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Carved Wood Miniature Baule Mask of Bush cow Stand Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature mask by the Baule of Ivory Coast, West Africa, representing a bushcow with
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Carved Wood Miniature Baule Bush cow Mask Stand Ivory Coast Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature wood mask with traces of red and green pigment, from the Baule people of Ivory
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

French 19th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Four Doors Miniature Chest
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely French late 19th century walnut miniature chest is ornately hand carved with the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Models and Miniatures

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Walnut, Nutwood

Miniature Thai Temple
Located in New York, NY
A hand carved miniature Thai temple in wood, painted gold and red with finely carved details. A
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Vintage 1920s Thai Ming Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Miniature Thai Temple
Miniature Thai Temple
H 23.5 in W 13.5 in D 14.5 in
Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Salmon Trophy Fish Model A nice carved wooden half block salmon carved with teeth, dorsal fin
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Antique 1880s Scottish Sporting Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
Carved Wood Salmon, Fish Model
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H 10 in W 33.25 in D 1 in
Carved Wood Sternboard from Captain's Gig On "Terpsichore"
Located in Norwell, MA
Captain's gig sternboard hardwood with rope carved border and brass lettering "Terpsichore
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Antique 1850s Norwegian Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Miniature Louis XVI Style Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century antique reproduction miniature fauteuil made in the French Louis XVI style. The
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

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Satin, Wood

Miniature Louis XVI Style Fauteuil
Miniature Louis XVI Style Fauteuil
H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in
Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Located in Ballard, CA
exquisite exemple of a miniature sample of an empire chest made by a "Compagnon" most likely this
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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Models and Miniatures

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Mahogany

Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
Miniature Antique Empire chest of drawers
H 12.13 in W 17 in D 9.75 in
Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive in Black Lacquered and Glass Case
Located in New York, NY
Carved Wood Model of a Locomotive showcased in a glazed and painted wood case. This intricately
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Models and Miniatures

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Glass, Wood

3rd Quarter 19th Century Miniature Taboret Table
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
3rd quarter 19th century miniature taboret table, Chinese export. Top inset with pink marble
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Models and Miniatures

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Wood

French 19th Century Rococo Style Miniature Painted Cabinet with Arching Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Rococo style miniature painted cabinet from the 19th century, with arching top, open
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique French Art Deco Mirrored Three-Door Prototype Miniature Armoire, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Unique and stunning French Art Deco three-door miniature armoire with mirror, brass handles, and
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Metal

19th Century French Miniature of Napoleon I after Paul Delaroche in Period Frame
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Office” by the artist Paul Delaroche. This Fine miniature is housed in the original wood frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Models and Miniatures

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Porcelain, Wood

Antique Miniature Oak Blanket Chest 19 Century Dutch
Located in Den Haag, NL
century three panels on the front. Very nice patine on the oak wood. Hand carved. Still very useful. The
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Antique 1820s Dutch Renaissance Revival Models and Miniatures

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Oak

Midcentury Era Folk Art Made Collection of Miniature Antique Farm Implements
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hand carved and handcrafted of wood and leather and include knives, yokes, pick axes, bridles and horse
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Softwood

American Mahogany Five Drawer Miniature with Flanking Columns & Bun Feet, C 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
American Sheraton Mahogany five drawer miniature chest with a carved molded edge top, flanking
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Antique 1820s American Sheraton Models and Miniatures

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Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Pine

Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Located in San Diego, CA
Size 49 wood shoe mold. Showing multiple sculptural images.
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20th Century European Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
Pair of Wood Shoe Mold
H 5.13 in W 3.5 in D 11.5 in
Large Collection of 42 Whimsical Carved Italian Figures
Located in Ferndale, MI
Romer Company. Measurements vary, basically: 3.5” wide x 6” deep x 12.5” tall.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Models and Miniatures

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Maple, Wood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Deer's Head Hat & Coat Rack 19th Century
Located in London, GB
painstakingly hand-carved from Black Forest linden wood. Condition: In really excellent original condition
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Antique 1880s English Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Early Handmade Wood Model of the RMS Queen Mary
Located in New York, NY
An early (probably late 1930s) model of the RMS Queen Mary all hand carved and painted down to the
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Vintage 1930s Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Wooden Carved Sculpture of a Folksy Countrywoman A large traditional Black Forest style
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Models and Miniatures

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Wool

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Two hand whittled ships with exceptional detail from the early 20th century, found in New Jersey.
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Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
Antique Folk Art Hand-Carved Ships
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 7.5 in
Late 19th Century Hand Carved And Painted Wooden Carousel Horse Head
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Hand-carved and painted massive wooden horse head, late 19th century, probably from a small
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Models and Miniatures

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Wood

18th Century Altar Modell, South Germany, with Original Painting, Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
18th century Altar Modell, South Germany, with original painting, wood A rare altar model with
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Vintage Bavarian Wood Carving of the Infant Bacchus
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Bavarian wood carving of the infant bacchus Oberammergau is a world-famous wood carver
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Vintage 1910s German Renaissance Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood

Mid-20th C. Wood Model of Antique Fishing Boat Ship With Sails Made in Argentina
Located in North Miami, FL
Material: wood, thread, fabric Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished Dimensions: 34 in x
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Mid-20th Century Argentine Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

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Wood, Thread, Fabric

Early Racing Car Model, Indianapolis Type, Brass and Wood, Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic vintage racing car, the Indianapolis type. Very nice done. Handmade. Perfect for any Automobilia, or Car Mascot - Hood Ornament collector. Very good conditions. Just got a ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Pair of Antique Friezes with Grapes in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of antique freezes with grapes in gilded wood: very beautiful. Probably they were part of
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood

Pair of Antique Friezes in Gilded Wood with Fruit
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Pair of antique friezes in gilded wood with fruit (pears). They are all hand sculpted by an Italian
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Models and Miniatures

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Fruitwood

Navy Signal Cannon 18th / 19th Century European Brass Barrel And Wood Carriage
Located in Miami, FL
. This beautiful siege cannon piece is composed by the brass barrel with an opening of 12 mm, the wood
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Antique Late 18th Century English Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

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Brass

2 Baroque 18th Century Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of 18th century carved wooden figurines Likely Central European originating somewhere in
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Armada Style Model Ship the "Fragata Espanola, 1780"
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and majestic frigate model was crafted in Spain, circa 1950. Named "Frigata Espana," the large naval sailboat sits on an integral wooden base decorated with a small plaq...
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Mid-20th Century English Models and Miniatures

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Fabric, Wood, String

Late 19th Century Wooden Column Model from France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with the dark, smoothly buffed wood. An excellent piece for a collection of architectural miniatures
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Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Artist Model
Located in Culver City, CA
Artist Model carved from solid pine, with beautifully carved features and a handsome face. France
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Antique 1890s French Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Artist Model
Artist Model
H 25 in W 6 in D 3.5 in
Pair of Chinese Hardstone and Jade Flower Models
Located in London, GB
stand upon four-footed ebonised wood plinths, which are carved with openwork designs of a foliate manner
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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Jade, Metal

Chinese Antique Temple House Model, Altar with Gilded Pheasants
Located in Somis, CA
elements can still be found. Two carved panels with longevity lattice and a pair of delicately carved doors
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

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Wood

20th Century Wooden Hand Painted Caravel Ship Model with Leather Sails
Located in Sofia, BG
Large hand carved and hand painted caravel ship model standing on a base with three leather sails
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Early 20th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Leather, Wood

Robert Brendel's Botanical Model, 19th Century
By Robert Brendel
Located in New York, NY
accuracy. This particular model is made of polychromed papier mâché, on a round wood base and turned wood
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Antique 1890s German Other Models and Miniatures

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Other

'Running' Mask Danh Tribe
Located in Dallas, TX
This wooden Gonveia mask is handmade in the Danh Tribe tradition.
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Mid-20th Century African Models and Miniatures

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Wood

'Running' Mask Danh Tribe
'Running' Mask Danh Tribe
H 11 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
19th Century Turkish Brass Repousse Valet Shoe Shine Decorative Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
sturdy wood and brass with beautiful repousse Iznik influenced designs. There are two cash drawers in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Other Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Antique English Pond Yacht from Leek, England on Original Stand c1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Pond Yacht purchased in the town of Leek, England over 25-years ago and just purchased from a serious collector. Pond Yachts date from the middle 1800’s and unfortuna...
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Antique Early 1900s English Country Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Rare Anthropological Diorama of Carib Indigenous by Hendrik Schouten
Located in Amsterdam, NL
side Wood, paint on paper, twigs and dried moss Measures: H. 51 x W. 69.5 x D. 20 cm Note
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Antique Early 18th Century Models and Miniatures

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Twig, Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Wooden 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture Of A Medieval Tower
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th century hand carved and painted sculpture of a medieval tower in wood.
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Antique 1790s Belgian Rococo Models and Miniatures

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Hardwood

Half Model of a Catboat
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved half model of a catboat sloop. Hull is painted white and is mounted to a painted backboard
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Vintage 1950s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Half Model of a Catboat
Half Model of a Catboat
H 6 in W 21 in D 4 in
Display Model of a Russian Harbor Patrol Ship
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Carved and painted hull with brass strap-work, planked decks outfitted with detailed polished brass and
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Models and Miniatures

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Brass

Minot’s Ledge Light Model 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Striking model of Cohasset Minot’s ledge lighthouse. The carved tower has the accurate stone count
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Stone

Minot’s Ledge Light Model 1
Minot’s Ledge Light Model 1
H 24 in W 18 in D 18 in
Antique Model of a Full Rigged Windjammer
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood sails set at a graceful angle on the three masts. Details include surrounding railing
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Antique 1890s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Unique Early 19th Century Artists Lay Figure
Located in London, GB
from its original form. Fashioning a wonderfully characteristic moustache, finely hand carved with
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Antique 1820s French Early Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Pine, Paint

Late 18th Century Neoclassical Maquette Facade of a Palace
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
, Carved Wood. Private Paris Collection. France Circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Scale Half Model Of Americas Cup Yacht "Puritan"
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved woo half model of the 1885 America's Cup Yacht Puritan. The hull is painted white above the
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Historic Ship Model from the DeCoppet Collection
Located in Norwell, MA
, formerly the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, with carved trail boards, planked hull and deck. Completely
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Vintage 1920s European Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality half model of the Lightship Nantucket. This fine model has a carved hull, countless
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Nineteenth Century Ship Model in Original Paint
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine period model showing a classic windjammer. Carved lifeboats hang from davits. Two more
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Antique 1890s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Half Model of the Lightship Nantucket
Located in Norwell, MA
Museum quality half model of the Lightship Nantucket. This fine model has a carved hull, countless
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional half model of an American sailing yacht. Beautifully carved hull with a rich dark
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Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Half Model
Half Model
H 6 in W 46 in D 12 in
Nantucket Lightship Model LV-112 - Gray
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine model of the US Coast Guard Lightship “Nantucket”. Exceptional Model with carved hardwood Hull
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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Scale Model of the Clipper Ship Flying Cloud
Located in Norwell, MA
-executed model from the 1930s. the carved wood hull has a scribed deck with varnish finish. Built up cabins
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Vintage 1930s North American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

1934 Americas Cup Yacht Rainbow Half Model
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine carved wood half model of the 1934 Americas Cup Yacht Rainbow. Planked deck with brass
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Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

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Wood

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK
Located in Hampshire, GB
-white' leather look' seats and door trim with 'wood' cappings, and all the controls are reproduced
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Vintage 1910s British Hollywood Regency Models and Miniatures

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Metallic Thread, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, ...

Early 20th c. Red Wooden Foundry Mold c.1900 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wood. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 13.5 in. W 13.5 in. D 6 in
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Early 20th Century Industrial Models and Miniatures

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Metal

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood miniature for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, every carved wood miniature was constructed with great care. Find 115 options for an antique or vintage carved wood miniature now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect carved wood miniature — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A carved wood miniature, designed in the Folk Art, Baroque or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood miniature over the years, but those crafted by Argenteria Sacchetti, Paul Jacobsen and John Hanson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for a carved wood miniature at 1stDibs is $1,275, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $54,578 for the highest priced.
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  • 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.