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Antique Spanish Colonial Santo Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
" with Madonna and Child features richly sculpted and finely detailed gesso over wood with beautiful bold
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint

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Antique Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Church Statue of Saint Francis & Clare of Assisi
Located in Lisse, NL
For the collectors of unique and remarkable works of religious art. About ten years ago I was fortunate enough to have been invited to Italy for a week. In that week we visited the ...
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Religious Items

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Wood

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

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Spruce

Antique French or Spanish Colonial Bed, Converted to an American Queen Size Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Spanish Colonial Queen Size Bed. Yes, this could be a bit of an oxymoron, for how could a 17th century, Spanish Colonial Bed, possibly accept a standard American Queen Size M...
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Antique 1720s Spanish Spanish Colonial Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

18th Century Spanish Polychromed Tabernacle, Niche
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century spanish polychromed tabernacle, niche for the display of Santos. Original finish in somber tones of ochre and siena.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving features its original polychrome and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. The hand car...
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items

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Giltwood

Large European Antique Carved Painted Silver Gilt Religious Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A large one-of-a-kind European antique hand carved polychrome painted silver-gilt religious altar niche with beautifully aged warm distressed patina. Born in Continental Europe ar...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine, Paint, Glass

Original Vintage Rio Mid-Century Modern Chaise by Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
By Anna Maria Niemeyer, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in New York, NY
Oscar Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect considered to be one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. That’s "Rio" Chaise Lounge created in 1978 by Oscar Niem...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Cane, Wood

Spanish Baroque Bargueno Style Gilt Cabinet Chest on Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic large Spanish baroque bargueno style cabinet or chest on stand crafted from thick pine. The beautiful case has exposed dove tail joinery and features 6 large storage drawers a...
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Cabinets

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Iron

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful wooden Christ figure with a strong expression and traces of its original color, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses, old repairs. Measurement is inclusive ...
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 4.14 in
Antique Spanish Colonial Oil On Canvas Painting
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare 18th century Spanish Colonial "Christ Ascending" on Canvas. There is a figure of Christ below a cross.
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Antique Late 18th Century Central American Spanish Colonial Paintings

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Paint

Madonna Carved Wood Sculpture Gold Leaf and Polychrome, Spain, Mid-18th Century
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A wood sculpture wonderfully carved depiction of the Virgin Mary with Jesus Child gilded with gold leaf and polychrome painted, Spain, mid-18th century. This finely hand carved wood...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Spanish Colonial Baroque Deeply Carved Relief Mirror or Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial period picture or mirror frame, with deeply carved foliage relief in tropical dark wood. The piece shows traces of old gesso and has an antique mirror inserted. Made...
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Antique 18th Century South American Spanish Colonial Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Spanish Colonial, Madonna and Child, Original Oil on Wood Painting, XVIII C
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial Madonna and Child Original oil on wood painting XVIII century DETAILS Original period frame. PAINTING DIMENSIONS Height: 6-3/8 inches Width: 7.5 inches Depth:...
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Antique 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Paintings

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Wood

Spanish Colonial Baroque Deeply Carved Geometric Wood Frame
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial Baroque picture frame in wood with deeply carved geometric motif and floral elements in the corners. The piece was made in South America in the 18th century and reta...
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Antique 18th Century South American Spanish Colonial Picture Frames

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Wood

Spanish Colonial Baroque Giltwood Picture Frame with Heavy Carved Foliage
Located in New York, NY
Spanish Colonial Baroque giltwood picture frame with heavy carved and hand-gilt elaborate foliage. The decorative scrolls, leaves and floral elements make this frame an outstanding e...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Picture Frames

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Giltwood

Framed Antique Spanish Colonial Painting Cuzco School
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely antique oil on linen painting from Spanish Colonial period late 18th-early 19th century. In the style of Classic Cuzco School, the painting depicts Madonna and Baby Christ a...
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Antique 19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Paintings

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Canvas, Wood

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A Stunning 18th Century Spanish Colonial Six Panel Arcon
Located in San Francisco, CA
, domed top and original iron hardware. The underside of the domed top with deep carving and evidence of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Ecuadorean Blanket Chests

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Wood

Collection of Three Mid-20th Century Mask Molds from Ecuador on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three Ecuadorian wood-carved mask molds from the mid-20th century on custom stands. This
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Mid-20th Century Ecuadorean Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Questions About Ecuador Wood Carvings
  • 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 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 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 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 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.