Antique Bark

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

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.

Four slender birch trunks rise prominently in the foreground, their pale bark standing in elegant contrast to the warm earth tones beneath them.

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 ...

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.

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...

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

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.

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Rustic and unusual, this provincial wooden container is shaped from a thin strip of tree bark, bent into a tapered form and finished with a thick layer of black lacquer.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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 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 ...

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...

Rare Meissen porcelain group from around 1870: Married couple on a magnificent white Rococo bed with gold-decorated rocaille ornamentation and delicate bird and insect paintings: The...

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...

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

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

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

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...

Around the outer edge, the rough outline close to the bark remains, and that very lack of over-refinement is part of its appeal.

This delightful turn of the century landscape by the artist Anna Bornemann (1874-1956) depicts a serene garden scene featuring several skeletal trees with silvery bark set against a ...

Particularly noteworthy is how the carving makes direct use of the wood's natural forms, such as knots and areas resembling bark. Viewing the back reveals the vibrant grain of the wo...

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...

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...

The bench is masterfully modeled to simulate natural tree trunks and branches, with deeply textured bark surfaces, organic branch junctions, and asymmetrical growth forms characteris...

It produces clusters of black berry-like fruit around 1cm in diameter. It has a pale bark that is very rough and fissured vertically.

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

Executed with Baker’s characteristic precision, the painting shows extraordinary attention to natural detail—the texture of bark, the modelling of cattle, and the crisp, sunlit archi...

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.

The stem is made up of links with joints or nodes at both ends like bamboo. The bark is strong, with what appears to be a satiny, natural gloss or surface glaze.

In 1822 at his Salon debut, the Bark of Dante (Louvre), attracted some attention.

This particular pitcher features a botanical pattern, possibly depicting blackberry brambles or wild roses with a tree bark motif on the handle and body. Majolica was first introduc...

The entire piece—including the seat and backrest—is cast in concrete, skillfully formed to mimic the look of aged wood with bark-like textures and branch-like structure throughout.

His meticulous linework captures the intricate textures of bark, foliage, and ground, while his subtle modulation of light creates an atmosphere of pastoral intimacy.

Their trunks rise with weight and dignity, especially the commanding foreground tree whose bark is rendered with tactile sensitivity. Frost clings to branches like lace, and the dis...

His etched line is delicate yet sure, describing textures of bark, foliage, and flowing water without sacrificing lightness or rhythm.

His etched line is delicate yet sure, describing textures of bark, foliage, and flowing water without sacrificing lightness or rhythm.

These hand-crafted log vessels are made from solid sections of tree trunks, with the bark left intact to preserve their raw, natural texture.