Polychrome Wood Carving

18th Century Spanish Polychrome Wood Carving of St. Michael. Magnificent polychrome carved wooden sculpture representing Saint Michael the Archangel standing over a defeated Satan w...

Saint Barbara, polychrome wood carving, 18th century, 50 cm This 18th-century polychrome wood devotional sculpture depicts Saint Barbara, recognizable by the chalice she holds as a s...

Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century 📝 Description Carved and polychrome wood sculpture representing Pope Borgia (Alexander VI, 1492–1503), made in t...

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, colonial school, 18th century This sculpture of the Virgin and Child, carved and polychromed in wood, is attributed to an 18th-century colo...

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Hispanic school, 16th-17th century This carved and polychrome wood sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary with the Child in her arms, crowned an...

Our Lady of the Rosary with Child, polychrome wood carving, 18th century This 18th-century Baroque sculpture depicts Our Lady of the Rosary with the Child.

Antique Burmese 19th century hand carved polychrome sculpture of the Buddhist Monk Sariputta, from the Mandalay (Burma) region. The Monk figure is seated crossed legs lotus posture, ...

While the birth of Christ is briefly told in the Gospel of Luke (2, 7) it is in the apocryphal texts that we find most of the elements and details that have then inspired artists. As...

Rare Spanish devotional sculpture depicting the Virgin in Majesty enthroned with the crowned Christ Child, carved in wood with remnants of original polychromy and gilding. Attributed...

Important Spanish devotional sculpture representing the Virgen de la Antigua with the Christ Child, carved in wood with remnants of original polychromy and gilding. Attributed to the...

Antique Polychrome Wood Carving Igbo Nigeria Africa, Staff decorated with two figures, mounted as a finial on the shaft terminating in a triangular-shaped polychrome element Nigeria,...

Inmaculada : Andalucía o Murcia . La Inmaculada Concepción es una figura religiosa que representa a la Virgen María concebida sin pecado original. Esta figura es venerada en diversas...

Impressive Chinese sculpture carved from wood, polychromed and partially gilded, depicting Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in the Buddhist tradition. The deity is shown stand...

Angel. Carved and polychrome wood. Century XVI. Polychrome wood carving showing an angel, with the face facing the viewer and the body in profile, dressed in a long tunic whose fo...

Sculpture de Guanyin en bois polychrome de style fin dynastie Qing. Cette statue est représentée debout sur un socle en papyrus et symbolise sa volonté d'alléger la souffrance des êt...

Once an original part of a Mid-19th Century Buddha wood sculpture from Thailand, this reclaimed hand fragment is polychromed and lacquered in red, black and gold. The gesture displa...

An antique carved wooden wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. This striking antique carved wood mythical guardian animal commands attention with its vibrant polychrome finish...

Two superb wood Buddha hands, reclaimed from old statues. Late 19th Century to early 20th Century. Polychromed in gilt and red pigment, and mounted on specially made-to-measure bla...

A fine quality 17th century Italian polychrome carved wood Saint Florian Saint Florian (Latin: Florianus; 250 – c. 304 AD) was a Christian holy man and the patron saint of Linz, Aust...

This antique wooden panel from the island of Madura, Java is a striking example of regional decorative craftsmanship, richly adorned with polychrome-painted details. The composition ...

A charming pair of Italian carved and polychromed wood models of rearing horses, late 18th/early 19th century. Each spirited animal is modeled mid-rear — one dark, one dapple grey — ...

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...

A striking large-scale Chinese carved wooden figure depicting a bearded dignitary or auspicious immortal holding a small child. The sculpture measures an impressive 69 cm high and ha...

A unique and enchanting pair of 19th Century Tibetan carved wood & polychromed foo/guardian/temple dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...

The openwork carving lends a sense of airiness, allowing light to filter through its delicate tracery.

Stunning polychromed wood santo from the early 1700s. Likely from a Roman Catholic Church. Very good condition considering age. Huge amount of presence. Beautiful religious artifact.

Large Spanish or Colonial Polychrome Painted Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros or Saint James the Moor-Slayer.

A most impressive antique Spanish Colonial hand carved polychromed wood Santo Catholic church altar figure. circa 1800 Hand-crafted in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptiona...

Chinese Song Dynasty Polychrome Wood Guanyin Figure, 13th Century An exceptional and deeply spiritual Chinese carved wood figure depicting Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, da...

Splendid naive folk art handmade polychrome wood crucifixion in almost intact original condition. Collectors find.

This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...

This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...

This tribal panel originates from the Batak tribe of Sumatra. The Batak are known for the elaborate decoration of their buildings and these decorative panel additions would have been...

A Chinese polychrome-decorated carved wood figure of a Bodhisattva Standing regally with her hands in vitarka mudra, a five-pointed diadem set on her head, the angular face with bro...

A distinguished pair of Chinese carved wood Foo Dogs, dating to the 20th Century, presents a captivating example of traditional Asian decorative art. These guardian lions are meticul...

This exquisite antique Chinese figure, carved from wood and adorned with gilding and polychrome decoration, showcases the exceptional artistry of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

A rare mid-century carousel sculpture attributed to Bernard Kindt, master Belgian sculptor. Hand-carved in wood and finished in original polychrome paint, this expressive piglet exem...

Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Late 19th-century carved wooden statue depicting the bust of Buddha. This Chinese sculptural work features a polychrome finish with visible signs of age and wear. The serene face is ...

This seated figure of a Thai dancer dates to the early 20th century and is a fantastic example of Southeast Asian statuary. Comprised of polychromed wood with lacquer and mixed-media...

This intricately carved wooden panel originates from the Toraja people of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, renowned for their elaborate woodwork and rich ancestral traditions. Crafted by h...

This intricately carved wooden panel originates from the Toraja people of South Sulawesi, Indonesia, renowned for their elaborate woodwork and rich ancestral traditions. Crafted by h...

This large polychromed wood figure from southeast Asia dates to the mid-19th century and depicts a male attendant or entertainer. Hand-carved by a skilled artisan, the wooden figure ...

An impressive and serene carved wood sculpture of Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, rendered in the Song Dynasty style. This monumental figure is gracefully posed in “royal eas...

A vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue from the mid-20th century, depicting a warrior on a horse. This vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue captures the commanding presence o...

An antique Chinese lidded basket offers wood polychromed wood construction with foliate decoration and figure of a man carved into the lid, c1920 Measures - 8"h x 16"w x 8"d A finel...

In this area Dolomitica of Italy, the School of wood art was born, which has represented in the past centuries, and still represents a center of excellence in the field of wood-carvi...

This 19th-century wooden prayer figure is carved in the likeness of Amitāyus, the bodhisattva appearance of Amitābha, the Buddha of Eternal Life. The only celestial Buddha to earn hi...

Superb pair of rams in polychrome carved wood from Scotland-19th century Very elegant and unique pair of rams which are almost carved at life size which come from a Manor in Scotl...

An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figures. This early 19th-c...

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...

This late 19th century standing figure depicts the sacred form of the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Sho Kannon, or Guze Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infin...

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the back...

A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding, with large, alert, bulging eyes, a broad nose and mouth—facial features of the north...

A masterful example of religious storytelling rendered in sculptural form, this Italian 17th century polychrome relief sculpture depicts the powerful biblical scene of The Binding of...

This is truly a wonderful piece with clear age and a nice patina to it. Very unique. We have not seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expre...

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in the Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the ba...