Skip to main content

Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

619
39
12
to
48
373
257
670
664
666
54
53
27
22
17
14
9
8
5
5
3
2
2
1
1
1
34
186
399
51
144
128
57
16
14
7
5
17
9
21
6
3
Height
to
Width
to
445
178
97
62
53
368
134
91
83
70
4
3
3
3
3
Technique: Hand-Carved
Japanese Boxwood Tortoise Okimono Matsuyama
By Matsuyama
Located in Grantham, GB
fine Japanese boxwood tortoise okimono. The Tortoise realistically carved with textured detail to the top shell and underneath complete with claws to each foot. The Tortoise looking ...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Carved Stone Foo Dog
Located in London, GB
A well carved Foo dog in a hard limestone. Nicely weathered dating it mid 20th century. Chinese guardian lions, or imperial guardian lions, are a traditional Chinese architectural ...
Category

20th Century Asian Ming Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

W P A Style Terracotta "Bear" Sculpture, Art Deco, Modern
Located in Buffalo, NY
W P A style terracotta "BEAR" sculpture, Art Deco, Modern, charming stylized depiction. Painted, minor chipping (bottom).
Category

1930s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Set/3 Animals, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Handmade by Lusitanus Home
Located in Cartaxo, PT
Set/3 Animals Pigmeo, Calacatta Bianco Marble, Lusitanus Home Collection by Lusitanus Home. Handcrafted animal sculptures in Calacatta Bianco M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Whale Whirligig by Lincoln Ceely, circa 1940s Carved and painted sperm whale whirligig, in its original black paint, with carved teeth and tack eyes, signed on the base, appropiat...
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Hand Carved Rosewood Sperm Whale Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand carved rosewood sperm whale, circa the 1980s. The piece is in great condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Rosewood

Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Hand Carved in Switzerland, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Statue of a Walking Bear Handcarved in Switzerland circa 1930s. A vintage statue of a strolling bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarved and handpainted with naturalisti...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Carved Statue of a Retriver with Puppy, Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique wooden carved statue of a Retriver with Puppy, Brienz, circa. 1900 A rare carved statue of a mother retriver with puppy. A very detailed whimsical dog statue carved out of...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

University of Southern California Traveler Mascot Wood Carving by Carter Hoffman
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool and hard to find University of Southern California (USC) "Traveler" horse mascot wood carving by Carter Hoffman, circa 1950s. The piece is in very good vintage condition ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hand Carved Ebony Rhino / Rhinoceros Wall Plaques / Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly detailed pair of hand carved ebony rhino / rhinoceros wall plaques / sculptures with glass eyes on a two tone African hardwood, circa 1970s. The plaques are extremely well...
Category

Mid-20th Century African Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony

Large Pair & Finest Quality, Antique Nutwood Swiss Black Forest Bull and Cow
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and condition, hand carved livestock sculptures. This marvelous pair is for the collectors of the rarest and best quality Black Forest sculptures. These incredibly ...
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Nutwood

Sandstone Carving of a Peregrine Falcon
Located in Nantucket, MA
Masterfuly carved Peregrine Falcon, depicted on a stump, showing a nice contrast pof mixed polish and rough contrast, with inserted black stone eyes Unknown maker.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

Large Scale Chinese Carved Nephrite Tiger Sculpture
Located in Harlingen, TX
A large scale hand carved solid natural nephrite jade tiger statue. Dark green overall with swirls of dark & light green, yellow and cream. Dimensions: 14"W x 28"D x 24"H Pleas...
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of 19th Century, French Carved Oak Wall Door Panels in Gilt Frames
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a man's office with this pair of elegant antique panels. Crafted in France, circa 1870, and made of oak, the sculpted elements are decorated with exquisite carvings in high ...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Giltwood

Hand-Carved Oakwood Owl Sculpture with Glass Eyes, Germany, 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Art Deco style hand-carved oakwood owl sculpture, Germany, circa the 1930s. This beautiful naturalistically carved dark brown wooden owl with glass eyes, sitting on a wooden base wi...
Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oak

Japanese Collection Carved Wood Animal and Fish Netsuke
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A Japanese collection six carved wood netsukes portraying animals and fish and dating from the latter 20th century. The figures are well carved with good detail and portray the follo...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Other Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large Carved and Painted Wooden Swan Planter from Florence, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved in Italy, this large carved and white painted wooden swan planter is every bit as graceful as the actual bird it depicts. Based on the curved neck and downward pointing b...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Italian 19th Century Big Scale Hand Carved Table Top Wood Lion Sculpture
Located in Firenze, IT
This 19th century big scale Italian animalier sculpure features a lion striding forward on a root-wood base, snarling with open mouth and expressive eyes enlivening its rippling mane...
Category

19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Hand Carved Rocking Horse Still Wearing Authentic Paint
Located in Sofia, BG
Extraordinary hand carved rocking horse made in Italy at the end of 19th century. The piece is still wearing its authentic paint in light blue, rose and velvet. The condition is fine...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Unique & Sturdy Antique Black Forest Armchair / Lounge Chair W. Bear Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and impressive, hand carved armchair with three bears. This stunning chair is as strong and stabile as the day it was made and the woodwork is in excellent condition also. T...
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Gemstone Parrot on Red Jasper
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful gemstone Parrot on red jasper cluster on black marble base. Perched on jasper cluster, the parrot with turquoise amazonite plumage and tail in navy sodalite, orange jaspe...
Category

2010s Peruvian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Antique Swedish Folk Art hand carved Wooden Horse
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique wooden horse in folk art from northern Sweden. The horse was carved by hand from solid Swedish pine around 1860 to 1880 and is freestanding. It has been restored by h...
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Rare Midcentury Brass Owl of Athena Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Enigmatic and sublime bronze sculpture of owl of Athena. Traditionally a companion to the goddess of wisdom, the owl representation has been assoc...
Category

1950s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Swiss Black Forest Eagle Carving 'Taking Flight'
Located in Grantham, GB
Fine Swiss Black Forest eagle carving of substantial size. The eagle beautifully carved with exceptional detail throughout perched upon a rocky outcro...
Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Quarrelling Hawk Okimono Meiji Period
Located in Grantham, GB
Outstanding Japanese carved quarrelling Hawk okimono. The carving of exceptional quality with a large hawk fighting with a smaller hawk underneath. The smaller hawk gasps as the larg...
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Bosko Hrnjak Original Modernist Framed Art Tall Tabby Cat Wall Sculpture Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning Witco inspired modernist abstract hand carved/hand painted wall sculpture plaque by Bosko Hrnjak. The sculpture is titled "Tall Tabby" and is hand carved out of redwood. Mounted in a beautiful handmade redwood frame...
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Well Carved Folk Art Eagle Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A carved and contrastingly stained wood eagle perched on a tree stump and surveying the surroundings. With life like feathers, brass beak and talons, and glass eyes. Mounted on a cir...
Category

20th Century Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Bird Nest Key Rack Holder Pincushion Wall Mount Folk Art German Black Forest
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A lovely key holder board made of hand carved wood, made in the Black Forest area in Germany. Found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. It is not marked, but dated 1891. A nice ...
Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage White Marble Mughal Jeweled Elephant Sculpture Paper Weight
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage white marble Mughal Jeweled elephant sculpture paper weight. Finely hand painted animal sculpture of an elephant with colorful gold, pink and red color paint. Collectible ceremonial hand...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Trio of Hand Carved Wood Sculpture, Tall Carved Poplar Totems
By Steve Turner
Located in Chicago, IL
These hand-carved poplar sculptures transforms from an open, geometric cage form at the bottom to a serpent head at the top. Steve Turner slowly works the wood, revealing natural elements, rings and knots present in the wood. These modern totems evokes the work of Constantin Brancusi and Henry Moore in its modern and organic nature. Each of these three sculptures stands atop a solid steel custom base thus the width dimension can vary depending on how far apart each is spaced. Steve Turner Struggle, 2020 catalpa wood...
Category

2010s American Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Carved Standing Bear Figure, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique hand carved standing bear sculpture. A beautiful and masterfully hand-carved walnut figure of a standing bear, with highly detailed features and fur. Germany, circa 1920. Dimensions, approx.: height: 29 cm / 11.41 in; width: 10 cm / 3.93 in; depth: 14 cm / 5.51 in. In good condition with some signs of aging - slight loss of teeth painting.
Category

1920s German Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Wood

Antique Musical circa 1880 Black Forest Hand Carved Fox Whip Hook Glass Eyes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, Musical, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, Fox whip hook with glass eyes Th...
Category

1880s Swedish Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Carved Seated Bear Figure
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique black forest carved seated bear sculpture An adorable and masterfully hand-carved figure of a seated bear. Switzerland, circa 1...
Category

Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1880 Collectable Black Forest Hand Carved Fox Whip Hook Glass Eyes
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare, stunning, original circa 1880 Swiss made Black Forest wood, Fox whip hook with glass eyes These are a very very rare pi...
Category

1880s Swedish Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Bear Figure with Glass Eyes, Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Hand carved bear sculpture with glass eyes, Germany, circa the 1930s. A beautiful and masterfully hand-carved linden-wood figure of a bear, with glass eyes, highly detailed features...
Category

1930s German Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Statue of a Zebra Hand Carved in Germany, circa 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden carved statue of a zebra hand carved in Germany, circa 1930s An antique statue of a zebra. Made of wood, finely hand carved and hand painted with naturalistic details in Ge...
Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Hand Carved Stone Monkey Temple Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period hand carved stone monkey temple sculpture from the 17th century, depicted seated and holding a round stone disc above its head. Created in China during ...
Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Gemstone Opal Jasper Parrots on Rock Crystal
Located in Somis, CA
A finely carved, 7.8 lb, all natural multi-gemstone parrot sculpture. Naturalistically modeled perched on rock crystal clusters, the left bird with ...
Category

2010s Peruvian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Opal

Chinese Soapstone Carving Running Horses, Mid-20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
Chinese soapstone carving running horses, Mid-20th Century. The large magnificent soapstone carving is depicting running horses beautifully carved in the natural soapstone placed on a wooden root branch. Galloping horses in Chinese culture symbolize upwardly movement which could mean a promotion or growth in career Shoushan stone...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

19th Century French Carved Walnut Boar Sculpture Footstool
Located in Dallas, TX
Rest your feet on this interesting footstool! crafted in France, circa 1890 and built in one piece of walnut, the hand-carved sculpture depicts a boar figure sniffing; the hog faces ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Country Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Lapis Lazuli Horse Knight
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hand carved horse bust in grade AAA natural lapis lazuli. The horse with robust neck and windswept mane, mouth slightly open and large alert eyes. Lapis of beautiful coba...
Category

20th Century Afghan Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Pair Monumental Japanese Meiji Period Carved Wood Eagle Statues
Located in New York, NY
Pair Monumental exceptional quality Meiji period Japanese Carved wood statues of Eagles standing on top of a tree trunk.
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Raccoon Figurine / 1868-1920 / Good Luck Charm
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce a very interesting Japanese old wooden kimono. This is a wooden figurine in the shape of a tanuki. The raccoon dog has lon...
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Lapis Lazuli Rabbit Paperweight
Located in Somis, CA
For the Year of the Rabbit we present a finely carved grade AAA finest natural lapis lazuli rabbit. The rabbit rests on his paws with ears pu...
Category

20th Century Afghan Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Pair of Mason Detroit Grade Canvasback Decoys, circa 1920
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks Item Number: Y606A Pair of Evans Factory canvasbacks. Original paint, hand carved, glass eyes. Were used in Wisconsin. Almost complete wing paint remains. One bottom carved W.E.T. Assume the hunter. Period: Early 20th century Origin: Wisconsin, United States Size: to scale Dimensions: 15" x 5" x 6". Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery...
Category

1920s American Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved and Stained Walnut Bear
Located in Stamford, CT
Very fine carving of a black forest bear walking on all fours paws. The life-like bear realistically carved and stained by a master craftsman. The eyes in...
Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Walnut, Wood

1960s Teak Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Lovely hand sculpted Teakwood Hippopotamus. circa 1960s. This guy will be a fabulous addition to your home décor and Hippos bring good luck!
Category

Mid-20th Century Moorish Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Antique Plaster Lion Head
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
This antique plaster lion head has been reserved for years: now I'm publishing it for sale. I have no fountain, not even a garden that can welcome it. ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Bear, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful black Forest sculpture of a striding bear carved in both a realistic and expressionistic style. The bear shown walking forward on...
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Aztec Civilization Eagle Slate / 1428-1521 / Stone Figurine / Garden Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old stone carving figurine depicting an eagle that belonged to a Japanese collector. On the back of the stone is written Maya-Aztec. The Aztecs have preserved many large stone carvings...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Mexican Other Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century French Polished Iron Horse Head Sculpture on Integral Base
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a study or office with this elegant antique sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1930, the piece depicts a horse head figure resting on integral square base. The tall decorati...
Category

Early 20th Century French Country Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ceramic Stoneware Contemporary Animal "Bully" Sculpture by Keavy Murphree
Located in Nashville, TN
This one-of-a-kind ceramic stoneware "Bully" sculpture by Keavy Murphree is a charming addition to any art collection. The sculpture features a minimal, abstract design that captures...
Category

2010s American Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

1960's, J.G Casas Modernist Abstract Animal Wood Carved Sculpture Mexican Artist
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a wonderful hand carved wood animal sculpture by Mexican artist, J.G. Casas, circa 1960's. The sculpture has the o...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Male Foo Dog Guardian Lion Hand-Carved Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
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...
Category

17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Merry-Go-Round Art Deco Horses, circa 1930s
Located in Faversham, GB
Two fabulous Art Deco period merry-go-round carousel ride winged horses, No. 9 and No. 18. In their original paint, with original metal handlebars and reupholstered seats in a rich r...
Category

20th Century British Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hand Carved Teak Temple Guards, Foo Dogs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of intricately hand carved Teak temple guard dogs. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in pairs — one is female, the o...
Category

20th Century Thai Tribal Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century Papier Mache Theatre Horse Figure
Located in London, GB
Mid-20th Century Papier Mache theatre horse figure We are proud to offer a unique and rare example of a Mid-20th Century French theatre Papier Mache horse...
Category

1950s French Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rabbit, Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit Crystal Hand carved Crystal inclusions vary Limited Edition.          
Category

2010s Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Recently Viewed

View More