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Large Antique Italian Renaissance Style Stone Frieze
Large Antique Italian Renaissance Style Stone Frieze

Large Antique Italian Renaissance Style Stone Frieze

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Originally salvaged from a monumental scale fireplace, this frieze displays fine carving in relief depicting two putto holding foliate cornucopia amid flowering scrolls in an Italian...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.
Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.

Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Fragment of a choir stall, made of walnut, carved in its color, featuring three seats with their respective folding misericords decorated with geometrically arranged plant carvings. ...

Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese red lacquered painting table
Antique Chinese red lacquered painting table

Antique Chinese red lacquered painting table

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chinese red lacquered painting table, soft wood construction with unusual detailed relief skirt carving depicting figures and flowers, three deep drawers with inset brass hardware, i...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

17th/18th Century French ‘Rouen Cathedral’ Putto Fragment
17th/18th Century French ‘Rouen Cathedral’ Putto Fragment

17th/18th Century French ‘Rouen Cathedral’ Putto Fragment

Located in Lincoln, GB

The piece embodies the exuberant spirit of the Baroque period, rendered in fine, deep relief. The Carving: The fragment depicts the head of a putto (cherub), meticulously carved in ...

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Antique 18th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Side Chairs Cherubs Pair
2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Side Chairs Cherubs Pair

2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Side Chairs Cherubs Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs /puttis over pierced foliate back splats and acanthus turned posts.

Category

Antique 1870s Renaissance Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Swedish Carved Pine Dowry Marriage Chest Trunk
18th Century Swedish Carved Pine Dowry Marriage Chest Trunk

18th Century Swedish Carved Pine Dowry Marriage Chest Trunk

Located in Fort Collins, CO

We were fortunate enough to get our hands on this remarkable late Baroque Swiss hand-carved dowry chest. Featuring high-relief filigree carvings and beautiful blacksmith forged iron ...

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Antique 1740s Swiss Baroque Tables

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Library Table Writing Desk 52

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Neo-Renaissance Revival parlor / library table or writing desk, circa 1870s Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / putti...

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Antique 1870s Renaissance Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century
Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century

Early Hardwood Mexican Mask, Man With Moustache and Beard early 20th century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early hardwood Mexican or possibly Guatemalan mask, representing a man with moustache and beard with curly hair on forehead. Strong, sharp carving with high relief details. Heavy s...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Organic Material

Black Forrest Art Deco Carved Cherub Presenting Bouquet of Flowers Lamp, C.1925
Black Forrest Art Deco Carved Cherub Presenting Bouquet of Flowers Lamp, C.1925

Black Forrest Art Deco Carved Cherub Presenting Bouquet of Flowers Lamp, C.1925

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The cherub is nude, wearing a quiver pouch on his back adorned with cascading flowers, while holding a delicate bouquet of flowers in his arms. The carving exhibits deep relief work,...

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20th Century European Black Forest Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Figural Carved Writing Desk 52"

Located in Dayton, OH

Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs / puttis, Northwind faces, and acanthus / floral designs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Side Table, English, Occasional, Chippendale Taste, Georgian, Circa 1800
Antique Side Table, English, Occasional, Chippendale Taste, Georgian, Circa 1800

Antique Side Table, English, Occasional, Chippendale Taste, Georgian, Circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Fine distinction to the fascinating relief carved detail and striking legs Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Select stocks present fine grain interest and...

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese Rust Agate Elephant Urn
Chinese Rust Agate Elephant Urn

Chinese Rust Agate Elephant Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese rust agate tapered urn with carved elephant handles having rings and scroll & floral carving in relief with a finial top with filigree sides.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Urns

Materials

Marble, Stone

1950s Edmond Spence Mahogany Credenza for Industria Meublera Mexican Modernism
1950s Edmond Spence Mahogany Credenza for Industria Meublera Mexican Modernism

1950s Edmond Spence Mahogany Credenza for Industria Meublera Mexican Modernism

By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

Dovetailed box, floating on 4 offset legs. The doors with wood Carving in relief effect, used lavishly in multiple frame like borders to focus interest on the special designed massiv...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany

18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors
18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors

18th century, Pair of Venetian Baroque Giltwood Mirrors

Located in IT

The moulded and median is smooth, decorated on the corners and half of the sides with carvings in bas-relief in a vegetable style. An important and refined cymatium in finely carved,...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Cameo Carved Mother-Of-Pearl MOP Snuff Bottle PRoC 5/6/7 period
Antique Chinese Cameo Carved Mother-Of-Pearl MOP Snuff Bottle PRoC 5/6/7 period

Antique Chinese Cameo Carved Mother-Of-Pearl MOP Snuff Bottle PRoC 5/6/7 period

Located in Richmond, CA

This vintage Chinese snuff bottle, exquisitely crafted from mother of pearl (MOP), is a fine example of cameo carving, a technique that creates raised relief images by carving into t...

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Vintage 1950s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mosque of Amr, Old Cairo & Sarcophagus Design – Architectural Print, Egypt 1776
Mosque of Amr, Old Cairo & Sarcophagus Design – Architectural Print, Egypt 1776

Mosque of Amr, Old Cairo & Sarcophagus Design – Architectural Print, Egypt 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

One is the ground plan of a sarcophagus, possibly of Roman or early Christian origin, and the other is its elevation with decorative reliefs. These carvings include human figures and...

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels
Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels

Set of Ten Evelyn Ackerman Carved Oak Panels

By Evelyn Ackerman

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Beautiful and rare vintage set of (10) Evelyn Ackerman carved Oak panels Designed and manufactured by ERA Industries in conjunction with Panelcarve by Ackerman in the 1970s. Solid Oa...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Art

Materials

Oak

Antique Italian table lamp 1700's gilded wood
Antique Italian table lamp 1700's gilded wood

Antique Italian table lamp 1700's gilded wood

Located in Milano, IT

Decorative Motifs: The richly worked base, with carvings and reliefs, is typical of Baroque-era altar candelabra or their neo-Baroque reinterpretations.

Category

Antique 1740s Italian Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard
19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard

19th Century Elm Chinese Sideboard

Located in Billingshurst, GB

The framed panel construction has relief dragon carving spandrels. The centre doors have wooden peg hinges that can be removed.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sideboards

Materials

Elm

Dome Mirror by John Vieweg
Dome Mirror by John Vieweg

Dome Mirror by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

Historically, reliefs have been made by carving away at natural materials.

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Plywood

Glove Couch by John Vieweg
Glove Couch by John Vieweg

Glove Couch by John Vieweg

Located in Geneve, CH

Historically, reliefs have been made by carving away at natural materials.

Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Rosewood Cabinet
19th Century Dutch Renaissance Rosewood Cabinet

19th Century Dutch Renaissance Rosewood Cabinet

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Moulded top cornice, above a frieze of three carved lion masks, the two central doors with deep panels with original key and working lock, opening to reveal a shelved interior with a...

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Scottish Late Victorian Carved Pine Fireplace Surround
Scottish Late Victorian Carved Pine Fireplace Surround

Scottish Late Victorian Carved Pine Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A fairly large late Victorian solid clear Scots pine fireplace surround showing great detailed carving and colour. A stepped corniced top shelf, with secondary under shelf rests abov...

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Antique Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pine

Large Elaborately Carved Chinese Style Frame, France, 19th Century
Large Elaborately Carved Chinese Style Frame, France, 19th Century

Large Elaborately Carved Chinese Style Frame, France, 19th Century

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

An unusual and beautifully-carved wood frame. The carvings are in relief, so that the frame is quite deep.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850
Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850

Flemish Buffet a Deux Corps in Carved Oak, circa 1850

Located in Miami, FL

This cupboard features very well-articulated carvings in high relief of pomegranates, grapes, vines, acanthus leaves, ribbon swags and fox heads.

Category

Antique 1850s French Renaissance Revival Bookcases

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Evelyn Ackerman Carved Redwood Panels
Set of Eight Evelyn Ackerman Carved Redwood Panels

Set of Eight Evelyn Ackerman Carved Redwood Panels

By Evelyn Ackerman

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Initially produced for and included in the 'California Design XI' exhibition along with the book California Design. Solid Redwood with relief-style carvings. Stamped and signed; prop...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Decorative Art

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers
18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

18th Century Louis XVI Period Commode ~ Chest of Drawers

Located in Dallas, TX

Each of the three capacious drawers is centered with a laurel wreath with ribbon carved in bold relief. flanking the center carvings are framed panels with vertical fluting centered...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC
Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC

Karges Louis XV Bombe Serpentine Bowfront Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Late 20thC

By Karges Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

This chest employs low-relief scroll and leaf carvings on drawers with a center cartouche, a lock, and an escutcheon.

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Walnut Fireplace Surround
19th Century Carved Walnut Fireplace Surround

19th Century Carved Walnut Fireplace Surround

Located in Edinburgh, GB

A substantial moulded and carved top shelf over a central profusely carved female mask with an under cartouche -flanked either side by shaped barrel moulding with high relief acorn a...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Round Mirror, Spain, 1970
Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Round Mirror, Spain, 1970

Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Round Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The carved wooden structure is finished with gold foil, applied to highlight the depth and relief of the carving. The gilded surface reflects light evenly and enhances the visibility...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970
Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970

Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The wooden structure is finished with gold foil, applied to accentuate the depth and relief of the carving. The gilded surface enhances the decorative motifs and adds warmth and lumi...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed
Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

Pine Art Nouveau Box Bed

Located in Baltimore, MD

Beneath, two raised panels with hardwood mullions and floral carving in bas-relief, are flanked by fluted columns with acanthus leaf corbels.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Pine

Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest
Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest

Antique Connecticut Sunflower Chest

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

With the applied moldings, split spindles, bosses, and low-relief floral and vine carving, this style chest represents an innovation in decoration and form.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Commodes and Chests...

Materials

Oak

Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970
Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970

Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The carved wooden structure is finished with gold foil, applied to define the relief and depth of the carving. The gilded surface reflects light evenly and highlights the hand-carved...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970
Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970

Neoclassical Regency Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The carved wooden structure is finished with gold foil, applied to define the relief and depth of the carving. The gilded surface reflects light evenly and highlights the hand-carved...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Pair of Italian Giltwood Armchairs
19th Century, Pair of Italian Giltwood Armchairs

19th Century, Pair of Italian Giltwood Armchairs

Located in IT

19th century, pair of Italian giltwood armchairs The refined pair of armchairs was made at the beginning of the 19th century in Venice (Italy), in gilded wood, finely carved with r...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

SALVATORE POLIZZI Molded Art Etched Glass Wave Footed Bowl Signed 1980s
SALVATORE POLIZZI Molded Art Etched Glass Wave Footed Bowl Signed 1980s

SALVATORE POLIZZI Molded Art Etched Glass Wave Footed Bowl Signed 1980s

By Salvatore Polizzi

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Salvatore Polizzi A "Wave Bowl" glass centerpiece composed of three clear glass ball feet with a deep relief wave carving to the exterior glass. The piece is very heavy it is ver...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Art Glass

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

Thick wooden beams comprise the slatted top, enclosed by a paneled railing inset with scrolled fretwork and panels carved in high relief. Among the carvings are two mythical qilin, b...

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Elm

Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Gilt Wood Mirror, Spain, 1970
Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Gilt Wood Mirror, Spain, 1970

Neoclassical Empire Round Silver Gilt Wood Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The carved wooden structure is finished with silver foil, applied to highlight the depth and relief of the carving. The silvered surface offers a cooler, more restrained alternative ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Empire Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Victorian Rosewood Etagere with Beveled Mirrors, Art Nouveau, 1890
Victorian Rosewood Etagere with Beveled Mirrors, Art Nouveau, 1890

Victorian Rosewood Etagere with Beveled Mirrors, Art Nouveau, 1890

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Middle Tier: A central cupboard with two doors featuring heavy, deep-relief floral or foliate carvings. Lower Tier: An open display area with an arched "kneehole" design, flanked by...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Giltwood Mirror with Beaded and Floral Carved Frame
Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Giltwood Mirror with Beaded and Floral Carved Frame

Hollywood Regency Gold Leaf Giltwood Mirror with Beaded and Floral Carved Frame

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

The frame features a classic rectangular profile, heavily adorned with a combination of beading (perles) and low-relief floral carvings. The gilding exhibits a rich, warm patina wher...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Giltwood

Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970
Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970

Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The wooden structure is finished with gold foil, applied to accentuate the depth and relief of the carving. The gilded surface enhances the definition of the decorative motifs and pr...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970
Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970

Chippendale Style Gilt Wood Rectangular Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The wooden structure is finished with gold foil, applied to emphasize the depth and relief of the carving. The gilded surface adds warmth and luminosity while highlighting the crafts...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chippendale Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Neoclassical Regency Silver Gilt Wood Mirror, Spain, 1970
Neoclassical Regency Silver Gilt Wood Mirror, Spain, 1970

Neoclassical Regency Silver Gilt Wood Mirror, Spain, 1970

Located in Madrid, ES

The carved wooden structure is finished with silver foil, applied to define the relief and depth of the carving. The silvered surface offers a cooler and more understated alternative...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Silver Leaf

19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case
19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case

19th Century Carved Communion Chalice Case

Located in Forney, TX

Born in the first half of the 19th century, most likely Italian or French origin, the intricately detailed exterior features high relief winged angel mask carvings, acanthus foliate ...

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Antique Early 19th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Iron

18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs
18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs

18th Century, Four Italian Large Lacquered Giltwood Armchairs

Located in IT

The structure, with a very wide seat, is in golden wood and lacquered in shades of blue, finely carved with rocaille motifs characteristic of the Louis XV era. The carvings create lo...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair
19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

19th Century Chinese Temple Architectural Corbel Carved Sculpture Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Profusely carved and decorated, featuring very fine quality high relief work throughout, extensive bas relief, pierced openwork, rich carvings and intricate incised detailing, depict...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Monumental 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Architectural Balustrade
Monumental 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Architectural Balustrade

Monumental 18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Architectural Balustrade

Located in Cesena, FC

The white lacquer introduces luminosity, purity, and visual lightness; the gold leaf highlights the relief work, enhances the carvings, and restores to the balustrade a precious, vib...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

Located in seoul, KR

The robe is modeled with restrained but deep folds—glaze pools in the recesses into a richer olive tone, while the raised edges fire thinner and lighter, sharpening the relief and gi...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Une des Faces de la Pyramide de Peunom – Peunom Pyramid Facade c.1873-1875
Une des Faces de la Pyramide de Peunom – Peunom Pyramid Facade c.1873-1875

Une des Faces de la Pyramide de Peunom – Peunom Pyramid Facade c.1873-1875

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving depicts the intricate decorative structure, with layered levels adorned with symbolic carvings, relief panels, and stylised crown motifs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

Each panel with applied carving in high relief from American pine, of faultless execution and detail, composed of four pendant pairs, the designs of which survive in the Victoria & A...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan
19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan

19th Century Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The front sides of the upper parts are richly adorned with deep chip-carving decorations in relief. It clearly shows very good, old usage patina.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Pakistani Tribal Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890
42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890

42 Stars in a Whimsical Medallion Configuration, ca 1889-1890

Located in York County, PA

This type of 42 star flag was made by hand-carving stars in relief into a block of wood, which was then dipped into red or blue pigment, and applied to white cotton fabric.

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Antique 1890s North American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th Century
Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th Century

Traditional Tribal Chair of the Swat Valley, Northern Pakistan, 19th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The front sides of the upper parts are richly adorned with deep chip-carving decorations in relief. Originally, the chair was entirely dyed black.

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Antique Early 19th Century Tribal Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Naturalistic Sculptural Cast Stone Bird Bath / Garden Ornament
Vintage Naturalistic Sculptural Cast Stone Bird Bath / Garden Ornament

Vintage Naturalistic Sculptural Cast Stone Bird Bath / Garden Ornament

Located in Forney, TX

Exceptionally executed design, this 20th century masterpiece features a detachable small shield cartouche shaped shallow bowl basin top, over a sturdy architectural square capital to...

Category

Late 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

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Relief Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic relief carving available at 1stDibs. A relief carving — often made from wood, stone and glass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a relief carving, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a relief carving — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A relief carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made relief carving over the years, but those crafted by Chesney's and Vittorio Dassi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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A relief carving can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
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  • 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.