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How do you identify wood carvings?
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To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
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Vintage Art Deco Carved Wood " Bell Boy " Card Holder. English C.1920
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful stylized figure of a " bell boy "
I particularly like the face
Ebonized softwood with painted eyes
Good condition. Chip to base seen in the last image.
Free UK shipping...
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Sparrow Wren Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian t...
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Swallow Nest Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird Black Forest Folk Art Austria 1930
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Austrian Viechtauer Carved and Polychrome-Painted Folk Art Birds, 20th Century
A charming Austrian folk art sculpture from the 20th century, carved in wood and richly polychrome pai...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Stunning Snowy Owl Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Germany
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful German 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tradition...
Category
20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nuthatch Viechtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute Austrian 20th-century carved wood bird, mounted on its original stand and designed for hanging. This charming folk art piece belongs to the long-standing Austrian tr...
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
American Carved Folk Art Masonic Walking Stick Cane
Located in Shippensburg, PA
CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK
Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood
With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft
Circa late 19th century
36" in total length...
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
