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MCM Vintage Spanish Don Quixote Articulated Figure Sculpture
MCM Vintage Spanish Don Quixote Articulated Figure Sculpture

MCM Vintage Spanish Don Quixote Articulated Figure Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Charming handcrafted Spanish Don Quixote figurative sculpture featuring articulated armor, etched detailing, and a stylized elongated face in the manner of mid-century folk art.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Wall Hanging Depicting Don Quixote
Late 19th Century Wall Hanging Depicting Don Quixote

Late 19th Century Wall Hanging Depicting Don Quixote

$2,692

H 55.12 in W 48.82 in D 1.19 in

Late 19th Century Wall Hanging Depicting Don Quixote

By Adolf Schrödter Schwedt

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Magnificent wall hanging made in the late 1800s. It has been embroidered according to the image of a painting made by Adolf Schrodter Schwedt (1805-1875) which was called "Don Qui...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, 1970s

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting Don Quixote in an elongated modernist form, rendered with spear and shield in the iconic posture of Cervantes’ legendary knight-erra...

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

17th Century Baroque Painted 6 Fold Screen  Don Quixote
17th Century Baroque Painted 6 Fold Screen  Don Quixote

17th Century Baroque Painted 6 Fold Screen Don Quixote

Located in London, by appointment only

An exceptional late 17th-century Anglo-Dutch painted screen, composed of six hinged panels, richly decorated in oil paint on canvas on board. The scene depicts a theatrical and alleg...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage Spanish Brutalist Welded Metal Figure Sculpture, Don Quixote Style
Vintage Spanish Brutalist Welded Metal Figure Sculpture, Don Quixote Style

Vintage Spanish Brutalist Welded Metal Figure Sculpture, Don Quixote Style

Located in San Diego, CA

Particularly compelling in Spanish Colonial, Brutalist, rustic modern, or Don Quixote-inspired collections. Origin: Spain Circa: 1960s–1970s Materials: Welded Iron, Metal, Wood Dime...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Barntrup, DE

These masterfully hand-carved wooden bookends feature the main characters of the famous Spanish novel "The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha", or just "Don Quixote" by Migu...

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Wood

Vintage Spanish Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, Artesanía Spain No. 576
Vintage Spanish Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, Artesanía Spain No. 576

Vintage Spanish Hand-Carved Don Quixote Sculpture, Artesanía Spain No. 576

Located in San Diego, CA

Circa: 1960s–1970s Origin: Spain Materials: Hand-carved wood, ebonized wood base Dimensions: 3” W x 3” D x 13” H Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wea...

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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Each figure is sculpted from solid wood with a warm patina that enhances the richness of the craftsmanship and the expressiveness of the characters.

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Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

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Spanish Wood Painted Don Quixote, circa 1930
Spanish Wood Painted Don Quixote, circa 1930

Spanish Wood Painted Don Quixote, circa 1930

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spanish wood (almost lifesize) painted statue of Don Quixote holding a Knight's spear.

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Vintage 1930s Spanish Rustic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rafael Margarida Rectangular Wood “Don Quixote” Jardiniere/Planter
Rafael Margarida Rectangular Wood “Don Quixote” Jardiniere/Planter

Rafael Margarida Rectangular Wood “Don Quixote” Jardiniere/Planter

Located in Guaynabo, PR

The wood background is painted black and decorated with hand painted tiles with scenes of the famous book of Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote.

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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Don Quixote Buffet
Vintage Italian Don Quixote Buffet

Vintage Italian Don Quixote Buffet

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H 35.5 in W 67.5 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Italian Don Quixote Buffet

Located in Austin, TX

Buffet from the mid-century in Italy. This piece has two outer doors with a lovely burled veneer; while the central panel showcases a replication of an etching from Cervantes’ Don Qu...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Buffets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Witco Mid Century Modern Wood Carving Don Quixote Soldier Sculpture Statue 70"
Witco Mid Century Modern Wood Carving Don Quixote Soldier Sculpture Statue 70"

Witco Mid Century Modern Wood Carving Don Quixote Soldier Sculpture Statue 70"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage life size mid century modern Witco Folk Art wood carving of Don Quixote. Carved of solid wood with vibrant hand painted details.

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

1940s Don Quixote Carved Wood Sculpture
1940s Don Quixote Carved Wood Sculpture

1940s Don Quixote Carved Wood Sculpture, 1940s

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H 14.5 in W 3.5 in D 5.5 in

1940s Don Quixote Carved Wood Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

1950s Don Quixote hand carved wood sculpture. Sculpture has fine details, as in the beard.

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Don Quixote Sculpture on Wooden Base
Don Quixote Sculpture on Wooden Base

Don Quixote Sculpture on Wooden Base

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H 57 in W 12 in D 9 in

Don Quixote Sculpture on Wooden Base

Located in Astoria, NY

A sculpture of the famous literary character Don Quixote in blackened metal, mounted on a white painted base. The dimensions of the sculpture alone are 30" H x 11" W x 5.5" D. 1106...

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Finely Carved Don Quixote, circa 20th Century
Finely Carved Don Quixote, circa 20th Century

Finely Carved Don Quixote, circa 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Spanish finely hand-carved wooden statue that features the main character of the famous Spanish novel "The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha", or just "Don Quixote" by...

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20th Century Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends
Hand-Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Hand-Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Nice carved, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for a pair of decorative, practical and well crafted bookends then this rare pair could be perfect for you. The taller and sl...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Bookends

Materials

Wood

Hand-carved Don Quixote wooden statuette sculpture - Spain 19th Art Nouveau
Hand-carved Don Quixote wooden statuette sculpture - Spain 19th Art Nouveau

Hand-carved Don Quixote wooden statuette sculpture - Spain 19th Art Nouveau

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful, particularly detailed craftsmanship from a single piece of wood. He is shown here holding a book because Don Quixote is a great reader and a helmet, the helm of Mambr...

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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Salvador Dalí Don Quixote of La Mancha Signed Lithography, Spain, 1945
Salvador Dalí Don Quixote of La Mancha Signed Lithography, Spain, 1945

Salvador Dalí Don Quixote of La Mancha Signed Lithography, Spain, 1945

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Madrid, ES

Frame made of wood with gold leaf finish.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Gold Leaf

1960s Extremely Tall and Thin Don Quixote Wooden Sculpture by Witco
1960s Extremely Tall and Thin Don Quixote Wooden Sculpture by Witco

1960s Extremely Tall and Thin Don Quixote Wooden Sculpture by Witco

By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco

Located in Monrovia, CA

The Aging Shows The Caricature Of Don Quixote's Life As It Is Played Out. Wear To Cedar Wood Is Consistent With Age And Concept.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Large Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends
Large Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Large Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare and quality carved, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for a pair of decorative, practical and well crafted bookends then this rare pair could be perfect for you. The t...

Category

Early 20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Well carved and mint condition, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for a pair of decorative, practical and well crafted bookends then this rare pair could be perfect for you....

Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

The taller and slimmer figure obviously is Don Quixote. Here he is sitting on a log of wood, holding a book and orating.

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Near Antique Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for a pair of decorative, practical and beautifully hand-crafted bookends then this rare pair could ...

Category

Mid-20th Century European Arts and Crafts Bookends

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculptures from the Arts & Crafts Era
Hand Carved Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculptures from the Arts & Crafts Era

Hand Carved Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculptures from the Arts & Crafts Era

Located in Lisse, NL

Good quality carved and excellent condition statuettes. Created in the early 1600s by Cervantes of Spain these two famous novel personages have remained popular ever since, and fo...

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Early 20th Century European Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Hand-Carved and Ebonized 1930s Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Bookends
Large Pair of Hand-Carved and Ebonized 1930s Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Bookends

Large Pair of Hand-Carved and Ebonized 1930s Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Rare, quality carved and largest ever, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for a pair of decorative, practical and well-crafted bookends then this large pair could be perfect...

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Early 20th Century French Bookends

Materials

Wood

Large Pair of Hand Carved and Ebonized 1930s Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Bookends
Large Pair of Hand Carved and Ebonized 1930s Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Bookends

Large Pair of Hand Carved and Ebonized 1930s Don Quixote & Sancho Panza Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality carved and much larger than average, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for decorative, practical and very well-crafted bookends then this large pair could be...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Bookends

Materials

Wood

Good Size Pair of Hand Carved & Patinated Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends
Good Size Pair of Hand Carved & Patinated Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Good Size Pair of Hand Carved & Patinated Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality carved and mint condition 1930s, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for decorative, practical and very well-crafted bookends then this detailed pair could be...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Medieval Bookends

Materials

Wood

Good Size Pair of Hand Carved and Ebonized Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends
Good Size Pair of Hand Carved and Ebonized Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Good Size Pair of Hand Carved and Ebonized Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Bookends

Located in Lisse, NL

Finest quality carved and mint condition 1930s, famous novel bookends. If you are looking for decorative, practical and very well-crafted bookends then this detailed pair could be p...

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Early 20th Century French Medieval Bookends

Materials

Wood

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Don Quixote Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the don quixote wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A don quixote wood — often made from wood, paint and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the don quixote wood you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A don quixote wood made by Arts and Crafts designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Salvador Dalí each produced at least one beautiful don quixote wood that is worth considering.

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    Yes, coromandel is a type of wood. Most of the wood comes from Sri Lanka and India and you can easily recognize it by its dark brown and black striped appearance. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of coromandel furniture.
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    A wood utensil that’s used to serve salad is a wood salad server. Salad servers often feature two oversized forks or a fork and a paddle-shaped instrument. Shop a collection of salad servers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tiger maple wood goes by many other names, but most commonly it is called flame maple. It can also be called curly maple, ripple maple or fiddleback. It’s the striped pattern of this wood that gives it all of these descriptive names. Shop a collection of tiger maple furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.