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Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier
Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier

Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier

$5,500

H 41 in Dm 28 in

Giltwood Figurehead Chandelier

Located in Tarrytown, NY

6-arm giltwood chandelier featuring ornate carved figurehead and foliate details.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Giltwood

English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII
English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII

English Edwardian Lifesize Figurehead of Edward VII

Located in Queens, NY

English Edwardian lifesize gilt carved figurehead of Edward VII wearing a crown and holding a globe

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"
Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"

$8,895

H 33 in W 15 in D 48 in

Antique Ship Model "Flying Cloud"

Located in Norwell, MA

Rosenquist of Far Rockaway, New York. He has works in many museums. Famous builder from the past. With carved

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Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist
Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist

Clipper Ship Model of Great Republic by Thomas Rosenquist

Located in Norwell, MA

Rockaway, New Jersey. Highly detailed with scribed deck, cabins, skylight, lifeboats, anchors, carved

Category

Vintage 1920s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead
1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead

1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead

$2,420

H 16.15 in W 14.18 in D 1.58 in

1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead

Located in Marbella, ES

1875s Hand Carved Marble Character Figurehead

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Fountains

Materials

Marble

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

$3,245Sale Price|44% Off

H 79 in W 10 in D 10 in

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Pine Ship Figurehead Of Admiral David Farragut
Carved Pine Ship Figurehead Of Admiral David Farragut

Carved Pine Ship Figurehead Of Admiral David Farragut

Located in Essex, MA

Originally mounted on the bow of a ship. Carved out of pine and originally painted. Purchased from

Category

Antique 1870s American Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male
Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male

Carved 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead of a Classical Male

Located in Essex, MA

quite similar to that of the figurehead rescued from the HMS Leander circa 1848 and carved by the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion Figurehead and Musical Instruments.
Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion Figurehead and Musical Instruments.

Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion Figurehead and Musical Instruments.

Located in Marbella, ES

An imposing, carved marble wall fountain of Baroque inspiration, decorated with floral motifs and a

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Fountains

Materials

Marble

Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century
Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century

Frailero Armchair, Walnut Wood, Textile, Spain, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

details around a carved figurehead. The frailero armchair, originally Italian, became one of the most

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Other

Original Nautical Mast figurehead
Original Nautical Mast figurehead

Original Nautical Mast figurehead

$48,750

H 22 in W 94 in D 19 in

Original Nautical Mast figurehead

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

skilled example of 18th century ship building. Carved of three large pieces of wood and bound by large

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Iron

English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead
English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead

English Country Style '19th Century' Carved and Painted Figurehead

Located in Queens, NY

English Country style (19th century) carved and painted figurehead of lady with necklace and one

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Antique 19th Century British Country Nautical Objects

19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson
19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson

19th Century English Polychrome Carved Ship Figurehead of Lord Nelson

Located in Queens, NY

19th century English carved wooden polychrome large ship figurehead of Lord Nelson.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890
American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890

American Gilt Carved Wood and Poly Chromed Roman Guard Figurehead, Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire

Category

Antique 1890s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead
Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead

Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead

$3,679

H 68.9 in W 21.26 in D 15.75 in

Large Late 18th Century French Ship Figurehead

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Large late 18th Century French hand carved ships figurehead. A rare survivor, this figurehead

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Busts

Materials

Wood

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box
A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A carved boxwood prisoner of war battleship snuff box. This small snuff box is carved in the form

Category

Antique 19th Century English Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler
Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler

$6,159Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.87 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in

Outstanding Quality Antique William IV Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Wine Cooler

Located in Suffolk, GB

compartment and a fantastic quality serpentine shaped cellarette with carved maiden figureheads and carved

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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Wine Coolers

Materials

Other

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship
Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship

$5,895

H 28 in W 44 in D 15 in

Folk Art Ship Model of a Steamship

Located in Norwell, MA

case. Intricate model with exceptional cabin detail with arch top windows, skylights, carved wood

Category

Vintage 1920s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Irish Architectural Oak Bookcase
18th Century Irish Architectural Oak Bookcase

18th Century Irish Architectural Oak Bookcase

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H 96 in W 144 in D 18 in

18th Century Irish Architectural Oak Bookcase

Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

centre glazed section lies below a carved figurehead (almost greenman looking ) and also opens to reveal

Category

Antique 1740s Irish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads
French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads

French Empire Style Bench with Hand-Carved Swan Figureheads

Located in Middletown, MD

. Artisan crafted in solid, rich walnut with elegant scrolled arms featuring hand-carved swan figureheads

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Benches

Materials

Walnut

Fine 20th Century Carved Wood Nautical Folk Art Figurehead
Fine 20th Century Carved Wood Nautical Folk Art Figurehead

Fine 20th Century Carved Wood Nautical Folk Art Figurehead

Located in Palm City, FL

An authentic, carved wood, ship's figurehead, possibly American, which is in a style that was quite

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Folk Art Decorative Objects

Early 19th Century Dutch Wood Carved Folk Art Painted Figurehead
Early 19th Century Dutch Wood Carved Folk Art Painted Figurehead

Early 19th Century Dutch Wood Carved Folk Art Painted Figurehead

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An early 19th century Dutch wood carved Folk Art painted figurehead as a sign for an early pharmacy

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Charles X Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Jackwood Figurehead Prau
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Jackwood Figurehead Prau

Pair of 19th Century Hand-Painted Jackwood Figurehead Prau

Located in Hudson, NY

Prau- a type of sailing boat originating in Malaysia and Indonesia that may be sailed with either end at the front, typically having a large triangular sail and an outrigger. Green ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indonesian Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century English Carved Figurehead of Queen Boudica
Early 20th Century English Carved Figurehead of Queen Boudica

Early 20th Century English Carved Figurehead of Queen Boudica

Located in London, GB

An early 20th century English carved figurehead of Queen Boudica, with remnants of old

Category

Early 20th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets
Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets

Pair of Antique Oak Corbels / Wall Brackets

Located in Pomona, CA

An old and interesting pair of Oak Corbels featuring nicely carved figureheads. The figureheads of

Category

Antique 1880s English Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington
Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington

Builders Half Model of Packet Ship Kennington

Located in Norwell, MA

original paint. Finely carved figurehead and carved trailboards with "Kennington" painted above. Carved and

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2010s North American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"
Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"

Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"

Located in Norwell, MA

many museums. Model has scribed and varnished deck. Full standing and running rigging. Carved

Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

HMS "Royal Sovereign" by Robert Bruckshaw
HMS "Royal Sovereign" by Robert Bruckshaw

HMS "Royal Sovereign" by Robert Bruckshaw

Located in Norwell, MA

displays an elaborately carved figurehead, the stern has intricate galleries. Mounted into a free-standing

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20th Century Models and Miniatures

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1890
Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1890

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1890

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a beautiful woman draped in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Circa 1790/1810 Regency Irish Carved Ships Figurehead
Circa 1790/1810 Regency Irish Carved Ships Figurehead

Circa 1790/1810 Regency Irish Carved Ships Figurehead

Located in Lowestoft, GB

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

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Antique 18th Century Irish Regency Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model
Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model

Located in Nantucket, MA

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Figurehead Fragment Bust
Figurehead Fragment Bust

Figurehead Fragment Bust

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H 15.5 in W 13.5 in D 12 in

Figurehead Fragment Bust

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman. Finely carved with dark

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Antique Mid-19th Century North American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Ships Figurehead of Crowned Lion
Ships Figurehead of Crowned Lion

Ships Figurehead of Crowned Lion

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H 16 in W 9 in L 16 in

Ships Figurehead of Crowned Lion

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships figurehead of a crowned lion. Deeply carved, painted finish. Overall dimensions: 45" H X 9

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Vintage 1980s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Authentic American 19th Century Figurehead
Authentic American 19th Century Figurehead

Authentic American 19th Century Figurehead

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved ships figurehead bust of a bearded seaman. The figure is dressed in period sailor attire

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Antique 1850s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Mid Century Decorative Figurehead Carving
Mid Century Decorative Figurehead Carving

Mid Century Decorative Figurehead Carving

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid century vintage hand carved and painted figurehead carving, circa 1950s, a decorative sculpture

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Mid-20th Century American Colonial Revival Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Late 19th Century Huge Carved Victorian Dodo Figurehead Fairground Folk Art Sign
Late 19th Century Huge Carved Victorian Dodo Figurehead Fairground Folk Art Sign

Late 19th Century Huge Carved Victorian Dodo Figurehead Fairground Folk Art Sign

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A huge carved bird, with remnants of its original painted surface. We believe it's an outstretched

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Antique Late 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Wooden Lady Liberty Figurehead
John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Wooden Lady Liberty Figurehead

John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Wooden Lady Liberty Figurehead

Located in Milford, NH

A fine 20th century American School hand carved folk art polychrome ship’s Lady Liberty figurehead

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood, Paint

Circa 1880 Large Carved Oak Dragon Figurehead Gentleman's Yacht Maritime
Circa 1880 Large Carved Oak Dragon Figurehead Gentleman's Yacht Maritime

Circa 1880 Large Carved Oak Dragon Figurehead Gentleman's Yacht Maritime

Located in Lowestoft, GB

. The dragon is carved from a single piece of oak with detachable ears, gesso applied scales, and

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Bark HESPER Unloading Lumber at San Diego
Bark HESPER Unloading Lumber at San Diego

Bark HESPER Unloading Lumber at San Diego

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

carved figurehead which can be seen near the center of the painting. For the ship's first seven voyages

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Early 2000s Photorealist Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Large Carved Oak Shelf
Large Carved Oak Shelf

Large Carved Oak Shelf

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H 11.5 in W 69 in D 8 in

Large Carved Oak Shelf

Located in Cheshire, GB

figureheads with recessed carved foliated back. Dimensions Height 11.5 inches Width 69 inches Depth 8

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Antique Late 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Carved Limewood Maquette
Exceptional Carved Limewood Maquette

Exceptional Carved Limewood Maquette

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H 8 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Exceptional Carved Limewood Maquette

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An exceptional carved limewood Maquette of the figurehead for the flagship HMS Queen Charlotte

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Antique Late 18th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

19th Century Ship's Figurhead of a Woman
19th Century Ship's Figurhead of a Woman

19th Century Ship's Figurhead of a Woman

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H 50 in W 20 in D 14 in

19th Century Ship's Figurhead of a Woman

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved ship figurehead of a woman wearing an elaborate gold necklace and holding a bouquet of roses

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Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Armchair
Neoclassical Armchair

Neoclassical Armchair

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H 43.5 in W 26.25 in D 22 in

Neoclassical Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Neoclassical carved leather upholstered armchair with figureheads on both arms, Guatemala

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Antique 1720s South American Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Prisoner of War Style Ship Model
Prisoner of War Style Ship Model

Prisoner of War Style Ship Model

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H 20 in W 27 in D 12 in

Prisoner of War Style Ship Model

Located in Norwell, MA

and deck planked in bone. Finely detailed quarter and stern galleries. Carved centurion figurehead

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Antique Early 1900s European Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891
A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891

A large and impressive half hull model of Lindfield, 1891

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

figurehead carved in walnut at the bow and painted acanthus decoration on the trailboards. The deck has four

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Antique 1890s English Nautical Objects

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Early 19th C Royal William 1:48 Scale Model Ship Naval Prov Russell-Cotes Museum
Early 19th C Royal William 1:48 Scale Model Ship Naval Prov Russell-Cotes Museum

Early 19th C Royal William 1:48 Scale Model Ship Naval Prov Russell-Cotes Museum

Located in Lowestoft, GB

double equestrian figurehead, giltwood stern carvings, pierced and carved balconies with ‘WR’ monogram

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Antique Early 19th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers w/ Revival-Style Carved Figurehead Accents
Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers w/ Revival-Style Carved Figurehead Accents

Swedish Gustavian Chest of Drawers w/ Revival-Style Carved Figurehead Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

carved figureheads. The chest is raised upon squared, tapered legs, with brass feet. The bleached finish

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

English Carved Figurehead of Union Jack
English Carved Figurehead of Union Jack

English Carved Figurehead of Union Jack

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H 56 in W 28 in D 17 in

English Carved Figurehead of Union Jack

Located in Queens, NY

English carved and painted large figurehead of Union Jack. (19th Cent.)

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Antique 19th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Carved Wall Brackets Set of 2
Antique Wood Carved Wall Brackets Set of 2

Antique Wood Carved Wall Brackets Set of 2

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H 13 in W 8 in D 7.25 in

Antique Wood Carved Wall Brackets Set of 2

Located in Pomona, CA

Late 19th-century English oak brackets featuring nicely carved figureheads. The figureheads of

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Antique 1880s English Medieval Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Ornate Italian Carved Baroque Renaissance Round Table
Ornate Italian Carved Baroque Renaissance Round Table

Ornate Italian Carved Baroque Renaissance Round Table

Located in Hopewell, NJ

of an early 18th century carved figurehead. Formed from a hand carved section of wood, this

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Center Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"
Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"

Antique Ships Model "Sovereign of the Seas"

Located in Norwell, MA

many museums. Model has scribed and varnished deck. Full standing and running rigging. Carved

Category

Vintage 1930s American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Crucifix Cross Wall Hanging Plaque Jesus
19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Crucifix Cross Wall Hanging Plaque Jesus

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Crucifix Cross Wall Hanging Plaque Jesus

Located in Shreveport, LA

, and having exceptional details~ ~Upper plaque features two dimensional carved figureheads to either

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Early Evening, Boigneville, France
Early Evening, Boigneville, France

Early Evening, Boigneville, France

By Walter Griffin

Located in Wiscasset, ME

craftsman who carved figureheads for the great sailing ships in Maine, Griffin was surrounded by art and

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1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

English Figurehead Sculpture of Carved Oak
English Figurehead Sculpture of Carved Oak

English Figurehead Sculpture of Carved Oak

Located in Austin, TX

A fine English figurative sculpture or wall-mounted relief of carved oak, featuring a portrait of a

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Antique 19th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak, Wood

Carved and Gilded Bellamy Eagle Figurehead, circa 1890
Carved and Gilded Bellamy Eagle Figurehead, circa 1890

Carved and Gilded Bellamy Eagle Figurehead, circa 1890

Located in Nantucket, MA

Carved and gilded eagle figurehead from the workshop of John Bellamy in Portsmouth, NH, circa 1890

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Ship's Bow Figurehead, Antique Hand Carved Wood, circa 1930s
Ship's Bow Figurehead, Antique Hand Carved Wood, circa 1930s

Ship's Bow Figurehead, Antique Hand Carved Wood, circa 1930s

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

This is a beautifully crafted large antique ship figurehead, hand carved and hand painted from the

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Vintage 1930s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880
19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880

19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th Century American Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead, circa 1880, in the form of an elegant

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Antique 1880s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Carved and Painted Miniature Ship's Figurehead of the Pequot Harpooner Tashtego
Carved and Painted Miniature Ship's Figurehead of the Pequot Harpooner Tashtego

Carved and Painted Miniature Ship's Figurehead of the Pequot Harpooner Tashtego

By Willard Shepard

Located in Nantucket, MA

Vintage Carved and Painted Miniature Ship's Figurehead of the Pequot Harpooner Tashtego (from Moby

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Pine

Early 1900s Carved Wooden Center or Coffee Table with Figurehead Females
Early 1900s Carved Wooden Center or Coffee Table with Figurehead Females

Early 1900s Carved Wooden Center or Coffee Table with Figurehead Females

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful hand-carved table in Neoclassical Style. This figural table in oakwood is supported by

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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Revival End Tables

Materials

Wood

Admiral Horatio Nelson 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead- Ex H.M.S. Bo
Admiral Horatio Nelson 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead- Ex H.M.S. Bo

Admiral Horatio Nelson 19th Century English Ship's Figurehead- Ex H.M.S. Bo

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Carved and painted wood from the 21 gun Frigate H.M.S. Boreas. Mounted on a wood box with

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Bookcase
Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Bookcase

Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Bookcase

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H 88.5 in W 76.5 in D 28.25 in

Large Antique Hand-Carved Oak Bookcase

Located in Round Top, TX

figureheads among its many elaborate features. The most notable carved elements are found in the crown where

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Antique Late 19th Century Danish Bookcases

Materials

Oak

19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billet Head
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billet Head

19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billet Head

Located in Nantucket, MA

watching the bottom line and became less inclined to pay for elaborately carved full figureheads. The

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Antique 1870s American Folk Art Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

Small Carved Oak Shelf
Small Carved Oak Shelf

Small Carved Oak Shelf

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H 11 in W 36.5 in D 8 in

Small Carved Oak Shelf

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century oak wall bracket. The rectangular shelf supported on two stylized ship’s figureheads

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Antique Late 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Old German Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wooden Sleigh
Old German Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wooden Sleigh

Old German Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wooden Sleigh

Located in Barntrup, DE

carved woman figurehead at the front, flanked by two hounds; a seat for a doll behind, and a running

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Mid-20th Century German Black Forest Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Iron

1800s Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet
1800s Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet

1800s Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet

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H 97.2 in W 71.3 in D 23.6 in

1800s Dutch Bleached Oak Cabinet

Located in High Point, NC

ornaments, in addition to a Roman figurehead carved at its top, imbue regality and character into lush

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"
Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"

Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"

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H 35.44 in W 50.01 in D 18.12 in

Sailing Ship Model of the "H.M.S. Bounty 1787"

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

of a ship caught in the winds of a historic voyage. The figurehead, carved at the prow, demonstrates

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20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Figurehead
Figurehead

Figurehead

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H 46 in W 24 in D 12.5 in

Figurehead

Located in Hudson, NY

pine carved figurehead - mermaid? bare breasted woman emerging from foliate base

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Antique 19th Century American Statues

19th Century Antique Carved Venetian Mirror
19th Century Antique Carved Venetian Mirror

19th Century Antique Carved Venetian Mirror

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century antique hand-carved Venetian mirror. This Italian Rococo style frame is carved in a

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends
A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends

A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends

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H 6.5 in W 2.25 in D 3.75 in

A Pair of White Agate Horse Figurehead Bookends

Located in Middletown, MD

A stunning pair of exquisitely hand-carved figurehead bookends sculpted from a singular piece of

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Vintage 1920s South American Bookends

Materials

Agate

Hand Carved Mermaid Figurehead circa 1940s
Hand Carved Mermaid Figurehead circa 1940s

Hand Carved Mermaid Figurehead circa 1940s

Located in Portland, OR

of Portland journalists. This hand-carved mermaid was once positioned as the figurehead on a galleon

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Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures

C. 1850 Carved Wood Figurehead Antler Chandelier
C. 1850 Carved Wood Figurehead Antler Chandelier

C. 1850 Carved Wood Figurehead Antler Chandelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This chandelier is a rare find. It's a C. 1850 carved wood figure of a woman holding a stein in one

Category

Antique 19th Century German Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Sovereign of the Seas Clipper Ship Model
Sovereign of the Seas Clipper Ship Model

Sovereign of the Seas Clipper Ship Model

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H 53 in W 76 in D 14.88 in

Sovereign of the Seas Clipper Ship Model

Located in Essex, MA

meticulously crafted planked and pinned hull with carved figurehead, the two-tier deck fully outfitted with

Category

Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry 7'11" X 5'9"
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Antique 17th Century Flemish Tapestry 7'11" X 5'9"

Located in Los Angeles, US

A wall hanging tapestry, simply put, is a textile specifically designed and woven to portray an artistic scene with the intent of hanging it on a wall. Antique tapestries, those that...

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Antique 17th Century Unknown Other Tapestries

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Wool, Cotton

Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi

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By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...

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2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Jacquard

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

$75,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in

19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard

By Collard & Collard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

$10,413

H 19.3 in W 11.42 in D 1.97 in

Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen

Located in London, GB

This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Coral

Body of Art Book
Body of Art Book

Body of Art Book

$60 / item

H 12 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in

Body of Art Book

Located in New York, NY

"Body of Art juxtaposes Sandro Botticelli's Venus with Vanessa Beecroft's army of naked women, the iconic head of Nefertiti, and the work of Ryan Trecartin, among many other artists,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Midcentury Classical Wall Art
Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Midcentury Classical Wall Art

$800

H 7.75 in W 31.75 in D 2 in

Midcentury Classical Wall Art

Located in Asheville, NC

Midcentury, unusual wall art, hand-painted and colored grisaille architectural and classical scenes on the back of glass (églomisé) with black and gold frame and brass hanging rings.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.
Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

$33,950Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.25 in W 24 in D 23 in

Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved & Chinoiserie Bergeres, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to ha...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Forest Carving
19th Century Black Forest Carving

19th Century Black Forest Carving

$3,123

H 22 in W 8 in D 8 in

19th Century Black Forest Carving

Located in Martlesham, GB

19th century walnut Black Forest carving of a eagle perched on a rock with a deer below, lovely crisp carving and fabulous quality, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s Swiss Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s
Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s

Glamorous Hollywood Regency Mid Century Art Deco Sectional Sofa c 1930s/1950s

Located in New York, NY

Incredible sumptuous Hollywood Regency, Art Deco, midcentury sectional sofa, newly reupholstered in gray/green mohair. The sofa consists of three sections, two straight pieces, each ...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Sofas

Materials

Metal

18th c. Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Mirror with Chinoiserie Figure
18th c. Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Mirror with Chinoiserie Figure

18th c. Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Mirror with Chinoiserie Figure

Located in Wichita, KS

A beautiful, original Venetian mirror with intricate giltwood carving, individual cut mirror plates, and central chinoiserie figure etched into the glass. Circa 1740.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires
14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

$9,500Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in

14-Karat Gold Pen Holder and Tray with Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Magnificent 14-karat gold pen holder and tray with diamonds, rubies and sapphires. Pen holder Handmade tubular pen holder in fourteen karat yellow gold with a tripod design. It is ...

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Early 20th Century Desk Sets

Materials

Gold

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama
Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

$3,950Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in W 27 in D 11 in

Vintage Handmade Boat Model Diorama

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Vintage handmade boat model diorama of the "Sovereign of the Seas" a three masted schooner, displayed in its original case. Originally built in Massachusetts in 1852 and in 1854, thi...

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910

Located in Bath, GB

A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....

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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Delft Garniture Set, 18th Century
Delft Garniture Set, 18th Century

Delft Garniture Set, 18th Century

$9,250

H 13.5 in W 6 in D 5 in

Delft Garniture Set, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-painted set of blue and white delft porcelain. Three covered vases and two trumpet vases. The lids depict perched birds. The vases depict fishermen in a sailing ship.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Garniture

Materials

Porcelain

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Carved Figurehead For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved figurehead for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, every carved figurehead was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a carved figurehead — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A carved figurehead, designed in the Folk Art, Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Carved Figurehead?

The average selling price for a carved figurehead at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $1,800 on the low end and $67,500 for the highest priced.