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Folk Art Root Carving Man and Dog
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful English 19th century Folk Art sculpture of a man being greeted by his dog, the figure
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Antique 1820s Great Britain (UK) Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
19th Century Chinese root carving
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century mahogany Chinese root carving of a seated ancient warrior, very detailed and nicely
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
trees".
Root carving is a traditional art in China. Integrating ingenuity and craftiness, root carving
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wood Root Carving of Jizu Bosatsu the Bodhisattva Jizo
Located in Norton, MA
Astonishing gilded wood carving from Meiji Period, circa 1900. The figure is Jizu Bosatsu (the
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd Carving with Macrame Cord on Root Stand Sculpture
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Lanzhou Gourd carving with macrame cord on root stand sculpture.
Early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Bamboo Root Carvings of Robed Gentlemen, a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the Ancient Art of bamboo root carving practiced and perfected in both China and Japan and the Pair
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Early 20th Century Asian Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful Buddha
A very fine example, the expression on Buddhas face is very serene. We h...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 42.33 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
Japanese Folk Art Tree Root Hand Carved Dolphin Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1197 Japanese tree root hand carved dolphin sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Andrianna Shamaris Charred Teak Root Art or Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive reclaimed teak root which we have charred. Hand carved from a single 8.5" thick piece of
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand. Meiji period (1868-1912) carving from a single piece of fruitwood in a
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Soapstone
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Japanese Root-Wood Sculpture of Two Shi Shi Lion Pups
Located in Hudson, NY
with rosewood stand. Must use imagination to see. Collectors kiri-wood box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tree root Penis 1860s-1900s / figurine Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a natural wood in the shape of an old Japanese penis.
It is extremely rare.
It is believed to have been collected during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).
The glans is well re...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
No Reserve
H 10.63 in W 10.44 in D 5.52 in
Large Antique Japanese Bronze Eagle Root Wood Base Meiji Period Signed Gyoko 36"
By Gyoko
Located in London, GB
is finely carved with rich brown patination, perched on a root wood base signed in a rectangular
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 36 in W 23 in D 17 in
Large Folk Art Driftwood Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
root ball.
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Late 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Driftwood
Old Eroded Wood Sculpture on an Iron Stand
By Unique Items
Located in Linz, AT
Teakwood root sculpture on an black iron stand.
Beautiful organic teak root sculpture with
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2010s Indonesian Country Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak
Teak horse head sculpture
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Horse head sculpture in teak root. Contempory sculpture made by an indonesian craftsman sculptor
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2010s Indonesian Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
Japanese Meiji period bronze Hawk, circa 1890
Located in Brighton, Sussex
gilded highlights such as the claw feet and face.
Mounted on a carved hardwood root base.
Batch74
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo HeHe ErXian Group, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Pair of Chinese foo dogs
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Dogs of Foo. These remarkable sculptures are meticulously crafted from sections of root wood
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Double-Cut 'Nijū-giri' Flower Container 'Hanaire' Ikebana Tea Ceremony
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
of 20th century.
Cut from a single piece of bamboo with root section
and openings for two tier
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Monumental Early 20th century Chinese Hardwood Sculpture of a Buffalo
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large Chinese sculpture of a buffalo in laying down on a simulated carved root-wood
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20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Wood and Stone Wabi Sabi Sculpture
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese wood root and stone Wabi Sabi - "The Acceptance of Transience & Imperfection" sculpture
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Bronze Pheasant Okimono Genryusai Seiya
Located in Newark, England
this Japanese bronze okimono of a Pheasant upon a naturalistic root wood base. The Pheasant cast from
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Andrianna Shamaris Sculptural Bleached Teak Wood Vessel
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive single root, antique sculptural bleached teak vessel. Originally used to store rice
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved from a single teak root, a beautiful ballerina dress. We left the bottom section raw in
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Folk Art Root Carved Table Lamp
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Folk Art root carved table lamp.
This is a very attractive if somewhat unusual piece, it is an
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Bog Wood
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
21st Century Gallery Cabinet, Inlay in Olive Root, Maple, Ash, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
object that is a true work of art.
Features:
Wardrobe with blockboard structure. Doors inlaid in
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2010s Italian Cabinets
Materials
Iron
H 71.66 in W 43.31 in D 19.69 in
Natural Organic Burl Wood Flower Display Table, 38"
Located in South Burlington, VT
functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates far back to the Warring States period
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Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Hopi Tasaf Katsina, c. 1940s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina
Hopi
1940s
10 inches H. x 4.50 inches W. x 3.75 inches D.
Cottonwood root
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Hopi Tasaf Katsina Doll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tasaf Katsina
Hopi
1935
14 inches H. x 6 inches W. x 4.25 inches D.
Cottonwood root, mineral
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Mid-20th Century Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Hopi Hemis Katsina Doll, 1935 -1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hemis Katsina
Hopi
1940
Cottonwood root, mineral pigments, spun wool, feathers. Excellent
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Other
Art Deco Cabinet Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
immigration to the United States. In a style that we now refer to as "Art Deco," this style was considered the
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Birch, Burl
Art Deco Sideboard Attributed to Eliel Saarinen
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Atlanta, GA
magnificent. Note the carefully matched panels of golden masurbjork (birch root), the intricate carvings of
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Vintage 1920s Finnish Art Deco Sideboards
Materials
Birch, Burl
Upholstered Amsterdamse School Chairs, The Netherlands Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
movement arose in response to the predominant influence of Art Nouveau and Jugendstil in the late 19th and
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20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.38 in W 24.61 in D 23.43 in
Chinese Extraordinary Fine Burl Wood Table
Located in South Burlington, VT
transform these natural wonders into functional and unique works of art China’s root carving tradition dates
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood, Organic Material
19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
interwoven root carvings on a conforming molded edge base, flanked by a hunting dog and mountain rescue dog
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Antique Late 19th Century European Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
21st Century Ragno Inlaid Sideboard in Olive Burl, Ash, Brass, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
precious materials, such as the briar-root structure and front, gives this piece a timeless allure. Art and
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2010s Italian Sideboards
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
H 35.44 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
Arte Coffee Table by Jean-Baptiste Van Den Heede
Located in Geneve, CH
42 cm
Materials: poplar root wood
Design tables from the ARTE collection in walnut wood with
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Tables
Materials
Poplar
Norway Large Tine Bentwood Box, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
incised wooden tine bentwood box, 1890
An all original work of art signed on side with date 1890
The
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Antique 19th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Cabinet in Ebony Royal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
finishes (poplar root, ebony geometric and ebony royal), with black lacquered wood top and legs. Boca do
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Cabinet Patch in Lacquered Wood
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
interior setting. The Guggenheim cabinet is available in three finishes (poplar root, ebony geometric and
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Natural Bamboo Root Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Natural bamboo root sculpture.
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20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bamboo
Thai River Bed Petrified Tree Root from Chang Mai
Located in East Hampton, NY
Thai river bed petrified tree root sculpture from Chang Mai (two available, priced and sold
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20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Petrified Wood
Rare pair of 18th century Antique Chinese Root Wood Foo Dogs
Located in Winchcombe, Gloucesteshire
This is a rare and unusual pair of 18th century Chinese dogs of foo made from sections of root woot
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
Big Buddha in Stem of Jade, Early 20th Century
Located in Sabbio Chiese BS, IT
Huge Buddha lying at the root of oriental jade, wood base, early 20th century, about 100 kilograms
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Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
19th Century Solid Hand-Carved Three Root Dentist Trade Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Folk Art dentist trade sign possibly from new York city or Boston. The artist or wood carver has not
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Pine
Root Wood Sculpture, based
Located in Chicago, IL
cultures because of its accessibility and beautiful grain for wood carving. The lengkeng is a symmetrical
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Folk Art Sculptures
Extroardinary Carved Root Wood SideTable of Peacocks - Indonesian Antique
Located in South Coast, CA
hardwood, from a rooted piece. Fabulous sculptural quality, the carving is intricate and exquisite. It's
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20th Century Indonesian Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Classic Volcanic Sand HB Globes Made of Teak Root 25cm
By Bruno Helgen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary map art by HB Globes
From our Classic series, hand-carved wooden globe made of teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Globes
Materials
Ash, Reclaimed Wood
Classic Volcanic Sand HB Globes Made of Teak Root, 25 cm
By Bruno Helgen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary map art by HB Globes
From our Classic series, hand carved wooden globe made of teak
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Globes
Materials
Ash, Reclaimed Wood
Classic White HB Globes Teak Root with Hammered Skin Effect, 40cm, Saturday Sale
By Bruno Helgen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Mystery is the basic element of all works of art.
Stunning hand-carved wooden globe made of
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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Organic Modern Globes
Materials
Acrylic, Reclaimed Wood
H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Rare 18th Century Rendition of a Chinese Scholars/Immortals Walking Staff
Located in Fort mill, SC
staff in deep burgundy lacquer and gilt was carved in the mid 1700's from a root burl and two shoots
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Giltwood, Bog Wood
Low Swedish Art Deco Server with Inlays and Gilt Applique
Located in Hudson, NY
geometric inlays in walnut, palisander, elm root and birch. Middle panel in flame birch adorned with a
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Buffets
Materials
Elm, Walnut, Giltwood
Guggenheim Cabinet Patch in Lacquered Wood by Boca do Lobo
By Boca Do Lobo
Located in New York, NY
in three finishes (poplar root, ebony geometric, and ebony royal), with a black lacquered wood top
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Root Carving of a Beast
Located in London, GB
Item: Mid-20th century Folk Art root carving of a beast
We are proud to offer a highly unique and
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Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of root carving art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and boxwood, every item from our selection of root carving art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of root carving art, we have 20 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the object in our assortment of root carving art you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of root carving art made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. A well-made piece of root carving art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.
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A piece of root carving art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,690, while the lowest priced sells for $694 and the highest can go for as much as $7,800.
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Modernist art was influenced by the development of industrial societies and, later, by the horrors of World War I.
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