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Carved Wood Pig

Pair Carved Wood Carousel Pigs, mid 20th century , France
Located in Buffalo, NY
carved wooden pigs. Crafted with precision and mounted on a sturdy vintage industrial metal base, this
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Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved pig or hog with amazing patina. This is most unusual and found in the mid
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Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
$760 Sale Price
41% Off
H 7.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chinese soapstone pig with piglets sculpture on carved wood base, circa 1950s. The piece
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Soapstone

Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
Vintage Chinese Soapstone Pig Sculpture on Carved Wood Base
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
H 6 in W 11 in D 4 in
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved
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Early 20th Century Carnival Art

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Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
$5,026
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 13 in
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Located in Mortsel, BE
Add a touch of whimsy to your space with this charming antique carousel figure featuring a carved
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
Pig Carved Wooden Carousel Figure: Antique
$4,667
H 28.75 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand Carved Wooden Pig - a compliment to many settings - great in the kitchen, on a shelf
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20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig
Hand Carved Folk Art Standing Pig
$975
H 13.5 in W 23 in D 5 in
Rustic Antique European Carved Painted Wood Primitive Pig Bench Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
A primitive handmade antique European farmhouse three legged "pig bench" work table. circa 1840
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Minimalist Console Tables

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Wood, Paint, Elm

Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures
Located in London, GB
Rare Set of Antique French Limonaire Frères Carved Wood Carousel Pig Figures A unique pair of
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Antique 1890s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Vintage Carousel Pig
Located in San Francisco, CA
A vintage wooden pig that was once part of a carousel.
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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Carousel Pig
Vintage Carousel Pig
$5,800
H 27 in W 15 in D 75.5 in
Vintage German Carved and Painted Black Forest Pig Mounted Wall Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black Forest carved and hand-painted 'pig' sculpture mounted to a circular board for wall hanging
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Vintage 1930s German Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Ethno Design Massim People, Trobiand Islands, Wooden Charm Pig Sculpture
Located in Leuven , BE
Late 19th to early 20th century New Guinea, Trobriand Islands, Milne Bay, Massim People carved
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Animal Sculptures

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Wood

NOËL GUAY - Vintage Folk Art Pine Pig Sculpture - Canada - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
ATELIER NOËL GUAY - Vintage pine sculpture of a pig - featuring a well modelled form with an
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Pipe Wood Carved Head Pig Kaiser Kultur Military
Located in Achterveld, NL
Satiric carved wooden pipe representing the head of a soldier or Kaiser with helmet in the form of
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Vintage 1910s French Tobacco Accessories

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Wood

Mid Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century Chinese Ironwood Hand Carved Pig Statue is a remarkable and unique piece of art
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Early 20th Century Carved Wood Pig Butchers Trade Sign Papier Mâché Mold
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A wonderfully expressive carved wood pig, used as a Butchers trade sign papier mâché mold. It has
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Early 20th Century English Folk Art Signs

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Wood

Hand Carved Wood Pig with Original Paint, Signed
By David Barr
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved wooden pig with original paint. Signed David Barber. Very well done. 33 W x 19.5 H x D.
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Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Carved Wood Butchers Display Pig
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful late 19th century carved wood pig mount butchers display sign. mounted on a later plaque
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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Wooden Pig w/ Secret Space
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved wood pig with a secret hidden compartment on the bottom for your favorite treasure.
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Carved Wooden Pig w/ Secret Space
Carved Wooden Pig w/ Secret Space
H 4 in W 4 in D 9.5 in
Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming folk art carved wood pig, painted in original soft pink with black accents. The figure
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig
Folk Art Carved and Painted Pig
H 15 in W 25 in D 9 in
Amusing painted carved wood carousel pig
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English or French painted carousel pig, with well carved features, glass eyes and a curled tail
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Antique 19th Century Animal Sculptures

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Metal

20th Century Folk Art Carved Pig
Located in Winnetka, IL
Large mid-20th century carved wood figural pig having marble eyes. Carved from one piece of wood
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Marble

20th Century Folk Art Carved Pig
20th Century Folk Art Carved Pig
H 21 in W 49 in D 13 in
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Tribal Pig Mask Folk Art
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Vintage hand carved pig tribal mask. Large in stature. Would make a wonderful accent piece in any
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Vintage 1970s Tribal Decorative Art

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Acrylic

20thc Hand Carved Painted Folk Art Wooden Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early hand carved & painted folky pig sculpture.The condition is very good.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Toys

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Wood

Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pig Container/Tray
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Pig Container/Tray offers whimsical functionality. Crafted from
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Mid-20th Century Bohemian Platters and Serveware

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Wood

A Carved Wooden Sculpture Depicting A Pig.
Located in Milan, IT
A carved wooden sculpture depicting a pig , hand painted, with an iron tail.
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Antique 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

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Metal

EARLY 20THC HAND CARVED PIG W/ GREAT OLD SURFACE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
WONDERFUL EARLY 20TH C. FOLKY HAND CARVED PIG WITH SUPER AGED PATINA AND SURFACE. GREAT EARLY HAND
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Carousel Fairground Pig Figure
Located in London, GB
French Carousel fairground headless pig rare Folk Art hand carved Figure, circa 1905 This lot is
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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood

Carousel Fairground Pig Figure
Carousel Fairground Pig Figure
H 22 in W 12 in D 47 in
19th Century French Carved Polychrome Painted Carousel Pig on Wooden Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Incorporate old world charm into your home with this interesting antique, wooden carousel pig
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

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Iron

1870s Carved Wood Pig
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1870s carved wood pig. Great worn paint.
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Antique 1870s Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

1870s Carved Wood Pig
1870s Carved Wood Pig
H 7 in W 3.5 in D 10 in
French Country Display Serving Platter Carved Oak Pig Sculpture
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming vintage footed serving platter feature hand-carved wood pig figurine with elongated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Platters and Serveware

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Oak

Pair of Wood Carved Painted Pigs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of charming carved wood painted pigs. Smaller seated pig is 12" L x 5.5" W x 9.5" H.
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of Wood Carved Painted Pigs
Pair of Wood Carved Painted Pigs
H 10.5 in W 17 in D 6.5 in
Wood Carved Pig Figurine Statue, Austrian Folk Art, 1940s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid century wooden pig figure, circa 1940s. Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pig Wood Sculpture Stool
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a decorative sculpture or stool of a pig. Hand-carved of a large wood trunk
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Arts and Crafts Benches

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Wood

Pig Wood Sculpture Stool
Pig Wood Sculpture Stool
H 17.75 in W 11 in D 39.5 in
Carved Victorian Pig Wooden Inkwell, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The carved pig with slight cracks ink stains and a loose hinge and minor loss to tail. Obviously
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

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Wood

19th Century French Carved and Painted Pig Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1880, the hand carved sculpture features a pig figure sniffing. The piece
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Indonesian Carved Reclining Pig Sculpture with Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian vintage carved pig sculpture from the mid 20th century with age cracks. Created in
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Hunting Cane Walking Stick with Carved Deer Fox Hare Hound and Pig
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and skilfully carved walking cane. Impressive and practical walking stick with as much as
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian More Furniture and Collecti...

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Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Pig' 1920s Taisho Era
Located in Paris, FR
netsuke artist 'Gyokuseki' (you can find his signature on the stomach of this pig netsuke.) Netsuke is a
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke Charme 'Wild Pig' 1920s Taisho
Located in Paris, FR
in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Whimsical Carousel Pig Carnival Ride Mexican Attrib Higareda Brothers
By Higareda Brothers
Located in Forney, TX
throughout. Hand carved and painted solid wood, depicted in motion jumping, with an ear of corn clenched in
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Carnival Art

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Wood, Paint

Antique Carved Wood Pig
Located in Chicago, IL
antique wood pig. salvaged from a boucherie in the french alps. hand carved. pair available (priced
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Pig
Antique Carved Wood Pig
H 36.75 in W 18 in D 38 in
Large, Carved Wood Promotional Pig Figure
Located in Kent, GB
A 1950s carved wood pig figure. This is exceptionally unusual, we have been unable to find anything
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large, Carved Wood Promotional Pig Figure
Large, Carved Wood Promotional Pig Figure
H 38.59 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Painted and Carved Wood Chinese Pig
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a large painted and carved wood Chinese pig table centerpiece. Carved from one solid piece
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Early 20th Century Unknown Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Smiling Pig Statue
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tongue-in-cheek carved wood statue of grinning pig.
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Vintage 1970s Outsider and Self Taught Art

Carved Smiling Pig Statue
Carved Smiling Pig Statue
H 20 in W 12 in D 12 in
Black Carved Bench with Pig Heads
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Black carved bench with pig heads Measures: 90" L x 11" D x 14" H. 13925-3.
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21st Century and Contemporary Benches

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Wood

Black Carved Bench with Pig Heads
Black Carved Bench with Pig Heads
H 14 in W 90 in D 14 in
Large 1930s American Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large 1930s American Folk Art Hand Carved Wooden Pig. Lid Opens on Top for Storage.
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Vintage 1930s American Sculptures

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Wood

Round Asian Side Table or Stool with Carved Apron and Turned Wood Legs
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Round Asian side table or stool with carved apron and turned wood legs. Pig skin covered round
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Stools

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Leather, Fruitwood

Lifesize Carved Wood Carousel Pig Sculpture
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very large hand-carved solid wood boar or pig sculpture believed to have originally been destined
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Animal Sculptures

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Pine

Geraldo Brazilian Noble Wood Carving Representing Pig, circa 1960
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Geraldo Brazilian noble wood carving representing pig.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Primitive Animal Sculptures

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Wood

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Located in Santa Monica, CA
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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

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Canvas

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
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$1,600
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Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A soild teak bowl with a stunning abstract form & wonderful wood textures and shades. The age-related patina adds to its charm. A wonderful sculptural object to bring warmth to any s...
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Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ohio Amish blue & pink broken star quilt in pristine condition. Very fine quilting and piece work. Notice the fine hand stitched saw tooth binding.
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Quilts and Blankets

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Cotton

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Ohio Amish Blue & Pink Star Quilt
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
H 74 in W 72 in D 0.2 in
Cow Bull Folk Art Speculaas Springerle Cookie or Butter Mold Antique, German
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 19th century wooden gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold, circa 1890 (cow bull ox). Made of hand carved wood. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria.
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Josef Hoffmann Wiener Werkstätte Jugendstil Silk & Brass Table Lamp, Re-Edition
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Table Lamps

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Brass

Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
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Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
$925 / item
H 11.5 in Dm 6.25 in
French Tole Hot Air Balloon Chandelier, circa 1950s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

First Chair by Michele De Lucchi for Memphis Milano, 1983
By Memphis Milano, Michele de Lucchi
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

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Extremely Rare Art Deco "NEON" Postal Telegraph Clock c.1930s
By Hammond Clock Company 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely Rare Art Deco "NEON" Postal Telegraph Clock c.1930s... Over 40 years in the antique business and I have never heard of , let alone owned a Postal Telegraph Clock with NEON...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

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Metal, Steel

German Tinplate Clockwork Wind Up Toy By Ernest Paul Lehman "Quack Quack" C 1903
By E.P. Lehman Co.
Located in Incline Village, NV
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Toys

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Tin

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Located in New York, NY
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Metal

Pair of Large Midcentury Venetian Sconces
Pair of Large Midcentury Venetian Sconces
$8,800 / set
H 26 in W 18 in D 10 in
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Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
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Brass

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Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
$14,900
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Vases

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Palme koenig vase around 1908
$335
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Carved Wood Pig For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the carved wood pig you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each carved wood pig for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paint. Your living room may not be complete without a carved wood pig — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right carved wood pig, those designed in folk art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made carved wood pig over the years, but those crafted by Nils Olsson and David Barr are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Carved Wood Pig?

Prices for a carved wood pig can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $210 and can go as high as $86,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,895.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
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    Japanese 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, 2024
    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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    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.
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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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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.
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    In 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, 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.
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    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.