18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Superb pair of nativity angels. Wood carved with layers of original paint and gesso.
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Antique 18th Century Belgian Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Carved Wood Nativity
Leo SalazarNativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s, 1960's
$6,500
H 18.5 in W 6.5 in
Nativity Scene By Leo Salazar Hand Carved Cedar Wood 1960s
By Leo Salazar
Located in Detroit, MI
Nativity Scene with Blessed Mary, Kneeling Joseph, Angel, One Shepherd, One King, Manger, Baby Jesus, and Two Animals.
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Materials
Cedar
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
$52,892
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 3.35 in
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As...
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Wood
19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in deep, worn ...
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Nativity of the Mother of God, 17th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 17th Century Russian Orthodox Icon of the Nativity of the Mother of God painted over gold leaf and gesso laid on a wooden board. It has been framed with a gold gilded museum mou...
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Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century Guatemalan carved wooden nativity animals, depicting a recumbent horse and ox. Both figures retain traces of their original polychrome - the horse in mottled cre...
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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress
$2,621
H 14.57 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in
Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress
Located in Hamburg, DE
This rare, antique Neapolitan nativity figure from the 18th century represents a woman in traditional dress with a distinctive head covering, a vivid example of the skill and cultura...
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Materials
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19th Century Italian Nativity Female Figure
Located in Pymble, NSW
Carved from wood with articulated arms, gesso finished head, feet and hands and forearms, painted in naturalist colors, possibly re-painted at later times to maintain religious chara...
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Antique 1840s Italian Renaissance Religious Items
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Nativity Scene in Oval Teca
Located in Genova, Liguria
Inspired by Neapolitan Baroque, but contemporary, handmade, one of a kind. Inside teca, all in terracotta the Nativity with angels above. Structure in wood bented by hand, covered ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Religious Items
Materials
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Magnificent Large European One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood Nativity Set
Located in Tustin, CA
Incredible, large hand carved wood nativity scene, nativity set or creche with a stable, manger or grotto that is hand carved and handmade from magnificent pieces of an ancient, holl...
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Late 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Department 56
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage hand carved 16 piece nativity set by Department 56, circa 1980s.
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Materials
Wood
19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene
Located in London, GB
19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene A charming example of a mid-19th century hand carved folk art religious nativity scene.
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Antique 1850s German Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art
Materials
Wood
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
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H 19.2 in W 9.5 in L 19.2 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
By Edilma Cruz Prudencio, Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
This is a story about a man who left everything he knew behind in search of an opportunity and found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, co...
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Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib
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H 14.18 in W 25.6 in D 14.57 in
Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib
Located in Greven, DE
Large 16-piece Nativity set of the brand Ostheimer. Ostheimer figures are made in high quality handwork in Germany with regional and certified materials. Who knows the brand, knows a...
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Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 17-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
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H 18.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.25 in
Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 17-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent, elaborately handmade and hand carved, hand painted, large linden wood nativity scene from the Dementz Family Deur Art Company in South Tyrol, Italy, is a high quality Ch...
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Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
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H 12 in W 24 in D 12 in
Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company
Located in Tustin, CA
Handmade and hand carved, hand painted, beautifully detailed linden wood nativity scene from the Dementz Family DEUR Art Company in South Tyrol, Italy, is a Christmas decorating foca...
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Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood Museum Quality 18 Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
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H 19.5 in W 20 in D 47 in
Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood Museum Quality 18 Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
By Dementz Family DEUR Art Company
Located in Tustin, CA
Magnificent, elaborately handmade and hand carved, hand painted, very large linden wood nativity scene from the Dementz Family DEUR Art Company in South Tyrol, Italy, is a museum qua...
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Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century
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H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 4.34 in
Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Religious sculpture representing the nativity, carved wood from the 16th century. Carved wood sculpture, walnut wood and oak wood base, sculpture representing the nativity, circa 16...
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Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer of Germany
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage hand carved 16 piece nativity set by Ostheimer of Germany, circa 1970s.
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Late 20th Century German Religious Items
Materials
Wood
17th Century, Nativity Sculpture Wooden Relief
Located in Milan, IT
17th Century Nativity Wooden relief, 11 x 14.5 cm The work depicts the episode of the Nativity, with Mary and Saint Joseph on either side of the child sheltered in the manger, w...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Decorative Art
Materials
Wood
18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure with Original Clothing
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exquisite Neapolitan nativity figure, crafted in the 18th century, is a testament to the rich tradition of southern Italian craftsmanship. Renowned for their lifelike expression...
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Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
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H 19.2 in W 9.5 in D 8.8 in
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
By Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Edilma Cruz Prudencio
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This is a story about a man who left everything he knew behind in search of an opportunity and found it in art. Agustin made the change from the traditional Mexican wood carvings, co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood, Paint
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Carved Wood Nativity For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood nativity you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and acrylic, every carved wood nativity was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a carved wood nativity, we have 5 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood nativity, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each carved wood nativity bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. A well-made carved wood nativity has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dementz Family DEUR Art Company, Agustin Cruz Tinoco and Edilma Cruz Prudencio are consistently popular.
How Much is a Carved Wood Nativity?
Prices for a carved wood nativity start at $1,421 and top out at $46,775 with the average selling for $3,900.
Questions About Carved Wood Nativity
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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, 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.
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