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18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
Located in Malibu, CA
18th century wooden carving of an female form. Presumed to be a French church piece. This figure
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact

H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan
Located in Hudson, NY
Shinto carving of figure referred to as Father Japan. Heian period (794 to 1185) sculpture made of
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan
Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan

Early Shinto Carving of Figure Referred to as Father Japan

H 28.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Located in Malibu, CA
16th century artifact imported from Europe; a beautiful figure with patinaed painted wood. An alter
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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female

H 9.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo, Edo period, circa 1800. Japanese mingei-style wood figural carving of
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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Wood figure of Jizo
Japanese Wood figure of Jizo

Japanese Wood figure of Jizo

H 14.38 in W 3.5 in D 3.25 in
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
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Antique Early 19th Century North American Spanish Colonial Sculptures an...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving
Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

Antique Spanish Colonial Archangel Polychrome Wood Santo Carving

H 9.75 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

H 67 in W 46 in D 27 in
Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin

H 15.75 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo

H 12 in W 8 in D 8 in
Paula Meizner "Standing Figure" Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Paula Meizner (American, born Poland, 1904-1990) "Standing Figure" Constructivist wooden assemblage
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20th Century American Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Paula Meizner "Standing Figure" Wood Sculpture
Paula Meizner "Standing Figure" Wood Sculpture

Paula Meizner "Standing Figure" Wood Sculpture

H 54 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
1870s English Carved Wood Robin Hood Figure
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s English carved wood Robin Hood figure.
Category

Antique 1870s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1870s English Carved Wood Robin Hood Figure
1870s English Carved Wood Robin Hood Figure

1870s English Carved Wood Robin Hood Figure

H 22 in W 8 in D 12 in
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

Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C

Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C

H 29 in W 7.25 in D 6.5 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan. This wood carving was made in the early
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi

H 12.8 in W 6.5 in D 6.89 in
Folk Art Figurative Carvings
Located in Hudson, NY
A great set of 13 hand-carved figures each with an individual face depicting a different figure
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Antique Early 1900s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Figurative Carvings
Folk Art Figurative Carvings

Folk Art Figurative Carvings

H 13 in W 9 in D 1 in
Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Wood Carving Art Thai Buddha Figure kneeling and praying. Vintage Mid century wood carving
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying
Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying

Vintage Carved Wood Thai Buddha Figure Kneeling and Praying

H 9 in W 2.25 in D 3.5 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
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva
Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva

H 40 in Dm 9 in
Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of Angel (Gabriel), 18th century
Located in Austin, TX
Symbolism and craftsmanship aside, this Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of the Angel Gabriel
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Antique 18th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of Angel (Gabriel), 18th century
Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of Angel (Gabriel), 18th century

Guatemalan Carved Wood Altar Figure of Angel (Gabriel), 18th century

H 39 in W 14 in D 12 in
Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Popeye Figure with Original Paint Surface
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Vintage popeye figure. Hand-carved wood with amazing alligatored paint surface complete with anchor
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Popeye Figure with Original Paint Surface
Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Popeye Figure with Original Paint Surface

Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Popeye Figure with Original Paint Surface

H 13.5 in W 3 in D 3.25 in
"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
Located in York County, PA
Masterpiece tramp art carving: "THE GRADUATE" This exceptional tramp art figure and podium
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving
"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving

"The Graduate" Masterpiece Tramp Art Carving

H 18 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s

H 10.25 in W 2 in D 3.25 in
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha on a square base, the left hand is in
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha
Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha

Burmese Mandalay carved wood figure of the standing Buddha

H 61 in W 23 in D 8 in
Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3500ab hand carved Indonesian figural sculptures set in giltwood frames with black velvet
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Vintage 1960s Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures
Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures

Pair of Carved Asian Wood Figural Framed Wall Sculptures

H 14.5 in W 12.5 in D 3 in
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s

H 7 in W 1.38 in D 2.75 in
Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-1089 Japanese ancient burl wood abstract dog sculpture Wabi Sabi.
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Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi

Japanese Burl Wood Abstract Dog Figure Sculpture Wabi Sabi

H 6.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style

H 45 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Moving 19th century carved wooden figure of a female. Most likely a processional figure
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman
19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman

19th Century Sculptural Carving of a Woman

H 24.41 in W 8.27 in D 7.49 in
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly, a wonderful piece. We gravitated towards it upon first sight. Very well done, beautiful detail and coloring. Quite unusual and rare in this pose. Very well preserved. We have ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure
Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure

Thai Asian Large Carved Wood Gilt Lacquer Kneeling Praying Temple Shrine Figure

H 33 in W 10 in D 9 in
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A whimsical hand carved lion statue from Africa. Hand carved by local artisans in East Africa in the 1970s, this wooden statue will be a great accent piece for any room. We especiall...
Category

Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 2.25 in
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960

H 17 in W 6 in D 4 in
Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished surface, unfolds a scene of movement and
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century
Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century

Asian Soapstone Carving Of Travelling Villagers, 20th Century

H 9 in W 12 in D 4 in
Primitive Healing Figure
Located in New York, NY
Hill tribe healing figure carved of solid wood. 19th-early 20th century Golden Triangle area
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Antique Early 1800s Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Primitive Healing Figure
Primitive Healing Figure

Primitive Healing Figure

H 18 in W 4 in D 4 in
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
in or near Austria in circa 1950 in a Folk Art style. The carving depicts a male figure leaning
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

H 14.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"
Located in York County, PA
Carving Of Siamese Twin Mermaids, Attributed To The "Cape Carver" Who Worked Near Sandwich
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Antique Late 19th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"
Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"

Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"

H 2.5 in W 5 in D 2 in
Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River
Category

Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Rockefeller Irivake Figure

Rockefeller Irivake Figure

H 70 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
17th Century Religious Figure
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully carved and painted polychromatic religious figure that resembles St. Francis. Right
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th Century Religious Figure
17th Century Religious Figure

17th Century Religious Figure

H 13.5 in W 5.4 in D 4.5 in
Antique Styled Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure Hanging Sheriff Study
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
matter and the star on the belt buckle. The type of wood used in this carving has not been determined
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Antique Styled Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure Hanging Sheriff Study
Antique Styled Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure Hanging Sheriff Study

Antique Styled Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure Hanging Sheriff Study

H 56 in W 14 in D 9 in
An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group
Located in Central England, GB
This superb rare figure group is a piece of Canadian folk art. It is beautifully hand carved in
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group
An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group

An early 20th century Canadian folk art maple wood carved Inuit figure group

H 5.91 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in
Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
The soapstone carving, with its smooth and polished mustard yellow surface, serves as a canvas for
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century
Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century

Asian Mustard-Yellow Soapstone Carving Depicting Village Scene, 20th Century

H 11 in W 8 in D 5 in
Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large Bamana marionette figure of a charming police man. African figure retains original paint
Category

20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure
Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure

Large Bamana Marionette Figure of Charming Police Man, African Figure

H 48 in W 12 in D 6 in
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
tree. Adjacent to the tree, the section of the carving features a grey stone wall, meticulously
Category

20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century
Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century

Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Buddhist Village Scene, Mid-20th Century

H 8 in W 8 in D 3 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved figure. While this sculpture may be small it isn't lacking in its
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Figure

19th Century Chinese Carved Figure

H 13 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
French Carved Walnut Ecclesiastical Figure
Located in Houston, TX
French carved walnut ecclesiastical figure in excellent condition.
Category

Antique 18th Century French Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

French Carved Walnut Ecclesiastical Figure
French Carved Walnut Ecclesiastical Figure

French Carved Walnut Ecclesiastical Figure

H 41 in W 18 in D 10 in
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian carved teak wood guardian lion sculpture from the mid-18th century, with traces of
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint
Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint

Indian 18th Century Teak Guardian Lion Carving with Traces of Original Paint

H 16 in W 7.5 in D 18.5 in
Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden Christ Altar Figure 18th century Carved and polychromed wood sculpture of a standing
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Antique 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century
Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century

Wooden Christ Altar Figure, 18th Century

H 20 in W 8 in D 6 in
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved
Category

Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
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

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

H 16 in W 11 in D 9 in
Bambi Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Capture the enchantment of childhood with this delightful antique carousel figure featuring a
Category

Mid-20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Bambi Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Bambi Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

Bambi Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique

H 39.38 in W 34.65 in D 18.12 in
18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure 'Wanli'
Located in Esbeek, NL
18th century Chinese wooden figure, depicted Wanli. See old sticker on the back of the figure, see
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure 'Wanli'
18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure 'Wanli'

18th Century Chinese Wooden Figure 'Wanli'

H 13 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Southampton, NY
19th century Chinese carved Ancestor figure This carved figure bears the likeness of one of its
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure
19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure

19th Century Chinese Carved Ancestor Figure

H 11.5 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
, concubines, and livestock. Although míngqì have been constructed of wood since as early as the Han dynasty
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure

Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure

H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 5.5 in
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
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Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850
Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850

Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850

H 41 in W 14 in D 12 in
Burmese Gilt Musician Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This seated Burmese figure captures a musician in eternal song. The wooden figure is hand-carved
Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Burmese Gilt Musician Figure, c. 1900
Burmese Gilt Musician Figure, c. 1900

Burmese Gilt Musician Figure, c. 1900

H 21 in W 14 in D 15 in
1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina
Located in Peekskill, NY
The patina and age of this well done carving make a striking display. I'm guessing its 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina
1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina

1700s Religious Figure with Heavy Patina

H 9 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A carved and contrastingly stained wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure
Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure

Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure

H 24.5 in Dm 10 in
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
wooden ancestor figure bears the likeness of one of its original owner's important forebears. The figure
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900

Chinese Gilt Ancestor Figure, c. 1900

H 8.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in
18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure. An unusual and complete one-off piece of folk
Category

Antique 1780s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure
18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure

18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure

H 12 in W 5 in D 5 in
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautifully painted carved wood
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty

Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty

H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Whimsical hand made carved wood and painted folk art hanging liberty figure.
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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure
Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure

Whimsical Folk Art Painted Lady Liberty Political Figure

H 7 in W 15 in D 7 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
figure was carefully hand-carved and painted to bear the likeness of one of its original owner's
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
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

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920
Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920

H 8 in W 16 in D 8 in
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This early 19th-century ancestor figure
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

H 9.75 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
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Wood Carving Figural For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wood carving figural for your home. A wood carving figural — often made from wood, paint and hardwood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carving figural — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wood carving figural, those designed in Folk Art, Baroque and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wood carving figural over the years, but those crafted by Leo Sewell, Matha Purantatameri and Bob Matheny are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wood Carving Figural?

A wood carving figural can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,249, while the lowest priced sells for $128 and the highest can go for as much as $156,000.
Questions About Wood Carving Figural
  • What are carved wood figures in African art?
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    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.
  • What is a Paete wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Jepara wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Chinese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What is Japanese wood carving?
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    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.
  • What are the types of wood carving?
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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.
  • What is carved wood art called?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Indonesia?
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    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.
  • How can I tell if carved wood is antique?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for African carvings?
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    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.
  • How can you tell if wood is hand-carved?
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    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.
  • What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?
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    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.
  • What wood is used for carving in Bali?
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    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.

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