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1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
By Helge Holmskov
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Carved Wood Bust of African Man
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Busts
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wood Bust of Woman Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the allure of the past with this Vintage Boho Monumental Carved Wood Bust of a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Wood
1943 Hand Carved Wood Bust Refined Bespectacled Gentleman Patinated Gold
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1943 Distinguished Hand Carved Wood Bust Elegant Bespectacled Gentleman Rich Gold Patina.
Solid
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Carved Wood Bust of a Sailor
Located in London, GB
A charming vintage carved solid wood bust, depicting an 18th / 19th century sailor. This dates from
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Monumental 17th Century Italian Baroque Carved Wood Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental 17th century Italian Baroque carved wood bust.
Expertly carved Italian Baroque walnut
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man Signed H. Minor
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Wood Bust of African American Man
Signed H. Minor
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1950s Carved Wood Bust of Man in Glasses and Suit
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Carved wood man in glasses and suit.
Category
Vintage 1950s Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Baroque Style German Carved Wood Busts of Putti
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of carved fruit wood busts of young boys, or putti, South Germany, late 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Hand Carved Wood Bust of Child Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage sculpted bust of young man. Beautiful wood grain detail with lots of carving
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Caesar Bust
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A finely carved wood bust of Julius Caesar taken from an original marble bust, carved in aged pine
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Busts
Materials
Wood, Pine, Gesso
Modernist Carved Ebonized Wood Female Bust, ca. 1950
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable modernist carved ebonized wood female bust, ca. 1950s with a proudly set head on an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
Bust Pope Gilt Metal Bust on Hand Carved Wood Base Sculpture Antique Dealer LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Bust Pope Gilt Metal Bust on Hand Carved Wood Base Sculpture Antique Dealer LA . An amazing 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Busts
Materials
Metal
H 33.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Hand Carved Bone Bust of Nefertiti on Wood Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Wonderful Carved Nefertiti Head on Base. The piece is carved bone and finely detailed.
A
Category
20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Bone, Wood
Native indian-American bust hand-carved in wood, CIrca 1930
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Native Indian-American chief bust hand-carved in massive wood
Very good conditions; Great patina
Category
Vintage 1930s French Native American Busts
Materials
Wood
Patinated Carved Head Bust
Located in Long Island City, NY
Patinated Carved Head Bust, this painted head bust rests on a satin wood base.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood, Paint
African Iron Wood Man Bust
Located in Queens, NY
African iron wood carved bust of a bald man
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
Late 19th or Early 20th Century Bust, Sculpture, Carved Wood
Located in Greven, DE
Exceptionally beautiful bust carved in the finest quality craftsmanship. Used is an extremely heavy
Category
Antique 19th Century Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Large Scale Heavy Nzambu East African Carved Exotic Wood African Busts
Located in Bridgeport, CT
East African sculptures, hand carved, solid and heavy depicting the busts of two tribesmen. Intricately
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 10 in D 11 in
Vintage Hand Carved Female Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning hand carved wooded sculpture. A lovely depiction of a female bust. Acquired from a Palm
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Busts
Materials
Wood
An Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Wood Italian Bust of a Young Boy
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Art Nouveau Italian bust embodies the movement's hallmark features and also incorporating
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Fruitwood
Small 17th Century Oak Carved Bust from France
Located in Dallas, TX
A small oak bust, dating to the 1600s, this well-carved wooden statue hails from France. Depicting
Category
Antique 17th Century French Busts
Materials
Wood, Oak
African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood
Category
20th Century African Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood, Ebony
20th Century Tribal Figural Head Bust by David Tennant Hand Carved Ebony Wood
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful 20th Century Tribal David Tennant figural head bust comprised of hand carved ebony wood
Category
20th Century Unknown Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 8.5 in
Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Bust or Sculpture of a Religious Monk or Friar
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This well executed hand carved bust is unsigned, but believed to have been done in England in circa
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Busts
Materials
Oak
Vintage Carved Stone Meditating Buddha Head Statue Bust on Wood Plinth 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Heavy carved stone Buddha head sculpture / statue featuring curling hair, elongated ears, closed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Busts
Materials
Stone
H 11.5 in W 6.25 in D 7 in
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
Capture attention with our Vintage Boho Hand Carved Bust of a Man. This American-style piece
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Pair of hand-carved wooden woman/man bust statues - 20th
bookend - Art - Tribal
Measures
Category
20th Century Tribal Busts
Materials
Wood
Large Meditative Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
A commanding and contemplative presence, this monumental carved wood sculpture features an
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Busts
Materials
Wood
18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Carved & Polychrome Bust of a Saint with Glass Eye. Either Italian or Spanish. This
Category
Antique 18th Century Spanish Baroque Busts
Materials
Wood
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Soapstone Cow Bust
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace the soulful beauty of organic materials and artisan craftsmanship with this vintage carved
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Busts
Materials
Soapstone
Mid 20th Century Vintage Boho Carved Stone Bust of Woman Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the timeless allure of this Vintage Boho Carved Stone Bust of Woman, a striking piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Busts
Materials
Stone
Hand-Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture with Inlaid Eyes
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Hand-Carved Ebony Wood Sculpture with Inlaid Eyes
This stunning ebony wood sculpture is a true
Category
20th Century Busts
Materials
Ebony
Nils Sjogren Style Plaster Mounted Bust
By Nils Sjögren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Plaster bust of a man in the style of Swedish designer Nils Sjogren. The sculpture features a man
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Expressionist Busts
Materials
Plaster, Wood
17th Century Processional Figur Mannequins Jesus Christus Carved Painted Wood
Located in Epfach, DE
. Carved from wood and of very good quality. A detailed and particular elaboration of the bust, the lower
Category
Antique Early 17th Century German Baroque Busts
Materials
Wood
H 48.82 in W 17.72 in D 16.15 in
Pair of 16th Century Italian Wooden Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of hand carved and parcel painted carved busts.
Category
Antique 16th Century Busts
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of 16th Century Italian Wooden Busts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of hand carved and parcel painted carved busts.
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Carved Wood Head Of A Male Mounted On Panel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well carved hardwood bust reminiscent of sacred and religious sculpture of the Gothic and
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Busts
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Wooden Native American Busts
By Jose Pinal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A complementary pair of male and female Native American, wooden busts by Jose Pinal, made in Mexico
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
Buddha Head in Carved Painted Wood, Asia 19th Century
Located in Sacile, PN
Ancient chinese figure of peaceful Buddha head carved in wood.
Beautiful signs of age to keep.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Busts
Materials
Wood
Eugene Kormendi-Frim, Head, Hand-Carved Ebonized Wood Sculpture, circa 1930s
By Ervin Kormendi-Frim
Located in New York, NY
Eugene (Jenő) Körmendi-Frim (1889–1959) was a renowned Hungarian-American sculptor, coming from a family of artists. His brother, Erwin Kormendi-Frim (1885 – 1939) was famous Hungari...
Category
Vintage 1920s Hungarian Art Deco Busts
Materials
Wood
H 13.5 in W 6.75 in D 4.94 in
Antique Italian Wooden Bust of Apollo Belvedere, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
. A wonderful representation of a renowned statue from antiquity, our wood Apollo bust can be placed
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Wood
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Busts
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Carved Wood Portrait of a Russian Maiden with Kokoshnik Headdress
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Nouveau Carved Wood Portrait of a Russian Maiden with Kokoshnik Headdress, Attributed to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Busts
Materials
Walnut
H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 8.5 in
Pair of Small French Empire Giltwood Busts, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
themes inspired by these bygone nations, such as this pair of small giltwood busts. Hand-carved circa
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Busts
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Large Italian Marble Bust of Roman Emperor Dated 1887
Located in New York, NY
Our very large and expertly sculpted Italian marble bust of a Roman emperor measures 35 in tall, 29
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Marble
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Located in Marbella, ES
Wood-Carved Sculpture of a Tanzanian Woman Signed and Dated 1922
Category
Early 20th Century Tanzanian Busts
Materials
Wood
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
Located in Esbeek, NL
Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus.
Damage on the right side of the bust, see
Category
Antique 17th Century European Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Wood
Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Located in Portland, OR
trainee, the bust is sensitively and finely carved and polychromed. The bust pre-dates the German
Category
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Busts
Materials
Gesso, Wood
H 19 in W 16 in D 10 in
19th Century Italian Wooden Sculpture of Woman's Bust on a Base
Located in Catania, Sicilia
Italian wooden sculpture of a mid 19th century woman's bust with purfled base. High quality hand
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Charles X Busts
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Carved Marble Sculpture on Wood Stand Signed A. Gory
By Affortunato Gory
Located in Dallas, TX
in Italy, circa 1920, the carved sculpture features two young sisters beauties hugging each other
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Busts
Materials
Marble
H 17 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century English Carrara Marble Busts - John Denton Crittenden
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fine Pair of Mid 19th Century English Carved Carrara Marble Busts on Wooden Pedestals By John
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Busts
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 11 in
Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Resin, Wood
1950s Wood Sculpture of Woman
Located in Tarrytown, NY
A beautiful 1950s Wood Sculptural Bust of a Woman
Sides appear as a scroll
Richly Carved Wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Busts
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Portrait Bust of a Gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian neoclassical Alabaster portrait bust of a gentleman, by Insom Fece, 1839
Finely detailed
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Alabaster
H 11 in W 5 in D 3.5 in
Impressive Hand-Carved Wooden Buddha
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and impressive hand carved wooden (I beleive mahogany) Buddha from Thailand, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Thai Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Wood
Disconnect, wood sculpture by Troy Williams, telephone, cell phone tower, steel
By Troy Williams
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Disconnect, wood sculpture by Troy Williams, telephone, cell phone tower, steel
Hand-carved wood
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Steel
H 54 in W 27 in D 21 in
1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face
Warm natural burl wood tones add texture and interest to
Category
Vintage 1960s Busts
Materials
Wood, Burl
Carved Italian Pope With Original Gilding
Located in Dallas, TX
Large carved wood and with original gilding of Pope Gregory with a mitre shaped like a crown. Circa
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Busts
Materials
Wood
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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.