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Mid Evil Carving

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Frog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
placed in temples and shrines in Japan, as they are said to drink away evil spirits. It is recommended to
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The androgynous figure wears layers of loose robes, tied and
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Mid-Century Swedish Outsiders Art "Eve and the Serpent" Sculpture in Wood
Located in Stockholm, SE
complexities of human nature and the eternal struggle between good and evil. A whimsical sculpture creates a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak, Paint

Baule Painted Kpan Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
To ward off evil and exert positive influences on the spirit world, the Baule people engage in a
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Baule Painted Kpan Mask
Baule Painted Kpan Mask
H 10 in W 6 in D 5 in
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
ancestors and tribal leaders to help protect the spirit of the recently deceased from evil and unwanted
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Bronze Statue of Bodhisattva on Double Lotus Throne
Located in Atlanta, GA
throne and hold the Karana mudra. This mudra is the gesture to ward off evil and to emanate energy to rid
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Stone Buddha Universal Virtue Samantabhadra Pu Xian on Elephant
Located in Somis, CA
evils. Pu Hsien (Xian) is the personification of love, virtue and patience. In the Chinese Pantheon she
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Burmese Arakan Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Healing Buddha, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
the Buddha converting the evil King Jambupati and his kingdom by transforming his humble monks robes
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Antique Mid-18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Carved Giltwood and Polychromed Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
beautifully ornate and has wonderful details throughout her robe, face, hair and hands. The Madonna carving is
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Etruscan Revival Angel Skin Shell Cameo Medusa Brooch/Pendant, c. 1875
Located in Aspen, CO
the carving of the pink shell cameo, the delicacy of the hair, the soft curves of the cheek and the
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, 22k Gold

A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
carving on this cabinet as ‘Batavia Type I’. This type of decoration emerged in the period from 1680 to
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Antique Mid-17th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antiquities

Materials

Brass

A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
A large Dutch colonial ebony cabinet with brass mounts
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H 31.7 in W 35.91 in D 21.38 in
F.Parpan : "La Charogne", Original plaster - Worshop sale Provenance, 1949
By Ferdinand Parpan
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, he was introduced to wood carving at an early age with his father. He opened his own studio in 1926
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Mid-20th Century French Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, CA. She purchased them in Thailand on her honeymoon in the mid 50s. So in love with them (they were
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Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wool

Large George Aarons Terracotta Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings in the Streamline Moderne style. He produced several
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Terracotta

Antique George II White Statuary and Sicilian Jasper Marble Fireplace Mantle
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century, George II, white statuary and Sicilian Jasper marble chimneypiece by Thomas
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Antique 18th Century George II Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Peace Swords to Ploughshares
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings. He produced several projects for the Works Progress
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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By Isabel Moncada
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Textile, Wood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Japanese Antique Medicine Chest 1860s-1920s/Drawer Storage Wabisabi Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An old Japanese medicine chest. It is a furniture of Meiji era (1860s-1920s). The materials used are mainly chestnut and cedar wood. The grain of the wood is beautiful. It is mirac...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chestnut, Cedar

19th Century Viennese Porcelain Figural Cherub Jardinière or Centrepiece Bowl
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This item is a big 19th century Viennese porcelain centerpiece bowl or jardinière beautifully enameled in rich colors with floral sprays and gilt highlights. This stunning Rococo pie...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Rococo Centerpieces

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese large wooden Daruma. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). It is made from a large cedar tree. It is rustic and beautiful, with traces of hand-carving...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

René Lalique Bacchantes Yellow Rene Lalique Glass Vase
By René Lalique
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
René Lalique (1860-1945) Bacchantes Yellow Rene Lalique glass vase with ten female nude figures in high relief on a self illuminating bronze base, cast with stylized oak leaves. W...
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Vintage 1920s Vases

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Black Forest Folk Art Carved Wood Chamois Head with Real Horns, 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art chamois head wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Wabi Sabi Antique Pine Book Shelf, Scandinavia 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Beautiful antique book shelf in pine. Handcrafted by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the mid 1800s. A great vintage book shelf with a lovely patina. Original deep red paint. Should be att...
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Romantic Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Qua...
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Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Porcelain

Japanese Old Wood Carving Monkey 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese monkey wood carving. This wood carving is estimated to have been made between 1950 and 1970. The artist's name and other details are unknown. The monkey has...
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Elephant 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese elephant wood carving. This wood carving dates from the Meiji period (1860s-1920s). We estimate the material to be cedar wood. The carving is rough a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Paper Tray 1860s-1900s/Mingei Wabi-Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese paper plate. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of thick paper and very solid. It is called a "cocoon dish. It was used to collect s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

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Paper

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Heavenly God 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god. It is called "Tenjin. Tenjin" is a general term for "a god who lives in heaven. This wood carving dates from the Edo period (1...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Deer child 1900s-1920s / Animal figurines Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese deer figurine. It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1920s). It is elaborately made of paper. The eyes seem to be made of iron. The expression on its ...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Tree root Penis 1860s-1900s / figurine Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a natural wood in the shape of an old Japanese penis. It is extremely rare. It is believed to have been collected during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The glans is well re...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Massive Pair of Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Figures of Attendants, Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A rare and massive pair of Chinese cloisonne enamel figures of attendants, Qing Dynasty. Each standing figure similarly depicted with hands raised overhead supporting a large circ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Enamel

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Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
violence but for his great control on evil spirits. The sculpture still shows traces of red paint and blue
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
H 22.84 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
"See No Evil, Speak No Evil, Speak No Evil" Vintage Lamps Beaded Shades, 1960
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of custom lamps circa 1960 with stacked monkeys using their arms and hands to "See No Evil
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid-20th Century Trio of Mystic Kokeshi Dolls by Muhitsu Miyajima, Japan
By Miyajima Muhitsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Rare mid-20th century trio of Mystic Kokeshi Dolls by Muhitsu Miyajima
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Indonesia, Island of Timor, Mid-20th Century, Ancient Dense Wood Ancestor Figure
Located in VILLEFONTAINE, FR
Old ancestor figure with shiny patina Indonesia / Island of Timor Mid 20th century Old
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Stone Rustic Spirit Lantern, portable
Located in South Burlington, VT
. Showa period mid 20th century The dark reddish black patina from weathering and appropriate age . This
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Buddhist Guardian Deity
Located in Chicago, IL
Created late in the mid-Qing dynasty, this evil-conquering guardian likely was installed in a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Paint, Wood

Chinese Buddhist Guardian Deity
Chinese Buddhist Guardian Deity
H 10.25 in W 5.75 in D 5 in
Chinese "Zhen" Altar Spirit
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved in the 19th century, this evil-conquering guardian was likely created as an offering
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese "Zhen" Altar Spirit
Chinese "Zhen" Altar Spirit
H 12 in W 5 in D 4 in
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
from evil spirits. With elaborately carved manes and emotive expressions, these Fu dogs have been
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Guardian Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
cub, symbolizing the circle of life. The two Stand at attention, offering protection from evil spirits
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Massive Antique "Eight Immortal Gods" Hand Carved Lintel Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
rare hand carved wood "Immortal Gods" lintel sculpture dating to the mid-late Qing dynasty. It
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Petite Japanese Cast Iron Guardian Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
the universe. Traditionally, one shisa keeps its mouth open to ward off evil spirits, while the other
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Morocco Old Silver "Hamsa" Protective Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
symbol that people believed to protect them from harm against the evil eye and bring them goodness
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Located in Studio City, CA
ancestors and tribal leaders to help protect the spirit of the recently deceased from evil and unwanted
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Pair of 18th Century Chinese Stone Fu Dogs
Located in Chicago, IL
of power and grandeur and were believed to offer protection from evil spirits. The artisan who carved
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Gilt Bronze Young Buddha Shakyamuni Statue
Located in Somis, CA
neatly coiled hair with an urna between the brows representing the ability to see and conquer evils. The
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Gilt Bronze Tibetan Teacher Padma Sambhav
Located in Somis, CA
festoons of pearls. A potent combination of dorje and patra in the hands wards off evils, bringing wisdom
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Chinese Antique Immortal Gods Wall Sculpture, 109 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
early and rare hand carved wood "Immortal Gods" lintel sculpture dating to the mid to late Qing dynasty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Important Japanese Antique Six Jizo Spiritual Holy Guardian Garden Ornament
Located in South Burlington, VT
passes, crossroads, and village boundaries who obstructs the passage of evil spirits and gods of disease
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

19th Century Patinated Bronze Statue of "Notre Dame de France" Holding Jesus
Located in Dallas, TX
religious figure has wonderful carving details in high relief throughout the dress, hair, hands and facial
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Bronze

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue on Globe from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
, hair and hands. The Madonna carving is depicted standing on a globe with carved stars around. This
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

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Giltwood

19th Century French Carved Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue on Globe from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
, hair and hands. The Madonna carving is depicted standing on a blue painted globe with carved stars
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century French Carved Polychrome and Gilt Terracotta Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Madonna carving is shown standing on a pedestal in the shape of a globe decorated with stars and a snake
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

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By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings. He produced several projects for the Works Progress
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By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings. He produced several projects for the Works Progress
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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George Aarons Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Ruth & Naomi
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
large bronze and marble figures and wood carvings. He produced several projects for the Works Progress
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster, Wood

Plaster Sculpture Relief Art Deco Plaque WPA Artist Lovers Embrace, Rose
By George Aarons
Located in Surfside, FL
marble figures and wood carvings. He produced several projects for the Works Progress Administration
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable
Located in South Burlington, VT
period mid 20th century The dark reddish black patina from weathering and appropriate age . This
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Exceptional Mid-19th Century Oak Breakfront Antiquarian Open Bookcase
Located in Suffolk, GB
An exceptional quality mid-19th century oak breakfront antiquarian open bookcase in the Renaissance
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Renaissance Bookcases

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Ex Museum Morton May Papua New Guinea Gulf River Spirit Board Gope Tribal Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
charcoal. An intriguing spirit carving, with good provenance. 1963 is a relatively early date for Papuan
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Mid Evil Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mid evil carving available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and bronze, every mid evil carving was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid evil carving — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mid evil carving bearing Georgian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one mid evil carving that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Aarons produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Mid Evil Carving?

A mid evil carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,465, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $183,096.