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Reclaimed 28.625 in. Oak Griffin Furniture Carving
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained solid oak griffin carving with ornate and foliate details. It mounts at the very top
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Carving

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Oak

19 in. Solid Chestnut Woman Goddess Furniture Carving
Located in New York, NY
Solid chestnut carving of a woman adorned with ribbon and foliate detail. It mounts to the back
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Early 20th Century American Antique Furniture Carving

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Chestnut

Indonésie - Grande Paire de statues Panthères Noires en bois peint
By Artistic Carving Company
Located in TOULON, FR
Indonésie début 20 ème siècle Importante paire de panthères Sculptures décoratives, presque grandeur nature, en bois sculpté et laqué noir, représentant deux panthères la gueule ouve...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Concave Carving
Located in Wilson, NC
Concave shaped carving, this unique piece can rest flat on a surface or hang ( it has 2 original
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1890s English Antique Furniture Carving

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Pine

Antique Concave Carving
Concave Carving
H 11.25 in W 37.25 in D 15 in
Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.  
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19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Sculpture
Wood Carving Sculpture
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving of a horse, but there are circular carvings on the legs, a pattern that does not exist on horses
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Whimsical Folk Art carving of a man peering out the window with an exposed bottom. Signed "Clyde".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Antique Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Whimsical Folk Art Carving
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Folk Art Figurative Carvings
Located in Hudson, NY
A great set of 13 hand-carved figures each with an individual face depicting a different figure. Varying in size from 6 in to 13 in height. Found an upstate New York.
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Early 1900s American Folk Art Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Antique Folk Art Figurative Carvings
Folk Art Figurative Carvings
H 13 in W 9 in D 1 in
19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely
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1880s Chinese Antique Furniture Carving

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Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Chinese root carving
19th Century Chinese root carving
H 16 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20c medium Chinese soapstone carving. Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
20C Medium Chinese Soapstone Carving
H 9.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.6 in
Tall, Eroded Teak Temple Carving
Located in New York, NY
A very tall and detailed teak temple carving from Southeast Asia featuring the central image of a
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Antique Furniture Carving

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Teak

Tall, Eroded Teak Temple Carving
Tall, Eroded Teak Temple Carving
H 88 in W 9 in D 16 in
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
epitomizes these qualities through its fierce, majestic countenance and robust form. The detailed carving
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19th Century Javanese Tribal Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
H 89.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
Antique Stone Carving of a Claw
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Ancient Stone Carving Fragment of a Claw. France, circa 15th Century.
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15th Century and Earlier French Rustic Antique Furniture Carving

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Stone

Antique Stone Carving of a Claw
Antique Stone Carving of a Claw
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 7.5 in
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display. Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Antique Furniture Carving

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Scrap Wood, Wood

African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
No Reserve
H 23 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece tramp art carving: "THE GRADUATE" This exceptional tramp art figure and podium
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Late 19th Century American Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving. Made in China in the early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Hand Carved Horses Folk Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
antiques gallery. This wonderful folk art carving is really quite unusual and very rare to find. They are
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

19th Century Oak Lion Mask Carvings
Located in Arundel, GB
Carved oak lion mask head mounts. Sold as a pair. England circa 1820
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1820s Antique Furniture Carving

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Oak

19th Century Oak Lion Mask Carvings
19th Century Oak Lion Mask Carvings
H 5.5 in W 3.9 in D 2.4 in
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Located in Bakewell, GB
Late 17th century wood carving. C1690 carving of putti in a playing position on a original rocky
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17th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
19th Century Dragon Carving Double Sided Circle
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carving. Qing Dynasty Double Sided Wood Carving of Eight Dragons
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Carving

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Cypress

Pair of Qing Dynasty Architecture Carving Panels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing dynasty architecture carving panels, detail carvings with warriors riding horses.
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.19 in W 3.55 in D 4.93 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.78 in W 4.14 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 2.37 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.97 in W 2.37 in D 6.3 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 2.96 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
Located in Malibu, CA
18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure
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18th Century French Renaissance Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
No Reserve
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne. A Grand Tour style carving of the “Ludovisi Throne
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
H 11.62 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large antique temple carving, polychrome Buddhist statue. This wonderful carving, is the top
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Early 1700s Folk Art Antique Furniture Carving

Chinese Soapstone Mountain, Village And Sitting Man Carving
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting an intricate scene of a mountainside, a sitting man, and a
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Of Man And Woman Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Qing Dynasty soapstone carving depicting a man, a woman and a foo dog sitting and laughing. The
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Moving 19th century carved wooden figure of a female. Most likely a processional figure, extraordinary dry patination and form. France circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
H 24.41 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable weathered aged temple fragment of a mythical warrior made of tropical hardwoods on a museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.
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19th Century Asian Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese SHIBAYAMA carving with mushroom, insects and phallus ~ Meiji
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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Furniture Carving

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Antler

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long life, the sculpture also depicts a young boy representing the beginning of life. C...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Furniture Carving

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Boxwood

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful English 19th century Folk Art sculpture of a man being greeted by his dog, the figure wearing a tall Cornish hat hugging and being hugged by his adoring four legged friend,...
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1820s Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Antique Furniture Carving

Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
H 15 in W 10 in D 8 in
Japanese Edo Period Wood Temple Carving with Doves
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period wooden temple carving with two doves in branches. The scene is set into a frame
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddha Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of Buddha. 1820 to 1880 China, Qing Dynasty
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddha Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddha Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Soapstone Signed Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Signed Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Signed Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.58 in W 3.15 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Soapstone Quanyin Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Quanyin Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Quanyin Carving Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 7.88 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Buddhist Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.38 in W 2.56 in D 4.14 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving of a Quanyin. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture 19th
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.58 in W 1.97 in D 5.91 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Dragon Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a dragon. Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Dragon Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Dragon Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.19 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a Quanyin. Chinese Carved Soapstone
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.38 in W 3.35 in D 4.53 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a Quanyin. Chinese Carved Soapstone
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 5.52 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Located in Nottingham, GB
A finely carved Chinese soapstone carving sculpture of a Quanyin. Chinese Carved Soapstone
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Late 19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
Chinese Soapstone Carving Quanyin Sculpture 19th Century Qing
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H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 4.34 in
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
H 5.5 in W 14.38 in D 0.25 in
Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Located in Somis, CA
A set of three beautifully gilded, carved 19th century wood panels. The three dimensional carvings
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Located in Forney, TX
, figural bulto wooden carving, with fine facial details, remnants of original polychrome paint to the
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Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood, Paint

17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Primitive religious carving oak panel 1631 This rare piece comes from France, the somewhat
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17th Century Medieval Antique Furniture Carving

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Oak

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, featuring two bothers practicing martial art in
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19th Century Chinese Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
H 3.88 in W 13.25 in D 0.25 in
Large Chinese Soapstone Carving Monkey Group Ca 1800
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A rare museum quality large soapstone group , dating circa 1780 - 1800 . Expertly carved from one piece of stone and beautifully detailed . Seven Monkeys scrambling over one another...
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Early 1800s Chinese Antique Furniture Carving

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Soapstone

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Located in Malibu, CA
16th century artifact imported from Europe; a beautiful figure with patinaed painted wood. An alter piece with a hook on the back for hanging. Lovely adornment for a doorway.
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16th Century European Renaissance Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
No Reserve
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Late 19th Century German Rustic Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions This is a very old wooden square plate
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19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Rosewood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
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H 0.99 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
Musicians Bone Carving Bone and Wood, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved figures of wood and bone, on wooden base, height ca.17 cm. around 1900, three figures, good condition.
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Early 1900s Antique Furniture Carving

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Wood

Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China is very unique, Guanyin Bodhisattva
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19th Century Antique Furniture Carving

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Boxwood

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Antique Furniture Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique furniture carving you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every antique furniture carving was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique furniture carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique furniture carving bearing Folk Art, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique furniture carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Black Forest and Native American Art produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Furniture Carving?

Prices for an antique furniture carving start at $45 and top out at $200,011 with the average selling for $2,010.
Questions About Antique Furniture Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.