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Georg Fortner Upright Piano Mahogany High Relief Carvings by Julius Bechler
Located in Leeds, GB
. The front panel is carved with musical instruments and a central lyre in high relief. The candlesticks
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Renaissance Style Biese Hof Upright Piano Barley Twist Legs High Relief Carvings
Located in Leeds, GB
. Entire cabinet features ornately carved, openwork panels in high relief featuring naturalistic depictions
Category

Antique 1870s German Renaissance Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Armchairs with High Relief Carving, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
relief. The backrest is covered with a number of carved motifs from ribbons, flowers and masks to a pair
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Nepalese Durga Relief Stone Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An arch shaped piece with high relief carving of a multi-armed deity standing on a winged feline
Category

Early 20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Concave Carving
Located in Wilson, NC
, there does appear to be foliate and grapes in several locations. The high relief of this work is
Category

Antique 1890s English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Concave Carving
Concave Carving
H 11.25 in W 37.25 in D 15 in
Chinese Yellow Vase with High Relief Motif of Bats and Peaches
Located in New York, NY
Chinese yellow glass moon flask shaped vase with high relief motif of bats and peaches on a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass

Antique Imperial Meiji Japanese Ebonized High Relief Carved Dragon Bench
Located in Dayton, OH
relief carving throughout. The arched and pierced back consists of 4 dragons. In the center are two large
Category

Antique 19th Century Meiji Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

A Fine and Large Egyptian Limestone Relief Carved in Shallow Relief
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Large Egyptian Limestone Relief Carved in Shallow Relief Traces of original polychrome
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Victorian Woman Cameo Pendant Gold Carnelian Hardstone Antique High Relief
Located in New York, NY
with a high relief carving of a woman. The hardstone cameo is of extraordinary beauty and is set in 14
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Late 18th Century Country House Giltwood Bench/Window Seat
Located in London, GB
by the French rococo-style which is characterised by its lavish and high-relief carvings. The seat
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Rococo Benches

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Large Size Coral Cameo of the Goddess Diana in Profile Mounted in Yellow
Located in Wheaton, IL
! measures approximately 2" X 1 1/2" Exquisite thick high relief carving beautiful coral
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Original Vintage Hand-Carved Relief Panel Fragment depicting a Bird
Located in Leesburg, VA
carving in high-relief depicts an abstract bird in South Asian manner. This salvaged artwork makes the
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Belle Epoque Apollo God Lyre Musician Cameo Brooch 14 Karat Gold High Relief
Located in New York, NY
with a high relief carving of a neoclassical image of the God Apollo with a lyre instrument and a
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Chinese Serpentine Relief Carved Dragon Covered Vase ROC c.1920s
Located in Richmond, CA
, finely plotted and carved with a high relief stylized dragon wrapped around the shoulder area of the body
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
" high, 11" wide, 1.5" deep.
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

English Oak Three Tier Server
Located in Wilson, NC
photos and video. The high relief carving is exceptional in our opinion.
Category

Antique 1880s English Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

English Oak Three Tier Server
English Oak Three Tier Server
H 44 in W 45 in D 21 in
Hand Carved Heavy Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
an amazing piece. We have not seen another quite this ornate and well done. Dimensions: 26" high
Category

Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare Dove Bird Flower Cameo Pendant Necklace Gold Victorian High Relief
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian Cameo Pendant with a high relief
Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Rare Museum Quality Natural Carved Lavender Green Jadeite Jade Buddha Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
relief carvings of dragons among clouds, the lavender stone with apple-green splashes, fitted carved
Category

20th Century Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

2 Chalkware Chinoiserie Dragon Pedestals Column Plant Stand Anne Jo Oriental 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
your setting. Features high relief carving throughout. Anne-Jo is an artist from Garden Grove
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Plaster

Gothic Oak Hall Stand with Mirror, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
high relief carvings, six double wrought iron hooks, two single wrought iron hooks, a carved head
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century English Victorian Break Front Oak Cabinet
Located in Lafayette, IN
Oak construction - High-relief carving throughout - (3) Drawers - (6) Doors - (3) Interior shelves
Category

Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Dutch Carved Oak & Marble Buffet Sideboard
Located in Lafayette, IN
- High-relief carving throughout - Green & white inset marble top - (2) Drawers - (2) Doors - (1
Category

Antique 1890s Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century Carved 'Black Forest' Drinks Cabinet on Stand
Located in London, GB
legs carved in a conforming style with high relief carvings of flora. Switzerland, circa 1890.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century French Forest Carved Oak Barometer and Thermometer with Dog Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
carved oak weather and temperature reader features impressive, high-relief carvings of acorn and leaf
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Chinese Altar Table, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
high relief carving, length and condition are very unusual. The top separates from the end pedestals
Category

Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Altar Table, 19th Century
Chinese Altar Table, 19th Century
H 38 in W 120.25 in D 20 in
Antique Chateau Column Base or Architectural from Dijon, France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
overhangs its substantial body. The front of the column features high relief carving, showcasing an S
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Early 19th Venetian Rectangular Carved and Gild Mirror
Located in IT
leaves pattern carvings, inside they show off a high relief carvings with some fruits and leaves patterns
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
chin. There is a jagged crown carved around the upper edge anchored by a row of high relief zigzag
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Soapstone Bookends with Asian Chinese Dragon Motif, Ca 1950
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely hand-carved soap stone bookends featuring high relief landscape scenes with dragon
Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
carved in high relief and backed by a panel of geometric fretwork. Elevated by a custom steel mount, this
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
H 8.5 in W 11.25 in D 3 in
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
canopy bed. Set within a mica-encrusted square frame, the carving depicts several figures in motion
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Carved Bed Panel, c. 1900
H 9.75 in W 7.75 in D 3 in
Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
representing longevity, horseback rider believed warrior Guan Yu and standing figure in high relief, rising on
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Carved Moss Agate Cups Qilin Handles Hardwood Stands Qing 18/19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A fine garniture pair of Chinese moss agate carved cups, sides flanked with Qilin handles, relief
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Exceptional & Highly Decorative Pair of Chinese Export Carved Giltwood Panels
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
losses to the carving and some areas of rubbing to the gilding. One frame measures 39.25" high x 16
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Chinese Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Floral and Animal Arching Sculpture on Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
various animals and flowers carved in high relief on an arching structure. Its joyful scene and dark
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Lopburi Votive Tablet, 13th century Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
depicting on one side in relief a seated Buddha in meditation  Dyana Mudra under the leafy limbs of a Bodhi
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

19th Century, Hand Carved Chinese Wood Panel
Located in Lambertville, NJ
, elephant and a male figure deeply carved in high relief with most paint still intact.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Elm

Khmer Mukhalinga
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Khmer Mukhalinga, a sandstone sculpture of a Linga fronted with a small relief face of Siva, simple
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Khmer Mukhalinga
Khmer Mukhalinga
H 27.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Thai gilded copper alloy sculpture of Phra Malai visiting the damned to hell
Located in Point Richmond, CA
with a basket slung over his right shoulder costumed in relief floral decorated robe standing on a
Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Rust Agate Carved Teapot with Stand
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese rust agate tea pot with filigree handle and carved relief with a floral and scroll
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Marble

Chinese Rust Agate Carved Teapot with Stand
Chinese Rust Agate Carved Teapot with Stand
H 9.25 in W 10.25 in D 3.5 in
Vintage Indian Jharokha Figural Elephant Wall Hanging Shelf Prayer Altar Window
Located in Dayton, OH
a very dense wood with high and low relief detail. Features figures, elephants, musicians, Ganesh
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
hand carved with high relief Imperial five-claw dragons flying in the air. They also include hand
Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
and foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Thai Gilt Bronze Figure of a Seated Buddha
Located in Point Richmond, CA
finial, seated on a tiered and waisted triangular base with relief decorative features all around
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Gold Leaf

Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bariba People, Benin, Rare Terracotta Ceremonial Vessel
Located in Leuven , BE
This piece of a pottery vessel, embellished with high relief figures, was made by women of the
Category

20th Century Beninese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
foliate designs in high relief. Over his robe, he wears the regalia of Thai kings, with a heavy cape
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
preferred. Having an elliptical oblong plank form, with low relief carvings of symbolic geometric and
Category

20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
and dart border with relief-carved center with stylized flowers flanked by "gryffons rampant," issuing
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
pattern relief carvings focused around five large overlapping mandala style circles. The verso with a
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
H 5.25 in W 23.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, decorated in bas relief carving of the sun. Deer are commonly used in both Buddhism and Hinduism symbolism
Category

Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
with thayo rolled lacquer relief decoration modeled into cuffs, epaulettes, knee pads and a detailed “U
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Museal Stone Gandhara Large Sculpture
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
M/222 - Museal stone high relief Gandhara from India (actual Nord Pakistan): a very rare piece
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

 Museal Stone Gandhara Large Sculpture
 Museal Stone Gandhara Large Sculpture
H 14.57 in W 19.3 in D 13 in
Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered. 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
shaped gray and russet jade plaques the largest carved in high relief with a bat facing a hand citron
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered. 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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How Much is a High Relief Carving?

Prices for a high relief carving start at $548 and top out at $9,906 with the average selling for $1,600.
Questions About High Relief Carving
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.