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19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving

Located in Altrincham, GB

19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23"w x 11"d x 10"h

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bog Wood

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving

Located in London, GB

19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving This fascinating large hand carved figure stands almost 70 inches in height.

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 CHINESE BURR / BURL ROOT WOOD CARViNGS OF WISEMEN ON PLATFORM
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 CHINESE BURR / BURL ROOT WOOD CARViNGS OF WISEMEN ON PLATFORM

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 CHINESE BURR / BURL ROOT WOOD CARViNGS OF WISEMEN ON PLATFORM

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Burr or Burl Root wood statue of the two wisemen on a platform Please note...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled

Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

IDA BAGUS TILEM SUAR WOOD SCULPTURE CARVED BALI 1950s
IDA BAGUS TILEM SUAR WOOD SCULPTURE CARVED BALI 1950s

IDA BAGUS TILEM SUAR WOOD SCULPTURE CARVED BALI 1950s

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Very abstract and unique Art Deco root wood carving made from suar wood by the renowned Balinese artist Ida Bagus Tilem (1936–1993) from Mas.

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Vintage 1950s Balinese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo

Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo

Located in Norton, MA

Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the bodhisattva Jizo), seated in meditation observed by a frog. The Jizo originally probabl...

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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man
19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man

19th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Man

Located in Wiscasset, ME

19th Century American wood root folk art carving of a man with one arm.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups

Located in Hudson, NY

with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root

Located in Pomona, CA

A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table

Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Impressive reclaimed teak root which we have charred. Hand carved from a single 8.5" thick piece of reclaimed teak wood. This can also be used as a low minimalist coffee table with e...

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2010s Southeast Asian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Extraordinary Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

An extraordinary Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) with a bespoken sculptural handle dated to the late 19th century of Meiji Period. The upright and voluminous body of the bask...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket with Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) dated to the late 19th century, late Meiji Period. The basket was woven with smoked bamboo, also known as sooted b...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Wood, Rattan

19th Century Carved Foo Dog Whole Root Rustic Country Folk Art
19th Century Carved Foo Dog Whole Root Rustic Country Folk Art

19th Century Carved Foo Dog Whole Root Rustic Country Folk Art

Located in Somis, CA

A wonderful piece of folk art from ancient ShanXi, China. Carved from the whole root of a jujube tree, this 19th-century Chinese foo dog embodies both rustic charm and cultural symbo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period
Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Large Antique Japanese Smoke Bamboo Basket Wisteria Root Handle Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large and robust in presence, this antique Japanese bamboo flower basket (ikebana) with tall handle is dated to the late 19th century toward the end of Meiji Period. The basket was w...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870

19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870

Located in Central England, GB

19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870 This fascinating and highly tactile Chinese burr root wood carved sculpture depicts an elderly scholar.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage Boho Carved Trunk Koi Sculpture
Vintage Boho Carved Trunk Koi Sculpture

Vintage Boho Carved Trunk Koi Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The sculpture is solid and sturdy. The wood features natural checking (cracks) and fissures that are characteristic of large root wood carvings and change with humidity over time; th...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Natural Burl Wood Live Edge Carved Bowl Organic Centerpiece Sculpture
Large Natural Burl Wood Live Edge Carved Bowl Organic Centerpiece Sculpture

Large Natural Burl Wood Live Edge Carved Bowl Organic Centerpiece Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: American handmade turned wooden decorative bowl primitive sculptural turned dugout carving rootwood root wood burr burled walnut authentic solid thick free-form amorphous s...

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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Burl

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A root-wood carving of Shoulao
A root-wood carving of Shoulao

A root-wood carving of Shoulao

Located in Winter Park, FL

A cylindrical section of root-wood carved in the form of Shoulao wrapped in a coat formed by the gnarled skin of the wood, the wise man recognizable by his protruding forehead and lo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"

By Gyoko

Located in London, GB

Japanese bronze Eagle modelled with its wings outstretched and head lowered, All the feather work is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

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H 13.39 in W 13.78 in D 4.34 in

Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire

This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot carefully interlinked to form naturalistic figures. Beautifully patinated with hun...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Elm

Thai River Bed Petrified Tree Root from Chang Mai
Thai River Bed Petrified Tree Root from Chang Mai

Thai River Bed Petrified Tree Root from Chang Mai

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H 70 in W 22 in D 24 in

Thai River Bed Petrified Tree Root from Chang Mai

Located in East Hampton, NY

Thai river bed petrified tree root sculpture from Chang Mai (two available, priced and sold separately).

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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Petrified Wood

Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture
Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture

Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture

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H 13 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in

Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture

Located in Bern, CH

Heavy piece of root-wood with carvings of lizards and protozoans, displayed on a black enameled steel sheet board with hidden wall mounts, circa 1960

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Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Beast
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Beast

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Beast

Located in London, GB

Item: Mid-20th century Folk Art root carving of a beast We are proud to offer a highly unique and decorative Folk Art carving of a “Dog” or form of beast, made from a tree root.

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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s

Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a male figure.

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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder

Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder

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H 28 in W 15 in D 13.5 in

Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder

Located in New York, NY

Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or great as a champagne holder for parties. Also as a table base with a glass top. Th...

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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls

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H 5.91 in W 15.36 in D 14.18 in

19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls

Located in Allerum, SE

Collection of three 19th century root wood bowls in original condition. Measurements: H 15, W 37, D 34 cm, $1900. H 14, W 30, D 26 cm, $1500. H 15, W 39, D 36 cm, $1900.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand
Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand

Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

For displaying a small object.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture

Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture

Located in San Diego, CA

Excellent Chinese carved root wood Guan Yin sculpture. Amazing detail with great color. Measures a huge 40" tall, 19" wide and 12.5" deep.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960

Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960

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H 48 in W 54 in D 24 in

Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a striking sculpture made from a single root system. The piece was purchased in Shanghai from the artists studio circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root
Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root

Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root

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H 39 in W 23 in D 14 in

Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root

Located in Norwell, MA

Unique wine rack made from tree root or burl. Made to hold five bottles. Very decorative. Perfect accent for your wine cellar. 39" H x 23" W x 14" D. 39 lbs.

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1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings
Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings

Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings

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H 17.72 in W 3.15 in D 5.91 in

Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Large Black Forest pipe made of root wood, Germany, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art

19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity
19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity

19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully carved root sculpture of Shou Lao, the Taoist god of longevity, shown with his serene and content expression, long beard and flowing robes with a pilgrims flask on his be...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Swiss Naturalistic Root Wood Base Side Table
Swiss Naturalistic Root Wood Base Side Table

Swiss Naturalistic Root Wood Base Side Table

Located in Chireno, TX

Round top raised upon naturalistic root wood base. Subtle primitive carvings in base.

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Antique 1890s Swiss Folk Art Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Music Cabinet, Bookcases Mercier Frères "the Voice of His Master
Art Deco French Music Cabinet, Bookcases Mercier Frères "the Voice of His Master

Art Deco French Music Cabinet, Bookcases Mercier Frères "the Voice of His Master

By Mercier Freres

Located in Valladolid, ES

"The voice of his master", hidden inside a drawer. In root wood with a beautiful fruit carving in the corners,brass handles in the most beautiful art deco style , and a gorgous Fren...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Marble, Brass, Iron

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture. Early 20th century large engraved and carved Chinese Lanzhou gourd. Dramatic design with symbols and lette...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand

Antique Japanese Root Stand

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H 18.75 in W 10 in D 9 in

Antique Japanese Root Stand

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese root stand, Meiji period (1868-1912) presentation stand, hand carved from a single piece of wood, made to imitate natural roots. For presenting a sculpture or treasure.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a tree root in the shape of a very old Japanese penis. It is from the Edo period (1800s-1860s). Although details are unknown, it is believed to be a votive offering. There we...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s
Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s

Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A vase carved from an old Japanese tree. Originally, columnar wood is carved like the root of a tree. It's a great technology. I don't know what kind of tree it is, but it's a har...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Elm

Mid-Century Tree Root Wood Sculpture Carving on Teak Base, French, 1960
Mid-Century Tree Root Wood Sculpture Carving on Teak Base, French, 1960

Mid-Century Tree Root Wood Sculpture Carving on Teak Base, French, 1960

Located in Richmond, Surrey

Mid-Century Tree Root wood sculpture Carving on Teak Base, French, 1960s A magnificent mid-century sculpture carved from a tree root, sat on an oval teak base.

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

Materials

Teak

Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century
Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century

Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese carved root wood figure, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the wood carved as emerging spirit. The root wood has great texture and wonderful old patina.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Root Sculpture Bleached
Root Sculpture Bleached

Root Sculpture Bleached

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H 20 in W 43 in D 49 in

Root Sculpture Bleached

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful root sculpture bleached.

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Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony
Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony

Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony

Located in New York, NY

Japanese root wood sweet’s basket, used in tea ceremony to present edible sweets on, carved from one solid piece of burl wood with concave tray base and high overarching handle emana...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Burl

Polished Molave Root Bowl
Polished Molave Root Bowl

Polished Molave Root Bowl

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H 6 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

Polished Molave Root Bowl

Located in Alhambra, CA

Very thick and deep carved Molave root bowl from Indonesia. Three quarter round form with polished ends and semi rough sides. Beautifully handcrafted. Dimensions: 7.5" D x 8" W x ...

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2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Amazing and Rare Bench Attributed to Antoni Gaudi
Amazing and Rare Bench Attributed to Antoni Gaudi

Amazing and Rare Bench Attributed to Antoni Gaudi

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H 37.41 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in

Amazing and Rare Bench Attributed to Antoni Gaudi

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Rare bench made of solod teak and burl wood attributed to Antoni Gaudi, made in Spain, circa 1930s with amazing root wood legs, carvings and a special teddy bear fur upholstery.

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20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Benches

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Burl

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Root Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic root wood carving available at 1stDibs. Each root wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and hardwood. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage root wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a root wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each root wood carving bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made root wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.

How Much is a Root Wood Carving?

Prices for a root wood carving start at $694 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $2,692.