Antique Ship Figurehead

The midsection contains an embossed ring accentuated by three oversized ruby red glass lenses or rondels that illuminated during the evening hours. the massive druggists' trade sign ...

A carved and painted full length ship’s figurehead of a young classical woman dressed in green, with oval brooch necklace, holding a rose.

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful folk art carving of a Pequot-Mohican Indian in the form of a ship's figurehead: th...

Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a beautiful woman draped in the patriotic colors of liberty.

A very well carved Regency ships figurehead believed to off been originally from an Irish ship.

Intriguing wooden Folk Art from a carnival or circus, representing a ship figurehead/mermaid. Hand carved in the early 20th century, it has its original, age-cracked surface paint.

During the Baroque period some ships boasted gigantic figureheads, weighing many tons and sometimes even carried two, one on each side of the foremast.

A section of the figure head (back/side of head) that once stood on the coast of Llanbedrog Wales, the figure head was placed on the coast of Llanbedrog by Solomon Andrews, a wealthy...

Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman.

Carved ships figurehead bust of a bearded seaman. The figure is dressed in period sailor attire and is in untouched original condition. 19th century paint, carved from a one piece o...

Carved ship figurehead of a woman wearing an elaborate gold necklace and holding a bouquet of roses at her waist.

We are delighted to offer lovely pair of antique ships figurehead busts or terms in plaster A very good looking and decorative pair, I’m not sure exactly of the age, they look lat...

The large rectangular shelf supported on three stylized ship’s figureheads with recessed carved foliated back.

Painted in verdigris green, the carving was probably part of a larger carving, perhaps a ships figurehead or for a public space. Carvings of this scale were often associated with the...

Figurehead of a mermaid from a Northern European ship, circa 1820-1830.

He was trained in the carving of ship's figureheads and produced them for 4 of the 6 original frigates of the U.S.

Zorach’s early wood sculptures, carved with a jackknife, drew on the aesthetics of cubism as well as such folk objects as ships’ figureheads. In contrast to the academic practice of ...

In the foreground, two longboats transport sailors to the ship. The Figurehead and the captain’s cabin outlined in gold embroidery floss are unusual features.

There are sailors on deck but most are manning the masts and rigging. The ship has a large Mermaid figurehead at the bow.

Crocodile steaming in rough waters. The ship is a converted sailing ship. A female figurehead can be seen on the brow (poetic licence!)

The goddess of Fortune sits on a fishing net on the bow of a classical ship with a Triton figurehead blowing a trumpet.In her right hand she holds the Caduceus or staff of Mercury or...

The United States Space Shuttle Challenger was named after the ship. Her figurehead is on display in the foyer of the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.

Brief History of Bellamy as a Wood Carver & Shipwright: John Bellamy laid his entrepreneurial roots as a carver of various things. Ship's decoration, including figureheads, cat's he...

Gorgeous ship figurehead from the bow of an old vessel. Intricately carved woman with ornate detailing.

Handsome wood figurehead with hand-painted detailing and glass eyes. Great colors. Beautiful sculpture. Excellent vintage condition. Lays flat. A stand can be made for it as well to ...

American ship carvers in the late 18th Century began carving their figureheads as accurate portrayals of real people, either celebrities of the day or closer to home such as ship own...

Carved and painted wood from the 21 gun Frigate H.M.S. Boreas. Mounted on a wood box with identifying plaque. Nelson is shown with his short white wavy hair and dressed in the unifo...

The rectangular shelf supported on two stylized ship’s figureheads flanking carved back panel with green man centre.

The giltwood bracket is well carved in the form of a ship's figurehead, female in form sashed and rising from a tapered column terminating in a scroll.

Exceptional carved wooden figure with blue period dress

Figurehead disassembled from a model ship on display in an Italian museum.

As with many pieces of folk sculpture, it was probably created by a ship’s figurehead or fairground carver, hence the fluency and skill evident in the execution.

Early 19th century English hand carved massive partial ship's figurehead, depicting the head of a merchant.

Decorative ship bow figurehead from the 19th century.

exceptional all original 19th century american hand-carved pine wood optician trade or advertising sign featuring the highly desirable anaglyph lenses consisting of cobalt blue and r...

Graceful 19th century polychromed Terracotta virgin figure, located in a 19th century ship. Usually they were placed on the ship's bow (figurehead) as an ornament.    

19th century Italian terracotta bust of a classical male. This monumental antique Italian terracotta bust sculpture of a classical Roman male is a well executed statement piece and...

American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.

Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture. ...

This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...

DESCRIPTION: Etruscan sculpture head made with terracotta, the art represents a young man from the 4th century. It's a very decorative piece and the state of conservation is good. I...

An imposing and beautifully executed late 19th-century cast iron bust depicting Diana of Versailles (Artemis), the ancient Roman and Greek goddess of the hunt. Masterfully hollow-cas...

Antique Italian Terracotta bust of a Greco Roman. Handsome large antique Italian terracotta bust of an ancient Greco Roman. This stunning sculpture is well executed and has some res...

A very striking 16th century statue - head of a nobleman - crafted from Roman concrete - opus caementicium. Roman concrete is durable due to its incorporation of volcanic ash, which...

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

Hand carved walnut decoration panel made in the beginning of 20th century in France. Very good original condition.

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

A beautiful organic specimen of aged teak wood found in it's natural state that has been turned into a sculpture. Can have lights added to be used as light source to add dramatic eff...

Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel. The center cartouche is surrounded by scrolls and the center medallion h...

Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.