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Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large antique temple carving, polychrome Buddhist statue.
This wonderful carving, is the top
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Antique Early 1700s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Antique Folk Art Horse Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay
Category
Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Folk Art Hand Made Antique Grasshopper Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fantastic folk art antique hand made sculpture of a huge grasshopper having aged patina. One of
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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Antique Stone Carving of a Claw
Located in Washington, DC
Ancient Stone Carving Fragment of a Claw. France, circa 15th Century.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Antique Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Wooden Double Handled Pitcher
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved wooden folk art pitcher is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in
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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Antique Carved Wood Cane – folk art, Fantastical Handle , 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique Carved Wood Cane – Fantastical Handle Featuring a Dragon, Salamander, and Rabbit Head
This
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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,043
H 38.19 in W 7.88 in D 1.38 in
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne. A Grand Tour style carving of the “Ludovisi Throne
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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Carved Folk Art Wooden Wall Hanging Commemorating The Royal Mail
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large antique folk art hand carved wall hanging is unsigned but presumed to have been made in
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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$1,195
H 18.5 in W 26 in D 1 in
Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE CARVED PANEL
Depicting a dramatic biblical scene, possibly related to the Old Testament
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Pine, Giltwood, Paint
$1,452
H 13 in W 31.11 in D 1.58 in
Antique Folk Art Ornately Carved Wooden Picture Frame with Birds & Flowers
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Europe, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Folk Art style. The frame is composed of a softwood
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
$699
H 12 in W 7 in D 0.5 in
Antique Hand-Carved Folk Art Picture or Mirror Frame with Beaver & Leaves
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved frame is unsigned, but originated from Canada and dates to approximately
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
$3,500
H 24 in W 25.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$880
H 8.25 in W 12.25 in D 8 in
Antique Giltwood Mythical Duck Sculpture – Decorative Folk Art Figurine
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Giltwood Mythical Duck Sculpture – Decorative Folk Art Figurine
An enchanting antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
$546
H 5.9 in W 2.4 in D 5.1 in
Antique Folk Art Birds Feeding Young Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-401 handmade Folk Art sculpture in a custom wood frame.
Hand carved and painted birds
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved Wall Cupboard Cabinet Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Wall Cupboard Cabinet. This petite Folk Art piece
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$419 Sale Price
82% Off
H 20.13 in W 17 in D 5.25 in
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$162 Sale Price
40% Off
H 3.25 in W 7.88 in D 0.5 in
Large Antique East African Carved Wood & Bronze Antelope Deer Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
original unrestored antique condition. The rare, one-off, artistic mixed media / material original folk art
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Antique Late 19th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$9,500
H 35 in W 34.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Branch Figure
This unusual sculptural object is made from sections of branch
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique wall-mounted buck head showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
$659
H 7.49 in W 3.78 in D 5.12 in
American Antique Folk Art Flying Eagles Heraldic Trunk, 1900
Located in South Burlington, VT
From an old New England collection.
An elaborate antique american folk art pyrography wood trunk
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
Antique Scandinavian Large Folk Art Carved Wood Bowl 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-679 Scandinavian Folk Art bowl carved from a solid block of wood.
Category
Vintage 1940s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
$375 Sale Price
44% Off
H 6.625 in Dm 19.5 in
18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Folk Art Street Performance Figure.
An unusual and complete one-off piece of folk
Category
Antique 1780s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wooden Folk Art Male Figure, Early 20th century USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and unusual late 19th/early 20th century antique carved wooden folk art male figure from a
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
Located in London, GB
19th Century English Folk Art Gentleman’s Cane
A rare and quite special example of a 19th
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Antique 1850s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
We share what we love, and we love this charming
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
American Antique Pyrogrqphy Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful 12 inch high handmade, hand-carved old wooden Folk Art birds house handmade in
Category
Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$2,500
H 12 in W 4 in D 4 in
19th Century Unusual Folk Art Chapel/Monument Model
Located in London, GB
19th Century Unusual Folk Art Chapel/Monument Model
An exceptionally well hand-crafted late 19th
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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Folk-art Candle Stick
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Folk-art Candle Stick
A unique piece of early 20th Century folk
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
Located in London, GB
19th Century Austrian hand carved folk art wall candle holder
This is a very unusual piece of folk
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Antique 1870s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Folk Art Alpine Devil Dwarf Wooden Carved Mask, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful black forest Folk Art wood carved mask. This is a wonderful example of black forest
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$860
H 28 in W 27 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
is just under 16” tall and is 9” wide. Very good antique condition. Unknown artist.
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century folk art fairground massacre knock down figure
A folk art / primitive hand
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Vintage 1920s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Swallow Nest Black Forest Catchall Holder Wall Mount Antique Folk Art 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely catchall made of hand carved wood, made in the black forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked. A nice addition to your collect...
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
$260
H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Shell Work Diorama Scene
A unique example of an early
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 PRiMITIVE FOLK ART HEMP CUTTING MACHINE VERY DECORATIVE PIECE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this wonderfully
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Antique Early 1800s European Georgian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
$919 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25.99 in W 51.97 in D 17.92 in
Large Early 20th Century English Scratch Built / Folk Art Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Large Early 20th Century English Scratch Built / Folk Art Ship Model
A highly decorative and
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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
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
$950
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
19th Century American Patriotic Barber Pole Open Sign Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare, likely one-of-a-kind, large antique, circa 1860s, early American hand carved, painted, and
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Carousel Ornament Painted Cast Iron King Mask Amusement Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A rare European antique hand painted cast iron carnival carousel embellishment.
Once decorating
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Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$2,500 / set
H 15.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in
Italian Folk Art Fish Sculpture from 18th/19th Century Fragments Found Objects
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous large Italian folk art fish sculpture. Hand-crafted in the 21st century using found 18th
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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Driftwood, Giltwood, Reclaimed Wood
$3,250
H 21 in W 31 in D 8 in
18th Century German Baroque Architectural Putti Bust Wall Shelf Carving
Located in Forney, TX
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A wonderful example of Baroque period European folk art, the antique architectural salvage building
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Antique 18th Century German Baroque Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
$1,250
H 8 in W 7 in D 8.75 in
Antique 18th Century Late Ayutthaya Period Siamese Buddha
Located in Peabody, MA
A fine 18th century, late Ayutthaya period Siamese (Thailand) life size standing Buddha temple figure in carved and gilded teak. The base of the figure is a tapered plug fashioned to...
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Antique 18th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak, Paint
Large Whimsical Antique Hand Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large antique hand carved wooden horse sculpture on stand. Most likely from Southeast Asia
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted Pine with rotating sheet iron swords, with black hair, mustache and beard, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular...
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Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that
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Vintage 1920s Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Danish Wrought Iron Mounted Fish Fork
Located in Søborg, DK
A wrought iron fish fork from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and a piece of pure folk art
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Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Carved Slate Miniature Chest of Drawers. Welsh, Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wales feathers detail.
Miniature chests, bureaus and similar pieces of folk art were carved by
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Antique Late 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Slate
Large Antique Carousel Element, Circa 1890
Located in Doylestown, PA
A unique carved element from a 19th century carousel, heavily carved with instead cut-glass mirrors and retaining its original painted finish. Would make a fun headboard for a bed.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Large Antique English Trench Art Table Cannon
Located in Forney, TX
Antique English Trench Art mixed metal miniature howitzer - signal style table cannon. Hand-crafted
Category
Early 20th Century European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Copper
Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures
Located in London, GB
Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures
A unique pair of
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Antique 1890s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
$12,793
H 24 in W 43 in D 11 in
Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, possibly Burma, the antique religious folk art decorative building element - temple statue depicting a stag
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Wire Fox Terrier Iron Door Stop, Hubley
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Iron Wire Haired Fox Terrier Door Stop with intact original paint attributed to Hubley circa 1910. Hard to find with original patinaed cold enamel finish. Dimensions: 7" x ...
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Vintage 1910s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Antique Gnome Sculpture "Digging For Gold" Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
Digging For Gold- Rare Form
Gardener's Best Friend - As American as Apple Pie
An American garden friendly elf or gnome- hand cast double sided form and hand painted. Imagine this f...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
$760 Sale Price
72% Off
H 13.35 in W 5.5 in D 3.25 in
19th Century Antique Powder Horn with Scrimshaw
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare 19th century antique powder horn with scrimshaw, circa 1872. The horn is inscribed "Charles
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 52 cm to 37 cm.
Would look am...
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Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26.38 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 37 cm to 42 cm.
Would look am...
Category
Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 0.4 in
Collection of 5 Antique Wrought Iron Eel Forks
Located in Søborg, DK
A collection of 5 wrought iron eel forks from the 18th century.
Extremely decorative and each one unique.
Each one is a work of art.
Sizes vary from 38 cm to 50 cm.
Would look am...
Category
Antique 18th Century Danish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wrought Iron
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 11.82 in W 6.7 in D 0.4 in
Antique Hand-Painted Boston Terrier Ceramic Dog Statue with Red Collar
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
statue has a subtly aged patina that enhances its antique authenticity without compromising its overall
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
$150
H 7.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in
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Antique Folk Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique folk carving you’re looking for. An antique folk carving — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the antique folk carving you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique folk carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique folk carving over the years, but those crafted by Native American Art, Dogon Tribe and Haida are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Folk Carving?
The average selling price for an antique folk carving at 1stDibs is $1,090, while they’re typically $65 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right Folk Art for You
Folk art refers to a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Vintage, new and antique folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, portraiture and paintings, carnival art, quilts and duck decoys.
American folk art is frequently valued because of the traditional skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.
During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.
Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of folk art on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Folk Carving
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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