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Set of Three Framed Chinoiserie Carved Cork Diorama Displays
Set of Three Framed Chinoiserie Carved Cork Diorama Displays

Set of Three Framed Chinoiserie Carved Cork Diorama Displays

Located in Langenfeld (Rheinland), DE

A stunning set of three framed Chinese carved cork diorama displays from circa 1950. Each piece showcases remarkable craftsmanship, with intricately carved traditional scenes featuri...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Cork

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Cork Diorama, Glass Case, 1950s
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Cork Diorama, Glass Case, 1950s

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Cork Diorama, Glass Case, 1950s

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H 4.5 in W 4.75 in D 0.88 in

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Cork Diorama, Glass Case, 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful 20th century oval Chinese cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in a glass case and black lacquered base.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

FRAMED CHINESE ORIENTAL CARVED CORK DIORAMA DISPLAY SCULPTURE VERY DECORATiVE
FRAMED CHINESE ORIENTAL CARVED CORK DIORAMA DISPLAY SCULPTURE VERY DECORATiVE

FRAMED CHINESE ORIENTAL CARVED CORK DIORAMA DISPLAY SCULPTURE VERY DECORATiVE

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Framed Chinese Oriental Carved Cork Diorama Display Sculpture. It showcases intricate craftsmanship and vibrant cultural artistry.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case
Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case

Large Scale Antique Chinese Carved Cork Diorama in Ebonised Glass Display Case

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A large scale Chinese carved cork diorama in its original glass display case, early 20th Century piece, Circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

Exceptional French Gorilla Sculpture Diorama, mid-19th century
Exceptional French Gorilla Sculpture Diorama, mid-19th century

Exceptional French Gorilla Sculpture Diorama, mid-19th century

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Rare French Realistic Gorilla Diorama Sculpture dating from the second half of the 19th century, the period of the first depictions of this ape in Europe, shortly after its scientifi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840
Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840

Pair Hand Crafted Corkwork Dioramas with Scenes of English Castles Circa 1840

Located in Katonah, NY

This pair of mid-19th century English corkworks showcases the intricate cutting and piercing of the cork demonstrating the artist's excellent craftsmanship. Each diorama features a ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Romantic Decorative Art

Materials

Cork

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860
19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

19th Century French Nautical Musical Automaton, circa 1860

Located in Nantucket, MA

The interior of glass dome has a hand painted landscape with trees, village and expansive sky; the diorama features a carved or molded cottage and windmill with figures winding along...

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Antique 1860s French Folk Art Models and Miniatures

Materials

Clay, Glass, Paper

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Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama
Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama

Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama

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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Portuguese Carved Cork Diorama

Located in Antwerp, BE

Vintage Portuguese diorama of a sailing ship in landscape made from carved cork in a glass diorama frame carved in cork.

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Late 20th Century Portuguese Nautical Objects

Materials

Cork

A Pair of 19th c. Monumental Bone Palace Jars
A Pair of 19th c. Monumental Bone Palace Jars

A Pair of 19th c. Monumental Bone Palace Jars

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H 66 in W 34 in D 13.75 in

A Pair of 19th c. Monumental Bone Palace Jars

Located in New York, NY

Below on the main body of the Jars, are large carved dioramas of Musicians, Jugglers and Dancers performing in a large garden.

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Antique 19th Century Sculptures

Vintage Chinese Carved Cork Diorama, 1930s Hong Kong
Vintage Chinese Carved Cork Diorama, 1930s Hong Kong

Vintage Chinese Carved Cork Diorama, 1930s Hong Kong

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H 17.72 in W 25.6 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Chinese Carved Cork Diorama, 1930s Hong Kong

Located in Antwerp, BE

A lovely Chinese harbor scene diorama. Watercolor painted paper background with applied very fine hand-carved cork buildings trees boats and bridges.

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Early 20th Century Hong Kong Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Cork

A Wooden Diorama Of Horses Carved From Singular Piece Of Wood
A Wooden Diorama Of Horses Carved From Singular Piece Of Wood

A Wooden Diorama Of Horses Carved From Singular Piece Of Wood

Located in New York, NY

This exceptionally complicated hand sculpted wooden Diorama of eight horses was obviously a difficult project for this accomplished modern day wood carver, however, the artist has ma...

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Vintage 1970s American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940
Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940

Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940

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H 22.5 in W 33 in D 12.5 in

Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940

Located in Houston, TX

A fantastic vintage German handmade sailing ship diorama circa 1940 of the Hoffnung, a square rigged barque. This large exhibition case retains its original glass front panel and ori...

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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Surrealist Midcentury Wood Diorama of a Knight and Serpent Ready for Battle
Surrealist Midcentury Wood Diorama of a Knight and Serpent Ready for Battle

Surrealist Midcentury Wood Diorama of a Knight and Serpent Ready for Battle

Located in Mount Penn, PA

A rare, unique diorama, handcrafted in carved and painted wood, produced in Spain circa 1960s, which depicts a surreal, Dali-esque scene of a medieval knight confronting a monstrous ...

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Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

German Genre Boxwood Carved Diorama
German Genre Boxwood Carved Diorama

German Genre Boxwood Carved Diorama

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 4 in

German Genre Boxwood Carved Diorama

Located in Wiscasset, ME

C. 1900 Could be carved by Steiner Presented in velvet cased shadow box

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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Decorative Art

black forest carved diorama with taxidermy partridge
black forest carved diorama with taxidermy partridge

black forest carved diorama with taxidermy partridge

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a carved wooden black forest frame with a taxidermied partridge and three chicks diorama behind a convex glass. old paper lable on the back. executed ca. 1900.

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Early 20th Century German Taxidermy

Materials

Wood, Glass

19Thc Original Painted & Carved Diorama From New England
19Thc Original Painted & Carved Diorama From New England

19Thc Original Painted & Carved Diorama From New England

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original painted and carved wood sailboats enclose with art board backing.This amazing diorama was found in New England and probably a coastal town.The frame is black painted w...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas
19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas

19th Century Walnut Shell "European Landmarks" Dioramas

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare 19th century walnut shell "European Landmarks" dioramas The walnuts appear to be whole and when opened up they review little hand carved dioramas.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Walnut

Cork Diorama Carcassonne
Cork Diorama Carcassonne

Cork Diorama Carcassonne

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H 25 in W 31 in D 6 in

Cork Diorama Carcassonne

Located in London, GB

Exquisite cork carved Diorama of Carcassonne (France), circa 1880 This lot is a unique and highly collectable a fine tridimensional / diorama cork carving Carcassonne in France, t...

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

Cork Diorama of Avigon, circa 1880
Cork Diorama of Avigon, circa 1880

Cork Diorama of Avigon, circa 1880

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H 27 in W 30 in D 6 in

Cork Diorama of Avigon, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Exquisite cork carved diorama of avigon (France), circa 1880 This lot is a unique and highly collectable a fine tri-dimensional / diorama cork carving Avigon Bridge in France, tre...

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Antique 1880s French Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

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Cork

LATE 19TH C HAND CARVED IN PINE WOOD DIORAMA
LATE 19TH C HAND CARVED IN PINE WOOD DIORAMA

LATE 19TH C HAND CARVED IN PINE WOOD DIORAMA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

LATE 19THC HAND MADE AND PAINTED DIORAMA FROM NEW ENGLAND.THIS PAINTING HAS A AMERICAN FLAG FLYING FROM THE SHIPS SAIL.IT IS ALL ORIGINAL PAINT AND IS IN GREAT CONDITION. THIS WONDE...

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Fine Carved Wood Diorama by Steiner, Meran
Fine Carved Wood Diorama by Steiner, Meran

Fine Carved Wood Diorama by Steiner, Meran

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a large three-dimensional woodcarving of a folksy scenery. a maid in traditional costume is sitting with her boyfriend on their sweetheart's window. carved by ernst or sebastian stei...

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Antique 19th Century Swiss Rustic Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner
Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner

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H 10.24 in W 8.67 in D 1.97 in

Fine Carved Wood Diorama After Defregger by Steiner

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a fine three-dimensional woodcarving of a folksy scenery. the model for this carving was painted by franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "zitherspielerin" (zither player). carve...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ship Diorama
Ship Diorama

Ship Diorama

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H 18.5 in W 22.5 in D 2 in

Ship Diorama

Located in Nantucket, MA

The sails, hull, rock, and lighthouse are carved from wood, the sea is painted plaster and the diorama is mounted on a masonite.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Masonite

Finely Carved Wooden Diorama by Steiner Meran after Franz Defregger
Finely Carved Wooden Diorama by Steiner Meran after Franz Defregger

Finely Carved Wooden Diorama by Steiner Meran after Franz Defregger

By Hermann Steiner

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a fine three-dimensional woodcarving of a bavarian folksy scenery. the model for this carving was painted by franz defregger (1835-1921) and is titled "on the alp" (auf der alm). car...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Impressive Large Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Schooner Diorama
Impressive Large Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Schooner Diorama

Impressive Large Antique Folk Art Carved Wood Schooner Diorama

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An impressive 19th century painted and carved wood diorama of a 5 masted schooner ship in relief having twine lines and wonderful light blue and cream color palette.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

English Ship Diorama
English Ship Diorama

English Ship Diorama

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H 24 in W 29.25 in L 24 in

English Ship Diorama

Located in Nantucket, MA

Of the three mast schooner “Veve”, carved hull and sails. Hanging the British flag with painted backboard and mounted on a wooden base with painted plaster see. The frame is grain...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

String, Pine

Large Diorama 3D Hand Carved Cork Art Scenic Black Lacquer San You
Large Diorama 3D Hand Carved Cork Art Scenic Black Lacquer San You

Large Diorama 3D Hand Carved Cork Art Scenic Black Lacquer San You

Located in Sofia, BG

Large Diorama 3D hand carved cork art scenic black lacquer.

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

Antique Folk Art Diorama With Hand Carved Wooden Figures, Circa 1850's
Antique Folk Art Diorama With Hand Carved Wooden Figures, Circa 1850's

Antique Folk Art Diorama With Hand Carved Wooden Figures, Circa 1850's

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Folk Art diorama depicts carriage house with glass panels in wood frame and having upstairs living quarters with hand carved wood miniature furniture and lower room with h...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Primitive Shadow Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Folk Art Ship Diorama
Folk Art Ship Diorama

Folk Art Ship Diorama

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H 18.5 in W 27.5 in D 3.5 in

Folk Art Ship Diorama

Located in Nantucket, MA

Folk Art ship diorama with a large barkentine and three smaller schooners.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint, Pine

Fine Carved Wood Diorama of Spree in the Cellar by J. Graber
Fine Carved Wood Diorama of Spree in the Cellar by J. Graber

Fine Carved Wood Diorama of Spree in the Cellar by J. Graber

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a fine tridimensional woodcarving of a folksy scenery. three hunters and a monk drinking in the wine cellar. carved by the woodcarver j. graber. with woodframe, behind glass-plate. h...

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Early 20th Century German Sculptures

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama

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H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and brown lacquered base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

Fine Carved Wood Diorama Poacher in the Alps by Steiner, Meran, circa 1900
Fine Carved Wood Diorama Poacher in the Alps by Steiner, Meran, circa 1900

Fine Carved Wood Diorama Poacher in the Alps by Steiner, Meran, circa 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

a large three-dimensional woodcarving of a hunting scenery. a poacher is targeting a group of chamoise in the mountains. carved by ernst or sebastian steiner, meran ca. 1900. with wo...

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Early 20th Century Italian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Ship Diorama of a Schooner
Ship Diorama of a Schooner

Ship Diorama of a Schooner

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H 17 in W 26.4 in D 3.38 in

Ship Diorama of a Schooner

Located in Nantucket, MA

The shadow box depicts a two masted topsail schooner with painted background Top right of the of the sky is signed and dated “J.E. Rudolph 1871". The hull and sails are carved from ...

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Plaster, Paint, Oak, Pine

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s

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H 1.97 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and black lacquered base.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

Antique Diorama, Chinese, Mid Twentieth Century
Antique Diorama, Chinese, Mid Twentieth Century

Antique Diorama, Chinese, Mid Twentieth Century

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H 10.63 in W 19.5 in D 3.75 in

Antique Diorama, Chinese, Mid Twentieth Century

Located in Toronto, CA

This is a wonderful mid-century Chinese cork diorama, featuring an intricately carved landscape within a stepped, black lacquer frame.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork, Lacquer

19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama
19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama

19th Century Natural History Display Shell Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th century Natural History display shell Diorama A beautifully displayed 19th century handcrafted natural history diorama display. Mounted onto an ebonized pine base with close...

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Natural Fiber, Pine

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

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H 12.5 in W 30.5 in D 6.5 in

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model

Located in London, GB

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an early 20th Century scratch built folk art ships diorama.

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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940
Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940

Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940

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H 16.15 in W 16.54 in D 9.45 in

Pair of Antique Museum Dioramas, Circa 1940

Located in Faversham, GB

A rare and rather wonderful pair of antique dioramas, originally used as museum teaching aids to educate about the cultures of the world and their traditional dress. Each diorama is...

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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Pine

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

Folk Art Ship Diorama Early 20th century English folk art ship diorama, containing one main vessel and two lifeboats. Named “JGP” and with hand painted detail, displayed in a 19th...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama
19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art Hand Painted Ship Diorama A delightful piece of 19th Century English nautical folk art, in the form of an encased ship diorama with hand painted detail. Incl...

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Antique 1880s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

English Scratch Built Nautical Folk Art Diorama Display
English Scratch Built Nautical Folk Art Diorama Display

English Scratch Built Nautical Folk Art Diorama Display

Located in London, GB

Nautical Folk Art diorama display We are proud to offer an early 20th century English handcrafted Folk Art diorama.

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Plaster, Wood

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s

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H 3.55 in W 5.12 in D 0.79 in

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and brown lacquered base.

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama
Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama

Early 20th Century Enlgish Folk-Art Ship Diorama

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century folk-art ship diorama We are proud to offer a lovely example of an early 20th century handcrafted folk art ship diorama. With some lovely hand painted scenery in ...

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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Pair of Vintage Cork Diorama Landscapes of Castles from England
Pair of Vintage Cork Diorama Landscapes of Castles from England

Pair of Vintage Cork Diorama Landscapes of Castles from England

Located in Pasadena, CA

Pair of vintage cork tri-dimensional / diorama landscapes of castles, from England.

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Mid-20th Century English Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Cork, Paper

Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene
Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene

Chinese San You Miniature Architectural Diorama Carved Cork Scene

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 1940s Chinese San You Diorama hand carved cork miniature architectural scene in glass case lacquered wood box.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cork

Sailboat Diorama
Sailboat Diorama

Sailboat Diorama

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H 17.25 in W 24.75 in D 3.25 in

Sailboat Diorama

Located in Nashville, TN

Diorama with sailboat named Hope sailing through waters in Hunting Island, SC; lighthouse and steamboat in the distance. Wood shadow box.

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Antique 19th Century American Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wire

American Folk Art Colonial Diorama
American Folk Art Colonial Diorama

American Folk Art Colonial Diorama

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H 9.25 in W 15.5 in D 6.5 in

American Folk Art Colonial Diorama

Located in New York, NY

American Folk Art Colonial Diorama. Picturesque Folk Art Diorama depicting early American Settlers of Colonial America.

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Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Shadow Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Double Diorama of a Whaleship and Whaleboat by Frank Finney
Carved and Painted Double Diorama of a Whaleship and Whaleboat by Frank Finney

Carved and Painted Double Diorama of a Whaleship and Whaleboat by Frank Finney

By Frank Finney

Located in Nantucket, MA

A carved and painted double diorama by master carver Frank Finney.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Bone, Wood, Paint

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1920s
20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1920s

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1920s

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H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 1.58 in

20th Century Chinese Cork Diorama, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 20th century rectangular Chinese Cork diorama. Finely carved decoration in its glass case and brown lacquered base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cork

Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"
Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"

Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"

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H 22 in W 28 in D 7.25 in

Ship Diorama of the Vessel "Lillian"

Located in Nantucket, MA

Shadow box ship diorama of two masted ship Lillian with matching rowboat, carved wooden sails and hull.

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Pine

English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model
English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model

English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model

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H 17.5 in W 16 in D 10 in

English Victorian Pine Church Diorama Model

Located in London, GB

Victorian Church Diorama A hand carved pine gesso detailed Victorian church model in a bespoke mahogany diorama.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Miniature Antler Furniture Diorama, Austria, circa 1850
Miniature Antler Furniture Diorama, Austria, circa 1850

Miniature Antler Furniture Diorama, Austria, circa 1850

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Showcase of a Biedermeier desk with candleholders, clock, etc. very fine hand-carved, made of horn.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Rustic Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Horn

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus
Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus

Victorian Sea Still Life Diorama under Glass with Okimono Bone Octopus

Located in Haarlem, NL

Great piece for a curiosity cabinet this glass diorama dome with Victorian Sea-life Maritime theme.    

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Early 20th Century Asian Victorian Taxidermy

Materials

Bone, Shell, Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Framed Diorama of Swedish Ship Condor
Mid-Century Modern Framed Diorama of Swedish Ship Condor

Mid-Century Modern Framed Diorama of Swedish Ship Condor

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

The Diorama is hand carved and painted by a sailor, circa 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Masonite

19th-20th Century Ship Diorama of a Schooner Against a Village Scene
19th-20th Century Ship Diorama of a Schooner Against a Village Scene

19th-20th Century Ship Diorama of a Schooner Against a Village Scene

Located in Nantucket, MA

A late 19th-early 20th century Folk Art diorama with a schooner in the foreground. A lighthouse stands along the shore in front of a Hillside village with snow topped mountains below...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Paint

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850
American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850

American Three Masted Clipper Ship Diorama in Shadow Box Frame, Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

American three masted clipper ship diorama under glass in shadow box gilt frame. Mid-19th century.

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Antique 1850s American American Empire Nautical Objects

Materials

Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Flying Cloud Diorama
Flying Cloud Diorama

Flying Cloud Diorama

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H 31.5 in W 40.75 in D 6.5 in

Flying Cloud Diorama

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century wood carved diorama of the clipper ship 'Flying Cloud' with well executed hand painted sea village, all square nailed, all in as found surface and condition, Maine origi...

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Antique 19th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

AMA Carved Wood Diorama
AMA Carved Wood Diorama

AMA Carved Wood Diorama

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H 60 in W 24 in D 17 in

AMA Carved Wood Diorama

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Produced by the American Medical Association from a traveling exhibit titled "Health Care and You" , this one is "Service and Satisfied Patients" featuring hand carved wood and paint...

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Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Paper, Plastic

Sailing Ship Diorama in Carved Frame.
Sailing Ship Diorama in Carved Frame.

Sailing Ship Diorama in Carved Frame.

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H 11.75 in W 15.5 in D 2.75 in

Sailing Ship Diorama in Carved Frame.

Located in New York, NY

Great surface, wonderful small size. Fine detail, all original.

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Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

18th century carved and polychromed diorama with pieta
18th century carved and polychromed diorama with pieta

18th century carved and polychromed diorama with pieta

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

A nice continental early 18th century carved and polychromed wood diorama with a pieta in front of a tree and two putti housed in its original one door glass and wood case.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Religious Items

Folk Art Carved Bone Diorama of Medieval Church
Folk Art Carved Bone Diorama of Medieval Church

Folk Art Carved Bone Diorama of Medieval Church

Located in Treasure Island, CA

The very old guy I bought this from claims this has something to do with the "Knights Templar", he purchased it while antiquing in Britain during 1950's. Possibly prison made, the "P...

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Glass

Locomotive Engines Diorama, circa 1940
Locomotive Engines Diorama, circa 1940

Locomotive Engines Diorama, circa 1940

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H 17 in W 33 in D 3 in

Locomotive Engines Diorama, circa 1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carved and whittled wood, paint, attached to homemade wooden display box.

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Vintage 1940s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Ship Diorama "The Nawadaha"

Ship Diorama "The Nawadaha"

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H 21.75 in W 35 in

Ship Diorama "The Nawadaha"

Located in Litchfield, CT

Carved and painted pine ship diorama, American "Nawadaha" sailed out of Gloucester, Massachusetts in 1864.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

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Carved Diorama For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved diorama for your home. Each carved diorama for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, glass and cork. If you’re shopping for a carved diorama, we have 50 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the carved diorama you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved diorama, those designed in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Frank Finney and Hermann Steiner each produced at least one beautiful carved diorama that is worth considering.

How Much is a Carved Diorama?

Prices for a carved diorama start at $133 and top out at $48,651 with the average selling for $1,850.