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Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890 A fine wood carving relief depicting a
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab Palatial sized Japanese wood carving
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
H 5.5 in W 14.38 in D 0.25 in
Hand Carved Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel Religious Figures, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, well-carved, heavy work depicting religious figures. Perhaps featured in a church or temple at one time. We are listing it as 18th-19th century but could be older. ...
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Hand Carved Heavy Wood Wall Relief Plaque Panel of Catholic Saint, 19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Carved from heavy wood, likely teak. Truly
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indian Antique Relief Sculpture, 18th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exquisite long relief sculpture, embodying Indian antiquity, resting regally on a sleek pedestal
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Antique Early 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Relief Woodcarving by Hermann Steiner Meran 19th Century
By Hermann Steiner
Located in Berghuelen, DE
. Steiner". Measures: Width: 11.81" (30.0cm) Height: 15.16" (38.5cm) The tradition of wood carving, using
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early Folk Art Carving of a Cowboy with His Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Folk Art relief carving is the cowboy with his horse. It is all
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Burmese/Khmer Style Terra Cotta Figural Relief
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
temple structures and stylized trees, each relief in two segments, mounted to an ebonized covered wood
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
H 52 in W 12.75 in D 6 in
Carved And Painted Wood Sunburst Bust
Located in Bridgeport, CT
painted curved rays. They frame the high relief face with wavy brown hair and painted features and wearing
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The surface of this particular wood Wahaika features deep relief carving of linear scrolling triple
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Early 20th Century New Zealand Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Wood Panel Fragment of Lotus
Located in Somis, CA
A solid wood panel with deep relief carvings of lotus in various stages of blooming. A pair of
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair Art Deco Carved Wood Fragments Magnolia Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
pedestal. A high relief carving of teak with a two tone red lacquer finish and gold leaf highlights. Minor
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Large Jade-Inset Wood Ruyi Scepter, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A large Jade-Inset wood Ruyi scepter, 20th century, The dark wood scepter is inset with three
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

19thc Antique Monumental Asian Carved Wood Sculpture - A Carved Tree - Chinoise
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Huge Monumental 19thc Asian Japanes Carved Woor 1/2 Tree Sculpture of Asian Scenes in Full Relief
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Antique 1890s Japanese Napoleon III Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Located in Norton, MA
with relief
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Collectible Hand Carved Vintage Wood Rococo Gilt Wall Hangar
Located in Lomita, CA
and dart border with relief-carved center with stylized flowers flanked by "gryffons rampant," issuing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Giltwood

Rare 19th C. Chinese Nephrite Spinach Jade Carved Arrow Vase on Carved Wood Base
Located in New York, NY
Original Carved Wood Base. Nephrite is one of the two distinct minerals commonly known as jade. Nephrite
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Located in Point Richmond, CA
central handle with middle hand grip worn smooth squared ends with relief sectional carving, removable end
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
Antique Chinese Niddy-Noddy
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 16 in
Large Hand-Carved Statue of an Eagle, Black Forest ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
19th century in southern Germany. The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills to make everyday
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Carved Tapestry Hanger
Located in Chicago, IL
tapestries or works of embroidery. The hanger is carved with a pierced, low relief design of two birds
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20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Indonesian Carved Tapestry Hanger
Indonesian Carved Tapestry Hanger
H 4.75 in W 20 in D 0.75 in
Asian Dalagan Agarwood Engraving Guanyin Buddha Pendent Necklace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
resinous wood is rare and highly prized for its aroma, medicinal properties, and spiritual significance
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Thermometer with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
in Austria with Heissl. Their wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

A Wooden Carved Black Forest Writing Set with Bear
Located in Berghuelen, DE
wood-carving art works with sculptures, wall plaques and reliefs enhance any interior design. artfour
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Arching Wooden Sculpture with Floral and Animal Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage hand carved wooden floral and animal carving with arched silhouette. This mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wooden Carved Ibex and Chamois Sculptures attr. to Rudolf Heissl jr. ca. 1960s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
' inches (52 cm), height chamois: 16.9' inches (43 cm). The tradition of wood carving, using manual skills
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Lignum-Vitae Modernist Table Sculpture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
outermost exterior ring of sapwood being lighter in color standing in relief and partially carved away
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20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Finely Carved Wooden Wall Panel with Sphinx, Dolphins & Scrollwork
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
dolphins, symbolizing harmony and fluid motion. Carved in high relief, the panel exhibits fine attention
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Antique 1880s French Grand Tour Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Mask, West Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
chin. There is a jagged crown carved around the upper edge anchored by a row of high relief zigzag
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
pattern relief carvings focused around five large overlapping mandala style circles. The verso with a
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
H 5.25 in W 23.5 in D 6.25 in
Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands
Located in Leesburg, VA
, probably India; first-half of the 20th century Wood Approximate sizes: 7.2 x 2.2 x 9.2 in.; 4.4 x 2.2 x
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Early 20th Century Indian Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Monumental Asian Hand-Carved Wooden Decorative Mural Panel 8ft
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of a kind piece Thai red and gold panel with detailed hand-carved with relief designs of South Asian
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20th Century Thai Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Gilt Hand Carved Chinese Fragment
Located in Tampa, FL
A fabulous 18th century Chinese hand carved fragment with birds and flowers. Very deep relief gold
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Antique 1890s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Pair of Framed Chinese Figural Carved and Painted Panels
Located in Norwood, NJ
Nicely carved and framed pair of high relief carved and painted panels. Subtle colors with age
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Elm

Mid Century Bronze Casing Embossed Bataille Scene
Located in San Diego, CA
, and this detail exemplifies that craftsmanship. The relief work and patterns on the bronze casing
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Vintage 1960s Croatian Empire Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Antique Monumental Burmese Mandalay Village Market Scene on Panel w/ Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
, Men warm themselves by a bonfire, Young people swim leisurely in calm waters. This remarkable relief
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Located in Forney, TX
architectural elements turned incense burner pillars. Highly detailed carvings featuring Asian pine tree motif
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

15th century Florentine Sculpted Wooden Head of Christ
Located in Leesburg, VA
Florence and outlying areas. In the latter part of the century, Florence boasted more wood-carvers than
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Sculptures and Carv...

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Wood

Antique 3 Architectural Panels of Chinese Carved Gilt Statue Group
Located in Norton, MA
Antique 3 Architectural Panels of Chinese carved gilt statue group with relief carved images from
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Chinese Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Southern Dynasties
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a fine Bodhisattva head made of stucco around a wood core circa 6th century AD. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings

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Earthenware, Stucco, Petrified Wood

Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are decorated with cinnabar red lacquer. Burmese lacquer makers excelled in building up high relief
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Large Oceanic Gope Carved Wooden Ancestor Spirit Board
Located in Forney, TX
preferred. Having an elliptical oblong plank form, with low relief carvings of symbolic geometric and
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20th Century Papua New Guinean Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Large Sculpture / Wall Hanging Titled "PLAY" W.N.Y. Artist John Tracey
By Tracey Emin 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
, Lynn Ma. Developed ceramis wall reliefs and vessels. other mediums, include computer-enhanced
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2010s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Set of Three Hintha Burmese Bird-Shaped Betel Gold Lacquered Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
building up high relief with applied decoration, as seen on this wooden objects. The hintha are further
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Early 20th Century Burmese Islamic Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
, decorated in bas relief carving of the sun. Deer are commonly used in both Buddhism and Hinduism symbolism
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Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Shan (Tai Yai) Jambupati Buddha Image, wood, lacquer and gold leaf, Konbaung Empire (1752
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Antique Late 18th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Nepalese ritual Large Lingzhi Fungus Terai Mushroom Mask.
Located in Leuven , BE
Nepalese ritual Large Lingzhi Fungus Terai Mushroom Mask. Important and rare mask carved in wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Nepalese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Organic Material

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Hand-Carved 5-Claw Dragon Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
hand carved with high relief Imperial five-claw dragons flying in the air. They also include hand
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art Hand Carved Forest Animals Welcome Plaque
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1273 Hand carved low relief welcome wood wall plaque depicting forest animals. Signed on verso
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Vintage 1970s Sculptures and Carvings

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Softwood

Vintage Indian Jharokha Figural Elephant Wall Hanging Shelf Prayer Altar Window
Located in Dayton, OH
a very dense wood with high and low relief detail. Features figures, elephants, musicians, Ganesh
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood, Paint

Alabaster Crucifixion from a Retable of the Passion
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Carved Relief of the Crucifixion Alabaster Circa 1450 - 1470 Nottingham, Midlands
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Alabaster

Red Lacquer Armoire with Relief Carving & Gilt Motif
Located in Greenwich, CT
Red lacquer armoire with relief carving & gilt motif doors. Bi-fold open doors, inside with three
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Massive Antique European Heraldic Wood Carving
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive and well-carved high relief Heraldic Crest in dark stained wood. A pair of fierce
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Colonial Wooden Chest with Relief Carvings and Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century colonial wooden trunk with hand carved ornamental, flower and bust reliefs on top and
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Antique Mid-18th Century South American Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Iron

Pair of Antique Italian Armchairs with High Relief Carving, circa 1860-1880
Located in Round Top, TX
relief. The backrest is covered with a number of carved motifs from ribbons, flowers and masks to a pair
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Armchairs

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Wood

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Relief Carving Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the relief carving wood you’re looking for. Each relief carving wood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and giltwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect relief carving wood — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right relief carving wood, those designed in Baroque and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Relief Carving Wood?

Prices for a relief carving wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $8,157, while the average can fetch as much as $1,680.
Questions About Relief Carving Wood
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved in high relief means that a sculpture has a certain type of carving. Specifically, high relief describes the type where more than half of the figures represented in a work extend outwards from a flat surface. Famous examples include the heads on Mount Rushmore and the Ghiberti Doors on the Baptistery in Florence, Italy. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of high-relief sculptures.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.