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Technique: Hand-Carved
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Church Torchère Converted to Floor Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Tall giltwood church torchère with deep foliate carvings, Italy late 18th century. This piece is finely hand carved in precise detail with deep foliate carvings decorated with acanth...
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silk, Giltwood

18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Painted Putti / Cherub
Located in Hastings, GB
Hand carved winged Italian Baroque Putti, water gilded over applied gesso, the face and head polychrome painted. Small hanging hook to the back of the head. Width 23 cm x Height 1...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gesso, Wood

19th Century Painted Wood Carousel Swan Child s Seat with Bell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Whimsical 19th century Continental painted and carved wood swan form carousel seat with bell.  
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19th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Works of Art Polychrome Guardian Angel with Candelabrum, Netherlands
Located in Antwerp, BE
This 15th century oak angel a piece of works of art is a great quality the carving is sober but extremely refined the artist has succeeded wonderfully in displaying this very modest moment in which the miraculous reveals itself in a very serene and tranquil way. We see the hand of an unknown master in this Gothic polychrome guardian angel in oak. Low Countries, Mosan region,Gothic 15th...
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak, Paint

Fine Carved German or Austrian 18th Century Stags Horn Powder Flask
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A FINE CARVED GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN 18TH CENTURY STAGS HORN POWDER FLASK - The front face expertly carved with two hunters in a wooded river bank scene with hounds and two flighting duc...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Horn

Early 20th Century hand carved huge pine architectural angled roof model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century hand carved huge pine architectural angled roof model A well modelled early 20th century hand carved huge pine architectural model of an angled rooftop. Showing na...
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1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Japanese Antique Gilt Wood Amitabha Buddha on Loctus Throne Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese carved wood Amitabha (Amida) Buddha statue with residual gold leafed surface circa 19th century (late Edo period). The buddha is seated in the padmasana position on an elevated double lotus throne, under a small lotus halo canopy. His right hand is held in abhaya mudra which means fearlessness in Sanskrit. The mudra symbolizes protection, peace, and fearless. His left hand gently resting on his thigh. Dressed in a flowing robe with open chest, the statue showcases a classic iconography found prominently in Japanese Buddhism art during Edo to Meiji period, characterized by the double lotus throne and a particularly serene meditative facial expression, highlighted by inset gemstones...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Santos Head
Located in London, GB
19th Century Santos Head We are proud to offer a rare example of a religious 19th Century hand carved Santos head. With polychrome paint still intact in...
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1850s French Edwardian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

18th C. French Walnut Relief of “The Betrothal of the Virgin Mary and Joseph"
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional hand-carved French walnut relief, circa 1780, likely represents “The Betrothal of the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph”, a traditional Christian theme depicting the mome...
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Late 18th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Antique Ming Dynasty Wood-Carved Buddha and Soapstone Plinth
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find a rare original piece of historical craftsmanship. On sale is a religious statue of the Buddha. The figurine was attentivel...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Soapstone

Pair of English Regency Carved Hardwood Salesman Samples/Models of Leather Boots
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of English Regency carved hardwood Salesman samples/models of leather boots. England, Circa 1820s A remarkable intact example of a pair of highly detailed carved hardwood and polychromed salesman samples of leather boots. The fine craftsmanship and the detail of these sculptures, denotes they were made for the carriage trade...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

Rare Napoleonic POW Dominos Casket
Located in London, GB
Rare Napoleonic POW dominos casket We are proud to offer a rare example of a late 19th century Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of domi...
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1880s British Early Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design with high relief C-scrolls and flowers in Rococo style (from theArt Nouveau' period) with a lovely walnut case/. Equipment in full working order. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.

 With best wishes, Geert 
Early Bird Gallery...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Carved and Polished Rosewood Conch Shell
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid piece of rosewood carved and finished smooth in the shape of a conch shell. Fine display as desk top sculpture or paperweight.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Rosewood

Mid-Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture of the Virgin Mary in Prayer
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France circa 1960, this elegant mid-century bronze sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary in quiet devotion, hands pressed in prayer and eyes gently lowered. The stylized, elongat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Bronze

English Jigger Doll
Located in London, GB
English Jigger Doll We are proud to offer an early 20th century hand carved folk art English jigger doll example. Carved from pine and joined with brass supports. Jig dolls are traditional wooden or tin-plate ‘toys’ for adults or children. Obtained from a private collection in London and untouched in form with all its original featured intact. They are dolls with loose limbs that step dance...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Italian Carved Solid Walnut Kneeler from 1600s in Patina
Located in Cesena, FC
Lombard / Venetian kneeler from the 1600s, in patina Solid walnut with Greek carved details under the top and capital feet Drawers panelled in briarwood...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 19th century Italian hand-carved and polychromed wood crucifix sculptural school "Cadore" Measure cm: H 70, W 37, D 8 About: The...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Walnut

Hand-Carved Wooden Relief Last Supper
Located in Antwerp, BE
Hand-Carved Wooden Relief "Last Supper" (circa 1950) Description: This exquisite hand-carved wooden relief depicts the Last Supper and dates back to the mid-20th century, around 195...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Early 19th Century Italian Hand Carved Italian Folk-Art Figure of Christ
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century hand carved Italian Folk-art Figure of Christ For sale in this LOT is a wonderful early 19th century religious Italian church artifact...
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1850s Italian Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find University of Southern California (USC) "Traveler" horse mascot wood carving by Carter Hoffman, circa 1950s. The piece is i...
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Mid-20th Century American Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

1800s Carved Drapery Trompe l oeil Panel Wall Relief Sculpture Memento Mori
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Late 19th century decorative wood panel, hand carved curtain relief.
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1890s American Late Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

19th C. German Stag Horn Thermometer and Barometer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A remarkable German Folk Art Weather Station in the Black Forest Style. Elaborate and sinuous construction with stag horns of various sizes, boar tusk...
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19th Century German Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Antler, Horn

Wall-Mounted Large Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Spa Belgium by Valentine Engel High quality mechanism with Jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual de...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

17th Century Alpine Tabernacle from Hautes-Alpes, France
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originating in the Queyras valley of France, this Alpine tabernacle was hand-carved from mountain pine in the 1600s. The Queyras is located in the Hautes-Alpes department...
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17th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal, Iron

19th Century Antique English Georg III Mahogany Barometer
Located in VALENZA, IT
A fine quality example of a mercury wheel barometer. A mahogany case. A wider and deeper case with an opening door for the long scale thermometer with silvered dial. A silvered engraved dial signed 'J.B.Sala, Holborn'. Circa 1820. The banjo barometer is also known as the wheel barometer. It was invented by Robert Hooke...
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1810s English George III Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Mahogany

19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Painted and Gilt Barometer Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or library with this striking antique French barometer and thermometer, crafted circa 1880. Carved in wood and hand-painted in a vivid palette of faux-malachite,...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood

19th Century Giltwood Baroque Church Altar Vase
Located in Hastings, GB
A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a...
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1890s German Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Vintage California Green and Brown Ceramic Pottery Round Ashtray
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Gorgeous vintage ashtray with a glowing splash in yellow, green and brown colors. Classic Mid-Century Modern round ashtray in yellow green and brown glazed ceramic, the outside is painted brown but not glazed. The ceramic tray is in good condition. This could make an interesting retro trinket tray or small relish dish...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Ceramic

Antique New World Carved And Painted Wood Santos Of S. Pedro
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A carved wood figure of a New World Saint labeled S. Pedro (i.e. San Pedro) with some of the original dark green paint preserved. It is labeled on the front. The figure would have ha...
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Late 19th Century Primitive Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Belt real black python buckle Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Belt in real black python reptile with rectangular buckle in 925/1000 gold-plated silver with columns, with Art Deco design fire-enamelled in 3 colors enriched with pure gold sequins...
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1990s Italian Art Deco Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Early 20th Century Three Hindu Deities of the Siam, Hand-Carved Exotic Hardwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920-1930 three Hindu deities of the Siam, hand-carved exotic hardwood n. 1 measures cm: H 150, W 35, D 25 n.2 measure cm: H 102, W 35, D 25.
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Early 20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

19th Century Life-Size Corpus Christi Figure Leg
Located in London, GB
19th century life-size corpus Christi figure leg We are proud to offer a very unusual religious artifact, dating from early to mid-19th century and either Spanish or Italian in orig...
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1850s Spanish Early Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut “Oratory” Two-Door Cabinet from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique "Oratoire" in an entry or bedroom for a refined devotional accent. Handcrafted in Lyon, France circa 1780, this Louis XV-period fruitwood cabinet was desig...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak By Grand Bazar 1910s Liege Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Oak

Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, vintage Mid-Century Modern hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
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Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Fruitwood

Silver Tie Bar with Horned Figure Detail of Bone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver 950 Japanese tie bar with hand painted bone devil Hannya Head. Two chains from the intricately etched silver bar hold the classic Hannya head. Cert...
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20th Century European Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Games Chess Set of Handcrafted and Painted Wood Pieces with Table and Board
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Italian chess table set from early 20th century in carved, lacquered, gilded and hand painted wood with very pleasant floral decorations. Me...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Antique 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Jade Chinoiserie Styled Necklace
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique women's necklace is unsigned and unmarked but dates to approximately 1900 and presumed to originate from China and done in a period Chinoiserie style. The necklace is composed of 14 karat yellow gold with a thick robe chain and features and prong set hand-carved floral jade...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Gold

Kokeshi Doushin or Child s Mind, by Takeda Masashi, 1960-70s, Japan
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi "Doushin" aka "Esprit d'enfant", années 1960-1970, par Takeda Masashi. Une kokeshi que l'on adore pour ses formes rondes et sa simplicité presque rustique. Place belle est la...
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1960s Japanese Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Carved Wooden Antique French Barometer with Thermometer, Number 9432 1910s
Located in Verviers, BE
Carved wooden antique French barometer with thermometer Unusual antique carved wooden barometer in a lovely carved case, working order. Number 9432 ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Putti Statue
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Kokeshi Mushin or Innocence, by Masao Watanabe, Japan, 1969
Located in Lyon, FR
Kokeshi "Mushin" or Innocence, tall size, made in 1969 by Masao Watanabe, one of the most famous Kokeshi masters, Mushin model being one of his most iconic designs. Adorable with its...
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1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood, Paint

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabr...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Velvet, Walnut

A Hand Carved Wooden Mezuzah Case, Poland-Ukraine Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved wooden Mezuzah case, dating back to circa 1820, is a remarkable testament to the rich folk art traditions of the Jewish communities in Poland and Ukraine. ...
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1820s Ukrainian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Early 19th Century Religious Folk Art Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century religious folk art scene We share what we love, and we love this early 19th century folk art hand carved example of a painted shepherd religious scene. Detailed on pine base with a cow, angel, house, and shepherd holding a walking stick. Naïve in construction yet a piece of religious art in our opinion. Likely to have been part of a religious display...
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1820s Spanish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design ...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Walnut G.Tart Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Liege Belgium by G.Tart. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design ...
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1910s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with intricate carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. This piece blends the elegance of ornithology wit...
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2010s Brazilian Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Georges H. Laurent Art Deco Period Seagulls Bronze Animal Sculpture France 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Green patina bronze Art Deco Animal Sculpture featuring two seagulls, signed G H LAURENT, Reveyrolis Paris, FRANCE 1930.  
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural Confederate Soldier Styled Smoking Pipe
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very well executed hand-carved smoking pipe is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and date to approximately 1920 and done in an American Craftsman style. The pipe stem is composed of vulcanite with a silver plated band. The pipe features asvery detailed and realistic carving of a Confederate soldier...
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Hardwood

American Polished Steel Sky Light Binnacle with Rope Carved Base, Phil. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American polished steel sky light binnacle with rope carved base, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Norfolk VA. Late 19th century. Binnacle has been electrified fo...
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1880s American American Empire Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Brass, Steel

Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Rococo Style Carved Walnut, 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design...
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1910s Belgian Rococo Revival Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Walnut

Naldun 1930 Art Deco Pocket Lighter Sterling Silver Essex Glass Horse Intaglio
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco petrol lighter designed by Naldun. Very beautiful and useful petrol lighter, created in America by the Naldun Company, back in the 1930. It was crafted as a slider piece in the art deco style, with an octagonal shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver. Embellished on top with an Essex glass piece depicting the intaglio carving of a horse. It is in great shape with minimal trace of wear, with no dings, marks or bumps. The Essex glass piece is in perfect shape with remains of all the vibrant colors. Weight: 16.40 Grams, (10.51 Dwt). Size: Octagonal Small. Measurements: 15 mm by 15 mm by 43 mm (0.59 x 0.59 x 1.70 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the silver and signed, "NALDUN REG. MADE IN U.S.A PAT. PEND. STERLING". Essex Glass Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolor rendering of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. This process of carving into the back of the cabochon is sometimes referred to as reverse intaglio, not be to mistaken with intaglio, which is designed to be viewed from the same side on which it is carved, unlike Essex crystal. Particularly when the image is of something which is itself small in reality, such as an insect, they can be very convincing when created by skilled craftsman. Thomas Cook was believed to be responsible for introducing them to Britain from the continent in the 1860s, and there were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. During the same period the artist William...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Italian 17th Century Giltwood Altarpiece Sculpture Hand Carved in High Relief
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique 17th century Louis XIV period Italian architectural altarpiece fragment is made of a masterfully sculpted rectangular solid wood panel...
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17th Century Italian Louis XIV Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Carved Wood Folk Art Walking Stick
Located in London, GB
Late 19th century carved wood folk art walking stick Continental, Late 19th Century Height 89cm, width 6cm, depth 4cm This antique walking stick, intricately hand-carved from w...
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Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Metal

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Early 20th Century Asian Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Jade, Brass

"Lady and Baby by The Wishing Well" Still Bank, German, circa 1910
Located in Incline Village, NV
Very interesting wooden still bank with lots going on. All hand-carved of wood with four small circular risers elevating the base. There is a water pump with a bucket hanging from it and a metal pumper attached to the top. A hand-carved and painted brown pine tree is attached at the opposite corner with a large water well to the other corner. A lady with outstretched arms and a "King Cole" type headdress seems to be reaching out to her baby dressed in green who is lying down on top of the well, next to the coin slot. Perhaps she is about to bathe her. A bird looks on from atop the perch protruding from the pump. Dominant hand painted colors are different shades of brown and all original with no repaint. Very nice all original paint and condition with a small chip missing here and there to this handmade, kind of "folksy", and very well done bank (see images). A round circular key lock trap for releasing the coins is on the underneath, along with "Wishing Well German" handwritten on the opposite corner (see image). Whether written by an earlier collector or maker is not known. Dimensions: 4" square x 3 5/8" high. A unique one of a kind piece to add to a collection of still banks and a nice addition to a Folk Art collection (from my own collection). I am a leading specialist in the field of antique coin...
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1910s German Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

17th c. Hand Carved French Bishop Bust
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A 17th century carved wooden bishop sourced from a private chapel in Provence, France. CREATOR Unknown. Provence, France. DATE OF MANUFAC...
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17th Century Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

32 Inch Tall Wooden Articulated Mannequin with Carved Face and Hair
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful and rare articulated wooden mannequin with rare carved face and hair, with fingernail detail, with moveable joints in the head, waist, knees, elbows, wrists, ankles, shou...
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20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

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