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19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving
Located in Altrincham, GB
19thC Chinese Root Wood Carving of a sacred water buffalo with children climbing on it's back - 23
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bog Wood
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
This fascinating large hand carved figure
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 42.33 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
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
Category
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
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.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Root wood burl sculpture display stand, flower stand wabi sabi
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Tree root display stand (Dai), made from antique wood burl, which looks like a lion dog / Komainu
Category
20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Burl
H 11.03 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in
A 19th Century Burl Root Wood Display Stand, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A striking root-wood display stand comprised of a series of entwined organic elements with various
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Burl
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
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
H 36 in W 23 in D 17 in
Late 19th Century Hibachi Tree Root
Located in Pomona, CA
A Japanese Meiji period freeform hibachi from the late 19th century.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wine Bottle Holder made from Tree Root
Located in Norwell, MA
Unique wine rack made from tree root or burl. Made to hold five bottles. Very decorative. Perfect
Category
1990s North American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed 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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 10.63 in W 10.44 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Large Chinese Wood Root Carving, Circa 1870
Located in Central England, GB
19th century large Chinese Wood root carving, circa 1870
This fascinating and highly tactile
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
A root-wood carving of Shoulao
Located in Winter Park, FL
A cylindrical section of root-wood carved in the form of Shoulao wrapped in a coat formed by the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
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
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Elm
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
Category
20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Petrified Wood
Ethnic-Archaic Hardwood Carved Sculpture
Located in Bern, CH
Heavy piece of root-wood with carvings of lizards and protozoans, displayed on a black enameled
Category
Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures
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
Category
Vintage 1950s German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Folk Art Root Carving Figure, Carved Wooden Sculpture, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING
A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a male figure.
The
Category
Late 20th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 14.57 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in
Antique Single Teak Wood Root Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Antique rice pounder carved from a single teak root. Beautiful as a sculpture, holding towels or
Category
2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
19th Century Swedish Root Wood Bowls
Located in Allerum, SE
Collection of three 19th century root wood bowls in original condition.
Measurements:
H 15
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Japanese Hand-Carved Natural Wood Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
For displaying a small object.
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Chinese Carved Root Wood Guan Yin Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Excellent Chinese carved root wood Guan Yin sculpture. Amazing detail with great color. Measures a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Large Chinese Root Sculpture Circa 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a striking sculpture made from a single root system. The piece was purchased in Shanghai
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Root Wood Pipe with Carvings
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest pipe made of root wood, Germany, circa 1920.
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest More Folk Art
19th Century Chinese Root Carving of Shou Lao, God of Longevity
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautifully carved root sculpture of Shou Lao, the Taoist god of longevity, shown with his serene
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Swiss Naturalistic Root Wood Base Side Table
Located in Houston, TX
naturalistic root wood base. Subtle primitive carvings in base. Perfect compliment for rustic interiors or
Category
Antique 1890s Swiss Folk Art Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Art Deco French Music Cabinet, Bookcases Mercier Frères "the Voice of His Master
By Mercier Freres
Located in Valladolid, ES
master", hidden inside a drawer.
In root wood with a beautiful fruit carving in the corners,brass
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookcases
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
H 31.89 in W 34.65 in D 14.97 in
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese root stand, Meiji period (1868-1912) presentation stand, hand carved from a single
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Tree Root Penis 1800s-1860s / Figurine Object Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a tree root in the shape of a very old Japanese penis.
It is from the Edo period (1800s
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.78 in W 14.18 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Old Wooden Vase / Small Vase Carved like a Root/1920s-1950s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A vase carved from an old Japanese tree.
Originally, columnar wood is carved like the root of a
Category
20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Elm
Mid-Century Tree Root Wood Sculpture Carving on Teak Base, French, 1960
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid-Century Tree Root wood sculpture Carving on Teak Base, French, 1960s
A magnificent mid
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Teak
H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 7.29 in
Chinese Carved Root Wood Figure, 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese carved root wood figure, 18th-19th century. The natural form of the wood carved as
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Root Sculpture Bleached
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful root sculpture bleached.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Root Wood Sweet's Basket for Tea Ceremony
Located in New York, NY
Japanese root wood sweet’s basket, used in tea ceremony to present edible sweets on, carved from
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Burl
Polished Molave Root Bowl
Located in Alhambra, CA
Very thick and deep carved Molave root bowl from Indonesia. Three quarter round form with polished
Category
2010s Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Amazing and Rare Bench Attributed to Antoni Gaudi
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
with amazing root wood legs, carvings and a special teddy bear fur upholstery. Unique, authentic and
Category
20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Benches
Materials
Burl, Fabric, Teak
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Root Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic root wood carving available at 1stDibs. Each root wood carving for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and hardwood. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage root wood carving you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a root wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each root wood carving bearing Folk Art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made root wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.
How Much is a Root Wood Carving?
Prices for a root wood carving start at $694 and top out at $7,800 with the average selling for $2,692.
Questions About Root Wood Carving
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There 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.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese 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.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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, 2022In 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, 2022Antique 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, 2023To 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.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022In 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, 2023What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved 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.