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Antique Carved and Decorated Ship's Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Spanish Colonial Carved Ship Prow Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
century, this large sculptural hand-carved architectural salvaged ornamental ship element features a
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

American Folk-Art Steam Ship Encased Diorama
Located in London, GB
American Folk-art Steam Ship Encased Diorama We share what we love, and we love this turn of the
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Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

19th Century Ship’s Figural Transom Carving
Located in Nantucket, MA
Very Scarce Ship’s Figural Transom Carving, Early to Mid 19th Century, a hand carved and hand
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Antique Early 19th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects

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Wood

Vintage Midcentury Brass Ship with Wood Base by Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in santa monica, CA
Signed. Curtis Jere, 1980. Beautifully sculpted. Measures: 32 W, 13 D, 35 H.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Brass

Thai Ship Mast 19th Century
By S. Thailand
Located in Milton, DE
One of the things that separates a great house from a good house is not only the quality of the furnishings and art in it, but the diversity and interest that the collectors sees and...
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Antique 1890s Thai Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Thai Ship Mast 19th Century
Thai Ship Mast 19th Century
H 54.5 in W 30 in D 6 in
Vintage German Sailing Ship Handmade Diorama, circa 1940
Located in Houston, TX
A fantastic vintage German handmade sailing ship diorama circa 1940 of the Hoffnung, a square
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Mid-20th Century German Romantic Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Massive Ten Foot Eagle Ships Carving
Located in Norwell, MA
Paddle box cover ships carving with a large eagle, carved waves, and foliate designs. Has a
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Vintage 1960s European Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Massive Ten Foot Eagle Ships Carving
Massive Ten Foot Eagle Ships Carving
H 32 in W 1,165 in D 6 in
Witco Wood Carved Outrigger Ship Wall Hanging
By William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage Hawaiian outrigger carved Witco wall hanging. Large statement piece with outrigger float extending out. Good vintage condition, off white background looks as though it was ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Painted Wood Ship Model Early 20th Century
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Handmade painted wood model of a schooner, found in Maine.
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Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Japanese Hand-Carved Wood KOI Good Fortune Fish Sculpture, 19thc FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. Lifetime guarantee of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Folk Art Votive Ship Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art Votive Ship Model An early 20th century Folk Art votive ship model
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Vintage 1920s Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk-art Ships Diorama Model A highly decorative hand-crafted example of an
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Vintage 1930s European Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century English Folk Art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
Folk Art Ship Diorama Early 20th century English folk art ship diorama, containing one main
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

John R. Walker American School Folk Art Carved Polychrome Wooden Ship’s Captain
Located in Milford, NH
A fine 20th century American School hand carved folk art polychrome ship’s captain with beard and
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Oak Carving of a Sailing Ship
Located in Norwell, MA
Interesting oak carving showing a sailing galleon under full sail. A fortress is shown on either
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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

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Wood, Oak

Oak Carving of a Sailing Ship
Oak Carving of a Sailing Ship
H 26 in W 24 in D 3 in
19th Century American Model of the Civil War Era Ship CSS Virginia
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ship model of the ironclad Civil War Confederate CSS Virginia (Merimack).
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Antique 1860s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Fine Old Scampering RABBIT Wildlife Wooden Carved Screen, Japan, 1910 FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine hand-carved wooden screen "ranma" of a scampering rabbit executed in hinoki wood
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Early 20th Century Nautical Self Taught Folk Art Scratch Built the Sultan Ship
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Folk Art scratch built ship (Sultan) We are proud to offer an amazing example
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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Ship Wood Carving For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship wood carving you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A ship wood carving — often made from wood, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a ship wood carving — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A ship wood carving made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made ship wood carving has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Curtis Jere are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ship Wood Carving?

The average selling price for a ship wood carving at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $6,750 for the highest priced.
Questions About Ship Wood Carving
  • 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
    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 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
    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 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.