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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

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Wood

Wood Carving Sculpture
Wood Carving Sculpture
$364
H 7.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Wood Carving Sculptures
$3,475 Sale Price / set
50% Off
H 9 in W 2.3 in D 1.2 in
Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Vintage Balinese handmade wood carving of a fisherman with net.
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
Balinese Fisherman Wood Carving Sculpture
$450
H 11 in W 9.5 in D 5.25 in
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

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Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A carving of a face crafted using a singular piece of wood.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin
Wood Carving by Leonard Baskin
$2,100
H 10.25 in W 8.75 in D 2.75 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Dog 1950s-1970s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
-1970s) and is made of zelkova wood, which has a beautiful grain. The robust and expressive zelkova wood
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Mid-20th Century German Rustic Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Black Forest Wood Carving  Hunter Sculpture 1952
Antique Black Forest Wood Carving  Hunter Sculpture 1952
$3,522
H 22.84 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
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

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Wood

Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Budai Buddha fine wood carving
$838
H 6.3 in W 5.71 in D 4.14 in
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Phoenix Comb
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Phoenix Comb – Handcrafted Traditional Hair Accessory This Vintage
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
By Jean-Claude Gaugy
Located in Greer, SC
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
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Vintage 1970s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
$3,575
H 36 in W 24 in D 1 in
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
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Vintage 1970s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA
Raised Fist Wood Carving, 1977 USA
$1,400
H 27 in W 21.5 in D 13 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Daruma 1860-1920s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi Mingei
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
Meiji and Taisho periods (1860s-1920s) and seems to have been made of cedar wood. Deep cracks and sooty
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Cedar

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

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Cedar

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Auspicious Square Plate
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Auspicious Square Plate – Traditional Symbol of Blessings & Prosperity
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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
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Antique 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
Late 17th century wood carving of Putto
$6,713
H 23.63 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
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

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Wood

18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
18th C Rare Wood Female Carving Artifact
$2,065 Sale Price
30% Off
H 16.5 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
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.
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Vintage Asian Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Handheld Ornament
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Asian Wood Carving Guan Yin Buddha Handheld Ornament – Symbol of Compassion and Serenity
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
$245 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 5.5 in W 14.38 in D 0.25 in
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

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Wood

Musicians Bone Carving Bone and Wood, Around 1900
Musicians Bone Carving Bone and Wood, Around 1900
$1,797 / item
H 6.7 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
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
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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
Late 16thC French Wood Carving of a Female
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
H 9.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Old Japanese 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
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
$1,550
H 17.33 in W 37.41 in D 16.54 in
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
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

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
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
Monumental Japanese Bas Relief Carving on Natural Wood Slab
$5,750 Sale Price
50% Off
H 42 in W 72 in D 2 in
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
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
presence of this work. The wood carving of this catfish was probably done by hand by a private citizen
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Old Japanese Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Sitting Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden 360(W)× 440(H) × 370(D) [mm
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20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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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

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Wood

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Phoenix Square Plate with Shell Inlaying Dragon
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Phoenix Square Plate with Shell Inlay Dragon – Handcrafted Oriental
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Square Plate with Shell Inlaying Phoenix
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Vintage Chinese Wood Carving Dragon Square Plate with Shell Inlay Phoenix – Ornate Antique
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Shell, Wood

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
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20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
now been mounted on metal stand and made into an exciting and impressive sculpture. Dimensions: Wood
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Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
$3,900
H 52 in W 12.75 in D 6 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Located in East Hampton, NY
Antique letterpress printers wood block sculpture.
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Early 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
Letterpress Wood Block Sculpture
$1,200
H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 7.75 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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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
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Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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
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Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings

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Glass, Wood

Half Hull Carving
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A hand carved, mounted, half hull ship model.
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21st Century and Contemporary Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Half Hull Carving
Half Hull Carving
$1,200
H 5.75 in W 33 in D 4 in
Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Signed wood sculpture.
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek
Wood Sculpture by Joseph Martinek
$8,500
H 39 in W 10 in D 9 in
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
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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1900s / Figurine Object Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
) and was carefully carved one by one using chestnut wood. The annual ring pattern that appears along
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Chestnut

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
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1990s Balinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture
Balinese Buddhist Diety Wood Sculpture
$490
H 51.75 in W 8.75 in D 9 in
Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Located in San Mateo, CA
sculpture shows some dings, dents, scuffs and wear.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fir

Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
Large Folk Art Wood Carving of a Nude Woman
$350
H 37.25 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun, depicted in full
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A large Swedish sculptural object made from burl wood. Hand carved form an ornamented inside, with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Burl

Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
Swedish Burl Wood Sculpture
$2,695
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 27.56 in
African Wood Decorative Mask Wall Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with a nice hairdo. African mask, hand-carved wood wall sculpture decoration. The African mask
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Late 20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 CHINESE BURR / BURL ROOT WOOD CARViNGS OF WISEMEN ON PLATFORM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
antique Burr or Burl Root wood statue of the two wisemen on a platform Please note the delivery fee
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Laughing Buddha. Nice artifact as home decoration. Condition Damage to 1 of the hands, part eye seems restuck (nicely done) and 1 frit/chi...
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
Huge 20C Chinese Carved Wood Statue of a Laughing Buddha Great Carving
$1,330 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Whimsical Folk Art carving of a man peering out the window with an exposed bottom. Signed "Clyde".
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Whimsical Folk Art Carving
Whimsical Folk Art Carving
$495 Sale Price
28% Off
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 5.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
natural beauty of the wood. Set on a modern black metal stand. Measures: 63" high x 22 x 22 x base 16" x
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2010s Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
Andrianna Shamaris Teak Wood Ballerina Sculpture
$6,400 / item
H 16 in W 63 in D 22 in
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folk art sculpture of drift wood and a plank wood base is all hand made.The bird is also wood
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
Folk Art Drift Wood Sculpture W/ Bird
$1,295
H 31 in W 9 in D 5 in
Mexican Folk Art Wood Carving Traditional Dance Handmade Alebrije One of a Kind
By Ruby Fabian, Manuel Cruz Prudencio
Located in Queretaro, Queretaro
Cruz create this colorful wood carving. It is said this mystic piece will bring a good harvest or
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Acrylic, Wood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surely be a statement
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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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, 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
    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 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 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 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 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, 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 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
    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 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.