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Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Burmese Temple Carving, Polychrome Monkey and Elephant This very ancient carving is part of a
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Large Antique Temple Carving, Polychrome Buddhist Statue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large antique temple carving, polychrome Buddhist statue. This wonderful carving, is the top
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Antique Early 1700s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Late 17th/Early 18th Century Polychrome Tobacconist Figure Sign Folk Art Carving
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A large carved and polychrome painted tobacconist's figure almost certainly 17th or early 18th
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Antique 17th Century English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

18th Century Polychromed Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Polychromed Santo
18th Century Polychromed Santo
H 24.5 in W 10 in D 8 in
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media elements, the figure is
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A 17 th Century Wooden Polychromed Statue
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An elegant Spanish,polychromed Statue of a Man, 17 th Century, without head, elegant and refined
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

A 17 th Century Wooden Polychromed Statue
A 17 th Century Wooden Polychromed Statue
H 48.04 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in
Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figure offers polychromed carved wood carving of a standing Buddha, 20th century
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large polychromed wood figure from southeast Asia dates to the mid-19th century and depicts a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
forebears. The figure depicts a seated male official dressed in flowing robes. The polychromed finish has
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese lidded basket offers wood polychromed wood construction with foliate decoration
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This late 19th-ce...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Polychrome Standing Shō Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
vibrant polychrome finish. Her right hand is held downwards in the varada mudra, a gesture of mercy, and
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Wooden Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved in wood, this 19th-century figure of a spirit paid tribute to ancestors past on a traditional altar table. Allowing the base to reflect the wood’s natural state, the artist ca...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome Jade Emperor Altar Figure, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
. The precious carving dates to the mid- to late-18th century, as evidenced by the aged material and
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Polychrome Wooden Ancestral Figure Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A fine hand carved polychrome wooden seated Chinese ancestral figure sculpture, dating to the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
wood mythical guardian animal commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish and intricate
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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Australian
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Polychrome Carved Wood Statue Of Saint Florian
Located in Bilzen, BE
A fine quality 17th century Italian polychrome carved wood Saint Florian Saint Florian (Latin
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Korean Carved Polychrome Wooden Buddhist Figure Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
. Dating to the 18th/19th century, Korea, retaining the original polychrome finish with beautifully aged
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Antique 19th Century Korean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Swedish Dala Horse in Original Polychrome Paint
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare hand-carved Dala horse in pine wood with original polychrome paint. Sweden, circa 1840. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Indian Carved Wood Sculpture of Parvati with Vibrant Polychrome
Located in Yonkers, NY
polychrome finish, leaving behind a rich, muted patina. The openwork carving lends a sense of airiness
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Scale Italian Figural Candlesticks, Polychromed and Gilded
Located in Dallas, TX
a large scale pair of Italian polychromed, carved and gilded figural candlesticks in the form of
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Antique 18th Century Italian Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
Located in Leuven , BE
Unusual Balinese monkey mask-most probably a representation of Hanuman Here is some more info from Ubud. Mask-making is one of the oldest art-forms in the world. In Bali, masks (t...
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Antique 19th Century Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
. Attractive whitewashed like appearance with remnants of polychrome pigments. Wear commensurate with age, use
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved from reclaimed wood, this rustic koi sculpture recreates early 20th-century Chinese folk art designs. The fish is carved with a squat, rounded body and finished with colo...
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20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. And b...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 9 in W 4.5 in D 9 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 11 in W 4 in D 7.75 in
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
H 8.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Hand Carved Singa Singa Tribal Carving from the Batak People in Sumatra
Located in Yonkers, NY
A antique hand carved tribal carving from the Batak People, northern Sumatra, called a Singa Singa
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Located in Austin, TX
surface, protecting the iron. Polychrome red and green lacquer highlight the hem of the robe, and the
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful 20th century carved painted wooden Chinese horse purchased in 1985 from a prominent Hong Kong Gallery. A copy of the original receipt will be included. This piece is quit...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
Carved Polychromed Chinese Horse
H 39.5 in W 36 in D 12 in
Indian Gujarat Hand Carved Temple Carving Statue Depicting a Woman and a Feline
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a
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Early 20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

2 Old Decorative Elements in Polychrome Carved Wood circa 1930 Unknown Origin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 old decorative elements in polychrome carved wood circa 1930 unknown origin price is for one
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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Beech

Antique Native American Indigenous Peoples Carved Polychrome Canoe Model
Located in Forney, TX
gallery wooden top, the boat hull exterior features hand painted polychrome decoration with incised detail
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Early 20th Century North American Native American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Twine, Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Quebec Folk Art Carved & Polychrome Pahined Robed Clergyman & Child
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
pine wood and carved to depict a robed male clergy holding a child. The sculpture has been polychrome
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Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Thai 1900s Gilt and Polychrome Hand Carved Sculpture of Seated Buddhist Monk
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Thai religious hand carved wooden statue of a seated Buddhist monk with polychrome and gilded
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
teak wood the panel still retains its original turquoise polychrome finish. The wood has aged
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Anime Sola or Lonely Souls Carved and Polychromed Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
pair of "Anime Sola" or "Lonely Souls" carved and painted figures of a man and women engulfed in the flames of Purgatory, both have glass eyes, Spain, 18th century NOTE: paint chip...
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
and carvings which would have decorated the front facade of an important structure; likely from a
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Important Pair of Polychrome Han Warriors
Located in Sarasota, FL
Important pair of rare polychrome Han warriors. These are from the Han Dynasty. Uniquely expressive
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Chinese Polychrome Harmony Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this large koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. Much of t...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artist-made koi is a traditional symbol of harmony and wealth. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The scales ...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Pine

Vintage Chinese Polychrome Wooden Horse Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
A large and beautiful carved polychrome seated horse sculpture. Hand painted with a rustic red
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20th Century Tang Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved and vibrantly painted, this 19th century figure of a mythical spirit was once placed upon a traditional altar table to pay tribute to ancestors past. The figure is carved...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
Chinese Polychrome Altar Spirit, c. 1850
H 19.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
18thC Italian Oak & Polychrome Carved Bishop Statue
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1720 Large Early 18thC Italian Oak & Polychrome Carved Statue of a Bishop / Saint. Flat
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Antique 1710s Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak, Paint

Early 20th Century Thai Goddess Polychrome Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a gorgeous early 20th century Thai goddess polychrome statue. Made in Thailand in the
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Early 20th Century Thai Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint

Early 20th Century Cambodian Polychrome Male Figurine
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20th century Cambodian polychrome male figurine. From circa 1900-1920
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Early 20th Century Cambodian Country Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Chinese figure, carved from wood and adorned with gilding and polychrome
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Vintage Oriental Polychrome Wooden Elephant Figures
Located in New York, NY
Pair of whimsical vintage wooden Chinese ceremonial processional elephants with hand-painted Chinese designs.
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Mid-20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Polychrome Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A polychrome carving — often made from wood, paint and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a polychrome carving, we have 143 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A polychrome carving, designed in the Folk Art, Baroque or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made polychrome carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Diego Poloniato, Friedrich Goldscheider and Otto Bettmann (Australia) are consistently popular.

How Much is a Polychrome Carving?

The average selling price for a polychrome carving at 1stDibs is $2,500, while they’re typically $195 on the low end and $177,220 for the highest priced.