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Carved Penguin

Vintage Carved Wood and Brass Penguin
Vintage Carved Wood and Brass Penguin

Vintage Carved Wood and Brass Penguin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Expertly carved from a solid block of wood, the piece features a graceful, elongated form that captures the charming essence of a penguin with sophisticated simplicity.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved Soapstone Whimsical Penguin Sculpture MCM
Hand-Carved Soapstone Whimsical Penguin Sculpture MCM

Hand-Carved Soapstone Whimsical Penguin Sculpture MCM

Located in San Diego, CA

whimsical Penguin soapstone sculture circa 1970's , hand carved .

Category

20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

Young Penguin
Young Penguin

Mark MorrisonYoung Penguin, ca. 1950

$3,000Sale Price|50% Off

Young Penguin

By Mark Morrison

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Mark Morrison (1895-1964) Young Penguin, ca. 1950 Carved Tennessee Marble 8.5" x 7" by 3.5", height is 13 inches.

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Signed Modernist Marble Penguin Sculpture, Dated 1997
Signed Modernist Marble Penguin Sculpture, Dated 1997

Signed Modernist Marble Penguin Sculpture, Dated 1997

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking hand-carved stone sculpture depicting a standing penguin in a sleek modernist form.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Painted Stone Penguin Sculptures
Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Painted Stone Penguin Sculptures

Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Painted Stone Penguin Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

Add character and charm to a front entry, garden, or terrace with this delightful pair of antique French “Pingouins” (penguins). Crafted in France from heavy cast stone, each sculptu...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Located in Lisse, NL

Large, rare and perfectly running Art Deco clock with polar theme. If you are looking for a rare, large and sculptural antique clock to grace your living space then this striking sp...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Mario Dal Fabbro, "Image of Penguin #2" Sculpture, United States circa 1980-1981
Mario Dal Fabbro, "Image of Penguin #2" Sculpture, United States circa 1980-1981

Mario Dal Fabbro, "Image of Penguin #2" Sculpture, United States circa 1980-1981

By Mario Dal Fabbro

Located in New York, NY

Signed: Mario Dal Fabbro Image of Penguin #2 Marked: I. 7 Typical of the sculptural output of dal Fabbro, the lines of this piece shift rhythmically depending on the viewer's pos...

Category

20th Century American Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Large Carved Penguins
Pair of Large Carved Penguins

Pair of Large Carved Penguins

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H 47.5 in W 15 in D 18 in

Pair of Large Carved Penguins

Located in Nantucket, MA

These two large penguins are carved from pine and retain their original paint.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine, Paint

1940s Penguins Sculpture
1940s Penguins Sculpture

1940s Penguins Sculpture

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H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 5.52 in

1940s Penguins Sculpture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

1940s french Hand carved Penguins wood sculpture.Signed on the Based 1942NM

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Mid-Century Penguin Lounge Chairs
Small Mid-Century Penguin Lounge Chairs

Small Mid-Century Penguin Lounge Chairs

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H 26.5 in W 27 in D 22 in

Small Mid-Century Penguin Lounge Chairs

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Small, Child Sized Sophisticated Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Carved Penguin-Like Arms. White Upholstery with Additional Cushioned lining for Comfort and Support.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Small Midcentury Child Sized Penguin Lounge Chairs
Small Midcentury Child Sized Penguin Lounge Chairs

Small Midcentury Child Sized Penguin Lounge Chairs

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sophisticated midcentury child sized lounge chair with carved penguin arms. Navy upholstery with additional cushioned lining for comfort and support.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oak and Padouk Art Deco Amsterdamse School Penguin Wall Cabinet, 1920s
Oak and Padouk Art Deco Amsterdamse School Penguin Wall Cabinet, 1920s

Oak and Padouk Art Deco Amsterdamse School Penguin Wall Cabinet, 1920s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid oak frame with solid padouk doors and top. Original hand-carved penguin with solid macassar ebony wings which is also the door handles to open both doors.

Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Padouk

Pair of Carved Wood Penguins
Pair of Carved Wood Penguins

Pair of Carved Wood Penguins

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H 17.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Pair of Carved Wood Penguins

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of carved wood penguins or birds with a weathered, time warn patina and a folky, lovable presence.     

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Primitive Animal Sculptures

20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby
20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby

20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin with Baby

Located in High Point, NC

Bring a touch of natural grace to your space with a 20th Century French Carved Wooden Penguin. This elegant sculpture features a parent penguin, intricately carved to cradle a sweet ...

Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Small Hand Carved Wood Penguin Sculpture By Compostela
Small Hand Carved Wood Penguin Sculpture By Compostela

Small Hand Carved Wood Penguin Sculpture By Compostela

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Hand Carved Wood Penguin Sculpture. It depicts a black and orange color small penguin looking up,upright and unafraid.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved French Wooden Fairground Penguin
19th Century Carved French Wooden Fairground Penguin

19th Century Carved French Wooden Fairground Penguin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century carved French wooden fairground penguin This is a superb piece of Folk Art, it is carved from solid wood, and has rather shabby paint The cheeky little chap has...

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Antique Late 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Whimsical Penguin
Folk Art Carved and Decorated Whimsical Penguin

Folk Art Carved and Decorated Whimsical Penguin

Located in Nantucket, MA

Folk Art carved and decorated whimsical penguin bowling pin, patented in 1922.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Folk Art Carved and Painted Penguins
Pair of Folk Art Carved and Painted Penguins

Pair of Folk Art Carved and Painted Penguins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This cool pair of hand-carved wood and painted folky penguins. It looks like the mother and baby.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Penguin
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Penguin

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Penguin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fantastic original painted penguin is hand-carved out of one piece of wood. The condition is very good with the best surface.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Sculptures

Hand-Carved and Original Painted Folk Art Penguin Family
Hand-Carved and Original Painted Folk Art Penguin Family

Hand-Carved and Original Painted Folk Art Penguin Family

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These hand-carved and painted Folk Art penguin’s come from a wonderful and whimsical Folk Art collection in Beverly Hills, California.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Penguin Painting in Hand-Carved Frame – Surrealist Tropical Scene
Vintage Penguin Painting in Hand-Carved Frame – Surrealist Tropical Scene

Vintage Penguin Painting in Hand-Carved Frame – Surrealist Tropical Scene

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A whimsical and rare vintage hand-painted artwork depicting a penguin set against a lush tropical jungle of palm trees and greenery.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Rare American Folk Art Duluth Decoy DFD Signed Hand Carved & Painted Penguin
Rare American Folk Art Duluth Decoy DFD Signed Hand Carved & Painted Penguin

Rare American Folk Art Duluth Decoy DFD Signed Hand Carved & Painted Penguin

Located in Forney, TX

A large rare, one-of-a-kind, Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting diving penguin, hand-carved by the late David Earl Perkins (Duluth, Minnesota, 1934-2018), featu...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Carnelian and Gold Skiing Penguin Cufflinks
Carved Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Carnelian and Gold Skiing Penguin Cufflinks

Carved Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Carnelian and Gold Skiing Penguin Cufflinks

By Steven Fox Jewelry

Located in Greenwich, CT

Penguins mate for life and this adorable couple symbolizes that eternal commitment.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Solid Black Marble Modernist Penguin Sculpture by Japanese Artist Kuki
Solid Black Marble Modernist Penguin Sculpture by Japanese Artist Kuki

Solid Black Marble Modernist Penguin Sculpture by Japanese Artist Kuki

By Kuki

Located in San Diego, CA

Impressive hand carved sculpture by listed Japanese artist Kuki. Gorgeous black marble in excellent condition with no chips. Signed and numbered underneath.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Painted Stone Penguin Sculptures
Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Painted Stone Penguin Sculptures

Pair of Mid-Century French Outdoor Weathered Painted Stone Penguin Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an outside front door or a backyard with this elegant pair of "Pingouins" (French for penguin). Crafted in France and made of cast stone, each penguin is set on a round flat...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Bahama Sea Fan Mounted on a Distressed Wood Penguin Base
Bahama Sea Fan Mounted on a Distressed Wood Penguin Base

Bahama Sea Fan Mounted on a Distressed Wood Penguin Base

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful Bahama sea fan mounted on a carved and painted distressed wood penguin base. Fanciful and playful, grotto and rocaille.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Collectibles and Curiosities

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body Polished gold webbed feet, beak and detailing Fully signed Tiffany & Co.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1970s Black Jade Mother of Pearl 18 Karat Gold Penguin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an emperor penguin with carved black jade and mother-of-pearl body Polished gold webbed feet, beak and detailing signed T & Co. and stamped 18K Circa 1970 Measuring: ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Stone Carved Folk Art Penguin
Stone Carved Folk Art Penguin

Stone Carved Folk Art Penguin

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H 6.5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Stone Carved Folk Art Penguin

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Great folk art stone carved penguin with remnants of old paint. Initialed JNW on the base area.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

Early 20th Century Hand Carved and Painted Penguin
Early 20th Century Hand Carved and Painted Penguin

Early 20th Century Hand Carved and Painted Penguin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This folk hand carved penguin is in good condition and has wear on lower hand carved feet.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture
Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture

Antique American Folk Art Carved Wooden Penguin Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

An early 20th century American hand carved and painted black wooden penguin sculpture.

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Carved Wood Penguin Wearing Nike Shoes
Folk Art Carved Wood Penguin Wearing Nike Shoes

Folk Art Carved Wood Penguin Wearing Nike Shoes

Located in Chicago, IL

Meet this delightful American Folk Art hand-carved pine penguin sporting a pair of painted Nike shoes!

Category

Late 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine, Paint

Art Deco/Moderne Penguin Sculpture
Art Deco/Moderne Penguin Sculpture

Art Deco/Moderne Penguin Sculpture

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H 11.5 in W 19 in D 8 in

Art Deco/Moderne Penguin Sculpture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful! Unsigned, hand-carved hardwood sculpture of three penguins. Estimated age of this piece from the 1920s-1950s.

Category

20th Century Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Carved South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Penguin Pin 18kt Gold
Vintage Carved South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Penguin Pin 18kt Gold

Vintage Carved South Sea Pearl Ruby Sapphire Emerald Penguin Pin 18kt Gold

Located in New York, NY

Rare Handmade Peguin pin Very Well Made Carved South Sea Pearl 3ct Natural Ruby Sapphire & Emeralds .10ct natural diamonds H-color Vs2 Clarity 2.25 x 1.5 inch Handmade 18k...

Category

2010s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Penguin Bookends, France, 1920s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Art Deco pair of Penguin bookends, mounted over alabaster bases, they look as ice Rocks. Silver plated bronze. Very nice Art Deco birds.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Penguin Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern Italy
Penguin Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern Italy

Penguin Mauro Manetti Silver Plate Insulated Ice Bucket Mid-Century Modern Italy

By Mauro Manetti

Located in Miami, FL

Original Patina Mauro Manetti silver plate Penguin ice bucket with metal insulation, made in Italy, 1970. Marked at the Base: Firenze, Made in Italy, M.M. Highly favored and Rare ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Silver Plate, Aluminum, Metal

Twelve Carved Penguins
Twelve Carved Penguins

Twelve Carved Penguins

Located in Sheffield, MA

Group of twelve penguin carvings, Denmark circa 1910. Hand formed and hand painted. May be displayed separately or huddling together for warmth.

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Penguins
Hand Carved Penguins

Hand Carved Penguins

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H 12 in Dm 8 in

Hand Carved Penguins

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Hand Carved & Hand Painted Penguins. Each penguin has different personality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Sculptures

Folk Art Carved Penguin
Folk Art Carved Penguin

Folk Art Carved Penguin

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H 16 in W 5 in D 6 in

Folk Art Carved Penguin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hand-carved American Folk Art bird. One piece of wood. Weathered patina, possibly from outdoor exposure.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Vintage Sequin-Encrusted Flower Shop Penguins
Vintage Sequin-Encrusted Flower Shop Penguins

Vintage Sequin-Encrusted Flower Shop Penguins

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of carved penguins in charming poses, hand carved out of block Styrofoam, then encrusted with black and white sequins.

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sequins

Charles Hart Carved Wood Emperor Penguin
Charles Hart Carved Wood Emperor Penguin

Charles Hart Carved Wood Emperor Penguin

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H 34 in W 12 in D 14 in

Charles Hart Carved Wood Emperor Penguin

By Charles Hart

Located in New York, NY

Hart also had a passion for penguins which he carved in different sizes. This is one of his larger penguin sculptures made to go outdoors possibly near an entrance.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carving of a Penguin
Carving of a Penguin

Carving of a Penguin

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H 5 in W 2 in D 2.5 in

Carving of a Penguin

Located in North Egremont, MA

Diminutive carved and painted folk art penguin

Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

“Penguin Feeding Her Young” by George Papashvilly

“Penguin Feeding Her Young” by George Papashvilly

Located in Atlanta, GA

Indoor/Outdoor Carved Granite Sculpture of Penguin feeding her young by important and well listed American artist.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Sculptures

Very Large Pair of Art Deco Penguin Sculptures
Very Large Pair of Art Deco Penguin Sculptures

Very Large Pair of Art Deco Penguin Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

These charming penguins are hand-carved in wood (most likely pine as they are on the lighter side).

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Folk Art carved figure
Folk Art carved figure

Folk Art carved figure

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H 12 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Folk Art carved figure

Located in Hudson, NY

Carved figure of penguin. American 1960's

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014
Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014

Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth Penguin Chairs in "Hotstuff" and "Insects", 2014

By Theo Ruth, Artifort, Julius Vermeulen

Located in Blauvelt, NY

Julius Vermeulen and Theo Ruth; Penguin chair designed in 2014 is made from carved birch, polyester, organic cotton and leather.

Category

2010s Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Cotton, Leather, Polyester

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Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition

Located in New York, NY

A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...

Category

20th Century French Books

Materials

Paper

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Carved Penguin For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved penguin you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A carved penguin — often made from wood, stone and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a carved penguin — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved penguin, designed in the Folk Art, Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one carved penguin that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Hart, Kuki and Mario Dal Fabbro produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Carved Penguin?

The average selling price for a carved penguin at 1stDibs is $1,567, while they’re typically $485 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.