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Hand-Carved Wood Life Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-Carved Wood Life-Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s Mexico, circa 1970s
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
H 9 in W 41 in D 13 in
Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese hand carved wood life size turtles
small 12x19x10"
Large 12x22x12".
Category
Vintage 1920s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Studio Interior Still Life with Carved Wood Sculpture
By Lawrence Rothbort
Located in Surfside, FL
Lawrence Rothbort
1920-1963
Lawrence Rothbort, son of American Impressionist - Samuel Rothbort, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1920, and achieved fame for his expressionist style pai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Carved Wood Menorah Sculpture
By Randy Shull
Located in Surfside, FL
. Using pocket
knives, carvers transformed scraps of wood into dolls and toys for
their children. As
Category
20th Century Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane with an extremely
Category
19th Century Realist Still-life Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 16.93 in W 17.33 in D 6.7 in
Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Located in Norton, MA
A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Life Size Wood Horse Head
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Hand carved horse head. Carved from one piece of solid wood. One ear is missing.
Category
Vintage 1960s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life size Black Forest carved wood dog Setter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A life size Black Forest carved lindenwood wood setter in a ‘pointing’ stance with a long plumed
Category
Antique 1880s German Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary tall vintage palm tree sculpture handcrafted in wood carved and paint decorated with
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures
Materials
Wood
ANTIQUE Life Size Solid Wood Hand CARVED WOMAN Sculpture / Statue
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare life size hand carved wooden woman figure / statue. Beautifully and intricately hand carved
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A life-size carved wood sculpture of the Hindu goddess Parvati
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A life-size carved wood sculpture of the Hindu goddess Parvati. Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Statues
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Extraordinary tall vintage palm tree sculpture handcrafted in wood carved and paint decorated with
Category
20th Century Balinese British Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Antique Carved Wood Trumeau Mirror with Still-Life Painting, Circa 1880's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique carved wood trumeau mirror with still-life painting, Circa 1880's.
Category
Antique 19th Century European Trumeau Mirrors
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Life Size Carved Wood Statue of St. Joseph
Located in Birmingham, AL
Magnificent wood statue of St. Joseph, hand-carved of solid oak with intricate draped cloths and a
Category
Antique 1760s French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Life-Size Carved Wood Sculpture of a Man's Head circa 1700 South European
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Stunning life-size carved wood sculpture of a man's head dating from circa 1700 in the south of
Category
Antique 1690s European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Antique Black Lacquered Carved Box Village Life
Located in Somis, CA
village. The fully carved lid unfolds a scene of daily life: two men, one seated on a rock, the other
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Kork, Wood, Lacquer
Life Size Wild Boar Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Trophy 20th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Wild Boar head wall decoration. A great piece
Category
20th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 39 in W 25 in D 28 in
Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
Located in London, GB
Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
A life size hand carved 18th Century
Category
Antique Early 1800s Spanish Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Located in South Burlington, VT
A long life wedding marriage chest
In Chinese Mandaran, the symbol "Shou" a Chinese character
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large 19th Century Still life oil on Canvas in Original Carved-wood Frame
Located in Southall, GB
A very large imposing 19th Century English oil on canvas depicting still life subject which
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 79.53 in W 62.6 in D 4.73 in
Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The story of this pair of Thai carved and jeweled wood Singha guardian dogs is as great as the dogs
Category
Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Pair of Life Size Antique Carved and Painted Swan Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive pair of hand carved Swans which may have at one time been decoys having fine
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Decoys
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Oak Decorative Still Life Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
exceptionally carved into wood. At the centre is an urn shaped watering can with laurel garland. Beside it are
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Raj contemporary settee with foliate open carved wood back and carved legs.
Intricately
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees
Materials
Wood
Detailed Folk Art - Wooden Carved "Life and Death" Mask
Located in Dallas, TX
Detailed Folk Art - Wooden Carved "Life and Death" Mask
. Excellent quality design, hand carved by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary More Art
Materials
Wood
19th Century Life Size Carved Oak Religious Sculpture of a Angel Head with Wings
Located in London, GB
, Religious Sculpture.
19th Century Carved Sculpture of an Angel.
19th Century life size carved oak
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Oak
H 19.69 in W 8.27 in D 9.06 in
Life Size Wood Sculpture of 1950s Female Homemaker
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Hand carved life size wood sculpture of a 1950s female homemaker. Sculpture is 3 pieces.
Category
Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Swiss 'Black Forest' Life-Sized Stag's Head Wall Mount
Located in London, GB
A Rare Life-Sized Black Forest Stag's Head
Carved from Lindenwood, the deer head with realistic
Category
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting
Located in Tarry Town, NY
, as this Gilt Wood Framed Oil on Canvas of Floral bouquet and fruits Still Life Painting invites you
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Paintings
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome Life Size Putti on Stand with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
and foliage motifs. The hand carved sculpture depicts a life size young boy wearing a cloth around his
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 43 in W 15 in D 14 in
Life Size Trumpeter Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Life size wood carved and painted hunting decoy of a trumpeter swan with patina iron weight
Category
Antique 19th Century American Decoys
Materials
Wood, Paint
'Circle of life' Solid Wood Cabinet-Bar in Flaming Maple Veneer from Egli design
Located in London, GB
entire structure is made entirely of wood with a flaming maple veneer and a polished gloss finish. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Baltic Arts and Crafts Cabinets
Materials
Stone, Metal
H 70.87 in W 29.53 in D 17.72 in
Large Still Life Oil Painting
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
white cloth and stool. In excellent condition with no damage. Set in a carved gilt wood frame. Circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Country Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carver unknown. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life-Size Camden Market Bronze Horse Scene
Located in Ware, GB
and fuel, along the Grand Union canal.
Carved from wood and then covered in thin sheet copper, the
Category
20th Century British Architectural Elements
Materials
Copper
Life Size Swan Decoy by Jim Pierce
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy carved in the style of Madison Mitchell by Jim Pierce. Haver D. Grace, Maryland. Signed
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
carvings. As a folk artist and carver Frank works in multiple mediums including wood, stone, bone and shell
Category
20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full size whistling swan decoy by Reggie Birch, Chincoteague, Virginia. "R. Birch" carved in
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Japnese Buddha -Carved by Enku?
Located in Ukiah, CA
Life-size Carved Wood Buddha, possibly by the great 17thC Japanese carver Enku. One of the all-time
Category
Antique 17th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden Wall Plaque with Painted Floral Still Life Inset
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage French Louis XV-style (20th Century) stained oak wall plaque carved with scrolls and
Category
20th Century Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Oak
Chinese Pair 'Diptych' Reverse Glass Paintings of Port Life, Early 18th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
This pair of reverse glass paintings are truly one-of-a-Kind pieces. The scene has been beautifully rendered, with great attention paid to detail. These piece were created in China d...
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Glass, Paint
H 20 in W 27 in D 1 in
Still Life Painting of Gourds in 19th Century Giltwood Frame
Located in Queens, NY
white table cloth in a carved gilt wood frame (signed).
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure
Located in Milano, MI
Life-Size Artist Mannequin Italy circa 1870, 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Bull Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and painted wood bull sign. Life size head with carved and painted details, real horns
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 76.78 in W 17.72 in D 16.93 in
French Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Still-Life Painting Depicting Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French framed oil on canvas still-life painting from the late 19th century depicting a bouquet of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
H 41.5 in W 34 in D 2.5 in
Walt Disney Life-Size Sculpture of Dancing Minnie Mouse on Wheeled Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walt Disney Life-Size Sculpture of Dancing Minnie Mouse on Wheeled Base, Hand-Painted Carved Wood
Category
Late 20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf
Located in Euless, TX
This is a very large and very old Antique Buddha that is nearly life size and weighs 72 lbs. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French School Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in London, GB
Antique Painting, 19th Century Vanitas Still Life Oil Painting.
Early 19th Century French Vanitas Oil
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
H 18.23 in W 15.04 in D 2.37 in
Folk Art Carnival Sign Winged Scarab and Pyramid "Elixer of Life" Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Carnival sign with Ancient Egyptian winged scarab and pyramid, hand carved and painted
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 2.75 in
20th Century Dark-Blue French Abstract Still Life Painting by Daniel Clesse
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 20th century dark-blue abstract still life by Daniel Clesse, painted in Montpellier, France in
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Joseph Duv Mid-Century Modern Still Life Oil Painting on Canvas 1960's
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage mid-century modern still life oil painting on canvas by Vintage mid-century modern still
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 37.75 in W 31.75 in D 1.38 in
18th Century French Louis XV Period Flower Still Life Trumeau Wall Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century French Louis XV period flower still life trumeau wall mirror
Of rectangular shape
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Mirrors
Materials
Canvas, Wood
H 68.12 in W 50.01 in D 2.37 in
Carved Bull Sculpture from USA
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carved, detailed, life sized wood sculpture of a bull's head with inset brass horns, mounted on a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Studio Crafted Wood Heart Bookends
Located in San Diego, CA
Sweet pair of Studio Crafted Wood Heart Bookends for the book lover in your life. Solid carved wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends
Materials
Wood
Framed Still Life Oil Painting of a Bounty of Grapes and Fruit with a Perching R
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century still life oil painting depicting a wooden table laden with a variety of grapes and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas
H 31 in W 41 in D 2 in
Large Framed Still Life Oil Painting of an Urn of Flowers and Fruit on a Garden
Located in Queens, NY
Large mid-century oil still life painting depicting an urn of assorted flowers on an outdoor stone
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Giltwood
H 87 in W 63 in D 4.5 in
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.