Antique Bark

Our painting depicts the moment when the young woman, captivated by this way of life, decides to stay and choose the path of peace, carving the name of her beloved Tancredi and the s...

Early 20th century abstract tapa bark cloth from western Samoa with a royal coat of arms design.

Early 20th century abstract tapa bark cloth from western Samoa with a royal coat of arms design.

The shaft is formed from a single, rustic branch with the natural bark intact, showing prominent knots along its length. 34 1/2" L Condition: curved shaft, split to handle, missing t...

Each planter features bark-textured corner posts, crossed branch-form supports, and paneled sides with beautifully weathered surface patina throughout.

This sculptural piece perfectly captures the Organic Modern aesthetic, retaining its original rugged bark on the exterior while revealing the smooth, polished grain of the hollowed i...

An abundance of amusing details bring the scene to life, such as the dog barking at the horses, the men clambering to get on the coach, and the person peering out the window.

The organic flair of the box is typical of the English Victorian Arts and Crafts style and is an iconic design by the famous Christopher Dresser. The hammered bark effect barrel box ...

The entire arrangement is securely set upon a sculptural bar frame that realistically mimics the rough texture of a grape branch's bark. Its horizontal "bar" design makes it an incre...

The exceptional glazing accentuates the modeled details throughout, from the deeply textured bark to the curling vines and grape clusters concealed beneath the top.

Rustic carved wooden nut cracker bowl with a bark exterior, wooden mallet, and various metal nut picks.

This striking early 20th century tapa bark cloth from Western Samoa and the greater Tongan cultural sphere is a rare and powerful example of Pacific Island textile artistry.

Confident brushwork gives texture to the bark, foliage, and distant buildings, while carefully controlled light filters through the trees, illuminating the village beyond.

The composition beautifully illustrates the rough-barked trunk bearing mature fruits together with delicate pink blossoms and botanical studies of the flower, fruit and seed.

The surface detail is remarkable — deeply modeled bark texture and dramatically outstretched branches create a dynamic sense of movement and depth that commands attention on any wall.

This is a great primitive writing desk with bark covered legs and base and stained wood (maybe oak?)

Superb carving detail can also be seen in the trunk of the tree, which has been carefully etched to resemble the texture of bark, visually linking to the wooden base below.

Warm light spills across the room, casting gentle shadows, whilst the parents watch in anticipation. Their curious dog barks at the fortune teller’s heels, adding a touch of playful ...

The interior chamber reveals the raw state of the oak timber, retaining the original bark and sapwood, known as la dosse, documenting the artisanal work carried out by the monk craft...

Cook, circa 1870s or 80s, an American School oil on canvas seascape depicting a starboard side view of a bark on a broad reach, with other small sailing craft in the sound, signed lo...

Ainu ceremonial robe (generally known as Kaparamip) made from the inner bark fiber of Elm circa late 19th to early 20th century.

Surface is rendered to replicate the organic texture of tree bark, branches , and knotted wood, a hallmark of the French faux bois tradition at its finest.

Newly custom upholstered in Cowtan & Tout "Mirande-Bark" cotton velvet; made in Italy.

A small black and white dog barks at the shot birds. To the right is a kneeling woman, wearing a red robe and white apron, letting fly two pigeons she had in the covered basket in fr...

The delicate rendering of feathers, bark textures, and natural coloration demonstrates the exceptional observational skill for which the von Wright brothers became renowned.

American Rustic Adirondack loveseat of bent willow, twig & root construction with double arched barked splat back & seat (19th Cent)

Here, the effect is heightened by a warm gold finish, producing a surface that catches light in a subdued yet dynamic way, reminiscent of weathered metal or natural bark. Such finis...

Late 19th Century Shipwright's Half Hull Model, a hand carved half hull model built in lifts (a series of separate horizontal planks stacked or laminated together to form the hull), ...

The artisan employed the advanced takamaki-e (raised lacquer) technique alongside kirikane (cut gold foil) to meticulously render the ducks' feathers, the rugged tree bark, and the r...

The anvil sits atop a naturalistic tree trunk base, carved with realistic bark texture and knotted woodgrain. A carved and blackened wooden hammer rests to one side, paired with a me...

The plate includes foliage, branching structure, and bark sections, clearly communicating how the prized spice was identified and processed.

This sculptural faux bois side table is designed to evoke the organic beauty of nature, modeled as a tree trunk cross-section with richly detailed growth rings and naturalistic crack...

The viewer grasps the precise moment of this miracle: the bark is cut (detail visible in the center) revealing the ethereal silhouette of Clorinda, whose soul is imprisoned within th...

These tonal shifts articulate the rugged bark of the trunk and branches while also distinguishing the clusters of pine cones and the sprays of needles.

Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Log Chair Early 20th-century Swedish rustic log chair hand carved from a tree stump, retaining thick natural bark along the sides. The chair reflect...

Armchair in original blue/grey paint, Hickory bark woven seat. Quebec, circa 1870.

Italian midcentury modern design sconces wall lamps designed by Toni Zuccheri and produced by Archimede Seguso Murano with bark glass diffuser, metal structure, and brass details, ma...

Among them are several brilliantly colored hummingbirds, including examples with elongated tail feathers and iridescent plumage, alongside European treecreepers shown perched upon br...

The master lapidary artist has seamlessly utilised the natural veining, variegation, and shading of choice jaspers, agates, chalcedonies, and colored marbles to simulate the organic ...

These make unique great wall art, the iron tops look like barking dogs or howling wolves, or maybe laughing llamas!

One cow sits on the ground of a rolling hill, while another stands next to it. One tree with white bark stands to the right of cows. Another large tree is seen in the distance, inter...

Materials are carefully chosen for carrying heavy rocks - Handwoven with Akebi vine & birch bark, using a pair of thick bifurcating branch of Nara oak for the main structural fra...

The trunk is modelled with such patience that the bark seems almost tactile, while the roots, stones and furrowed ground beneath it are rendered with a density that gives the lower h...

Charming folk art nutcracker handcrafted from a solid log of wood, beautifully carved and hollowed while preserving its natural bark. The screw mechanism, also entirely made of wood,...

The Attributes: Beside the tree trunk, you will discover a beautifully cast ensemble consisting of a pan flute (or syrinx) and a shepherd's staff leaning against the bark. These are ...

Unusually large 19th century French folk art storage basket. coiled construction with straw and bark. Ca 1890 France.

Executed in solid walnut, this impressive clock showcases the finest traditions of Black Forest carving, with richly detailed foliage, bark textures and edelweiss motifs throughout. ...

The girl on the right is seated and has an upright tool she is feeding the willow through to remove its bark, presumably for basket weaving at a later date.

The finish is black cast iron and the copper body has a beautiful verdigris patina. the acorn shaped lens has an interesting tree bark pattern. Even the stamped makers logo is the sa...

Around the outer edge, the rough natural contour close to the bark has been intentionally preserved, and this lack of excessive refinement is precisely what gives the piece its remar...

This meticulously detailed carving showcases the traditional craftsmanship for which Brienz & Black Forest woodcarvers are renowned, capturing the lifelike stance and fine fur te...

Tapa Headdress, Lepau, Santa Cruz Island, East Solomon Islands Paper mulberry tree inner bark, natural dye Late 19th to early 20th century 67.5 by 18 inches (171.4 by 45.7 cm) Ex pri...

Garella, like Bernini, sensitively carves Daphne’s feet and hands morphing into leaves and branches, while Ovid notes that Apollo can still feel her heart beating beneath the bark. G...

If one wants to have the flour or gum from the trees, one hacks through the bark down to the tree; then a sap flows out that lets itself dry into flour.

A Pair of patinated bronze figurative tall Meiji Period garniture vases, the original bark brown patination with very detailed surface and handles. 19 inches tall

The stem base is modeled with textured ground and applied foliage, transitioning into a vertical shaft with incised lines simulating bark. The gilt finish throughout displays tonal v...

This remarkable visual device illustrates the Tahitian custom of presenting valuable bark cloth as a symbol of wealth, generosity, and diplomacy.

The palette is entirely natural dye: deep chocolate brown from soga (the bark of Peltophorum pterocarpum), ivory and cream from undyed natural wool, and accents of slate blue-indigo ...

Zachrison’s handling of the trees is both decorative and naturalistic. The white bark of the birches stands out against the darker tones of the deeper forest beyond, producing a lumi...

The snake's skin is part of the bark of the cherry branch, with traces of green and red coloring, to simulate the spots of the depicted snake.