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How do you identify wood carvings?

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How do you identify wood carvings?
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

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Softwood

Beautiful Robin 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...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Greenfinch 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...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Greenfinch 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...
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20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chaffinch 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...
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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...
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20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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