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Black Forest Carving "The Hunter" Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
opened the Swiss wood carving school in Brienz, ca. 1870, where all the carvers learned the craft to
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
published. In the 1800’s the wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
Black Forest Carved Candle Holder
H 8 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Black Forest Carved Cat Match Holder
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
wood carving industry of Switzerland started in the town of Brienz. By the end of the 1800’s it had
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Daruma 1860s-1900s / Wood Carving Figurine Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
daruma, the size of the palm of your hand, it has a unique presence. This is a very rare wood carving
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Dinner Gong
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century Swiss Black Forest carved brass dinner gong suspended by two trees each having a
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Early 20th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Black Daruma 1860s-1920s / Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
made from a large cedar tree. It is rustic and beautiful, with traces of hand-carving. This large
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Antique circa 1880 Super Rare Black Forest Hand Carved and Painted Whip Hook
By Black Forest
Located in GB
made Black Forest wood, whip hooks which has the original paint This is a fine example that I have
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small antique wood carving of a bear on all fours, Black Forest region, nicely modeled, circa
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th C Large Black Forest Carving with Bird and Nest
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1920s large hand carved Black Forest piece with an intricately rendered bird and nest. This
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
fire. It is a very beautiful wood carving with a black tinge. The expression of a smiling face is very
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Mingei Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
accidents. The wood carving is very beautiful with a black tinge. The smiling expression on the face is
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
exquisite piece, laden with cultural significance, boasts an arresting blend of red and black colors
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Antique 19th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
H 89.5 in W 21.5 in D 2 in
Large Hand Carved Batak Singa Singa Tribal Carving with Black and Red Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
is imbued with deep spiritual symbolism. The audacious color scheme of black and red elevates the
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Hunt Plaque Antique, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Rare antique large German black forest hunt scene wall plaque trophy depicting a Rabbit and powder
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1930s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Dog Handle Brienz Black Forest Wood Carved Umbrella Austria Antique, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1910s Black Forest Brienz wood carved umbrella with handle in form of a dog. The dog
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Black Forest Brienz Carved Figural Gnome Nutcracker German Antique, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s Black Forest Brienz wood carved Nutcracker in form of a Gnome. Nice addition to
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Bear Motif Wood Box with Swing-Out Compartment
Located in Cincinnati, OH
charming antique bear motif wood box would be a wonderful addition to a collection of fine Black Forest
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

1970s Black Walnut Abstract Bird Wood Sculpture
Located in Esperance, NY
exquisite detail, this Black Walnut Abstract Bird Sculpture possesses a one-of-a-kind design that is both
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Walnut

Large Indonesian Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black for the eyes and a nicely distressed patina
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Large Swiss Folk Art Carving of a Leaping Bull
Located in Brecht, BE
A very large and extremely imposing 19th century Swiss Folk Art carving of a Leaping Bull. Formerly
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Beautiful Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful medium size Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful large Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a stand for hanging. The
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Cute Vichtauer Hand Carved Wood Bird, Black Forest Folk Art, Austria, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful cute little Austrian 20th century, carved wood bird, mounted on a wooden stand for
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
of its cultural heritage. The sculpture is further enhanced by faint traces of black and red
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.75 in
Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A large antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
high forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with faint traces of black and
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Painted Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People, Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
forehead and angular traits, this Singa Singa sculpture is accented with traces of black and red polychromy
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted S Swiss Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
Located in grand Lancy, CH
19th C. Black Forest Wall Mounted Carved Wood Goat on a Plaque
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Antique 1880s Swiss Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Intricate Chinese Immortal Deity Foo Dog Sculpture Carved Wood Gold Gilt & Black
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity figure crafted with gold
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood

Hand Carved Wood Lion Toy Figure in Orange and Black, Africa, 1970s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
four legs has black painted toes. Its long tail has a black end. The lion's main is black and its mouth
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Vintage 1970s North African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Amazing Hand-Carved Wood Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wonderful hand-carved horse is riding and performing tricks. The Folk Art carving is unsigned
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Amazing Hand-Carved Wood Horse
Amazing Hand-Carved Wood Horse
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of 19th century, possibly earlier, wood carved monks, largely intact, with painted eyes
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
Wood Carved Monks Painted Eyes
H 24 in W 19 in D 16 in
Andrianna Shamaris Petrified Wood Slab
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petrified wood black and white toned slab. This can also be used to elevate a wooden side
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Petrified Wood, Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Armis II Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
piece is offered in a total-black look, a dye with a subtle sheen for the wood, and an oxide finish for
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Armis II Black Sculpture
Armis II Black Sculpture
H 70.87 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
Armis I Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
pin base fitted to a piece of weathered chestnut dyed in black. Its dynamic shape, intriguing
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Armis I Black Sculpture
Armis I Black Sculpture
H 59.85 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Hand Carved Wood Bear Head Nutcracker Brienz Switzerland
Located in Berghuelen, DE
tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black forest carved owl
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest carved owl Realistically-carved pinewood carving of an owl. Opening lid at top and pin
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black forest carved owl
Black forest carved owl
H 11.82 in W 3.55 in D 4.73 in
Per Mulieres III Black Sculpture
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
This sublime sculpture made from a piece of weathered chestnut wood celebrates the authentic
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Per Mulieres III Black Sculpture
Per Mulieres III Black Sculpture
H 95.28 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Finely Carved Wood Thermometer Stand Hunter and Staghound, 1910 A Black Forest thermometer with
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Early 20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
natural beauty of the wood. Set on a modern black metal stand. Measures: 63" high x 22 x 22 x base 16" x
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century Carved Wood Cherub Wall Bracket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Wood Cherub Wall Bracket This is a beautifully carved piece, depicting 2
Set of Three Historical Dragon Head Wood Beams
Located in Berghuelen, DE
This set of three antique massive dragon head wood beams comes from a Bavarian half-timber house in
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Eric Tardif 'Bird' Walnut Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Eric Tardif (Canadian, b. 1965) bent walnut wood sculpture of an abstracted crane bird with brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Linguat II Set of 2 Black Sculptures
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
reinterpreted in a purely decorative version, the pieces of wood are accented with an elegant black dye that
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Linguat II Set of 2 Black Sculptures
Linguat II Set of 2 Black Sculptures
H 67.72 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Linguat I Set of 2 Black Sculptures
By Omnibus Design
Located in Milan, IT
bases in a black oxide finish sustain the dyed-black boards, distinguished by natural fissures
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2010s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Linguat I Set of 2 Black Sculptures
Linguat I Set of 2 Black Sculptures
H 61.82 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Fragment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique architectural carved wood temple truss fragment from Rajasthan India. Large and heavy wood
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest carved limewood panel interior scene Black Forest limewood carving of family cottage
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Traditional Japanese Kokeshi Wood Doll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kokeshi or Kokashi doll handmade by Japanese artisans from wood. The dolls have a simple trunk as
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Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle
Located in Woking, GB
Black forest limewood carved panel depicting cattle in three dimensions. Cow and goats under a
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Antique Late 19th Century Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Sculptured Wood Brazier with Copper Liner
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Japanese sculptured wood brazier with copper liner A great piece, an original brazier to keep
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Antique 19th Century Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Copper

Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Group of Asian Hand Carved Gilt Wood Plaques
Located in Atlanta, GA
Group of five hand carved gilt wood Asian plaques, probably framed in the 1950s, the carvings may
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Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming vintage wooden giraffe. Hand-carved from hardwood (tropical wood) with brown and black
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Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
Vintage Wood Giraffe Sculpture, c. 1930-1950
H 25.99 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
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Black Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black wood carvings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct black wood carvings — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are 278 antique and vintage black wood carvings for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Black wood carvings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Black wood carvings bearing folk art or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many black wood carvings are appealing in their simplicity, but Black Forest, Omnibus Design and Andrianna Shamaris produced popular black wood carvings that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Wood Carvings?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,869, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $157,434 highest priced.
Questions About Black Wood Carvings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.