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Jester Carved Wood

Gothic Chandelier Carved with Jesters and Lanterns, France, circa 1900
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
jester / buffoon holding a lantern. The branches are joined by a turned wooden baluster. The jesters are
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Antique Early 1900s French Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

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Wood, Oak

"Fools", Harlequin Jester Twins, Carved Paper Relief Painting in Primary Colors
By Martin Ingley
Located in Soquel, CA
Whimsical textured relief painting of two stylized twin jesters in primary colors, their long mask
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Late 20th Century Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Acrylic, Illustration Board

Pair of Gothic Jesters Lamps, France, 19th Century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pair of carved lamps in walnut figuring hilarious jesters / clowns, seated on a column. Neo
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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Lamps

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Wood, Walnut

Signed Colorful Folk Art Lifesize Jester Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant
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Vintage 1980s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Antique Oak Wall Coat Rack w. Acrobatic Jester Figure Hooks, Great Fun
Located in Lisse, NL
depicts three fun loving jesters giving acrobatic performances. The legs of the center jester in his
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

17th Century By Giuseppe Caletti The Court Jester From Dosso Dossi Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Beautiful original frame in carved and gilded wood. Oral expertise by Prof. Enrico Maria Dal
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Stunning & Sculptural, Large Wooden Medieval St. Chandelier with Mask Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Speaking of antique masterpieces. This perfectly hand carved and large chandelier comes with a
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Nutwood, Oak

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Stunning Hand Carved Nutwood and Alabaster Art Deco Pendant Light / Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Small and extraordinary Art Deco chandelier from 1920. Most Art Deco antiques are very geometrical and 'strict' in design. This beautiful chandelier is most definitely from the Art ...
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Charlemagne Hammered Metal French Crusader Knights Shield Fleur de Lis 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage French Crusader / medieval knight's Heraldic coat of arms shield inspired by the era of Charlemagne. Wooden frame topped with hammered metal, divided with a black crusader's ...
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Late 20th Century Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

"L'intrus" - Satirical French Illustration - Hand Colored Lithograph
By Gaston Hoffmann
Located in Soquel, CA
Comical illustration by Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1977). A doctor is giving a shot to a female patient, while a nurse tries to prevent a man from barging in. Pencil signed "G Ho...
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1950s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper, Lithograph

Original vintage Herbie Hancock concert poster
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Original vintage advertising poster for a concert by Herbie Hancock in Tiviolis concert hall, Copenhagen Denmark. In 1979, Tivoli Gardens hosted a memorable concert featuring the le...
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Vintage 1970s Danish Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique Carved Oak Scottish Arts & Crafts Green Man Desk Bureau Dresser 1880
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Scottish carved oak Arts & Crafts 'Green Man' desk, circa 1880. The Green Man design has it's roots in antiquity, the face made up of leaves or foliage represents the ...
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Antique 1880s Scottish Arts and Crafts Desks

Materials

Oak

Alfred Dunhill Art deco Cigarettes box
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Alfred Dunhill Art deco Cigarettes box materials: wood and mother of pearl intaglia jester art deco figure in mother of pearl sealed with the Dunhill brand inside Dunhill London Circ...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Alfred Dunhill Art deco Cigarettes box
Alfred Dunhill Art deco Cigarettes box
H 5.52 in W 4.34 in D 1.78 in
Four Gothic Revival Oak Hall Chairs
Located in London, GB
A set of four Gothic Revival oak hall chairs, (two shown) carved and pierced backs with a crest, solid seats and shaped front supports. I will sell in pairs.   
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Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lithograph - Flowers
By (after) Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
after Henri MATISSE (1869-1954) Lithograph after a drawing of 1941 Printed signature and date Book plate from Aragon. Henri Matisse: Dessins, Thèmes et Variations : précédés d...
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1940s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

All Original Arts and Crafts Iron Lantern / Pendant w. Cathedral Glass & Rivets
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all handcrafted Arts & Crafts pendant. If you are looking for the ideal pendant to light up your entrance, your bedroom or landing then this handcrafted beauty could be...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron, Iron

Blues Brothers 1982 Polish B1 Film Poster, Drzewinski
By Mieczysław Wasilewski
Located in Bath, Somerset
Original Polish film poster for classic The Blues Brothers. Another prime example of a Polish poster that trumps its country-of-origin counterpart. Nicely portraying the anarchic ess...
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20th Century Polish Posters

Materials

Paper

Guillaume Apollinaire
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph - Henri Matisse - Portrait of Guillaume Apollinaire From the book by André Rouveyre, "Apollinaire " (Paris: Raisons d'Etre, 1952) Artist : Henri MATISSE 13 x 10 i...
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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Vintage Movie Poster Bullitt Steve McQueen German Robert Vaughn Film
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for the German release of the cult American thriller film Bullitt based on the 1963 novel Mute Witness by Robert L. Fish, directed by Peter Yates and st...
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Vintage 1960s German Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique and Good Size Hand Carved and Gilt Wooden Eight-Light Pendant Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Great quality and excellent condition, golden light fixture. All handcrafted in early 20th century Europe this chandelier was created with skills that are almost impossible to find ...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood

Vintage Black Knight Long Shoe Horn, Germany 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual long wall hung shoe horn. Nickel plated black Knight handle set on a stylized black rod with rose thorns. European made circa 1950 - Germany. Measurements: H: 54 cm. The 'sho...
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Keying Up - The Court Jester
By William Merritt Chase
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Keying Up - The Court Jester Etching with drypoint, 1879 Signed in the plate lower left corner (see photos) Proof before engraved title and engraved names Printed on thin light golde...
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1870s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Antique Empire 19th Century Wood Carved Chandelier France Solid Oak 6 Lights
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Simply amazing! This fully hand-carved Empire style chandelier in solid oak from France 19th century. The chandelier has 3 male figures & 3 female figures on its arms all displayed...
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Oak

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Carved Rococo Gilt Mirror with Jester, Continental, 17th-18th Century
Located in Providence, RI
This is an exceptionally well-developed and robustly carved mirror. It is very compact
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Jester Towel Holder circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a sublime antique towel holder, modelled as a jester. handcarved and painted wood, executed ca
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Early 20th Century German Victorian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Wood Towel Holder With Jester Face
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a rare antique towel holder, handcarved and painted wood. modelled as a jester. executed ca. 1920.
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vividl Life-Sized Postmodern Wood Jester Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant multi
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Late 20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Figural Wall Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An opposing pair of carved wood wall brackets, painted and parcel gilt; each a cross-legged jester
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Brackets

Materials

Giltwood

Signed Colorful Folk Art Life Size Jester Sculpture
By J. A. Biais
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant multi
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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair of Wood & Metal Wall Mounted Sculptures w/ Medieval Characters
Located in Petaluma, CA
on a carved wood ledge resembling a portion of a castle. They are dressed like jesters, as one is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Medieval Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Superior 18th Century George II Mahogany Tric-Trac Game Table
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
carved cabriole legs ending in Spanish Feet. The top turns around to a green gilt tooled leather lined
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970s Hopi Katsina Figure "Hano Clown" Kachina Doll, circa 1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
kachina dolls, are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls
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Mid-20th Century American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Gothic Revival Carved Wood Jester
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare Gothic style carved wood jester. Can be standing or wall hung.
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Antique 19th Century Gothic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gothic Revival Carved Wood Jester
Gothic Revival Carved Wood Jester
H 17.5 in W 14.75 in D 8 in
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Figural Jester Gold Leaf Pedestal Accent Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique Italian Hollywood regency figural jester form table. Item is carved from solid wood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hand Carved and Ebonized Venetian Boy Sculpture Wall Bracket
Located in Lisse, NL
painting, sculpting and master wood carving and this antique dates from the last period (prior to the era
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall-mounted Sculp...

Materials

Wood

Gothic Revival Corner Bracket / Shelf with Hand Painted Stylized Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique wall bracket with colorful court jesters / musicians. If you collect one of a kind antiques
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th c. Italian Painted Mirrors
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful pair of Italian hand-carved painted mirrors in vibrant floral motif. Having whimsical
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Antique 19th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Thailand Jester
Located in Sarasota, FL
A carved and polychromed wood statue of a sitting man "jester."
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20th Century Thai Sculptures

Thailand Jester
Thailand Jester
H 49.5 in W 33 in D 18 in
Court Jester Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming Italian carved wood jester mounted as a lamp. This post was originally part of a large
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Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Court Jester Lamp
Court Jester Lamp
H 35 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Court Jester Lamp
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming carved wood jester mounted as a lamp. This carving was originally part of a large piece
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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Court Jester Lamp
Court Jester Lamp
H 35 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Giltwood wall bracket carved as a gargoyle
Located in Vancouver, BC
A humorous depiction of a court jester in carved and gilded wood; likely English mid 19th; original
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Antique 19th Century English Wall Brackets

Antique European Buffet
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This is a magnificently carved walnut 19th century European buffet with a multitude of different
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Antique 19th Century Belgian Renaissance Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Antique European Buffet
Antique European Buffet
H 108 in W 63 in L 108 in
Tall Mid-Century Italian Wall Plaques, Pair
Located in Richmond, VA
carved and brightly painted with a pair of exaggerated court jesters or sprites. Signed "Lugo". Made in
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

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Jester Carved Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jester carved wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each jester carved wood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, walnut and glass. Your living room may not be complete without a jester carved wood — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each jester carved wood bearing Baroque hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Jester Carved Wood?

The average selling price for a jester carved wood at 1stDibs is $2,445, while they’re typically $292 on the low end and $7,044 for the highest priced.
Questions About Jester Carved Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.