Softwood Decorative Objects

This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...

Early 20th century articulated lay figure. A good example of an early 20th century articulated artists lay figure. With brass and spring joints that allow this figure to move into ...

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, actually the style of this case is called "Friksdhal" from the mid-western part...

19th century Scandinavian handmade woven basket circa 1890. Here we have a fine example of rural Swedish craft work. Pine frame with hand woven base and sides. Many uses for today ...

19th century Swedish pine log box circa 1870. Fine example of Swedish rustic furniture that was made with available timbers and still functioning after all this time. Made by secur...

Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint.  Made from solid pine and scraped back t...

Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870. Original painted dome top chest of small proportions.  Superb opportunity to own a decorative piece to s...

Late 18th century Italian deeply carved giltwood cartouche of exuberant Rococo form. The scrolling acanthus and C-scroll foliage framing an oval reserve with traces of blue-painted ...

19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...

This hand-crafted wood container dates to the early 20th century and was used to store rice and other grains. The lidded container has a rounded body with a short footed base, constr...

This large wooden serving tray is crafted with a hand-painted panel salvaged from a vintage Chinese cabinet. Selected for its charming folk art decoration, the found panel is painted...

This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black F...

Gilded French frame in carved wood. Circa 1930. H 76cm x W 65cm x D 6cm

1960's French Soda Fountain Crates - Medium. Practical original soda fountain crates made from pitch pine. Brilliantly practical with internal divisions. Listing is for one crate. ...

Circa 1960. We offer this antique wooden plate folding photographic camera with stand, the camera still working.

This is a beautiful Swedish hand-carfted, carved 19th century wooden bowl in Wabi Sabi style. It comes made in an oblong piece of pine, perhaps a thin trunk but more likely a thick ...

Early 20th century American double sided whirligig figure A brilliant example of early 20th century American Folk Art. In the form of a hand carved wooden double sided whirligig f...

A superb collection of 6 antique plaster models after the ancient 6th century BC Parthenon Frieze. Supplied loose, these mini friezes are presented in a wooden tray and mounted on a ...

ecorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a white and gold later paint finish with mora written on the clock face. Measures: 203cm. This original 1800...

This original 1800s mora clock has a nice face with a clean patina and measures: 230cm. The clock body is distressed as befits its age and has the usual wood movement found in clock...

Leggio Da Tavolo In Legno scolpito e dorato Del 1700 di area italiana, di manifattura veneziana. Il porta libro di design Barocchetto o Rococò è caratterizzato da linee sinuose e un’...

Vintage stained pine miniature chest, circa 1930 Measures: 13.5" wide x 10" deep x 9.5" high. Great for jewelry, letters, etc.

Holey Tower Candleholder by Gabor Gobi Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 11 x W 18 x H 41 cm. Materials: Pine wood and limestone. This artfully sculpted candle holder is a testament to in...

Sculpture "Förvandlad Fågel" (Transformed bird) made by Swedish Sculptor Bengt Amundin during the 1950s. Made from cast and patinated bronze on original base from asymmetrical pine w...

This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint . the only thing done to it is the old original NON working have been replaced with New modern battery works.

A late 17th century early 18th century polychrome wooden sculpted statue of the Madonna and child. Some losses to the paint and damage but still retaining original paint.

This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...

Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate handpainted detail on the hood and body in a white paint finish with floral wreaths and flowers Measures: 218c...

an extraordinary piece, a very rare find this capipote/santos figure, lovely carving, wonderful soft expression on the polychromed face, bought from an Italian collector, who had it...

Mogens Koch Oregon pine and glass frame made by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, c. 1960. Label from here. Original, untouched condition.

Swedish gouged pine wood vide poche. The object is in really nice condition and has nice gouged details on its inside. The vide poche has been produced during the 60's in Sweden and ...

Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It is lacquered and gilded with rich wood-carved details of, among other things, garla...

Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in later turquoise paint and gold detail and fan detail on the base. Measures: 212cm. This original 1800s mora clock has a good ...

a very elegant spanish polychromed wood santos figures with articulated hands ... pure poetry ...

Nice early 19th century swedish Folk Art root bowl from Northern Sweden. A genuine wooden bowl with lovely patina. An antique and unique organic wooden bowl. These bowls where espec...

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock Alfta Model. it has been restored and New Battery works have been installed with a reproduction face. the Original works and face are ...

Nautical Arts and Crafts Hardwood, Cypress and Bronze Knob Handmade and Hand painted Ceremony Box by McAdams Design, USA. This work is a product of the husband & wife design team of Joyce McAdams...

Modernist figure of a duck in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made. The figure is in excellent vintage condition.

A beautifully stylized old rustic lady-dressed female figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable uniq...

In an exclusive collaboration, each hand-studded piece by artist the bms. was transformed from a provincial 19th century artifact into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Embellishing with silver and gold thumbtacks, the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our storied objects, animating each surface with bold and provocative designs. This kintsugi rest was originally a Qing-dynasty low stool, used by a Shoemaker while he assembled pairs of shoes. Marked by the artist's golden touch, the simple stool has been gilded with a pattern inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, wherein damaged ceramics...

Bristlecone Pine Sculpture by David Spiesman in 2000- signed. Wood for this sculpture was harvested with permission from a forest that dies in 1933. Sculpture is held together artful...

Antique Swedish mora clock in white paint and gold detailing with very unusual and rare hood ornamentation and highly decorative face, lovely star round motif on the hood front too. ...

Rare and highly decorative antique hand-carved wooden monk sculpture. If you are looking for a meaningful, expressive, and superbly hand-carved antique work of art to grace your stu...

Amazing mixed metals and wood Brutalist Period couple sculpture. A wonderful mix of copper, brass, nails and wood that have been manipulated, cut, carved, heated, tacked, and welded ...

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian rocking sheep by Povl Kjer, 1 in stock.

This rustic container is a traditional vessel used to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese unit of volume. The rice measure has a squared form with tapered sides, handc...

This original 19th-century wooden box features sturdy iron handles on each side and is painted in a beautiful, aged gray. The box could be used for storage or as a decorative eleme...

A 19th century impressive large scale Italian Baroque style putti statue, depicts a winged cherub, with branch, different smaller scallop shells and hold...

Good late 19th Century Cornish diorama of Queen Anne. 1890

Italian Renaissance painted pine life size figure of religious scholar holding book (17/18th Cent) Replacement finger

American Country Rustic style antique blue painted pine large water bucket with cut out handles.

Magnifying glasses are already recorded as far back as the Ancient Greeks. Troughout history they were reserved for scientists, nobility and monks. During the Renaissance and culmina...

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique . Freestanding hand carved pine wood clock with all the original mechanics and hardware , weights rack...

Very special Baroque box with carved decorations of mythical creatures and figurative scenes Carved monogrammed initials "HPP" + Family Crest, origin: Gudbrandsdal, Norway, circa 174...

This antique wooden box is unmarked and unsigned, but believed to have been made in Russia in circa 1890. The top of the box portrays a vignette of a shore scene where several men in...

A superb large late 18th Century Italian circular oculus frame Showing deep period carving with repeating classical ornament and a finely worked inner moulding. Carved entirely in w...

A rare and highly decorative oversized wooden ostrich sculpture by Kaija Aarikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated designers. This exceptional XXL example was most likely produced in...

A pair of Tall Ebonised Tri Leg Torcheres. Perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any room. These stands feature a beautiful patina that enhances their timeless appeal. Ideal...

This is an Incredible RARE 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock!!! it was actually glossy white when I found it and I was able to remove the newer white paint down to the Orig...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is ...