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Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Welded Rebar / Steel And Animal Bone Abstract Sculpture .. Amazing use of space, Well
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Do you know Kirin? It is a type of legendary animal that appears in Chinese mythology, and is a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Floral and Animal Arching Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving from the mid-20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Chicken Object 1860s-1900s / Animal Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese chicken figurine. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The body is made of paper, the beak of wood, and the legs of wire. The detailed usage is...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Large Hand Carved Signed Wood Jungle Wildlife Animal Scene Totem Sculpture Pole
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather special and intricately carved large, heavy TOTEM sculpture/ pole featuring a wide range
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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Soapstone Carving of a Crane and Lotus Flowers
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
granular. The sculpture is 16.5 X 16.5 X 5.4 cm and weighs 429 g. The crane is an auspicious animal in
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

Antique Northern Thai Chiang Mai Carved and Polychrome Mythical Guardian Animal
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chiang Mai wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. Carved in Chiang Mai, Northern
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Matched Pair of Cat Carvings by Linvel Barker, Kentucky
By Linvel Barker
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Linvel Barker was a retired metalworker turned folk artist. He didn't start carving until 1984 and
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1990s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
- portrait. Johann Huggler was known as the "King of the Carvers" of Brienz. The few carvings that survived
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Rat / Rodent Carving / Sculpture in Rosewood
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool mid-century rat / rodent carving / sculpture in rosewood, circa 1970s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Sheep
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal sheep. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 10.4 C.M
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: height 14.3 cm / width
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Dog
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal dog. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height 14.5 C.M. / Width
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Located in Somis, CA
sculptures for your garden, home and ranch. Dimension is each statue.
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20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Folk Art Hand Carved Forest Animals Welcome Plaque
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1273 Hand carved low relief welcome wood wall plaque depicting forest animals. Signed on verso
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Wooden Coconut Grater in Animal Form, Thailand A utilitarian implement commonly used in an
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1st Century BC Group of 4 Terracotta Animals from Indus Valley
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Antiquity, namely, a Group of 4 Terracotta Animals
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Japanese Garden Bamboo Pagoda Shrine with Carved Stone Animal
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese bamboo Pagoda shrine with carved marble animal figure.  
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Antique Large Chinese Carved Agate Animal Group #1, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Animal Group depicts trees, a Tiger, and a Baffulor resting on a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Antique Large Chinese Carved Agate Animal Group #2, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
A fine and beautiful Carved Agate Animal Group depicts a turtle, dragon, and cloud with sea waves
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Slate Animal Grave Markers Tomb Stones Taxidermy Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A very early collection of slate animal grave markers, these appear to of all been from the same
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Slate

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th century Size
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Rooster with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal rooster with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

20th Century, Showa, Japanese Bronze Animal Boar with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Japanese bronze animal boar with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century Size: Height
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Indian Antique 19th Century Architectural Temple Molding with Carved Animals
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century architectural molding from an Indian temple with carved animals and foliage
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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Hippopotamus 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese hippopotamus figurine. This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and covering it with Japanese pa...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Chinese Asian Giltwood Carved Ancestor Temple Shrine Emperor Figure on Animal
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic wood and gilt decorated hand carved Chinese ancestral temple shrine Emperor figure riding a mythical beast - perhaps a tiger. From a collection of Chinese and Asian a...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals Hand made beaten copper
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Celtic Art Copper Mural from Ireland, Celtic Animals A hand made beaten copper abstract design of
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Vintage 1960s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Japanese Antique Paper Object Wolf 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old Japanese wolf figurine. This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made by shaping it with a piece of wood and covering it with Japanese paper. Th...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Wild Boar 1940s-1960s / Animal Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese boar figurine. This figurine dates from the mid-Showa period (1940s-1960s). It is made by shaping it with wood chips and covering it with Japanese paper...
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Deer child 1900s-1920s / Animal figurines Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese deer figurine. It is from the early Showa period (1900s-1920s). It is elaborately made of paper. The eyes seem to be made of iron. The expression on its ...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Okimono sculpture of a bronze turtle, tail retractable. In Japan, the turtle (kame) is a symbol of
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
Japanese bronze okimono turtle (sculpture)
H 0.79 in W 1.89 in D 1.97 in
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting animal themes.
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Toucan Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 18.9 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Striking Makonde Animal Helmet Mask, Dog or Hyena, Tanzania, Early 20th C.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Striking Makonde animal helmet mask, dog or hyena, Tanzania. Early 20th century with dark patina
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Early 20th Century Tanzanian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Showa, a Set of Japanese Bronze Animal Monkey with Artist Sign
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese bronze animal monkey with artist sign. Age: Japan, Showa Period, 20th Century
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 19.69 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
, his talents led, in the mid-1970s, to the creation of sculptures in wood and bronze, many reflecting
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
Parrot Sculpture by Sergio Bustamante
H 26.38 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture, Garden Decoration
Located in 景德镇市, CN
good for Garden Decoration . Blue stone hand carving, excellent craftsmanship, animal head lotus stone
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture, Garden Decoration
Chinese Vintage Stone Pier Sculpture, Garden Decoration
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H 8.08 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Eberhard Bank Carving, Sculpture of Two Dolomite Seals, on Black Obsidian Base
By Eberhard Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This an amazing carving by the German certified artist Eberhard Bank. This sculpture is of two
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20th Century German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Framed Art Tall Tabby Cat Wall Sculpture Carving
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Primitive Horse Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
A Folk Art carved wood and gesso painted standing horse with painted cloth saddle and horse hair tail Mounted on a later made black painted platform.               
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Gesso, Pine

Primitive Horse Carving
Primitive Horse Carving
H 21 in W 21 in D 5 in
Midcentury Modern Mouse Carving / Sculpture in Teak by H&F of Denmark
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool Mid-Century Modern mouse carving / sculpture in teak by H&F of Denmark, circa 1960s. A
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

18th Century Wooden Carvings
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
18th Century wooden carvings. Decorative detailing of various flora and fauna, and carved mermaids.
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Wooden Carvings
18th Century Wooden Carvings
H 39.38 in W 16.54 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Hand Carved Hard-Wood Elephant Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
animal sculpture handcrafted in Rajasthan, India. Fabulous Mid-Century Modern meets Art Deco style
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

15-16th Century Sandstone Standing Buddha Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-500 years old hand carved sandstone sculpture of a standning Buddha flanked by a munk and a
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Patriotic Eagle Bronze Sculpture After Jules Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
carvings and sculptures.
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese bronze okimono Jizai Praying Mantis (articulated sculpture)
Located in PARIS, FR
Jizai okimono sculpture of an articulated bronze praying mantis. Insects (mushi) play an important
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white marble Mughal Jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight. Finely hand painted animal
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

"Grendel" Limited Edition Bronze Brutalist Figural Sculpture by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary hand-forged bronze Brutalist-inspired figural sculpture finished in an ebonized patina
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Ca...

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
animals from other areas as subjects, and the use of power tools. Carving, charcoal production and loss of
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
A very rare superb quality 19th century black forest carving of an Arab riding a racing camel, the
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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving
H 17 in W 16 in D 8 in
Monumental and Striking ‘Black Forest’ Walnut Carving of an Eagle
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A monumental and striking ‘Black Forest’ walnut carving of an eagle perched on a toppled shield, E
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Whimsical Big Rose Bird Sculpture Hand Painted by Eva Fritz-Lindner
Located in South Burlington, VT
ceramic Folk Art animal sculptures and unique wall and garden works of art inspired by nature and possibly
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Mid-20th Century German Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

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

Materials

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
Antique Burmese Mandalay Period Buddhist Dancer Nat Spirit Deer Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
figure Buddhist temple -monastery sculpture. Exquisitely hand-crafted in Burma (present day Myanmar) in
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Art Glass, Teak, Giltwood

Group of Chinese Rose Quartz Carvings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A group of Chinese rose quartz carvings 20th century Comprising of: A Chinese rose quartz censer
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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Animal Carvings And Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of animal carvings and sculptures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and bone, all animal carvings and sculptures available were constructed with great care. We have 136 antique and vintage animal carvings and sculptures in-stock, while there are 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Animal carvings and sculptures have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Animal carvings and sculptures are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Arts and Crafts styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Animal carvings and sculptures have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Peter Giba, Black Forest and Evelyn Ackerman are consistently popular.

How Much are Animal Carvings And Sculptures?

Animal carvings and sculptures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $98 and the highest can go for as much as $211,555.
Questions About Animal Carvings And Sculptures
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.

  • 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.