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Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs

Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th-century hand-carved wooden sculpture showcases exquisite craftsmanship in a beautifully a...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th
Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Set of 4 Chinese Animal Figurines in Jade and Onyx – Elephants, Lion & Dog, 20th

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Keywords: Chinese jade figurines, onyx animal sculptures, vintage stone animal carvings, 20th-century Chinese decor, elephant jade carvings, decorative lion and dog figurines, collec...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Onyx

English Carved Wood Cow Sculpture with Original Painted Finish, circa 1880
English Carved Wood Cow Sculpture with Original Painted Finish, circa 1880

English Carved Wood Cow Sculpture with Original Painted Finish, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

Likely created for a farmhouse, dairy, agricultural fair, or shop display, this piece is a rare survivor of English 19th-century animal carving. Its combination of honest craftsmansh...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed
Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed

Mid-Century Asian Hand-Carved Walnut Bear Sculpture Signed

Located in Dallas, TX

The surface displays a rich, dark patina with minor wear consistent with age and handling, adding warmth and depth without detracting from the integrity of the carving. This mid-cent...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Wooden Carving Animal Sculptures A Set Of 3 Antique Decorative Horses Figurine
Wooden Carving Animal Sculptures A Set Of 3 Antique Decorative Horses Figurine

Wooden Carving Animal Sculptures A Set Of 3 Antique Decorative Horses Figurine

Located in Wembley, GB

Beautifully stylized a set of 3 animal figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, horses portray the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue

Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue

Located in Somis, CA

A pair of hand carved, large solid stone horse statues. The recumbent horses are crafted with two legs tucked under the body and tail flicked to one side. The well incised manes drap...

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20th Century Chinese Han Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Primitive Horse Carving
Primitive Horse Carving

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

Gesso, Pine, Paint

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique carved wooden wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. This striking antique carved wood mythical guardian animal commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Josephine Nalukturuk Inuit Salmon Carving
Josephine Nalukturuk Inuit Salmon Carving

Josephine Nalukturuk Inuit Salmon Carving

Located in Savannah, GA

Josephine Nalukturuk (Inukjuak, b.1936, E9-1735) A stone carving of a salmon, signed underside in syllabics, circa 1970. 11 ½ inches wide by 2 inches deep by 4 ½ inches tall

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20th Century American Native American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23"w x 11"d x 10"h

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving

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 quality and execution of the carving is fabulous. Camel racing on the Arabian penin...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving

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 crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Group of Chinese Rose Quartz Carvings
Group of Chinese Rose Quartz Carvings

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 and cover of octagonal form supported on three legs, flanked by a pair of animal m...

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Wood carving of a saint (Peter)
Wood carving of a saint (Peter)

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 20deep

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Antique 17th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss Carving of a Rooster
19th Century Swiss Carving of a Rooster

19th Century Swiss Carving of a Rooster

Located in High Point, NC

19th century fine Swiss carving of a rooster. The rooster has been expertly hand carved and polychromed for added color and detail. The rooster's comb and wattles are pronounced,...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

Inuit Wilson Oozeva Carving of Polar Bear
Inuit Wilson Oozeva Carving of Polar Bear

Inuit Wilson Oozeva Carving of Polar Bear

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful and whimsical polar bear carving by the noted Alaskan intuit carver Wilson Oozeva (1953-2013). The fossilized bone carving lileky dates to the late 1970’s perhaps early 1...

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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone

A Hand-Carved & Polished Semi-Precious Labradorite Falcon, by Zadora
A Hand-Carved & Polished Semi-Precious Labradorite Falcon, by Zadora

A Hand-Carved & Polished Semi-Precious Labradorite Falcon, by Zadora

By Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Located in New York, NY

Canada, Circa: 1990 Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof Canadian-born artist Baron Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof, is a master of the stone carving art called Glyptography. Known simply as Zadora...

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1990s Canadian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving
Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving

Mid Century Modern Wooden Owl Carving

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Hand carved wooden owl made of Palofierro "(ironwood), Very mid-century style design, no brand or signature

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)
Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)

Genuine Polished Malachite Lion Carving (5.2 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully detailed lion carving is masterfully hand-carved from a single, solid piece of malachite that was sourced from Zaire. Polished to a mirrored finish, the top quality ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Congolese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Malachite

17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam
17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam

17th Century Wooden Maritime Carving from Amsterdam

Located in Dallas, TX

Dating to the 1600s, this wooden maritime carving from Amsterdam features a pair of asymmetrical dolphins with foliate tails. Interestingly, both dolphins have been carved in the vei...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mutiso African wood carving of a Lioness.
Mutiso African wood carving of a Lioness.

Mutiso African wood carving of a Lioness.

Located in Seattle, WA

Mutiso African wood carving of a Lioness , No signature. Piece has a nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H9 Dimensions....

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex
Black Forest Wood Carving of an Ibex

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 realistically carved ribbed antlers and rippling fur.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat
Black Forest Wood Carving of a Mountain Goat

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

Materials

Wood

Unique Hand-Carved Citrine Falcon Sculpture w/ Gold Beak & Talons, Signed Zadora
Unique Hand-Carved Citrine Falcon Sculpture w/ Gold Beak & Talons, Signed Zadora

Unique Hand-Carved Citrine Falcon Sculpture w/ Gold Beak & Talons, Signed Zadora

By Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof

Located in New York, NY

Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof Canadian-born artist Baron Andreas von Zadora-Gerlof, is a master of the stone carving art called Glyptography. Known simply as Zadora, the Baron is famous ...

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1990s Canadian Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

19th Century black forest carving of a fox
19th Century black forest carving of a fox

19th Century black forest carving of a fox

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely ornate 19th Century black forest carving of a fox, sitting cross legged reading a book, the fox wearing a jacket and seems to be sitting on a rock with various foliage and a...

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings
Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings

Set of Three 19th Century Black Forest Carvings

Located in Martlesham, GB

A set of three 19th century black forest carvings of bears in different poses, all three bears are in very good condition and having lovely crisp carving. Circa 1880.  

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Rat / Rodent Carving / Sculpture in Rosewood
Mid-Century Rat / Rodent Carving / Sculpture in Rosewood

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 measures 2.5" W x 2" D x 4.75" H and is well carved with a wonderful dark grain in the wo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

MCM Minimalist Swan Carving / Sculpture in Walnut by Alan Middleton
MCM Minimalist Swan Carving / Sculpture in Walnut by Alan Middleton

MCM Minimalist Swan Carving / Sculpture in Walnut by Alan Middleton

By Alan Middleton

Located in San Diego, CA

MCM minimalist swan carving / sculpture in walnut by Alan Middleton, circa 1960s. A beautifully sculpted example of mid-century minimalism, this 1960s walnut swan by Canadian artist ...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving
Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving

Antique Swiss Black Forest Wood and Marble Lucerne Lion Carving

By Black Forest

Located in Newark, England

Black Forest is a term used to describe the elaborate, realistic carvings of a vast array of wooden pieces such as clocks and animals.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Carving a Dog Family

By Walter Mäder

Located in London, GB

A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump

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 shield or coat of arms, circa 1870. Found in Tennessee. A very nice heavy and solid piece.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item
Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Great Wood Carving Lion Figurine / 1868-1920 / Rare Item

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This looks like an old copperware, but it is a wood carving work. It is glossy because it is finished with black lacquer. It is a very delicate and beautiful sculpture. The expres...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a tree stump with wings outspread and the head turned to the right, with black stained detailing on the feathers an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle
A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Black Forest walnut wooden carving of an eagle, perched on a fall of rocks, crouching down with wings outspread and the head turned to the left, with black stained detailing ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900
Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900

Antique Swiss Wood-Carving, Family of Cows, Circa 1880-1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Swiss carved Family of cows, Circa 1880-1900. Exceptional Art of wood-carving.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Trophy Carvings Fishing, Gamebird Waterfowl Shields Oak Fruitwood Pheasant Duck
Trophy Carvings Fishing, Gamebird Waterfowl Shields Oak Fruitwood Pheasant Duck

Trophy Carvings Fishing, Gamebird Waterfowl Shields Oak Fruitwood Pheasant Duck

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A set of Three 19th Century, Shooting Interest, Fruitwood, Carvings Depicting Fishing, Gamebird And Waterfowl Trophies Mounted On Oak Shields • These rare still life game trophies a...

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Antique 1890s English Baroque Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey
The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey

The Watchful Monkey: Early 20th Century Japanese Wood Carving of a Monkey

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th Century Japanese Carved Wood Figure of a Monkey: A finely carved Japanese wood netsuke depicting a seated monkey holding a peach, often attributed to the Edo (1615–1868)...

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Early 20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carving Panel Horus God Falcon Ancient Egyptian 19th Century, Wood
Carving Panel Horus God Falcon Ancient Egyptian 19th Century, Wood

Carving Panel Horus God Falcon Ancient Egyptian 19th Century, Wood

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Ancient Egyptian Revival: 19th century, carving of Horus in the form of a falcon - Beautifully carved classical composition in low relief - Depicting Horus, one of the earliest a...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's
NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's

NC Hand-Carving of a Finch Mounted on Driftwood, Circa 1960's

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1960's hand carving of a Finch, mounted on driftwood. This is a lovely piece of folk art, made by a NC artist and purchased form the Moses Cone House in Blowing Rock NC in the...

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Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood, Driftwood

Wooden Carving Set of Two Shorebirds Hand-crafted Figurines, Decorative Curlews
Wooden Carving Set of Two Shorebirds Hand-crafted Figurines, Decorative Curlews

Wooden Carving Set of Two Shorebirds Hand-crafted Figurines, Decorative Curlews

Located in Bochum, NRW

🎁 Ideal as a gift, a design accent, or a calming visual storypiece. 🕊️ Nature-Inspired Scandinavian Design Décor Bring timeless elegance and a touch of coastal serenity to your spa...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C
Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C

Antique Japanese Wood Carving of Two Minogames 'Mythological Turtle', 18th C

Located in North Miami, FL

A sculpture of 2 Minogame turtles with their distinctive fan-like tails. The smaller turtle is standing in the she’ll of the larger one. This is an excellent Japanese hardwood carvin...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman
University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool and hard to find University of Southern California (USC) "Traveler" horse mascot wood carving by Carter Hoffman, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition ...

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Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era
Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Antique Japanese Wooden Carving of a Bear / Hokkaido / 20th Century / Showa Era

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This traditional wooden bear carving is believed to have been produced in Hokkaido between the early Showa period and the 1950s (circa 1930-1955). The humorous composition of the bea...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Mid-20th Century Tiger’s Eye Quartz Lion Carving Attributed to Georg O. Wild.
Mid-20th Century Tiger’s Eye Quartz Lion Carving Attributed to Georg O. Wild.

Mid-20th Century Tiger’s Eye Quartz Lion Carving Attributed to Georg O. Wild.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional carved tiger’s eye quartz figure of a roaring lion, attributed to renowned Idar-Oberstein gem sculptor Georg O. Wild, Germany. Beautifully executed, the sculpture capt...

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Mid-20th Century German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo
Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo

Wooden Owl Carving With Obsidian and Abalone Eyes by Los Castillo

By Los Castillo

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Rare piece from Los Castillo, they are all artisan jewelers but their creative nature alludes to this type of piece, a combination of cocobolo wood (the same one that Don Shoemaker u...

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Dolphin Carvings on Lucite Bases, 19th century
Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Dolphin Carvings on Lucite Bases, 19th century

Pair of Baroque Style Giltwood Dolphin Carvings on Lucite Bases, 19th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking pair of carved giltwood dolphin figures mounted on clear lucite bases likely began their life as decorative architectural elements—perhaps once adorning a piece of furn...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite, Giltwood

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen
Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Dolphins Great Carving, 1950 20th Cen Beautiful piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Statues Region of Origin: China...

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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Cape Dorset Ptarmigan Inuit Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, C.1960's
Vintage Cape Dorset Ptarmigan Inuit Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, C.1960's

Vintage Cape Dorset Ptarmigan Inuit Stone Carving, Signed, Canada, C.1960's

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage Cape Dorset Inuit stone carving of a screeching Ptarmigan - fine carving with articulated feathers and feet - signed TR (in Roman - unknown / unidentified artist) on the base...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Native American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Eberhard Bank Carving, Sculpture of Two Dolomite Seals, on Black Obsidian Base
Eberhard Bank Carving, Sculpture of Two Dolomite Seals, on Black Obsidian Base

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 seals in white dolomite on snowflake black obsidian , seals are marked with monogram EB...

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20th Century German Post-Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stone

Pair Chinese Mottled Light Green Jadeite Carvings, Cranes on Carved Wood Stands
Pair Chinese Mottled Light Green Jadeite Carvings, Cranes on Carved Wood Stands

Pair Chinese Mottled Light Green Jadeite Carvings, Cranes on Carved Wood Stands

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous pair of Antique Chinese mottled light green jadeite carvings of cranes on hand-carved wood stands. Each of pieced construction the body of mottled light green with an inse...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carving of a Stag and Tree Nut Dish

Located in Stamford, CT

Sweet little Black Forest carving of a stag standing near a pine tree next to a brass lined nut or candy dish. Some writing bottom front in white is too worn for me to make out, prob...

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Walnut

19th Century Anglo Indian Carving of an Elephant, a Tiger, a Serpent and a Rat
19th Century Anglo Indian Carving of an Elephant, a Tiger, a Serpent and a Rat

19th Century Anglo Indian Carving of an Elephant, a Tiger, a Serpent and a Rat

Located in Stamford, CT

This is a wonderful naive folk art carving of animals, wonderfully out of scale, the rat is as large as the elephant which only adds to the charm.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Animal Sculptures

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood

Georg O Wild Duck Carving, Multi Gemstone and 18 Karat Gold Feet, Idar-Oberstein
Georg O Wild Duck Carving, Multi Gemstone and 18 Karat Gold Feet, Idar-Oberstein

Georg O Wild Duck Carving, Multi Gemstone and 18 Karat Gold Feet, Idar-Oberstein

By Georg O. Wild

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful carving by the well Idar Oberstein artist Georg Wild. Made with multi gemstone and on top of Australian botryoidal phrenite specimen and yellow 18K gold feet, marked 750.

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Mid-20th Century German Modern Animal Sculptures

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Stone

2 Stylized Art Deco Horse  Wood Carvings by Edig Hackner of LaCrosse Wi. 1920/30
2 Stylized Art Deco Horse  Wood Carvings by Edig Hackner of LaCrosse Wi. 1920/30

2 Stylized Art Deco Horse Wood Carvings by Edig Hackner of LaCrosse Wi. 1920/30

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in New York, NY

Chic set of two hand carved walnut sculptures of a galloping horse, in profile. Executed by noted American sculptor, craftsman, woodworker, Edig Hackner, of LaCrosse Wisconsin. Mr. H...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

They played on their strengths and combined animal carvings with furniture. The mixture of furnishings of daily use like umbrella stands with bear, dog or goose sculptures together w...

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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500
Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500

Megalithic Stone Chicken Statue from Sumba Island, Indonesia, c. 1500

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

Sumba Island Nobility and those of wealth still use megalithic stone slabs to construct human forms or carvings of foliage, animals, sea or other mythical creatures.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

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Animal Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of animal carvings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct animal carvings — often made from wood, bone and antler — can elevate any home. There are 76 antique and vintage animal carvings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 46 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of animal carvings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of animal carvings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Folk Art and Arts and Crafts animal carvings are of considerable interest. Animal carvings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Peter Giba, Black Forest and Gustave Francois Loosbergh are consistently popular.

How Much are Animal Carvings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,400, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $211,555 highest priced.

Finding the Right Animal Sculptures for You

Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.

Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.

In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.

Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.

Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.

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