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17th Century Carved Applewood Sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virg...
Category
17th Century French Baroque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand.
A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space!
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep;
Mask only: 15" Tall;
7 lbs total
Provenance / Acquisition:
Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas.
Excellent Condition:
Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example
Primitive Arts Of Africa:
Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Raffia, Wood
Large Wooden Sculpture, Moor With Dragon, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large black-tinted wooden sculpture of a Moorish woman carrying a shell, a dragon at her feet.
The eyes and teeth are made of mother-of-pearl.
Some missing parts (butcher's t...
Category
19th Century Italian Moorish Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A cast depicting the head of Eleanor of Aragon by Laurana, Italy 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Over the wooden black painted base is set a cast of Eleonora D’Aragona head. Copy of the marble sculpture by Laurana. Cast for drawing teaching in Academy. Italy circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Native American Indian Carving By Clye Drew 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculpture of a Indian is carved by Clyde Drew Mi kmac Native American Newfoundland ,Canada. Moose antler carving by Clye Drew circa 1953.
It is mounted on a hand carved wood base.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Horn, Wood
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Polychromed Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very good condition considering age. Huge amount of presence. Beautiful religious artifact.
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Powerful Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Lip Plug Tanzania Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful portrait of a Makonde man with a traditional lip plug in his upper lip, high carved cheek bones in the form of a finely carved helmet mask, with attached hair on top from Ta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
Vintage Boho Patinated Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unearth a compelling work of art with this striking Vintage Patinated Bronze Abstract Figurative Sculpture, a piece that powerfully merges raw expression with refined form. Crafted f...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés
1568-1649
, Infant St John the Baptist
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cercle of Juan Martinez Montañés (1568-1649)
Infant St John the Baptist
Spanish, 17th century
H 74 cm
Saint John the Baptist is here represented naked, sitting on a rock, with...
Category
17th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$8,145 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century 1970s Italian Blue Purple Lucite Grapes Fruit Cluster on Driftwood
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning midcentury piece, this oversized blue and purple Lucite grape cluster on a natural driftwood stem is an elegant addition to any space. The grapes, each individually wired ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lucite, Driftwood
$148 Sale Price
20% Off
Hand Carved and Painted Giraffe Sculpture by Sarreid Ltd
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with a vintage giraffe sculpture. Meticulously crafted, this captivating piece adds wildlife charm and uniqueness to any room.
Vintage giraffe sculpture
Meticulou...
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$315 Sale Price
60% Off
Japanese Netsuke of Hyottoko, Depicted through a Mask in Noh Play as an Idiot
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Playfully carved out of boxwood, this Meiji period hyottoko noh mask netsuke features a figure of a crouching man on the reverse. In Iwate Prefecture, there is a myth about the origi...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Wood Sculpture in Oak by French Designer 1950 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This sculpture is in solid wood. Hand carved by a french artist in the 1950's
Brown Color. Made in Oak
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$431 Sale Price
20% Off
Wooden Carving Sculptures A Set Of 6 Antique Decorative Figurine of a Family
Located in Wembley, GB
Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty.
This Valuable unique art piece is a great...
Category
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Bog Wood, Pine, Driftwood, Fruitwood, Wood, Acrylic
$763 Sale Price / item
67% Off
18th Century French Hand Carved and Painted Wood Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century French hand carved and painted wood statue still shows vestiges of its original painted finish. Depicting a nun reading a bible, the n...
Category
Late 18th Century French Rustic Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak, Paint
Solid Cast Brass Medieval Armored Knight on Horse Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and well detailed solid cast brass medieval armored knight on horse sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and...
Category
20th Century American Medieval Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
An articulated artist Dummy, Italy end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a medium-sized painter, with the face to life. The mannequin is sculpted and made of fruit wood. The height-adjustable stand (40” – 55”, diameter 8”), is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative Hand Carved Wood Sculpture - Juneau, Alaska 1984
Hand carved wooden sculpture, presented on a dark wooden base. The sculpture is somewhat figural, but rather abstract. Th...
Category
1980s American Folk Art Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Mermaid
Located in Norwell, MA
Mermaid in upright position with the upswept tail. Distressed painted finish. Circa 2010.
Category
Early 2000s Asian Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Zushi Traveling Shrine of Aizen Myō-ō, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A simple exterior of black lacquer belies the splendor within this late 19th-century Japanese traveling shrine (zushi). The hinged doors open to reveal a lustrous gold interior and a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Buddhist Figure, Edo Period
1603-1868
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This antique wooden Buddhist figure was crafted in the Edo Period (1603–1868).
Although the specific identity of the deity it represents is unknown, the figure has a gentle presence...
Category
Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Goddess Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture Early 1800s Carved Ebonized Re-gilded
Located in Milano, MI
Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Hunter Sculpture 1952
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Sculpture – Jägermeister Hunter 1952
Unique hunting scene with hunter, rifle, and real deer antlers.
This beautiful hand-carved Black Forest sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Old Papua New Guinea Pigmented Carving Male Ancestral Figure
Located in Rochester, NY
Papua New Guinea standing male ancestral figure. Hand carved from a single piece of wood. Beautiful old pigmented surface w/ finely decorated facial features and shell eyes. Good sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Wood
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
By Osei Bonsu
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her la...
Category
1930s Ghanaian Tribal Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Pair of African Sculptures — Heavy Hardwood, Primitivist Style
Description:
This is a pair of African sculptures carved from exceptionally heavy, high-quality hardwood, displaying r...
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bonsai "Sakura in Italy", Handmade in Italy, Signed by the artist. Bespoke
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
Unique piece sign by the artist.
The Cherry Blossom bonsai is inspired by the beautiful Japanese trees and their flowering.
The materials are wood and metals, representing both the...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum
Earth Globe Black and Teak N°1 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth Globe Black and Teak n°1 all
in hand-carved natural teak root and with black
volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy
rotative syste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Brutalist Period Mixed Metals and Wood Couple Sculpture JN
Located in New Windsor, NY
Amazing mixed metals and wood Brutalist Period couple sculpture. A wonderful mix of copper, brass, nails and wood that have been manipulated, cut, carved, heated, tacked, and welded ...
Category
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Copper
$5,260 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Wooden Cherub Head with Glass Eyes, c. 1800
Located in Hamburg, DE
This finely carved wooden cherub head, dating back to around 1800, is a remarkable example of German craftsmanship. Unlike many similar pieces, this putto remains in its original, un...
Category
Early 1800s German Baroque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Cigar Store Native American Indian, Shop Trade Sign
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Carved Cigar Store Native American Indian, Shop Trade Sign
This is a very rare find, he is an almost full size American Indian Chief, he is carved from one piece of wood ( a tree tr...
Category
1930s Folk Art Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Small Sculpture of an Angel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
SMALL SCULPTURE FIGURING AN ANGEL
ORIGIN : GERMANY
PERIOD : 15TH CENTURY
Height: 48,5 cm
Width : 20 cm
Depth : 12 cm
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model
A well modelled early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model of a rooftop corner. Showing natural age and minor lo...
Category
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Earth Globe Black and Teak N°2 Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Earth globe black and teak n°2 all
in hand-carved natural teak root and with black
volcanic sand. On swivel base with easy
rotative syste...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
William Ludwig Bronze Figural Sculpture of a Warrior Dated 1987
Located in Peabody, MA
A 1980s bronze sculpture of a helmeted figure on a solid walnut base by Louisiana artist William Ludwig (1935-2011).. Although New England born in Hartford, CT., he was known as a so...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Organic Wooden Carved Sculpture/Drum, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
An organic, hand-carved wooden drum from West Africa, dating to the 1950–1960s. Crafted from solid wood, this piece carries both sculptural and functional qualities, blurring the lin...
Category
Mid-20th Century African Organic Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Cowhide, Wood, Teak
Museum Quality French White Marble Roundel Relief of Emperor Napoleon III, 1860
Located in Queens, NY
A museum quality French white marble roundel relief of Emperor Napoleon III, circa 1860.
The quality of this marble sculpture of Napoleon III is trul...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Articulated Artist’s Mannequin. Early 19th Century Danish
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the early 19th century.
It features jointed limbs and remains in its original condition, wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Other Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
French Art Deco Walnut Sculpture Nude Woman, circa 1920
Located in Rochester, NY
Exceptional and expressively carved solid walnut near life Size statue of nude woman raised on attached fluted column pedestal base in overall beautifully aged original rich surface ...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art.
Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Hand-Carved Padauk Wood Hotei Buddha with Children and Bonsai Tree 1950
s.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Feel the charm and positivity of this stunning hand-carved Hotei Buddha, crafted from vibrant Padauk wood and burl wood. This enchanting piece features th...
Category
1950s Cambodian Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bronze Figure of Cupid (Angel) Attributed to Auguste Moreau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French Bronze Figure of Cupid, Attributed to Auguste Moreau
France, circa 1890 Unsigned
A captivating 19th-century French bronze figure of Cupid, attributed to the reno...
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century
By Kay Bojesen
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Scandinavian Miniature Danish Viking, Denmark, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Grand Baroque Composition Made in Naples in the Mid-17th Century
Located in Budapest, HU
Grand Baroque composition made in Naples in the mid-17th century intended for the private chapel of a noble Neapolitan family. In the early nineteenth century on the finely executed ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$19,164 Sale Price
42% Off
Indian Midcentury Folk Art Shiva Trimurti Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian hardwood Shiva Trimurti sculpture is intricately hand carved with three sides of the face of Lord Shiva, one of the 3 major Gods of the Hindu...
Category
20th Century Indian Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved Arts
Crafts Era Sacred Heart of Christ Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted work of religious art with a marvelous patina.
This finely carved, wooden statuette of Jesus dates from the earliest years of the 20th century. Well taken care of it is in very good condition and the geometric marble base makes it stand firm and steady. This sacred heart sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
1960s Carved Wood Sculpture of Monk or Friar Wearing Robe
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Carved Wood Monk or Friar Wearing Robe
Smooth Wood
Robe's Mantel/Hood covers head
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Crucifix on Emerald in Matrix on Mica
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian crucifix mounted on emerald in matrix on a reflective mica base.
The crucifix artifact is originally hand carved wood with silver leaf from a church ...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Rare 18th Century Limewood Sculpture of a Royal Figure, Probably Roi Louis XV
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A rare and captivating 18th-century hand carved sculpture in limewood, depicting a noble or royal figure — probably King Louis XV — shown in heroic posture with one hand clasped to h...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
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 hinoki wood. Bishamon is also known as Tamonten, meanin...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorative Naruko Kokeshi Doll Sculpture from Northern Japan, Hand-Painted
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Naruko Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Continental Putti Sculpture
Located in Sarasota, FL
A 19th Century continental carved wooden putti. The Italian word putti refers to winged angel children, or more rarely boy toddlers or children.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Kokeshi Dolls from Northern Japan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kokeshi (こけし こけし, kokeshi), are Japanese dolls, originally from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple trunk and an enlarged head with a few thin, painted lines t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$1,136 / set
Large 18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Wing of a Baroque Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful large Baroque angel-wing with its original color and gilding. Extremely rare to find in this size.
Very decorative item placed on a wooden base.
Italy, circa 1750. Weathere...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$688 Sale Price
50% Off
17th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Gilded Crown with Himalayan Diamonds
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
17th century Italian hand-carved and gilded crown adorned with herkimer diamonds and mounted on an antique gold base.
This was original from a historical Italian church and would ha...
Category
17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Metal
16th Century Southern Germany Carved Wood Bracket Depicting a Mermaid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In Medieval Europe and even more during the early 16th century fantastic beasts could be found in Bestiaries, a literary genre close to poetry. A bestiary used the characteristics of...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Giltwood Angels Provence or Italy, 17th c.
Located in PARIS, FR
Four candle light angels, Provence or Italy 17th century
Set of angels, bearers of the light brought by Christ.
They are on supports with coats of arms, their hands on a scroll for...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
$13,175 / set
1980s Italian Bronze Riace Warrior Sculpture Statue Signed Pintoneilo
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Italian Bronze Riace Warrior Sculpture Statue Signed Pintoneilo
Offered for sale is a circa 1980s bronze statue of the older Riace Warrior sculpture. This bronze is extremely ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Classical Greek Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Kumu Wood Mask Orange/Faded White Quadrant or Maniema Region DRC Congo Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid century danced light wood mask from the Kumu or Maniema region, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa with face divided into four opposing quadrants with orange and trace...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
PAIR OF SOMMER FOUNDRY NARCISSUS
VENUS CALLIPYGIAN BRONZE STATUES
PEDESTALSs
By Fonderia Sommer Napoli
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this museum quality pair of Sommer Foundry Naples Verdigris Bronze statues of Narcissus & Venus Callipygian ...
Category
19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Wood Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
