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Life Size Hand Carved Wooden Figures

19th Century Italian Female Mannequin Life-Size Artists Lay Figure
Located in Milan, IT
Life-Size Artist Mannequin Italy circa 1870, 19th century articulated lay figure, a carved beech
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Early 19th c. Polychromed Mexican Carved Wooden Santo c.1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large early 19th century poly-chromed, hand carved wooden Mexican Santo holding a book. A
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Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Life-Sized Dayak Tribe Female "Hampatong" Guardian, Borneo, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
‘Hampatong’ is the term used for ancestors and protective figures made of hard ‘iron wood’, which
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand
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Antique 1880s Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Still Life Painting, Flowers Vase Painting, Vase of Roses, Oil on Canvas, 20th
Located in Breganze, VI
painting on canvas of the twentieth century. Art Déco.  It also has an original carved wooden frame
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20th Century French Art Deco Paintings

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Canvas

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
Located in Milan, IT
Abundance which brings back the life. It was carved in oak wood, and due to its features it certainly
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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

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Wood

Monumental 19th Century Dutch Church Painted Wood Cross
Located in Forney, TX
A massive nearly 10 foot tall by 5.5 foot wide antique Dutch ecclesiastical wooden cross. Hand
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Religious Items

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Iron

China 100 BC Han Dynasty Ancient Rare Stickman Sculpture in Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
x 5 x 5.5 inches). The size is excluding stand. Note: The Stickman figures were only used by the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Iron

French Sculpture of Two Cupids Contesting a Heart, After E. Falconet, circa 1850
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original 18th century sculpture by Falconet, this circa 1850 hand carved French wooden
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Antique 1850s French Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Group of Altarpiece - Antwerpen, 16th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Antwerp hand on the hat of the central character Carved oak, traces of polychromy First half of the 16th
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Group of Altarpiece - Antwerpen, 16th century
Group of Altarpiece - Antwerpen, 16th century
H 12.41 in W 15.36 in D 2.56 in
The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
Located in Bruxelles, BE
specialized in the production of large wooden altarpieces, depicting episodes from the life of Christ and the
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Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
H 19.69 in W 14.97 in D 2.76 in
Cees Brokke "The Spirit of the House"
By Cees Brokke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, and carves intricate wooden sculptures. In the kitchen of the farmhouse, purchased by Mrs. Brokke's
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20th Century American Paintings

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Paint

"LB10" (FRAMED) Original photography Limited Edition 2/4 by Giuliano Bekor
By Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"LB10" (FRAMED) Original photography Limited Edition 2/4 by Giuliano Bekor Print size 40x56 Inches
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Photography

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Metal

A rural landscape, a drawing partly attributed to Francois Boucher
By François Boucher
Located in PARIS, FR
a beautiful Louis XVI period carved and gilded wooden frame which is probably the one in which it
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1740s Old Masters Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk

Jennifer Printz "Walking on Water" and "Drowning" Prints, 2013
By Jennifer D. Printz
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "Walking on Water" and "Drowning" hand-printed woodcut on Kozo
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Prints

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Wood, Paper, Plexiglass

Jennifer Printz "Beset" and "Mourning" Prints, 2013
By Jennifer D. Printz
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "Beset" and "Mourning" hand-printed woodcut on Kozo paper
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Prints

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Wood, Paper, Plexiglass

Jennifer Printz "As in the Heavens" and "And on the Earth Below" Prints, 2013
By Jennifer D. Printz
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Jennifer Printz "As In The Heavens and And On The Earth Below" hand-printed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Prints

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Antique Thai Shadow Puppet, Buffalo Hide, Nang Yai
Located in New York, NY
Antique Thai Shadow Puppet. Puppet is hand carved and constructed of buffalo hide. Overall measures
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20th Century More Art

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Animal Skin

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Teak Burl Side Table
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak burl side table was crafted using two different burl wood blocks that are joined at its center. This side table features an elegant wood texture and organic design.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Side Tables

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Teak

Teak Burl Side Table
Teak Burl Side Table
H 22.84 in Dm 20.08 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original...
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Leather

17th Century Nuremberg, German Iron Strongbox Jewels Casket
Located in Soquel, CA
Ornately painted cash box with iron hardware and key, on the original stand. Interior of box measures 8"W x 4"H x 3.75"D Exceptional, small, late-renaissance, table-top, Nuremberg, ...
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Antique 17th Century German Jacobean Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron, Iron

Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

African 'Oromo' Stool, Early 20th Century
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos's "Theban stool" designed around 1903 in the Egyptian revival style. B...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather tongue-in-cheek reverse painting and gilt doubled sided trade sign, reading "CHEAP FUNERALS" flippant to say the least. The sign shows signs of age related wear, as you w...
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Early 20th Century English Signs

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Wrought Iron

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wonderfully sculptural chair was crafted from a single block of mango wood. The chair sits on 4 slender legs. Its neutral pigment makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely scul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Chairs

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Wood, Fruitwood

Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
Sculptural Mango Wood Chair Modern Organic
H 19.69 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze and Pietra Dura Vanity Stand, Attr. Tahan, Paris
By Tahan Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French 19th century gilt-bronze and pietra dura vanity stand, attributed to Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan (1813-1892) - Maison Tahan, Paris. The ornate slender bronze b...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Vanities

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Taxidermy Composition with Rare Exotic Birds in a Large Bowed Glass Case
Located in Leuven , BE
A wonderful glass case with a selection of 20 rare exotic birds in a natural environment of tree branches and grass. The case has a rare bowed front glass and is in good condition fo...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Taxidermy

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Organic Material

Fine Taxidermy The Spectacled Owl & Snake by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
The Spectacled owl is the largest owl to be found in the dense tropical rainforests of South America. It will eat everything that moves and is not too heavy to fly away with. It wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy

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Animal Skin

Early 19th Century Carved Italian Santos Religious Macabre Wooden Head
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century carved Santos head We are proud to offer a wonderfully aged example of an early 19th century hand carved Italian Santos Head. Formed from hand carved section wood...
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Antique 1820s Italian Religious Items

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Wood

Hand-Carved Wood Timorese Tribal Panel Set, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These are early 20th century carved panels from Timor Island, they have been hand carved and feature a mix of human and animal figures. They also feature ceremonial tribal designs on...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Pine Artist Model, France, circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Carved Pine artist model, France, circa 1860 Delicately carved from pine wood with unique features and wonderful patina. Mreasures: 25.5" tall.
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

18th Century, Spanish Colonial Madonna/Saint Statue in Carved & Polychromed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and rare Spanish colonial statue of a madonna or female saint in carved and polychromed wood with movable arms and hands. Philippines, circa 1700s. In her time and within th...
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Antique 18th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Religious Items

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Wood

Collection 1900s Edwardian Miniature Tin Toys Farm Animals People and Park Trees
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large collection of tin 1900s Edwardian miniature toy figures. A few tin houses a shed, gazebo's, flower arches, lots of trees and shrubs. Dovecote, pretty fences, a bench, a parro...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Toys and Dolls

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Metal, Tin

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Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
held in the right hand which rests on the figure’s knee. The size indicates that this was probably a
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Spectacularly Impressive Pair of Life Size Hand Painted Indian Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two extremely large gorgeous vintage Rajasthani figures that may be god and goddess, all hand
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Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Vintage Decoy Shore Bird and Dove French Carved Wood Bird Figures
By Charles Perdew, The Ward Brothers, Joseph Lincoln
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage pair French hand carved Decoy birds Depicting a shore bird and a dove Style: Mid century
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20th Century French Baroque Decoys

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Pearwood

19th Century Polychrome and Paint Decorated Life Sized Crucifixion of Christ
Located in Stamford, CT
the image of the Christ was placed on the plinth.. Each finely hand-carved almost life sized wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Sculptures

Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This charming antique Black Forest inkstand dates from circa 1880. Beautifully modelled, hand
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Antique 1880s Inkwells

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Glass, Wood

20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
larger than life-size, the earliest and finest examples are of South German origin from the early 16th
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20th Century German Animal Sculptures

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Brass

20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970
20th Century Wooden Artist's Lay Figure of a Horse, c.1970
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H 20.48 in W 18.51 in D 3.55 in
Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in GB
(after the 1972 Local Government Act). The figures are life size and the cross is over 15-feet high. It
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20th Century English Charles II Bookcases

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Oak

The Spirit of the House
By Cees Brokke
Located in Palm Springs, CA
father, Nancy Brokke carves stylized wood horses and other works and fashions life-size soft sculptures
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

19thC Life-Size Wooden Artist's Lay Figure, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
life sized lay figures in such good condition due to heavy use. This one retains all of its original
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Antique 19th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Jade Ring Certified Untreated Hand Carved Vignette Setting, circa 1910
Located in Southbury, CT
What a stunning work of art, this ring. The hand-carved shoulders of this circa 1910 Chinese silver
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Fashion Rings

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Jade, Silver

"Totemic Images, " 1960s Modern Abstract Painting
By Stanley Bate
Located in Westport, CT
white wooden floater frame, and is signed by the artist in the lower left-hand corner of the canvas. It
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1960s Modern Abstract Paintings

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Oil, Board

Pair of carved Chinese statues
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous pair of life size carved wooden statues depicting man and woman in leisurely pursuit
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20th Century Chinese Statues

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Wood

Pair of carved Chinese statues
Pair of carved Chinese statues
H 62 in W 18 in D 18 in
Early 20th Century Cased Ventriloquist’s Dummy by Arthur Quisto
By Arthur Quisto
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
attachments with the wooden carved hands painted in a very light skin colour, the legs with royal blue woolen
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Toys and Dolls

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Composition

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Life Size Hand Carved Wooden Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of life size hand carved wooden figures for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique life size hand carved wooden figures was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and paper. Find 11 antique and vintage life size hand carved wooden figures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of life size hand carved wooden figures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Life size hand carved wooden figures made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Jennifer D. Printz and Cees Brokke each produced beautiful life size hand carved wooden figures that are worth considering.

How Much are Life Size Hand Carved Wooden Figures?

Life size hand carved wooden figures can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,400, while the lowest priced sells for $2,000 and the highest can go for as much as $42,323.