Ship Figurehead

Three-dimensional carved trade signs were often produced in the same workshops as figureheads and other ship decorations and usually displayed the same broad-planed carving style tha...

The midsection contains an embossed ring accentuated by three oversized ruby red glass lenses or rondels that illuminated during the evening hours. the massive druggists' trade sign ...

A carved and painted full length ship’s figurehead of a young classical woman dressed in green, with oval brooch necklace, holding a rose.

Ships figurehead of a crowned lion. Deeply carved, painted finish.

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Miniature Pequot Ship's Figurehead Model, circa 1920s, a wonderful folk art carving of a Pequot-Mohican Indian in the form of a ship's figurehead: th...

Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a beautiful woman draped in the patriotic colors of liberty.

A very well carved Regency ships figurehead believed to off been originally from an Irish ship.

Intriguing wooden Folk Art from a carnival or circus, representing a ship figurehead/mermaid. Hand carved in the early 20th century, it has its original, age-cracked surface paint.

During the Baroque period some ships boasted gigantic figureheads, weighing many tons and sometimes even carried two, one on each side of the foremast.

A section of the figure head (back/side of head) that once stood on the coast of Llanbedrog Wales, the figure head was placed on the coast of Llanbedrog by Solomon Andrews, a wealthy...

Carved and painted ship's figurehead fragment of a neoclassical woman.

Carved ships figurehead bust of a bearded seaman. The figure is dressed in period sailor attire and is in untouched original condition. 19th century paint, carved from a one piece o...

Carved ship figurehead of a woman wearing an elaborate gold necklace and holding a bouquet of roses at her waist.

We are delighted to offer lovely pair of antique ships figurehead busts or terms in plaster A very good looking and decorative pair, I’m not sure exactly of the age, they look lat...

Mid century vintage hand carved and painted figurehead carving, circa 1950s, a decorative sculpture in the form of a classic ship's figurehead, made of pine boards laminated together...

The large rectangular shelf supported on three stylized ship’s figureheads with recessed carved foliated back.

Original vintage travel poster - Dans Tous Les Ciels Air France / In All Skies - featuring a stunning Art Deco design by Roger de Valerio (1886-1951) depicting a propeller plane flyi...

Original vintage travel poster - Dans Tous Les Ciels Air France / In All Skies - featuring a stunning Art Deco design by Roger de Valerio (1886-1951) depicting a propeller plane flyi...

Painted in verdigris green, the carving was probably part of a larger carving, perhaps a ships figurehead or for a public space. Carvings of this scale were often associated with the...

Fine detail and in good order throughout Select mahogany displays fine grain interest Fabric sails and rigging add further appeal Impressive proportion at over 5 foot from prow to...

It features a spherical body with a circular mouth; a hand hammered dappled texture throughout; and two figurative male handles, inspired by Greek classicism that protrude from the s...

Figurehead of a mermaid from a Northern European ship, circa 1820-1830.

He was trained in the carving of ship's figureheads and produced them for 4 of the 6 original frigates of the U.S.

A fine 20th century American School hand carved folk art polychrome ship’s Lady Liberty figurehead on a separate wooden plinth, unsigned.

In the foreground, two longboats transport sailors to the ship. The Figurehead and the captain’s cabin outlined in gold embroidery floss are unusual features.

There are sailors on deck but most are manning the masts and rigging. The ship has a large Mermaid figurehead at the bow.

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely floor standing hand painted metal lamp depicting a ships bust or figurehead and finished with a lion's hairy paw foot A very good lo...

Crocodile steaming in rough waters. The ship is a converted sailing ship. A female figurehead can be seen on the brow (poetic licence!)

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand painted metal lamp depicting a ships bust or figurehead and finished with a lion's hairy paw foot.

The goddess of Fortune sits on a fishing net on the bow of a classical ship with a Triton figurehead blowing a trumpet.In her right hand she holds the Caduceus or staff of Mercury or...

The United States Space Shuttle Challenger was named after the ship. Her figurehead is on display in the foyer of the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton.

Brief History of Bellamy as a Wood Carver & Shipwright: John Bellamy laid his entrepreneurial roots as a carver of various things. Ship's decoration, including figureheads, cat's he...

Gorgeous ship figurehead from the bow of an old vessel. Intricately carved woman with ornate detailing.

Handsome wood figurehead with hand-painted detailing and glass eyes. Great colors. Beautiful sculpture. Excellent vintage condition. Lays flat. A stand can be made for it as well to ...

Vintage Carved and Painted Miniature Ship's Figurehead of the Pequot Harpooner Tashtego (from Moby Dick), by Willard Shepard (1912 - 1965), Waterford, Connecticut, circa 1950s, a hal...

American ship carvers in the late 18th Century began carving their figureheads as accurate portrayals of real people, either celebrities of the day or closer to home such as ship own...

Carved and painted wood from the 21 gun Frigate H.M.S. Boreas. Mounted on a wood box with identifying plaque. Nelson is shown with his short white wavy hair and dressed in the unifo...

This is a beautifully crafted large antique ship figurehead, hand carved and hand painted from the 1930s.

The rectangular shelf supported on two stylized ship’s figureheads flanking carved back panel with green man centre.

In form this is reminiscent of a ship's figurehead, and could have been a prow decoration, but is much more likely to have been a temple figure.

The giltwood bracket is well carved in the form of a ship's figurehead, female in form sashed and rising from a tapered column terminating in a scroll.

Fine detail and in good order throughout Select mahogany displays fine grain interest Fabric sails and rigging add further appeal Prow dressed with a gilded figurehead and the s...

Seventeen authorities have written on their specialties, including steamships, barges, Mississippi river craft, charts and maps, navigational instruments, figureheads, decorative rop...

Vintage Maritime Decor Fiberglass Ship's Figurehead c.1960's The figure has weathered cracks with realistic detail and resembles old "aged wood" to look like the same ones used o...

Exceptional carved wooden figure with blue period dress

Figurehead disassembled from a model ship on display in an Italian museum.

As with many pieces of folk sculpture, it was probably created by a ship’s figurehead or fairground carver, hence the fluency and skill evident in the execution.

Graceful 19th century polychromed Terracotta virgin figure, located in a 19th century ship. Usually they were placed on the ship's bow (figurehead) as an ornament.    

Early 19th century English hand carved massive partial ship's figurehead, depicting the head of a merchant.

Decorative ship bow figurehead from the 19th century.

Suite of two important massive sconces, sculpted as a polena (ship’s prow figurehead) representing a mermaid, very finely detailed.

exceptional all original 19th century american hand-carved pine wood optician trade or advertising sign featuring the highly desirable anaglyph lenses consisting of cobalt blue and r...

American gilt carved wood and poly chromed nautical figurehead of Roman guard in military attire. Late 19th century.

Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture. ...

DESCRIPTION: Etruscan sculpture head made with terracotta, the art represents a young man from the 4th century. It's a very decorative piece and the state of conservation is good. I...

This antique mast figure is French and as the story goes salvaged off a French Ship damaged in the Anglo-French War (1803–1815). The one side shows fire damage and is burned in charc...

An imposing and beautifully executed late 19th-century cast iron bust depicting Diana of Versailles (Artemis), the ancient Roman and Greek goddess of the hunt. Masterfully hollow-cas...

19th-century French School terracotta bust on a red marble base. Dimensions: 25"H ( Overall ) 19"H x 17"W x 9"D Period: 20th Century Condition: Good condition. Wear consistent wit...

Antique Italian Terracotta bust of a Greco Roman. Handsome large antique Italian terracotta bust of an ancient Greco Roman. This stunning sculpture is well executed and has some res...

This folky gentleman looks like a soldier or a officer of the military. The carving is quite good and he is mounted on a custom iron Stand. The patina is the best with minor chips fr...

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

Circa 20th Century, a pair of large antique garden statues hand carved in natural stone named Biancone d’Istria Marble. These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were p...

Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...

Hand carved walnut decoration panel made in the beginning of 20th century in France. Very good original condition.

A beautiful organic specimen of aged teak wood found in it's natural state that has been turned into a sculpture. Can have lights added to be used as light source to add dramatic eff...

Louis XVI style bunk beds, hand carved and hand finished in an off-white, antique finish. Takes a mattress size: 90cm x 200cm (3ft x 6ft6'). The beds come with an extra set of legs, ...

Late 19th century, classic form molded rooster copper weathervane with sheet brass tail and zinc legs, which are supported by the original 13 1/2" copper bar. Weatherane is similar i...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Just arrived in my last container this exceptional 19Th.Century French Solid Oak Hand Carved Over-Door Panel. The center cartouche is surrounded by scrolls and the center medallion h...

This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...

19th Century Folk Art Encased Ship Diorama A delightful and highly decorated example of a late 19th century English folk art ships model diorama. Encased in a well-crafted glass ...

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.