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18th Century Spanish Polychrome Wood Carving of St. Michael.
18th Century Spanish Polychrome Wood Carving of St. Michael.

18th Century Spanish Polychrome Wood Carving of St. Michael.

$5,500

18th Century Spanish Polychrome Wood Carving of St. Michael.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

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...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Saint Barbara, polychrome wood carving, 18th century, 50 cm
Saint Barbara, polychrome wood carving, 18th century, 50 cm

Saint Barbara, polychrome wood carving, 18th century, 50 cm

$5,672

Saint Barbara, polychrome wood carving, 18th century, 50 cm

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century
Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century

Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century

$9,076

Polychrome Wood Carving of Pope Borgia, Spanish School, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Colonial school, 18th century
Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Colonial school, 18th century

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Colonial school, 18th century

$7,374

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Colonial school, 18th century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Hispanic school, 16th-17th century
Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Hispanic school, 16th-17th century

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Hispanic school, 16th-17th century

$8,509

Virgin and Child, polychrome wood carving, Hispanic school, 16th-17th century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Our Lady of the Rosary with Child, polychrome wood carving, 18th century
Our Lady of the Rosary with Child, polychrome wood carving, 18th century

Our Lady of the Rosary with Child, polychrome wood carving, 18th century

$9,076

Our Lady of the Rosary with Child, polychrome wood carving, 18th century

Located in Madrid, ES

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.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue
Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

$1,460

Antique Burmese Buddhist Monk Polychrome Wood Carving Statue

Located in Palm Springs, CA

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, ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity
Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

$51,056

Late 15th Century Polychrome Wood Carving Depicting the Nativity

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Dutch Gothic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Seated Virgin and Child, both crowned, polychrome wood carving, Spanish school
Seated Virgin and Child, both crowned, polychrome wood carving, Spanish school

Seated Virgin and Child, both crowned, polychrome wood carving, Spanish school

$3,131

Seated Virgin and Child, both crowned, polychrome wood carving, Spanish school

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Virgin of La Antigua with Child, polychrome wood carving with silver crown, 16th
Virgin of La Antigua with Child, polychrome wood carving with silver crown, 16th

Virgin of La Antigua with Child, polychrome wood carving with silver crown, 16th

$12,480

Virgin of La Antigua with Child, polychrome wood carving with silver crown, 16th

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Silver

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria
Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria, 1920

$1,800

Antique Polychrome African Wood Carving from Igbo Nigeria

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

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,...

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1910s Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Polychrome Immaculate Conception in wood carving, 19th century.
Polychrome Immaculate Conception in wood carving, 19th century.

Polychrome Immaculate Conception in wood carving, 19th century.

$4,254

Polychrome Immaculate Conception in wood carving, 19th century.

Located in GRANADA, ES

Inmaculada : AndalucĂ­a o Murcia . La Inmaculada ConcepciĂłn es una figura religiosa que representa a la Virgen MarĂ­a concebida sin pecado original. Esta figura es venerada en diversas...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Driftwood

Antique Guanyin Sculpture, Polychromed Wood, Chinoiserie, 1890s
Antique Guanyin Sculpture, Polychromed Wood, Chinoiserie, 1890s

Antique Guanyin Sculpture, Polychromed Wood, Chinoiserie, 1890s

$3,437

Antique Guanyin Sculpture, Polychromed Wood, Chinoiserie, 1890s

Located in Bruxelles, BE

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...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Angel, Carved and Polychrome Wood, 16th Century
Angel, Carved and Polychrome Wood, 16th Century

Angel, Carved and Polychrome Wood, 16th Century

$1,928

Angel, Carved and Polychrome Wood, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

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...

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand
Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand

Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand

$1,070

Mid 19th Century Polychromed Wood Buddha Hand, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Antique 1850s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

$2,750

Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

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...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gilt Wood Buddha Hands, Polychromed, Late 19th Century, Thailand
Gilt Wood Buddha Hands, Polychromed, Late 19th Century, Thailand

Gilt Wood Buddha Hands, Polychromed, Late 19th Century, Thailand

$2,710 / item

Gilt Wood Buddha Hands, Polychromed, Late 19th Century, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Antique 1890s Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychromed Wood Panel from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Polychromed Wood Panel from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

Polychromed Wood Panel from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

$5,800 / item

Polychromed Wood Panel from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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 ...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood Models of Rearing Horses
Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood Models of Rearing Horses

Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood Models of Rearing Horses

$5,800 / set

Pair of Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood Models of Rearing Horses

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

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 — ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood
19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood

19th Century Unusual Balinese Hanuman Mask in Polychromed Light Wood

$4,765

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

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs
Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

Pair of 19th C. Tibetan Carved Wood & Polychromed Foo/ Guardian /Temple Dogs

$1,895 / set

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 dogs. These mythical Buddhist temple dogs, also known as "foo dogs" or "lion dogs,"...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Chinese Carved Polychrome Wood Figure Holding a Child, 69 cm
Large Antique Chinese Carved Polychrome Wood Figure Holding a Child, 69 cm

Large Antique Chinese Carved Polychrome Wood Figure Holding a Child, 69 cm

$737

Large Antique Chinese Carved Polychrome Wood Figure Holding a Child, 69 cm

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

It works especially well in wabi-sabi, Belgian, Brutalist, rustic modern, organic modern and eclectic interiors, where its worn surface can be appreciated as part of its history, and...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Indian Carved Wood Sculpture of Parvati with Vibrant Polychrome
Antique Indian Carved Wood Sculpture of Parvati with Vibrant Polychrome

Antique Indian Carved Wood Sculpture of Parvati with Vibrant Polychrome

$6,675

Antique Indian Carved Wood Sculpture of Parvati with Vibrant Polychrome

Located in Yonkers, NY

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Polychromed Santo
18th Century Polychromed Santo

18th Century Polychromed Santo

$3,600

18th Century Polychromed Santo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros
Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros

Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros

$3,450

Spanish Polychrome Wood Figural Sculpture of Santiago Matamoros

Located in Bradenton, FL

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

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture

$3,800

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 figure. circa 1800 Hand-crafted in the late 18th / early 19th century, exceptiona...

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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Chinese Song Dynasty Polychrome Wood Guanyin Figure, 13th Century
Chinese Song Dynasty Polychrome Wood Guanyin Figure, 13th Century

Chinese Song Dynasty Polychrome Wood Guanyin Figure, 13th Century

$75,500

Chinese Song Dynasty Polychrome Wood Guanyin Figure, 13th Century

Located in New York, NY

Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty Polychrome Wood Guanyin Figure An exceptional and deeply spiritual Chinese carved wood figure depicting Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, dating t...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carv...

Materials

Wood

Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood
Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood

Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood

$536Sale Price|20% Off

Splendid 1820 Naive Folk Art Crucifixion European Polychrome Wood

Located in Boca Raton, FL

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

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Antique 1820s Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

$1,450

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

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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
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

$1,500

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

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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
Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

$1,250

Batak Tribe Wood Singa Panel with Polychrome, Mounted on Metal Stand, c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva
Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva

$3,500

Chinese Polychrome-Decorated Carved Wood Figure of a Bodhisattva

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850
Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850

Southeast Asian Polychrome Figure, c. 1850

$2,980

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 male attendant or entertainer. Hand-carved by a skilled artisan, the wooden figure ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Southeast Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC
Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Of Large Chinese Polychromed Carved Wood Foo Dogs 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

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...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

16TH-17TH CENTURY MiNG DYNASTY POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD GUANYIN BODHISATTVA
16TH-17TH CENTURY MiNG DYNASTY POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD GUANYIN BODHISATTVA

16TH-17TH CENTURY MiNG DYNASTY POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD GUANYIN BODHISATTVA

$8,072

16TH-17TH CENTURY MiNG DYNASTY POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD GUANYIN BODHISATTVA

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this remarkable antique Chinese carved wood figure of Guanyin (觀音), the Bodhisattva of Compassion, which we ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Polychrome Wood Sculpture of Vishnu on Garuda, circa 1920
Balinese Polychrome Wood Sculpture of Vishnu on Garuda, circa 1920

Balinese Polychrome Wood Sculpture of Vishnu on Garuda, circa 1920

$748

Balinese Polychrome Wood Sculpture of Vishnu on Garuda, circa 1920

Located in ALHAURĂŤN EL GRANDE, Malaga

Carved and polychrome-painted wooden figure of Wisnu (Vishnu) riding Garuda, Bali, Indonesia, circa 1920. Garuda, Vishnu’s mythical mount, appears as a half-bird, half-human figure w...

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Early 20th Century Balinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure
Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure

Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

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 decoration, showcases the exceptional artistry of traditional Chinese craftsmanship.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Giltwood

Bernard Kindt Three Piglets Carousel Sculpture, Polychrome Wood, c. 1960
Bernard Kindt Three Piglets Carousel Sculpture, Polychrome Wood, c. 1960

Bernard Kindt Three Piglets Carousel Sculpture, Polychrome Wood, c. 1960

$4,750

Bernard Kindt Three Piglets Carousel Sculpture, Polychrome Wood, c. 1960

By Bernard Kindt

Located in Almelo, NL

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...

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

$1,680

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

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

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900
Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

$1,180

Thai Polychrome Dancer Figure, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Wooden Buddha Sculpture, Late 19th Century
Polychrome Wooden Buddha Sculpture, Late 19th Century

Polychrome Wooden Buddha Sculpture, Late 19th Century

$3,176

Polychrome Wooden Buddha Sculpture, Late 19th Century

Located in IT

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 ...

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Antique 1890s Italian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail
Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail

Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail

$10,800

Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail
Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail

Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail

$10,200

Antique Toraja Wood Panel, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Polychrome Detail

By Asian Modern

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

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...

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Antique Early 1900s Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Burmese Architectural Carved and Polychromed Wood Pole Southeast Asia
Antique Burmese Architectural Carved and Polychromed Wood Pole Southeast Asia

Antique Burmese Architectural Carved and Polychromed Wood Pole Southeast Asia

$4,800

Antique Burmese Architectural Carved and Polychromed Wood Pole Southeast Asia

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking architectural pole carved from solid teak that was used for building construction in Burma circa 19th century. Serving both structural and ornamental purposes, this types ...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Polychrome Wood Warrior Statue on Horse - Striking Decorative Sculpture
Vintage Polychrome Wood Warrior Statue on Horse - Striking Decorative Sculpture

Vintage Polychrome Wood Warrior Statue on Horse - Striking Decorative Sculpture

$5,525

Vintage Polychrome Wood Warrior Statue on Horse - Striking Decorative Sculpture

Located in Yonkers, NY

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...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental Chinese Song Dynasty Style Carved Wood & Polychrome Guanyin. 19th C.
Monumental Chinese Song Dynasty Style Carved Wood & Polychrome Guanyin. 19th C.

Monumental Chinese Song Dynasty Style Carved Wood & Polychrome Guanyin. 19th C.

$18,000

Monumental Chinese Song Dynasty Style Carved Wood & Polychrome Guanyin. 19th C.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920
Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920

Antique Chinese Figural & Polychromed Wooden Basket Circa 1920

$360Sale Price|20% Off

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 and figure of a man carved into the lid, c1920 Measures - 8"h x 16"w x 8"d A finel...

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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Boy Statue with Lotus & Peach
Early 20th Century Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Boy Statue with Lotus & Peach

Early 20th Century Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Boy Statue with Lotus & Peach

$1,880

Early 20th Century Chinese Polychrome Carved Wood Boy Statue with Lotus & Peach

Located in Brea, CA

His robes feature fine carved patterns, retaining original painted and gilded decoration over solid wood. The figure sits on an ornate carved two-tiered wood base with relief details...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako
Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako

Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako

$1,729

Antique Japanese Carved Wood and Polychrome Lacquer Netsuke of a Laughing Karako

Located in Nottingham, GB

A charming Japanese carved wood netsuke depicting a cheerful, laughing karako (Chinese child) carrying a small kettle, dating to the early 20th century. The figure is beautifully de...

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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"
Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"

$4,311

Early 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Polychromed Wood Crucifix "Cadore"

Located in Vigonza, Padua

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...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century
Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century

Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century

$5,332

Pair of Scottish Ram in Polychrome Wood, 19 Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

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...

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

$680

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1800

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 early 19th-c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900
Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

Chinese Polychrome Seated Ancestor Figure, C. 1900

$368

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

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Wood

Japanese Polychrome Standing ShĹŤ Kannon Figure, circa 1900
Japanese Polychrome Standing ShĹŤ Kannon Figure, circa 1900

Japanese Polychrome Standing ShĹŤ Kannon Figure, circa 1900

$2,880

Japanese Polychrome Standing ShĹŤ Kannon Figure, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

$1,150

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 Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the back...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

$1,550

18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty

Located in Somis, CA

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...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk
Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk

Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk

$3,250

Japanese Edo Period Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Sculpture of Seated Temple Monk

Located in Studio City, CA

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...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Polychromed carvings representing soldiers of the recent history, Spain, 1940s
Polychromed carvings representing soldiers of the recent history, Spain, 1940s

Polychromed carvings representing soldiers of the recent history, Spain, 1940s

$3,721Sale Price / set|20% Off

Polychromed carvings representing soldiers of the recent history, Spain, 1940s

Located in SANT ADRIĂ€ DE BESĂ’S, ES

Polychromed wood carvings representing Spanish and French soldiers throughout recent history, Spain, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Spanish Arts and Crafts Models and Miniatures

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty

$1,190

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 Collection Acquired in the Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the ba...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads
Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

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H 15 in Dm 7 in

Pair of Carved Wood Polychrome Chinese Heads

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of carved wood polychrome Chinese heads.

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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century
Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century

Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century

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H 45.28 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in

Polychrome Wood Figure of Guanyin Qing Dynasty China 19th Century

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A large polychrome wood figure of Guanyin, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century, from a private collection, directly bought in China in 1980 by the former owner for his Parisian apartme...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin

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H 40 in W 24 in D 20 in

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Buddhism was introduced to China from India in the early years of the first millennium. This statue represents the bodhisattva of mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara (or Guanyin in Chine...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva

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H 40 in W 17 in D 15 in

Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Representation of the Bodhisattva of Mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara, or Guanyin in Chinese. Bodhisattvas were originally depicted as the Buddha’s attendants but increasingly came to...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures
Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

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H 27.75 in W 13 in D 5 in

Pair of 18th Century Hand Carved Polychrome Floral Garnitures

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of generous scale Spanish or Portuguese decorative polychrome garnitures also known as porta palmas in hand carved wood.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features
Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features

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H 12 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Animated Mounted Puppet Heads w/ Expressive Features

Located in Austin, TX

This captivating set of two polychrome puppet heads, meticulously mounted, transports viewers to the vibrant world of Burmese artistry. Handcrafted, these expressive puppet heads com...

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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs
19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

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H 9.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Chinese Carved Foo Dogs

Located in Chicago, IL

19th century Chinese carved foo dogs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century
Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

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H 6 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Polychrome Wooden Lion on Red Ball Carving, 19th Century

Located in Cookeville, TN

This is a unique early 19th century wooden carving depicting a stylized lion in black distressed paint, posed rampant on a red ball. Noticeable detailing to the lion’s mane, upturned...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child
Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child

Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child

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H 19.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in

Delightful 17th Century Spanish Polychrome Carving of a Child

Located in New York, NY

Originally from a larger piece, evidenced by the vacant mortise to the rear, the costume bandolier and stance of the subject may indicate a depiction of a boy soldier. The child wear...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Folk Art Sculptures

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Wood

Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings
Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings

Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings

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H 10 in W 5 in D 4 in

Pair of German Peasant Couple Sculptures or Carvings

Located in Bantam, CT

A fine quality 18th century pair of German peasant couple, the female with apples on her lap, the male holding a fruit picking rod. The polychrome in excellent condition, circa 1760.

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Antique 1760s German Rococo Sculptures

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Wood

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure
Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

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H 40 in W 12 in D 12.5 in

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

Located in Houston, TX

An early, probably 15th century French polychrome wood carving; It is of oak, with hollowed back.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Renaissance Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure
Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure, early 15th century

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H 40 in W 12.5 in D 12 in

Early French Polychromed Wood Carving of a Holy Figure

Located in Houston, TX

An early, probably 15th Century French polychrome wood carving; It is of oak, with hollowed back.

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15th Century and Earlier Other Art Style Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood
Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood

Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood

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H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in

Carving of Angel in Polychrome Wood

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Impressive polychrome wood carving of an angel playing an instrument.

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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood
Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

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H 8 in W 30 in D 6 in

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

Located in Northport, MI

This remarkable wall sculpture features two cherubic faces framed by flowing curls and sweeping wings, carved from a single block of wood and retaining traces of its original dark po...

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Softwood

Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century
Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century

Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century

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H 13 in W 31.11 in D 1.58 in

Antique Renaissance Biblical Panel Carving Polychrome Decoration, 16th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE CARVED PANEL Depicting a dramatic biblical scene, possibly related to the Old Testament story of Abraham and Issac. A younger figure is depicted on their knees praying, whi...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Pine, Giltwood, Paint

Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra
Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra

Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra

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H 20 in W 11 in D 7 in

Japanese Polychrome Wood Buddha in Anjali Mudra

Located in Astoria, NY

An Japanese Buddha sculpture in polychrome wood. The Buddha stands in Anjali Mudra, in a double mandorla; the first one leaf-shaped, the second one in stylized flames, studded with d...

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20th Century Japanese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Polychrome Guanyin Sculpture, Carved Wood, Chinoiserie, China, 1880
Polychrome Guanyin Sculpture, Carved Wood, Chinoiserie, China, 1880

Polychrome Guanyin Sculpture, Carved Wood, Chinoiserie, China, 1880

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H 29.93 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Polychrome Guanyin Sculpture, Carved Wood, Chinoiserie, China, 1880

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Impressive Chinese sculpture carved from wood and decorated with polychrome pigments, depicting Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion in the Chinese Buddhist tradition.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome
Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

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H 20.48 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in

Carved Wood Cherub Original Polychrome

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

A wonderful carved wood cherub or putti playing a trumpet, distressed original polychrome finish. Believed to be a fragment from a French fairground organ, circa 1860.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood
17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood

17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood

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H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 11.82 in

17th Century Guanyin in Polychromed Wood

Located in Beerse, VAN

The Guanyin shown here sat on the back of a dragon. The wood carving is from the 17th Century with its original polychrome.

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Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Polychrome Painted & Carved Wood Buddha
Chinese Polychrome Painted & Carved Wood Buddha

Chinese Polychrome Painted & Carved Wood Buddha

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H 26.5 in W 8.5 in D 7 in

Chinese Polychrome Painted & Carved Wood Buddha

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Polychrome Painted and Carved Wood Standing Buddha Sculpture, possibly Ming Dynasty, remnants of wax seal to crown of head. 26.5" H x 8.5" W x 7" D. Provenance: From a West 1...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture
Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture

Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture

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H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in L 9.75 in

Burmese Seated Buddha Polychromed Wood Sculpture

Located in Astoria, NY

Burmese Seated Buddha Black Lacquered and Polychromed Wood Sculpture, with hands in vitarka mudra and gilt geometric pattern to the draped fabric. 9.75" H x 7.5" W x 5.75" D. Prove...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse
Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse

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H 74.81 in W 78.75 in D 53.15 in

Large Polychrome Carved Wood Tang Horse

Located in Naples, IT

Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.
Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.

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H 16.93 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Child Jesus. Carved and polychrome wood. Castilian school, 17th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Polychrome wood carving with golden elements that shows a standing child figure, dressed in a suit carved in the same piece decorated with plant elements and well-defined folds, and ...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

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Other

Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood
Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood

Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood

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H 40 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Pair of 3 foot Burmease Buddhist Statues Carved in Polychromed Wood

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A pair of upright wooden figures of Buddhist, Burmese Monks shown holding lidded urns for collecting alms. Sculptures are well-executed in carved polychrome wood, Myanmar, circa 195...

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Late 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome
18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome

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H 8.67 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in

18th Century Spanish Hand-Carved Wood Polychrome Virgin with Its Glass Dome

Located in LEGNY, FR

Exceptionnal 18th century Spanish hand carved wood polychrome prying virgin walking on angels heads with its glass dome. Elegant size. The base paint was a marble imitation. The pa...

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Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage
Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

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H 18.51 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Japanese Kokeshi Red Doll, polychrome wood Vintage

By Japan Sword Master Dziokazu

Located in Valladolid, ES

Craftspeople prefer these woods because they are soft and resistant to carving, although there are dolls made from other types of wood, such as cherry.

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs
Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

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H 27.5 in W 13.38 in D 18 in

Great Pair of Polychrome Carved Wood Foo Dogs

Located in Richmond, VA

Great pair of polychrome carved wood foo dogs. Original paint and surface, great size.

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing
Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing

Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing

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H 56 in W 21 in D 21 in

Antique Polychromed Hindu Buddah, Standing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique polychromed Hindu Buddah standing 4 feet tall, made out of solid wood, beautiful details and attention to detail. Measurements: 56 inches high x 21 inches wide x 21 inche...

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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Polychrome Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the polychrome wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each polychrome wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, paint and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer polychrome wood carving, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each polychrome wood carving bearing Folk Art, Baroque or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. Otto Bettmann (Australia) each produced at least one beautiful polychrome wood carving that is worth considering.

How Much is a Polychrome Wood Carving?

Prices for a polychrome wood carving start at $315 and top out at $150,000 with the average selling for $2,425.

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  • What is Chinese wood carving?

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    A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.

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    Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.

  • What is a Paete wood carving?

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    A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.

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    Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.

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    To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.

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    There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.

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    To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.

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    What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

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    In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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    What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

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    The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.

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    In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.

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    Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.

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