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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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19Thc Hand Carved Dough Board
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic 19thc bread board with a handle and mortised in the back side.Found in the state of Maine.The board is in fine condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Christmas Big Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Antique Viechtauer Folk Art Wood Carved Deer Head, Austria 1900 - 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique hand-carved wooden wall decoration in Viechtau folk art style from Austria, early 20th century
A stunning hand-carved wooden wall decoration in the folk art style, circa 190...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Indoor Pet House, circa 1880–1910
Located in Bilzen, BE
Rare hand-carved wooden indoor pet house for a cat or small dog, typical of Black Forest craftsmanship, circa 1880–1910. Made from solid wood with finely carved bark and branch motif...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Christmas Medium Red Nutcracker, Wood, Erzgebirge, Germany, 1970
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Wooden nutcracker figure from the Erzgebirge. The region Erzgebirge formerly Eastern Germany is famous for this special kind of nutcrackers, where intricate carving has been their ho...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Toys
Materials
Wood
Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful Austrian early 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The tradition of these in Austria called "Viechtauer" birds goes back to the early 19th cen...
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
