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Hand Carved Nativity

18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels
18th Century Flemish Wood Carved Nativity Angels

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. Found in a church attic in Belgium. Fantastic craftsmanship and emotion. One angel is 41" tall x ...

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Antique 18th Century Belgian Folk Art Religious Items

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Gesso, Wood

19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
19th Century Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

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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Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Nativity of the Mother of God, 17th Century
Nativity of the Mother of God, 17th Century

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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Antique 17th Century Russian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure

18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Creche or Krippe.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure
18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure

18th Century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure

Located in Nantucket, MA

18th century French or Italian Santo Nativity Figure, a hand carved and painted fruitwood figure for a Christmas Crèche or Krippe.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene
Rustic Folk Art Horse and Ox from Nativity Scene

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
Rare 18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure – Woman in Traditional Dress

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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Antique 1780s Baroque Toys and Dolls

Materials

Textile, Glass, Wood

Huge Antique Mother of Pearl and Olive Wood Crucifix Cross Jerusalem
Huge Antique Mother of Pearl and Olive Wood Crucifix Cross Jerusalem

Huge Antique Mother of Pearl and Olive Wood Crucifix Cross Jerusalem

Located in Ottawa, ON

These panels are engraved with a scrolling pattern and include a finely hand-carved, openwork panel depicting the Nativity scene within an arched niche, topped with the engraved Sunb...

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Antique 18th Century Israeli Other Religious Items

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Olive

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Superb 17th Century Sicilian Mecca Giltwood Tabernacle
Superb 17th Century Sicilian Mecca Giltwood Tabernacle

Superb 17th Century Sicilian Mecca Giltwood Tabernacle

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stunning 17th century Sicilian mecca giltwood tabernacle with original hand-carved and polychrome painted nativity, flanked by a pair of columns and surmounted by cherubs and a mol...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Department 56
Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Department 56

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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Late 20th Century Taiwanese Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Magnificent Large European One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood Nativity Set
Magnificent Large European One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood Nativity Set

Magnificent Large European One of a Kind Hand Carved Wood Nativity Set

Located in Tustin, CA

Magnificent, one of a kind masterpiece from Austria is a work of art to be handed down for generations! Incredible, large hand carved wood nativity scene, nativity set or creche with...

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Late 20th Century Austrian Other Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene
19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene

19th Century Folk Art Nativity Scene

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H 13 in W 13 in D 8 in

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

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Wood

18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure
18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure

18th Century Naples, Italy nativity figure

Located in London, GB

Hand carved articulated pine joint limbs, covered in hessian filled period clothing.

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Antique 1850s Italian Early Victorian Religious Items

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Pine

18th Century Naples Italy nativity figure
18th Century Naples Italy nativity figure

18th Century Naples Italy nativity figure

Located in London, GB

Hand carved articulated pine joint limbs, covered in hessian filled period clothing.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Pine

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

By Socorro Cruz Prudencio, Agustin Cruz Tinoco, Edilma Cruz Prudencio

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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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib
Large 16-Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer, Handcarved, Certified, Christmas Crib

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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Early 2000s German Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Maple

Beautiful Vintage Italian Nativity Set in Resin Signed by G. Ruggeri for Bianchi
Beautiful Vintage Italian Nativity Set in Resin Signed by G. Ruggeri for Bianchi

Beautiful Vintage Italian Nativity Set in Resin Signed by G. Ruggeri for Bianchi

By Bianchi Factory, G. Ruggeri

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous Italian hand-carved, figurative nativity set signed by G.

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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

Vintage Hand-Carved Nativity Scene from Germany
Vintage Hand-Carved Nativity Scene from Germany

Vintage Hand-Carved Nativity Scene from Germany

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H 8.67 in W 2.76 in D 5.12 in

Vintage Hand-Carved Nativity Scene from Germany

By Black Forest

Located in Den Haag, NL

Vintage hand-carved wooden nativity scene from Germany. Unique set of 5 figurines.

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Vintage 1930s German Black Forest Natural Specimens

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Fruitwood

Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer of Germany
Rare Vintage Hand Carved 16 Piece Nativity Set by Ostheimer of Germany

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

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 16-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 17-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
Finest Quality Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood 17-Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood Museum Quality 18 Piece Oswald Demetz Deur
Italian Nativity Set Hand Carved Wood Museum Quality 18 Piece Oswald Demetz Deur

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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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

17th Century, Nativity Sculpture Wooden Relief
17th Century, Nativity Sculpture Wooden Relief

17th Century, Nativity Sculpture Wooden Relief

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H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in

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

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Wood

18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure with Original Clothing
18th Century Neapolitan Nativity Figure with Original Clothing

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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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Fabric, Wood

Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art
Mexican Folk Art Woodcarving Alebrije Nativity Set Beetle Traditional Art

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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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Vintage Guatemalan Nacimiento Burro - Circa 1940's.
Large Vintage Guatemalan Nacimiento Burro - Circa 1940's.

Large Vintage Guatemalan Nacimiento Burro - Circa 1940's.

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good, large early 20th century hand carved and polychrome painted nacimiento (nativity) burro from Guatemala.

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Vintage 1930s Guatemalan Sculptures

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$3,140 / set

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Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

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$3,500

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Snowy owl on driftwood mount. Life-size and realistic however made of white Imden farm goose feathers as a recreation. The beak and claws are sculpted from a resin material. 28"H x 1...

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2010s American Animal Sculptures

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Russian Orthodox Bronze Traveling Icons, 18th Century
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Located in North Miami, FL

A collection of late 18th century Russian Orthodox bronze traveling icons. They have been mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with a double molding, one is gold gilded and the other...

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Antique 18th Century Russian Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Gold Leaf, Bronze

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By Sebastian James Crespell

Located in North Miami, FL

Presenting an exquisite set of twelve English silver dinner plates, dating back to the 18th century (1767) during the reign of King George III. These remarkable pieces of craftsmansh...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Dinner Plates

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Sterling Silver

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Located in Madrid, ES

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Located in Montreal, Quebec

116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...

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By Francesco Zuccarelli

Located in PARIS, FR

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$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

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By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Located in Big Bend, WI

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Rare Antique Russian Moscow School Silver Enamel Icon of the Holy Trinity, 1853

Located in New York, NY

Fine and rare antique Russian silver and enamel Holy Trinity icon Moscow, 1853 Marks: Cyrillic D O maker's mark, A C assay master's mark for Aggey Grigorievich Svechin ( Postnikova-L...

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Silver, Enamel

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$185,000 / set

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in New York, NY

Provenance: with “Mr. Scheer,” Vienna, by July 1918; where acquired by: Jindřich Waldes, Prague, 1918–1941; thence by descent to: Private Collection, New York Literature: Rudolf K...

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$2,666

H 28.75 in W 25.01 in D 0.4 in

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An early 20th century antique religious stained glass window circa 1900. Depicting an ecclesiastical scene, thought to be Jesus with two disciples, the subject is stunningly captured...

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Hand Carved Nativity For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hand carved nativity for your home. A hand carved nativity — often made from wood, acrylic and gesso — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a hand carved nativity — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand carved nativity, designed in the Baroque or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Hand Carved Nativity?

Prices for a hand carved nativity can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $325 and can go as high as $130,097, while the average can fetch as much as $4,346.