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Vintage Carved & Painted Wood Seated Deity
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage hand carved and painted seated deity. Very nice details and pastel colorations.
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Root Deity Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (19th Cent) carved root figure of a standing Deity
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Indonesia Dancing Deity Male Serpent Carved Hardwood Statue
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tall masterfully carved Indonesia (or Bali) hardwood statue of a Hindu Deity dancing male on a
Category
Vintage 1960s Indonesian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Sculpture of the Hindu Deity Nandi With Pedestal, Circa 1920
Located in Point Richmond, CA
South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu Deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull
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20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Vintage Carved Wooden Bull Sculpture Depicting Guardian Deity Nandi
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian vintage Nandi bull sculpture from the mid 20th century, with carved motifs and dark
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Mid-20th Century Indian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Shanxi 1840s Hand Carved Wooden Corbel with Deities Mounted on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Shanxi carved wooden corbel from the mid 19th century, mounted on a base and depicting
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting a Hindu Deity
Located in Yonkers, NY
deity. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 30 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Collection of Three Indian Sandstone Carved Heads of Deities
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three carved sandstone heads on wood display stands from Northern India Rajasthan
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Early 20th Century Chinese Immortal Deity Carved Foo Dog Sculpture
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Intricately carved wood sculpture Chinese Immortal Longevity Buddha Deity
Measures: 28.5 T x 7.5 D
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Three Hindu Deities of the Siam, Hand-Carved Exotic Hardwood
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1920-1930 three Hindu deities of the Siam, hand-carved exotic hardwood
n. 1 measures cm: H 150
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Early 20th Century Thai Arts and Crafts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful set of three Indian (South India) or Nepalese (Nepal) wood-carved deity architecture
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
A Qing Dynasty Painted and Carved Wood Deity Figure
Located in San Francisco, CA
This male figures wears a hat of interlocking braided ribbons and a dragon and the robes of a member of the Imperial Court.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Antique Carved Deity Wood Figure and Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An antique carved deity wood figure and stand. Hand carved and painted. Deity holds a woman on
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Antique 19th Century Asian International Style Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Taoist Deity Chinese Statue Patron of Literature Culture Wood Carved Antique
Located in Monterey, CA
This Chinese hand-carved out of wood statue is of a Taoist deity. Lord Zitong or also known as Wen
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique South Indian Carved Wood Bull Figure of Hindu Deity Nandi
Located in New York, NY
South Indian carved wood sculpture depicting the Hindu deity of Nandi, a recumbent black bull
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Wood Sculpture of a Taoist Deity, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
Located in Vigevano, IT
Ancient Chinese sculpture in polychrome wood. The time didn't affect the beauty of the work, and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Wood sculpture depicting the god of war Guan-di.
This is the general Guan You, a historical
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Important Indian Deities Ex-Collection George P. Bickford
Located in New York, NY
A pair of wooden carved and painted deity figures from India. Both are from the ex-collection of
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Antique 19th Century Indian Religious Items
Materials
Wood
Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine
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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.75 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
16th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Buddhist Deity
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable 16th century Ming dynasty hand carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist deity donning a crown
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Shinzu deity sculpture carved from one piece of wood.
Located in Hudson, NY
carved from one piece of wood.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Monumental Pair of Carved and Gessoed Wood Chinese Deity Lamps
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Monumental pair of carved and gessoed wood Chinese deity figures- one male and one female- made in
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Vintage 1940s Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Gesso, Silk
Pair Hand Carved Hand Painted Tibetan Deities
Located in Houston, TX
hand-painted Tibetan deities on wood panels. Each panel intricately portrays divine figures, capturing
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Collection of 3 Carved Wooded Asian Deities
Located in Doylestown, PA
A collection of Folk Art carved figurines depicting Asian religious figures including Chang Tao
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
2 Carved Wood Thai Thepenom Buddhist Angel Deity Hanging Statue Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage 20th century carved wall hanging Thai religious deity / angel figures. Hand carved and
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Ancient Deity on Horse, Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Roma, IT
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Small interesting painted wood work representing a Chinese deity on a horse. The figure is realized with
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of James Mont Asian Deities Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of James Mont Carved wood Asian Deities lamps, In a gold and silver leafed finish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Exquisite Anglo-Indian Sandalwood Carved Writing Desk Mysore, South India
Located in New York, NY
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Very highly detailed and carved wood scenes, depicting figures, deities, buildings and animals, et on
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tables
Materials
Sandalwood
H 13 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
Large Oceanic or African Tribal Hand Carved Wood Deity Devil Mask
Located in Studio City, CA
relatively light wood and comes from the tribal art collection of American writer Gore Vidal (please see
Category
20th Century Oceanic Masks
Materials
Wood
Carved Khmer Stone Head of a Male Deity, Cambodia
Located in Atlanta, GA
A carved red sandstone head of the Angkor period style, circa 12th-13th century. The iconic facial
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Archaistic Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Sandstone
Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving from Gujarat Depicting the Hindu Deity Ganesha
Located in Yonkers, NY
An early 20th century Indian architectural temple sculpture from Gujarat, depicting the Hindu deity
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 23 in W 5 in D 5.5 in
Fine Hard Wood Sculpture of a Deity, China, Ch'ien-Lung Kingdom, 1736-1795
Located in Torino, IT
This sculpture depicts a "Wong Tai Sin" (Chinese: ???; Pinyin: Huáng Dàxian) is a Chinese deity
Category
Antique 1760s Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Wood
H 11.82 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Asian Thai Sculpture of Fertility Deity and Dragon
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Asian Thai Buddhist sculpture of deity of fertility and dragon.
Architectural wooden sacred
Category
20th Century Indonesian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Chinese Polychrome Quan Yin Deity Table Lamps
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Chinese hand carved Quan Yin deity figures with a distressed polychrome finish
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Japanese Noh Mask Depicting Zou-Onna Representing a Female Deity Edo Period, 19t
Located in Fukuoka, JP
represents a female deity or woman of high rank, and its intricate details would be visible to the audience
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 8.5 in W 3 in D 5.5 in
Sounth India Indian Antique Wood Gangaur Hindu Holy Women Goddess Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved deity sculpture of the Goddess/Holy Woman Gangaur the
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 19 in W 6.25 in D 3.5 in
Nepalese Nepal Antique Wood Hindu Temple Shrine Vishnu Architectural Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Nepalese wood-carved deity sculpture of the Hindu God Vishnu - the god of preservation
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 7.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving God 1700s-1800s / Figurine Buddha Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carved deity.
I am not sure of the details, but I assume it is a
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
17th-18th Century Carved Wood Figure of a Female Hindu Deity
Located in Concord, MA
Carved wood figure of a female Hindu deity, regional style, probably Nepal, 17th-18th century
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Antique Early 18th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Fine 19th Century Chinese Carved and Polychromed Deity Lamp
Located in Oaks, PA
A Fine 19th Century Chinese Carved and Polychromed Deity figure , Now as a Lamp with Custom
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Traveling Shrine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Butsodan shrine of lacquered wood with interior gilt doors painted deities, carved wood Buddha on
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Religious Items
Materials
Metal
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Carved Wood Deity For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood deity for your home. Each carved wood deity for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 141 options for an antique or vintage carved wood deity now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood deity, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A carved wood deity made by folk art designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one carved wood deity that is appealing in its simplicity, but William Westenhaver, Witco and Logniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Carved Wood Deity?
The average selling price for a carved wood deity at 1stDibs is $2,498, while they’re typically $155 on the low end and $98,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Carved Wood Deity
- 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.