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Hand-Carved Wood Life Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s
Hand-Carved Wood Life Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s

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 An impressively scaled hand-carved wooden monitor lizard sculpture, rendered with ...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles
Antique Japanese Pair of Life Size Carved Wood Sea Turtles

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
Studio Interior Still Life with Carved Wood Sculpture

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
Large Carved Wood Menorah Sculpture

Large Carved Wood Menorah Sculpture

By Randy Shull

Located in Surfside, FL

Randy Shull is an artist who works fluidly between a variety of mediums, including furniture design, spatial design, painting, and landscape design. He is highly acclaimed for his ri...

Category

20th Century Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

Italian Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture

Located in Firenze, IT

This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane...

Category

19th Century Realist Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bottle No. 5 Downey Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Contemporary, 2002
Bottle No. 5 Downey Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Contemporary, 2002

Bottle No. 5 Downey Sculpture, Hand-Carved Wood, Contemporary, 2002

By Douglas Coupland

Located in Vancouver, CA

Artist: Doug Coupland Title: Bottle No. 5 Downey Year: 2002 Medium: Hand-carved wooden and painted oversized bottle Description: ADDITION offers a rare opportunity to acquire "Bot...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Automotive Paint

Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period
Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period

Madonna In Lacquered Wood H160cm, 17th Century Period

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Madonna from the 17th century, in lacquered and carved wood, life-size: she stands, wrapped in her veils, her hands in prayer.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Louis XIV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jadeite Jade Carved Sitting Quan Yin
Jadeite Jade Carved Sitting Quan Yin

Jadeite Jade Carved Sitting Quan Yin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

JD816 Exquisite Jadeite Jade Carving of Seated Deity with Dragon on Custom Hardwood Stand A superb example of Chinese jadeite artistry, this finely carved sculpture depicts a se...

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pop Art Painting Carved Wall Sculpture Amanda Watt Thatched Chair Vibrant Color
Pop Art Painting Carved Wall Sculpture Amanda Watt Thatched Chair Vibrant Color

Pop Art Painting Carved Wall Sculpture Amanda Watt Thatched Chair Vibrant Color

By Amanda Watt

Located in Surfside, FL

Amanda Watt (Irish, 1960-) Thatched Chair 1996 7/25 Paint on wood Hand signed, titled and dated verso Dimensions: 48 X 23 X 1 This is a colorful Trompe L'oeil surrealist wall hangin...

Category

1990s Pop Art Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha
Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha

Long-Life Carved Wood Buddha

Located in Norton, MA

A Long-Life carved wood Buddha.

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture
African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

African Carved Wood "Tree of Life" Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful, impressively sized and elaborately carved "Tree of Life" sculpture from Tanzania, Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Tanzanian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Carved Life Size Wood Horse Head
Carved Life Size Wood Horse Head

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
Life size Black Forest carved wood dog Setter

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 tail, his collar inscribed ‘Nägler aus Gera’ and the base ‘St.

Category

Antique 1880s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture
Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture

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 leaves, coconuts, trunk, and weighted terra firma base.

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood and Plaster Life Size Saint Sculpture, Italy 1890
Carved Wood and Plaster Life Size Saint Sculpture, Italy 1890

Carved Wood and Plaster Life Size Saint Sculpture, Italy 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Lifesize Santos Italy, 1890 Life-sized polychromed carved wood and plaster Santos on wooden base. 22"w x 20”d x 65.5”h Ref.

Category

Antique 1890s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture
Carved Wood Colorful Life Size Palm Tree Sculpture

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 leaves, coconuts, trunk, and weighted terra firma base.

Category

20th Century Balinese British Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size
20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size

20th C. American Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Emu, Life Size

Located in Kent, CT

An excellent, 20th Century American, carved wood emu with a wooden base and painted finish. While there is some finish loss, the piece is in great antique condition. . Dimensions: ...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rare 18th Century Life Size Carved Wood Statue of St. Joseph
Rare 18th Century Life Size Carved Wood Statue of St. Joseph

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 beautiful, lifelike facial expression.

Category

Antique 1760s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Life-Size Carved Wood Sculpture of a Man's Head circa 1700 South European
Life-Size Carved Wood Sculpture of a Man's Head circa 1700 South European

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 Europe.  

Category

Antique 1690s European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size 6 Foot Handcrafted Wood Carved Black Bear Sculpture
Life Size 6 Foot Handcrafted Wood Carved Black Bear Sculpture

Life Size 6 Foot Handcrafted Wood Carved Black Bear Sculpture

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Stunning life size masterfully carved wood black bear sculpture.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Life Size Carved Wood Neoclassical Cherub or Putti Torcheres Floor Lamps
Life Size Carved Wood Neoclassical Cherub or Putti Torcheres Floor Lamps

Life Size Carved Wood Neoclassical Cherub or Putti Torcheres Floor Lamps

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

A Superb Pair of 1950s Italian Carved Cherub Torchières in Antique White Finish This magnificent pair of mid-century Italian torchières presents an enchanting blend of Baroque reviv...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Life Size Wild Boar Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Trophy 20th Century
Life Size Wild Boar Black Forest Hand Carved Folk Art Wood Trophy 20th Century

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 for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. Mor...

Category

20th Century Austrian Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern 60" Life-Size Nude Male Carved Wood Statue Sculpture
Vintage Mid Century Modern 60" Life-Size Nude Male Carved Wood Statue Sculpture

Vintage Mid Century Modern 60" Life-Size Nude Male Carved Wood Statue Sculpture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern 60" Tall Life-Size Nude Male Body Carved Wood Statue Sculpture with Stunning Wood Grain and the Finest Detail.

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure

Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure

Located in London, GB

This item is life size carved from what we assume if elm wood and therefore weighs close to 50kg.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Life-Size Carved Indian Goat
19th Century Life-Size Carved Indian Goat

19th Century Life-Size Carved Indian Goat

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Unusual and fun 19th Century Indian carving of a goat.  With his ears and antlers still intact he stands in open stance and still retaining his original painted surface. A rare art...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.
Chinese Antique Carved "Long Life" Wedding Marriage Chest, 19thc.

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 ,signifies longevity and may frequently be found as decoration. it is this character...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Still life oil on Canvas in Original Carved-wood Frame
Large 19th Century Still life oil on Canvas in Original Carved-wood Frame

Large 19th Century Still life oil on Canvas in Original Carved-wood Frame

Located in GB

A very large imposing 19th Century English oil on canvas depicting still life subject which typically focus on inanimate objects, the inclusion of an Old English Bulldog adds a delig...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Pair of Life Size Antique Carved and Painted Swan Figures
Pair of Life Size Antique Carved and Painted Swan Figures

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 form and presence. In newer white paint with black beaks and eyes. The unpainted i...

Category

Antique 19th Century Folk Art Decoys

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Oak Decorative Still Life Wall Panel
Antique Carved Oak Decorative Still Life Wall Panel

Antique Carved Oak Decorative Still Life Wall Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An unusual piece, this antique wall sculpture depicts a high relief, still life type scene exceptionally carved into wood. At the centre is an urn shaped watering can with laurel gar...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Detailed Folk Art - Wooden Carved "Life and Death" Mask

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 Mexican artisans from Chiapas, Mexico.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Art

Materials

Wood

Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back
Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back

Anglo-Raj Settee with Open Back Hand Carved Tree of Life Back

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Raj contemporary settee with foliate open carved wood back and carved legs. Intricately detailed. From Rajasthan, India. Newly upholstered sofas with deep red velvet fabric....

Category

20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Settees

Materials

Wood

Life Size Wood Sculpture of 1950s Female Homemaker
Life Size Wood Sculpture of 1950s Female Homemaker

Life Size Wood Sculpture of 1950s Female Homemaker

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Hand carved life size wood sculpture of a 1950s female homemaker.

Category

Vintage 1970s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart
Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart

Antique Life-Size Hand-Carved Church Sculpture of Jesus Christ, Sacred Heart

Located in Lisse, NL

An exceptional and deeply moving life-size hand-carved wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ, depicting the Sacred Heart.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Swiss 'Black Forest' Life-Sized Stag's Head Wall Mount
19th Century Carved Swiss 'Black Forest' Life-Sized Stag's Head Wall Mount

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 fur effect, patination, and glass inset eyes in conjunction with the real three-tined...

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas  Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting
Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas  Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting

Extra Large Gilt Wood Frame Oil / Canvas Flowers / Fruits Still Life Painting

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Transport yourself to the elegance of the 19th century with this captivating Gilt Wood Framed Oil on Canvas Wreath/Flowers and Fruits Still Life Painting. Meticulously created, this ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

1930s Belgian Oil On Canvas Still Life Fruits In Carved Frame
1930s Belgian Oil On Canvas Still Life Fruits In Carved Frame

1930s Belgian Oil On Canvas Still Life Fruits In Carved Frame

Located in High Point, NC

The restrained palette is enlivened by soft highlights and muted reds, greens, and ochres that lend the scene warmth and sophistication. Housed in a carved wood frame with gently wor...

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chuck Wood Trompe l’Oeil Still Life of Striped Melons in Barn Window, c. 1970s
Chuck Wood Trompe l’Oeil Still Life of Striped Melons in Barn Window, c. 1970s

Chuck Wood Trompe l’Oeil Still Life of Striped Melons in Barn Window, c. 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chuck Wood Trompe l’Oeil Still Life of Striped Melons in Barn Window, c. 1970s A large and technically accomplished trompe l’oeil still life by Chuck Wood (American, 1928–2010), sig...

Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Life-Size Wooden Carved Holy Figures, German Neo-Gothic Style ca. 1890
Life-Size Wooden Carved Holy Figures, German Neo-Gothic Style ca. 1890

Life-Size Wooden Carved Holy Figures, German Neo-Gothic Style ca. 1890

Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE

South German woodcarver, circa 1890, Gothic style Jesus, John and Mary Life-size group of saints in 2 parts, carved from lime wood Jesus: 164 x 61 x 97 cm John, Mary: 164 x 53.5 x 8...

Category

Late 19th Century Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear

Located in London, GB

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear, Circa 1910 For comparison see page 75 The Art of the Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels 8...

Category

20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy
Life Size Swan Decoy

Life Size Swan Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

F&S carved wood swans were decorative decoys and folk art pieces created by Michigan artists Fred and Sally Schieber.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear
An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear

Located in London, GB

An Unusual Swiss Carved Black Forest Near Life-Size Figure of a Strolling Bear, Circa 1910 For comparison see page 75 The Art of the Black Forest by Jay Arenski and Simon Daniels ...

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Trumpeter Swan Decoy
Life Size Trumpeter Swan Decoy

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 attached.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Decoys

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Still Life Oil Painting
Large Still Life Oil Painting

Large Still Life Oil Painting

Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB

In excellent condition with no damage. Set in a carved gilt wood frame. Circa 1910. Signed F. Riero H: 73 cm (28 3/4") W: 115.5 cm (45 1/2") D: 4 cm (1 9/16")

Category

Antique Early 1900s Dutch Country Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Life Size Swan Decoy
Life Size Swan Decoy

Life Size Swan Decoy

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

French Vintage Framed Floral Still Life
French Vintage Framed Floral Still Life

French Vintage Framed Floral Still Life

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage framed oil on canvas still-life painting of anemones or poppies in round black vase. In the foreground one can observe a snipped flower to the left and petals from ano...

Category

20th Century French Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Life Sized Caged Santos, Spain 18th Century
Life Sized Caged Santos, Spain 18th Century

Life Sized Caged Santos, Spain 18th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Caged Santos Spain, 18th Century Life size carved and painted Santos figure with caged frame. 22”w x 14”d x 48.5”h Ref. SAN1302

Category

Antique 1790s Spanish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Life-Size Wooden Sculpture  Michael Gagashe Zondi
Life-Size Wooden Sculpture  Michael Gagashe Zondi

Life-Size Wooden Sculpture Michael Gagashe Zondi

Located in Ware, GB

A rare find, this life size wooden figure is in the manor of pioneering South African sculptor Michael Gagashe Zondi. Carved in a highly expressive and somewhat abstract style. The...

Category

20th Century African Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Romantic Floral Still Life Painting, Belgium ca. 1900
Romantic Floral Still Life Painting, Belgium ca. 1900

Romantic Floral Still Life Painting, Belgium ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A graceful example of early 20th‑century Belgian artistry, this 1900 still‑life painting captures a lush arrangement of roses rendered with remarkable sensitivity and depth. The arti...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian Rococo Revival Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assembledge 1995c.
Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assembledge 1995c.

Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assembledge 1995c.

By Max Neufeldt

Located in Chicago, IL

Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assembledge 1995c. Dimensions: 13"high x 65" wide 5.50" deep Condition: Very good original vintage condition This striking wood collage is an original ...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy by Jim Pierce
Life Size Swan Decoy by Jim Pierce

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney
Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney

Life Size Swan Decoy by Frank Finney

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swan decoy by Frank Finney (1947 - ) of Cape Charles, Virginia. This large swan is made in the style of the famous John Williams. Frank is considered one of the finest makers of deco...

Category

20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch
Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch

Life Size Swan Decoy by Reggie Birch

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Swan, Decoy, Carving, Wood Carving, Wild Fowler, Bird, Statue

Category

Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

American Country Carved Wooden Clown
American Country Carved Wooden Clown

American Country Carved Wooden Clown

Located in Queens, NY

American Country style (mid 20th Cent) carved life-size wood figure of a circus side show clown holding a clock-face hat with a gesso and painted surface (possibly made by Boston Car...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assemblage Sculpture 1995
Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assemblage Sculpture 1995

Max Neufeldt Still Life Shelf Assemblage Sculpture 1995

By Max Neufeldt

Located in Chicago, IL

Max Neufieldt Still Life Shelf Assemblage Sculpture 1995 Dimensions: 13"high x 54" wide 6" deep Comes with a certificate of authenticity from the estate Condition: Very good origina...

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Louis XV-Style Floral Still Life Wall Plaque
Vintage French Louis XV-Style Floral Still Life Wall Plaque

Vintage French Louis XV-Style Floral Still Life Wall Plaque

Located in Queens, NY

Vintage French Louis XV-style (20th Century) stained oak wall plaque carved with scrolls and laurels, framing a central still life oil painting of a floral arrangement.   

Category

20th Century Louis XV Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Oak

19th Century Carved Bull Sign
19th Century Carved Bull Sign

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 fitted to the head by lead sleeves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Iron

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    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
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    To 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.
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    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
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    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.