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Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.  
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Carving Sculpture
Wood Carving Sculpture
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Located in Bakewell, GB
Late 17th century wood carving. C1690 carving of putti in a playing position on a original rocky
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Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Continental Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Antique continental wood carving of a youth holding a vessel resting on a lion carved pedestal
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Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Continental Wood Carving
Continental Wood Carving
H 54 in W 13 in D 13 in
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of two 19th century wood carvings, featuring two bothers practicing martial art in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
Antique Wood Carving Kung Fu Gilt Red Lacquer
H 3.88 in W 13.25 in D 0.25 in
Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
H 5.5 in W 14.38 in D 0.25 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18th century continental baroque style poly chrome decorated wood carving.
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Wood Carving
18th Century Wood Carving
H 15.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Dog 1920s-1940s/Figurine Mingei Object Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a dog. This wood carving is estimated to have been made
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African Vintage Wood Carving
Located in Dallas, TX
African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.    
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Antique Early 18th Century African Organic Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Vintage Wood Carving
African Vintage Wood Carving
H 42 in W 11 in D 8 in
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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving "Hotei" 1860s-1900s / Buddha Statue Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and
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Early 20th Century Chinese 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

Japanese Antique 15th Century Wood Carving Buddha's Hand / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old carved wooden Buddha hand made in Japan. It is a wood carving from the Muromachi
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei 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

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Cedar

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Balinese handmade wood carving of a fisherman with net.
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions This is a very old wooden square plate
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Rosewood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with White Lions
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H 0.99 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Wood Carving Of A Boxer Folk Art Carving Age Cracks in wood (as shown)
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Vintage 1950s Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
H 33.5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in
Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China is very unique, Guanyin Bodhisattva
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
Located in New York, NY
Indian erotic carved wood carving wall plaque. 13.25" H x 6" W. In good vintage condition
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20th Century Indian Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
Indian Erotic Wood Carving Plaque
H 13.25 in W 6 in D 3 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Male God 1600s-1700s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a male deity. It is a wood carving from the early Edo
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Antique Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Horse 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
beautiful. This is a very rare wood carving with a wabi-sabi sensibility. Weight 9 kg.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines Mermaid Motif Solid Wood Vintage Carving Handmade Organic
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Vintage 1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Religious Wood Carving
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Carved oak religious carving, 19th century. This is an excellent quality wood carving with a nice
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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items

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Oak

19th Century Religious Wood Carving
19th Century Religious Wood Carving
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 1.75 in
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

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

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Pine

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Buddha 1700s-1800s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wooden Buddha. It is a wood carving from the Edo period (1700s-1800s
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

C1600 wood carving of a cardinal
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1600 wood carving of a cardinal with good original polychrome decoration
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Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

C1600 wood carving of a cardinal
C1600 wood carving of a cardinal
H 39.38 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Wood Carving Decorative Object
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of wood carvings originates from France, circa 1900.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Art

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving "Children" 1940s-1960s / Fork Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
. This is a wood carving from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). The carving is bold and the colors are
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1930s-1950s/Vintage Figurine Sculpture Folk Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a wooden folk craft in the shape of a bear. Mainly manufactured in Hokkaido. It is a wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wood Sculpture Chimpanzee 1940s-1960s / Wood Carving Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wood carving of a chimpanzee. It is from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

Wood carving of a putti Circa 1650
Located in Bakewell, GB
Wood carving of a putti Circa 1650 C1650 wood carving of a putti retaining polychrome decoration
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Antique 17th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Wood carving of a putti Circa 1650
Wood carving of a putti Circa 1650
H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 10.24 in
Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
daruma, the size of the palm of your hand, it has a unique presence. This is a very rare wood carving
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
Located in Bakewell, GB
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)with a lot of original paint and gilding size 70cms high 27 wide and
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Antique 17th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
H 27.56 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Hand Carved Horses Folk Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved horse family are carved from one piece of wood and in amazing as found
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1900s-1920s / Sculpture Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a very rare wood carving with a wabi-sabi aesthetic. It weighs 1.2 kg.
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Contemporary Ebony Makonde African Wood Carving
Located in Houston, TX
unbelievable detailed wood carving.
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Vintage 1950s Tanzanian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

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Ebony

A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun, depicted in full
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Three Sided Guan Yin Buddhas Statue is very well preserved. Three
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Direct Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A uniquely stylized direct wood carving of a nude woman. Unfortunately I cannot find any signature
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20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

16th Century Madonna and child wood carving
Located in Bakewell, GB
16th Century Madonna and child wood carving, retaining some original polychrome decoration sizes
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Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

16th Century Madonna and child wood carving
16th Century Madonna and child wood carving
H 26.38 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable weathered aged temple fragment of a mythical warrior made of tropical hardwoods on a museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An imposing ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of an Ibex, standing on a rocky outcrop with
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
H 39.77 in W 20.87 in D 12.6 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

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Boxwood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A charming small ‘Black Forest’ wood carving of a mountain goat and her kids.    
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Antique 1890s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
Set of Three Gilded Wood Carvings for Love
Located in Somis, CA
A set of three beautifully gilded, carved 19th century wood panels. The three dimensional carvings
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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

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Wood

19th century wood carving of a male torso
Located in Baambrugge, NL
19th century life-size wood carving of a male torso. On a black steel base. h 148 x w 42 x d 33 cm
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Antique 19th Century French Busts

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Wood

19th century wood carving of a male torso
19th century wood carving of a male torso
H 58.27 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Antique Coromandel Wood Carved Lamp Wood Carving India
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of wood carving. Turned into a lamp. Additional information: Material: Wood Type: Lamp
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20th Century Indian Table Lamps

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Wood

Beautiful Tall Thai Dividers with Heavy Wood Carving
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Beautiful Tall Thai Dividers with Heavy Wood Carving. This is very skillfully carved and is very
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Antique Early 1900s Thai Screens and Room Dividers

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Wood

Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Manuel Cruz Prudencio, Ruby Fabian
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Acrylic

Pediment Wood Carving
Located in Chicago, IL
This Teakwood pediment carving came from a Northern Thai house. Pediment carvings were part of
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Early 20th Century Thai Architectural Elements

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Wood

Pediment Wood Carving
Pediment Wood Carving
H 31 in W 68 in D 2.75 in
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Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. We have 2310 antique and vintage wood carvings in-stock, while there are 47 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of wood carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood carvings made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris, Agustin Cruz Tinoco and Paul Jacobsen produced popular wood carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Wood Carvings?

Prices for wood carvings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wood carvings begin at $40 and can go as high as $176,955, while the average can fetch as much as $1,585.
Questions About Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.