Carved Animal Sculptures

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fast...

Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples of it used as a decanter or liqueur Stand with the holders being used for shot or small glasses. Modeled as hiking bear with walking stick...

Carved solid mahogany pair of Koi fish with lightly painted accents Massive fish 5" deep by 24" high by 24" long Little fish is 2.5 deep x 11 wide x 9 high

Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof. Lions carved into the back of the saddle. Restored. Recently restored. Part of a private collection for mor...

Antique Alabaster Chandelier / Pendant w. Bronze Godd Sculptures & Rose Shades. If you're looking for a lighting piece that truly tells a story — one that combines artistry, craftsm...

Decorate a ranch or hunting lodge with this suite of elegant antique Black Forest wall plaques. Carved in France circa 1870, and built of walnut wood, each plaque is octagonal in sha...

A pair of opposing foo lions with elaborately carved curled fur and seated on bases. One places a paw on a ball, the other on an upside down baby foo lion. Overall fine time worn sur...

Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool India for the English Market, early to mid-20th century A charming carved Indian Colonial hardwood elephant drinks ...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period (1368 - 1644) hand-carved stone Foo Dog guardian lion sculpture depicting a male placing his paw atop a ball. Created in Ch...

Pair of Vintage Solid Brass Male and Female Pheasant Bird Sculptures, the Both Male and Female Sculptures are in good condition, great for Home Decor Dimensions: Male- 14"W X 4"D X 4...

Beautiful solid walnut hand carved sculpted bowl or catch all. Signed on the bottom. 1950s Emil Milan (1922 – 1985) was an American woodworker celebrated for his sculptural bowls, b...

This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1960s. The signature is written on the back side 'Masaoka'. Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th...

Sizable hand carved polychrome Chinese horse sculpture with detailed decoration.

Italian Christmas Manger Animals. Set of six antique hand painted and modeled terracotta 17th century Neapolitan creche animals, in beautiful mottled...

Antique Ebony Wood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Elephant Sculpture on Stand. Precious black ebonized hand carved wood Anglo-Indian elephant sculp...

These noble beasts are often placed near the entrance of a home for fierce protection. The pair of hand-carved rose quartz foo dogs (also known as guardian lions) exudes protective s...

An outstanding deep black crytal glass study of a horse gently drinking from a water's surface, raised on a polished black glass plinth, signed Lalique France and numbered from the l...

Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART. There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from the Arts and Crafts era is one of those rare finds. Every element of this six-light pendant is handcrafted with unparalleled artistry and attention to detail. The chandelier features six elegantly carved arms, which resemble delicate flower stems emerging from the base, with each hand-carved arm showcasing intricate craftsmanship. The alabaster shades, in flawless condition, are designed as blooming flowers, adding a refined and timeless beauty to the piece. The chandelier’s base, also hand-carved from solid wood, is monumental in both size and craftsmanship. A stunning crafted chandelier that is both extraordinary and a true joy to behold. But it is the hand-carved American eagle sculpture...

Vintage Rattlesnake by Frederic Remington Sculpture Statue Beautiful Cowboy/Southwestern style sculpture.  Lost wax bronze casting process.  Mounted on a fine marble base.  The ...

Silver and onyx horse racing sculpture by Mappin and Webb English, 1935 Height 39cm, width 62cm, depth 33cm Commissioned by H.H. Maharaja of Ra...

White painted wood standing horse. Hand carved and well proportioned.

More information coming soon… Dating to circa 1700, this heavy stone armorial has been hand-carved in relief. The 9 1/2 inch thick stone was found on a chateau in Nice, France. Th...

Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the c...

This extraordinary pair of life-size striated salmon pink marble baby giraffe calves have been hand-carved. Both sculptures were diligently carved from a single slab of marble. The s...

Imposing yet refined, this pair of mid-century French lion sculptures brings classical strength and architectural charm to any outdoor setting. Crafted in France circa 1950, each lio...

A Magnificent and Quite Rare English Asprey Signed Orientalist Motif Masterpiece with Dessert Palm Tree and Parcel-Gilt Silver Camels having Diamond Eyes. Gorgeously constructed in ...

This exquisite antique hand-carved wooden horse head sculpture is a stunning piece of Indian art. Horses symbolize power, nobility, and swiftness in Indian culture, making this piece...

A Fine Pair of French 19th/20th Century Gilt-Bronze Sculptures of "The Marly Horses" (Now turned into lamps) After the original by Guillaume Coustou (French, 1677-1746). The large pair of equestrian bronze sculptures, finished in a gold patina, each depicting rearing horses with their groom, both raised on oval a black slate and Bardiglio marble bases and fitted with modern electrical twin-light brass fittings and cream colored shades. The base on an ebonized wooden platform. Circa: Paris, 1900-1920. Sculpture & Base Height: 31 1/4 inches (79.8 cm) Base Width: 21 3/4 inches (55.3 cm) Base Depth: 12 3/4 inches (32.4 cm) Height to top of (Adjustable) shade fitting: 48 1/4 inches (122.6 cm) Shade Height: 15 inches (38.1 cm) Shade Width: 26 inches (66.1 cm) Shade Depth: 20 inches (50.8 cm) The original Marly Horses are two 1743–1745 Carrara marble sculpted groups by Guillaume Coustou. They were commissioned by Louis XV of France for the trough at the entrance to the grounds of his château de Marly. Coustou's last works, they were intended to replace two other sculpted groups, Mercury on Pegasus and Pegasus, Renown of Horses, both by Antoine Coysevox, which had been removed to the Tuileries Gardens in 1719. Louis XV chose the modellos in 1743 and the full-size sculptures were completed in only two years, being installed at Marly in 1745. They proved highly successful in reproduction, particularly on a smaller scale, and prefigured Théodore Géricault and other Romantic artists' obsession with equestrian subjects. The Marly horses were later also used as the central motif of the monochrome 819-line RTF/ORTF test card which was used on TF1 from 1953 until 1983. The originals were moved to the place de la Concorde in Paris in 1794 and Louis-Denis Caillouette (1790–1868) restored them in 1840. In 1984 it was concluded that the annual military parades on 14 July were damaging the sculptures and they were replaced by marble copies produced by Michel Bourbon in the studio of a subsidiary of Bouygues. The latter also gained the right to an extra copy, which was placed in Bouygues's social building. The original sculptures were moved to a former courtyard in the Richelieu wing of the Louvre Museum, which was renamed the 'cour Marly' in their honour, whilst Bourbon's two main copies were moved to the originals' first site near the trough at Marly, with work overseen by the architect Serge Macel. Guillaume Coustou the Elder (29 November 1677, Lyon – 22 February 1746, Paris) was a French sculptor of the Baroque and Louis XIV style. He was a royal sculptor for Louis XIV and Louis XV and became Director of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1735. He is best known for his monumental statues of horses made for the Chateau of Marly, whose replicas now stand in the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Coustou was a member of a family of famous sculptors; his uncle, Antoine Coysevox, was a royal sculptor; his elder brother, Nicolas Coustou was a sculptor, and his son Guillaume Coustou the Younger also become a noted royal sculptor. Like his older brother, he won the (Prix de Rome) of the Royal Academy which entitled him to study for four years at the French Academy in Rome. However, he refused to accept the discipline of the academy, gave up his studies, set out to make his own career as an artist. He worked for a time in the atelier of the painter Pierre Legros, and eventually returned to Paris. Upon his return to Paris, he assisted his uncle Coysevox in making two monumental equestrian sculptures, Fame and Mercury, for the Château de Marly, the new residence of Louis XIV near the Palace of Versailles, where he went to escape the crowds and ceremony of the Palace. He later (1740–1745), made his own horses, The Horses of Marly, his most famous works, to replace them. The horses reinvent the theme of the colossal Roman marbles of the Horse Tamers in the Piazza Quirinale, Rome. They were commissioned by Louis XV in 1739 and installed in 1745 at the Abreuvoir ("Horse Trough") at Marly. The horses were considered masterpieces of the grace and expressiveness of the French Late Baroque or Rococo style. After the Revolution they were moved from Marly to the beginning of the Champs-Élysées on the Place de la Concorde. The originals were brought indoors for protection at the Louvre Museum in 1984. In 1704 Coustou was received into the Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. The work he made to mark his entrance was Hercules on the Pyre, now in the Louvre. It displays the special hallmark of the Baroque, a twisting and rising transverse pose, as well as highly skillful carving. He rose to become Director of the academy in 1733. Another of his major works from his later career, the statue of Maria Leszczynska, (1731)is on display at the Louvre. Coustou also created two colossal monuments, The Ocean and the Mediterranean among other sculptures for the park at Marly; the bronze Rhone, which formed part of the statue of Louis XIV at Lyons, and the sculptures at the entrance of the Hôtel des Invalides. Of these latter, the bas-relief representing Louis XIV mounted and accompanied by Justice and Prudence was destroyed during the Revolution, but was restored in 1815 by Pierre Cartellier from Coustou's model; the bronze figures of Mars and Minerva (1733–34), on either side of the doorway, were not interfered with. In 1714 for Marly he collaborated in two marble sculptures representing Apollo Chasing Daphne (both at the Louvre), in which Nicolas Coustou sculpted the Apollo and Guillaume the Daphne. About the same time he was commissioned to produce another running figure in marble, a Hippomenes designed to complement an Atalanta copied from the Antique by Pierre Lepautre...

Exceptional hand-carved wooden ram's head wall mount, made in Spain for Sarreid Ltd., 1970s. Sculpted with striking detail, the head features curling horns, deeply carved fleece, and...

A 19th century French velocipede of a white pony, the horse of polychromed wood with horsehair mane and set upon an iron tricycle. Deaccessioned from the MacLean Collection of Asian...

Decorative swan decoy carved from a barn beam. Glass eyes, original paint. Carved by Fred and Sally Schieber and stamped "F&S" on bottom. F&S carved wood swans were decorative decoys...

Swan decoy from Havre de Grace, Maryland. Original paint. Period: Mid-20th century Origin: Maine, United States Size: 32” x 10” x 17’ Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals ...

Rare and beautifully carved owl. This hand-carved owl is well loved by its previous owners and therefor it is still in magnificent condition. Owl sculptures of this period are rare...

French Black Forest carved wood eagle vase , circa 1880. Height / 10.3 inches.

circa 1900 Miniature Model of Black Forest Bear Bench. "Black Forest" is a term to describe elaborate, realistic wood carvings from an area in ...

Striking butterfly wall mirror, with a beech body and thick beveled glass wings. If you love butterflies and/or if they are meaningful in your life then this wonderful wall mirror could be flying your way soon (lots of pun intended). Because of their wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, butterflies are loved throughout the world. However, because of their deeper meaning they for many people also represent things like spiritual rebirth, transformation, change, hope and life. Via one of our foreign contacts we managed to purchase this rare and possibly unique, butterfly wall mirror. The all handcrafted and hand-carved beech wooden body has the perfect design and a wonderful patina. The two beveled mirror wings...

Antique Southeast Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India. Large Antique Southeast Asian Carved Polychrome Wood Horses. Antique Southeast Asian carved wood model of a parade horse. the body with allover polychrome, saddle and reins carved in high relief, the tail lacquered. 19th century hand carved oversized wooden Indian temple horse...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your jewellery collection with this beautiful swan ring holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver plating, it is the perfect addition to any...

Large winged griffin by Bottega Vincenzo Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati in carved walnut. These two sculptural elements were the basis of a large mirror, produced by the great car...

Decorate a table or entry commode with this one-of-a-kind "Tortue" sculpture (French for tutle). Crafted in southern France and built of ceramic using the Raku method, the vintage to...

Pair of Vintage Ironwood Hand Carved Owls. A very cool pair of hand carved ironwood owl sculptures, circa 1980s. These pieces are in very good vintage condition and measure approxima...

Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood. Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an Eagle. Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5". circa 1970. Ironwood hand carved eagle or falcon...

Pair of Small Silver-Plated Peacock Figurines Hollywood Regency Style, Vintage Luxury Décor & Gift An exquisite pair of small silver-plated peacock sculptures, designed in the class...

Vintage jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight wearing traditional ceremonial costume. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant...

By Cocry. Lion's head, terracotta, circa 1930-1950 Signned by the artist "COCRY" 10 H x 10 H x 8 D in. Italian unique

Carousel Horse (American, 19th C) Wood carved with traces of paint with stand. An amazing decorative statement; this charming wood carved carousel horse shows character with traces of its original paint and jointed construction. The glass eye balls and facial features is a focal point from tail to hoof. Probably coming originally from a Long Island New York fair carousel ride, this bold yet soft piece draws eyes and complimentary statements as soon as guests see it. Comes with decorative wood stand! Attributed to Parker carousel horses...

Add a touch of vintage charm to your dinner table with this beautiful swan napkin holder. Crafted from high-quality metal with silver, it is the perfect addition to any home decor. T...

the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...

Mounted on a Black Marble Plinth From our Black Forest collection, we are delighted to introduce this Swiss Black Forest Lucerne Lion Carving. The Lucern...

Finely carved Asian wooden walking elephant animal statue. Age: Early 20th Century Size: Height 32.8 C.M. / Width 12.6 C.M. / Length 30.5 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (som...

Crafted from 100% natural, finest grade lepidolite, this finely carved 3.4 lb sculpture captures the magnificence of the dragon via a beautiful rare mineral. With scales gleaming and...

Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 european ibex of varying age and scale standing on carved rocks and foliage.  We have owned many blac...

Hand-Carved Wood Life-Size Monitor Lizard, School of Bustamonte, Mexico, 1970s Mexico, circa 1970s An impressively scaled hand-carved wooden monitor ...

A majestic paddling swan with exquisitely carved features from spirited head, vigilant eyes and curved neck to webbed feet and showy tail. The raised wings with intricate profuse fea...

VERY RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOOD GIRAFFE PULL TOY Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1850-80 36 5/8" H x 10 1/4" D x 12 1/2" W A rare American folk art pull-toy in the stylized form...

This exquisite early 20th-century Italian Orientalist bronze sculpture, "Falconiere A Cavallo", by the renowned sculptor Ferdinando de Luca, masterfully captures the elegance and nob...

Hand-carved mid-century netsuke depicting a contemplative monkey in a sitting position. Monkeys represent multiple things in Japanese culture and folklore among them being: mediators...

Stylized marble sculpture of a horse by the Italian sculptor, Amedeo Gennarelli (1881-1943), mounted on a wooden plinth with veneer.

Gorgeous MCM stylized zebra wood (possibly rosewood; not sure) elephant sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.5"W x 2.25"D x 5"H. #3647   

Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions circa 1950. Here we offer a fine pair of decorative carved lions for the ultimate installation piece.  Heavily carved out of solid w...