cast Bronze Sculpture of Lounging Woman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This cast bronze sculpture depicts a woman, captured in a moment after she just finished a swim at her favourite lake. She’s gazing upon the view, reclining on a rock as she air drie...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle Mold, circa 1860-1880. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vie...
Category
19th Century German Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
1950s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Herons Statue, Wood figure, Brussel Style 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage wooden figure
original condition
heron figure
bigger is 52cm x 7cm x 10cm
second is 38cm x 5cm x 8,5
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
English Silver Plate Mid Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mtd.Tusk Candle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Silver Plate Mounted Horse Hoof Inkwell and a Silvered Metal Mounted Tusk Candlestick
The inkwell inscribed, Bank Restaurant, the candlestick with a boar/warthog tusk.
Heig...
Category
20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Sugar Bucket From New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Original hand crafted sugar bucket with original lid.The nails are copper and fingers are in fine condition.The bucket is very tight.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
20Thc Collection of Mini Stone Fruit -12 Piece W/ Alabaster Compote
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20Thc Original painted miniature stone fruit collection of twelve pieces of fruit with white alabaster compote.Sold as a collection.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble
$1,036 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Crust N°2 by RF Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Crust N°2 by RF Studio
Dimensions: W 34 x D 34 x H 49 cm
Materials: Diverse recycled amazon timber
Crust is part of the concept of skin that covers mineral and vegetable organisms a...
Category
2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$5,762 / item
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an esta...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Noble Horseman Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 19th century wooden gingerbread gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1860-1880 (Noble Horseman). Made of hand carved wood. F...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Germany, 1960s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
Category
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20thc Bronze Rooster Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc large rooster bronze sculpture in amazing undisturbed surface. This fine piece of art has a wonderful patina. Minor piece missing off a feath...
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$3,116 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 37 cm to 42 cm.
Would look am...
Category
18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Deer Head primitive Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy
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
1920s Austrian Black Forest Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved
Painted Indian Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Indian head with all original painted surface and in great condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
1960s German Baroque Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19Thc Hand Carved
Original Red Painted Wall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc original red painted wall box has cut outs for spoons in the front and is in very sturdy tight condition.It could be a candle box or a wall box for other gatherings.Found...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Primitive Ladder 19th century
Made from a solid piece of wood, with carved-out steps.
Beautiful gray patina from the years in the sun.
Made...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Cast Iron Cow Doorstop with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron Cow doorstop in pasture. This cow doorstop has amazing wear to the iron and paint. Great Patina. Time has treated this doorstop with the right kind of lo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Country Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$540 Sale Price
20% Off
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 in the 1930's or older. For safe and better shipping options the Sunbeams can be rem...
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1930s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20Thc Patriotic Blue Juggling Pins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing early 20thc original blue cream painted juggling pins are in amazing condition and two different sizes.One is 24" high and 17 high.The width is 4 deep.So unusual to see...
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,036 Sale Price
20% Off
19thc Bronze Apple Picker Wall Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc bronze apple picker wall plaque.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Classic 118th century wooden double sided gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold (Noblewoman and Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Brienz Bear Counter Desk Bell or Service Ringer, Antique Switzerland
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Bear Statue as desk bell. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than ...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Lion Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved wood lion head from one solid piece of wood. Great form and proportional.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,516 Sale Price
20% Off
Signed
Dated 1930
s Original Painted Cast Iron Buggy Door Stop
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic original painted buggy door stop and dated 1936.The condition is very good and amazing patina.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$700 Sale Price
20% Off
19Thc Original Salmon Painted Double Horse Iron Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Rare handmade double horse weather vane from A ranch in Texas.
This looks like the mother and her daughter horse. The salmon & lower part vane has remnants of mustard paint....
Category
1880s American Adirondack Antique Unknown Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sheet Metal
$2,760 Sale Price
20% Off
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.
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