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Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This wood carving sculpture origins from China, circa 1880.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Located in North Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite pair of early 20th-century Chinese wood carvings that exude artistry and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Balinese handmade wood carving of a fisherman with net.
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
not only employs ways of expressions similar to wood carvings, sculptures, and stone carvings, but
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Carving Lion 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
still retains its strength over the years.
The material used is cedar wood, and its soft yet deep bark
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese Old Wood Carving Bear 1950s-1970s / Sculpture Figurine
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
cedar wood, known for its warm tones and soft texture. The eyes are made of glass, catching the light
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carving of a face crafted using a singular piece of wood.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Hunter Sculpture 1952
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving Sculpture – Jägermeister Hunter 1952
Unique hunting scene with
Category
Mid-20th Century German Rustic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Located in Milano, IT
This fascinating Budai, finely carved from noble wood, represents one of the most beloved and
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
-1940s) and is made of cedar wood.
In Japan, raccoon dogs are considered to be “good luck,” which means
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
By Jean-Claude Gaugy
Located in Greer, SC
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
Category
Vintage 1970s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
from a solid piece of wood revealing the bust of a man. His right arm is raised, bearing a clenched
Category
Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
worshipping the phallic penis, and wooden carvings like this one were made as a symbol of wishes for fertility
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 26.19 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in
Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving of a horse, but there are circular carvings on the legs, a pattern that does not exist on horses
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.65 in W 7.29 in D 5.71 in
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Located in Bakewell, GB
Late 17th century wood carving.
C1690 carving of putti in a playing position on a original rocky
Category
Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
Located in Malibu, CA
18th century wooden carving of an female form.
Presumed to be a French church piece.
This figure
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Antique 18th Century French Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Wood Carving Longevity God with Kids Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Old Wood Carving Longevity God with Kids Sculpture, a perfect blend of tradition, artistry, and
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable weathered aged temple fragment of a mythical warrior made of tropical hardwoods on a museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Chinese Wood Carving Maitreya Buddha Bracelet
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This 20th Century Chinese Wood Carving Maitreya Buddha Bracelet is a spiritually inspired piece of
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Chinese Wood Carving Pixiu Feng Shui Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Chinese Wood Carving Statue features a powerful Pixiu, the legendary creature revered in
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Chinese Wood Carving Standing Buddha Statue Pendent is a significant artifact that
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Musicians Bone Carving Bone and Wood, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Carved figures of wood and bone, on wooden base, height ca.17 cm. around 1900, three figures, good
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Antique Early 1900s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Boxwood Carving Sitting Three Baby Buddhas Sculptures Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The Chinese Boxwood Sitting Three Baby Buddhas Sculptures Set is a delightful and meaningful
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Located in Malibu, CA
16th century artifact imported from Europe; a beautiful figure with patinaed painted wood. An alter
Category
Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Wood Carving Three Asian Little Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Wood Carving Three Chinese Little Monks Statues Set a delightful and culturally rich
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden
950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
Category
Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Relief Wood Carving Nest Robber, Black Forest, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Relief wood carving nest Robber, black forest ca. 1890
A fine wood carving relief depicting a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vntage Asian Agarwood Carving Feng Shui Golden Coin Turtle Sculpture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Agarwood Carving Turtle Sculpture, featuring a symbolic golden coin motif rooted in Feng Shui traditions
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Monumental Japanese bas relief carving on natural wood slab
Palatial sized Japanese wood carving
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Located in Pomona, CA
beautiful patina.
Size: 12in H x 25in W x 2in D
Origin: indonesia
Circa: 1900s
Material: Wood
Condition
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Wood Carving Four-Faced Guanyin Buddha Head Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Asian Wood Carving Four-Faced Guanyin Buddha Head Statue – Symbol of Compassion, Wisdom
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Handcraft Sitting Green Tara Buddha Statue
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Chinese Vintage Wood Carving features a beautifully handcrafted Sitting Green Tara Buddha
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 4.34 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
Old Japanese wooden frog figurine / 20th century / wood carving figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
sculpture.
You can see the artist's sense of playfulness.
I think this may have been inspired by the famous
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 17.56 in W 15.36 in D 6.93 in
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture.
Dimensions: Wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Chicken Blood Stone Carving of Bodhidharma on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small chicken blood stone carving from China circa early 20th century, possibly early (late Qing
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
35cm Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with Shell Birds Flowers
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This beautiful Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate features delicate mother-of-pearl shell
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 1.19 in W 9.45 in D 13.78 in
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
Category
Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Chinese Wood Carving Square Plate with Shell Material Birds Flowers
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Discover the elegance of traditional Chinese craftsmanship with this Old Chinese Wood Carving
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 0.79 in W 6.7 in D 10.04 in
20th Century Chinese Wood Carving "Wealth Across the World" Turtle Shell
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This 20th Century Chinese Wood Carving, titled "Wealth Across the World", is a remarkable and
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 3.15 in W 2.37 in D 1.97 in
Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carving Dragon Buddha Plaque
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Asian Wood 108 Beads Necklace with Carved Dragon Buddha Pendant – Handmade Spiritual Mala
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows
Category
Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Wood Carving Penis Figurine Wabi Sabi Object Vintage Asia 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved figurine statue. we don't know anything about the item, but believe it
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking
Category
Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Saturnino Portuonda Pucho Odio Signed Cuban Artist Folk Art Carving Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
known for his animated cultural caricatures and painted wood carvings of his fellow Cuban Americans
Category
Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 17.75 in W 8 in D 11 in
20th Century Wood Carving Great Amitabha Buddha Zodiac Guardian Deity Pendant
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This 20th Century Wood Carved Pendant features the Great Amitabha Buddha, revered as a Zodiac
Category
20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 3.55 in W 0.28 in D 2.37 in
Half Hull Carving
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved, mounted, half hull ship model.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Statue from China is very unique, Guanyin Bodhisattva
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
realistic carvings. The piece features lifelike details, including textured fur, delicately curved horns
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, 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
Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Signed wood sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Asian Three Wood Carving Temple Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
. Made from high-quality wood, these statues showcase traditional Asian craftsmanship and capture the
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Boxwood
Vintage Wood Carving Sitting Buddha With a Dragon Statue Pendent from China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Vintage Wood Carving Sitting Buddha With a Dragon Statue Pendent from China is a unique and
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 2.76 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Located in San Mateo, CA
sculpture shows some dings, dents, scuffs and wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fir
Chinese Old Wood Carving Reclining Maitreya Buddha with Gold and Lotus Leave
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This vintage wood carving of Maitreya Buddha sitting on a lotus leaf while holding a gold ingot is
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 5.91 in
Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING
A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a woman in
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a nice wood sculpture of a Balinese Diety. It's hand painted to add a aged patina to the
Category
1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Old Agarwood Carving Thee Elephants Carrying Fu Lu Shou on an Tool Sculpture
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This Old Agarwood Carving Sculpture features the majestic three elephants, each carrying symbols of
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 5.83 in W 2.17 in D 9.45 in
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Wood Carving Sculptures For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of wood carving sculptures available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct wood carving sculptures — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. There are 2027 antique and vintage wood carving sculptures for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 37 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of wood carving sculptures available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Folk Art, Modern and Mid-Century Modern wood carving sculptures are consistently popular styles. Andrianna Shamaris, Agustin Cruz Tinoco and Paul Jacobsen each produced beautiful wood carving sculptures that are worth considering.
How Much are Wood Carving Sculptures?
Prices for wood carving sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, wood carving sculptures begin at $40 and can go as high as $176,955, while the average can fetch as much as $1,489.
Questions About Wood Carving Sculptures
- 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, 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
In carving, material is removed to produce a form; in casting, material is poured into a mold to create the form.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
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