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Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a finial
Category
1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique Barong Temple Polychrome Wood Carving
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Barong Temple Wood Sculpture Bali 19Th Century
Measurements: 32″hight, 21″width, 20″depth.
Rare
Category
19th Century Symbolist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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This wood carving is the work of a very skilled and inventive artist. The piece bears witness to his
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figure offers polychromed carved wood carving of a standing Buddha, 20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Angel, Carved and Polychrome Wood, 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Angel. Carved and polychrome wood. Century XVI.
Polychrome wood carving showing an angel, with
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Balinese Polychrome and Gilt Wood Sculpture of a Winged Lion
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Balinese polychrome and gilt wood sculpture of a winged lion, Singa Bersayap
Northeast Bali
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
are made from wood and brightly painted and decorated with hair, teeth, goat-skin and sometimes
Category
Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Polychromed Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
H 19.5 in W 7.75 in D 7.5 in
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Miniature Polychromed Wood Carved Statue on Stand
Beautiful polychrome painted
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
2 Old Decorative Elements in Polychrome Carved Wood circa 1930 Unknown Origin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 old decorative elements in polychrome carved wood circa 1930
unknown origin
price is for one
Category
Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Beech
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Carved Wood & Polychrome Temple Fragment Head of Buddha
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite hand carved head of Buddha.
We are not experts so we're guessing this pieces age. Could be much older.
Wonderful decoration piece sat on a plinth of old green sidewalk glas...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nepalese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Glass
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 40.16 in W 35.04 in D 3.94 in
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 28.35 in W 38.19 in D 3.94 in
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 20.48 in W 27.17 in D 1.97 in
Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva
Standing regally with her hands
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media elements, the figure is
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large polychromed wood figure from southeast Asia dates to the mid-19th century and depicts a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese lidded basket offers wood polychromed wood construction with foliate decoration
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
forebears. The figure depicts a seated male official dressed in flowing robes. The polychromed finish has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Early 19th century Italian hand-carved and polychromed wood crucifix sculptural school "Cadore
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Walnut
H 27.96 in W 14.97 in D 3.55 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This late 19th-ce...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb pair of rams in polychrome carved wood from Scotland-19th century
Very elegant and unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ.
The piece clearly
Category
Antique 19th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
vibrant polychrome finish. Her right hand is held downwards in the varada mudra, a gesture of mercy, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
. The precious carving dates to the mid- to late-18th century, as evidenced by the aged material and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ancient Rare India Wood Hand Carved Polychrome Wall Panel with Iron Lock
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Ancient rare India wood hand carved polychrome wall panel with iron lock.
Exciting and dramatic
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Korean Carved Polychrome Wooden Buddhist Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
this large Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) antique Asian hand carved and painted wood Buddhist figure
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expre...
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
H 18 in W 18 in D 13 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai, Northern
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 28.5 in W 12 in D 37.5 in
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child
Located in Yonkers, NY
polychrome and nice proportions, this early 20th century Indian temple carving from Gujarat, unfinished in
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 27 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent Hong Kong Gallery. A copy of the original receipt will be included. This piece is quit...
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
Offered for sale is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 39.25 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce Baroque Period European antique hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure, 17th/18th
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman and a Feline
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 27.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
gallery wooden top, the boat hull exterior features hand painted polychrome decoration with incised detail
Category
Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Twine, Wood, Paint
Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
teak wood the panel still retains its original turquoise polychrome finish. The wood has aged
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 50.4 in W 50.4 in D 1.78 in
Pair of Anime Sola or Lonely Souls Carved and Polychromed Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of "Anime Sola" or "Lonely Souls" carved and painted figures of a man and women engulfed in the flames of Purgatory, both have glass eyes, Spain, 18th century
NOTE: paint chip...
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Folkloric Style Polychrome Tiger Sculptures, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of folkloric style polychrome decorated tiger sculptures, possibly southeast Asian.
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 58 in W 15 in D 15 in
Polychromed wood Corpus Christi. Flemish school, Malines, 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
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Polychrome wood carving that shows the deceased Christ (eyes closed and head fallen) on the cross, with a
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Other
H 10.63 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
Monumental Mexican Carved Polychrome Mermaid Dance Mask, Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent life-size Mexican folk art hand carved and painted wood body dance mask, in the form
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Paint
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Quebec Folk Art Carved & Polychrome Pahined Robed Clergyman & Child
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
pine wood and carved to depict a robed male clergy holding a child. The sculpture has been polychrome
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
H 9.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
H 13.75 in W 9 in D 12 in
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair
Located in Forney, TX
original polychrome paint decorated finish with nicely aged patina.
Provenance:
From the estate of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Wood, Glass
H 13 in W 11 in D 6 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each polychrome wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each polychrome wood carving bearing Folk Art, Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Otto Bettmann (Australia) each produced at least one beautiful polychrome wood carving that is worth considering.
How Much is a Polychrome Wood Carving?
Prices for a polychrome wood carving start at $315 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,425.
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- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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, 2022There 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023What 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, 2023To 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, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Carved 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.
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