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Technique: Hand-Carved
Vintage Carved Wood Camel Side Table with Glass Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Accent table, having a round top of glass, on base of pine, carved as a well-articulated camel in recumbent pose.
Stock ID: D2252
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Pine
Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair 18th C. Carved Marble Terracotta Figures Lions Sculptures Garden Statues LA . Rare large Pair of early 18th century carved marble terracotta Figures of regal lions, holding an i...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair of Hand Carved Clear Rock-Crystal Quartz Parrots on Silver-Gilt Bases
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of hand carved and hand-polished clear rock-crystal quartz parrots on silver-gilt bases. Each is beautifully hand carved and further han...
Category
Early 1900s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Lions Pair of Sculpture Marble Italian 13th Century Romanesque
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, pair of 13th century, Romanesque, marble, recumbent lions
Recumbent lions were popular in 11th-13th century Italian architecture with pairs ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Temple Horse from India
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
19th Century Indian Agra Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Anglo-Indian Carved Marble Figure of a Rabbit - 2023 is the Year Of The Rabbit!
Located in Stamford, CT
2023 is the Year Of The Rabbit!!
Charming Anglo-Indian hand carved marble rabbit. A wonderful piece of animal sculpture that will bring some joy...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Elephant Table Lamp Hand Carved Wood and Copper Aldo Tura for Macabo Italy 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
Not many Aldo Tura pieces can be compared to this unique table lamp, hand carved from a single piece of wood. Aldo Tura lamps were done in small editions and the detail and level of ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Chinese Hardstone Carved Mythical Beast Rhyton Vessel, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An early 20th century Chinese Republic period carved hardstone drinking vessel, called a rhyton, in the form of a mythical pixiu.
The archaistic vessel carved in the Han Dynasty style from a single block of lavender gray nephrite and featuring a large horn-shaped cup being supported by a mythical pixiu. The pixiu carved with a nice sense of motion, head reared back, mouth open, and claws bared. The cup bearing a design of large horned taotie ogre masks on either side. The stone with areas of artificial "calcified" patination.
The pixiu is an ancient beast from...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Han Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Mid-Century Modern Teak Stylized Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This solid teak stylized sculpture of a horse's head is unsigned but presumed to have been made in Scandinavia in circa 1970 in the midcentury style. The sculpture is carved out of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Teak
Big Hand Carved Painted Stag Sculpture in Wood, Early 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A big hand carved painted stag sculpture in wood, early 18th century. Pre-owned by a collector. This sculpture are one of a kind.
The stag deer are a symbol of spiritual authority, a deer stag is here depicted in all its magnificent elegance. Wooden sculpture of a life-size deer stag laying upon a rectangular platform base.
The symbol of the stag:
The deer’s antlers are one of the characteristics that have made it the figure of a spiritual superiority, according to some. Like a crown, the antlers grow beyond its body, bringing it closer to the sky and making it sacred. In many cultures, the deer is a symbol of spiritual authority. During a deer’s life the antlers fall off and grow again and the animal is also a symbol of reGeneration.
In the Christian imagination, the deer is a symbol of piety, devotion and of God taking care of his children: men. The legend of Saint Eustace...
Category
18th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Hardwood
Pair of Swiss 19th Century Carved Wooden Cattle Attributed to Johann Huggler
By Johann Huggler
Located in London, GB
A pair of Black Forest cattle
attributed to Johann Huggler
Carved in lindenwood, the naturalistically carved Swiss cow, calf and bull stand on elliptical bases of grass and rocky...
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Rosewood Stylized Antelope Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
An aesthetically charming antelope sculpture in rich grainy rosewood. Both effortless and valiant despite its diminutive size.
Measures: 5.13" T x ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
19th century Pair Black Forest Chicken Vase Epergne Candleholder Carved Wood Set
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Direct from Europe
This listing is for a stunning pair of carved Black Forest “chicken” candleholders/epergnes. In the summer, the glass inserts were used and fresh cut flowers wer...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Impressive & Large Alabaster Pendant Light Chandelier w Bronze Lizard Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and wonderful light creating, mineral stone fixture.
This marvelous, early 20th century alabaster and bronze work of lighting art is another one of our recent and g...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
19th-Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture Young Child with Kitten, circa 1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th-early 20th century marble sculpture young child with kitten, circa 1920
Charming carved marble sculpture of a young child playing with a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Swedish Hand Carved Sculpture of a Lion Made in Birch, Early 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare hand carved sculpture of a lion in birch. Made in Berglinds toy factory in Nyköping, Sweden, early 1900s. The factory's main design idea was that the toys both should be tough...
Category
Early 1900s Swedish Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Birch
Antique Hand Carved & Great Condition Swiss Black Forest Bear Book Rack Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Late 19th century Black Forest books rack with folding bear bookends.
This handcrafted and very decorative bookstand with sliding and folding bookends is totally original and in per...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Hand Carved Marble Bucking Rodeo Horse & Alabaster Light Table Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylized and finest quality carved, bronco horse table lamp.
All handcrafted out of natural materials only, this rare bucking horse table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the dayt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Alabaster
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Fine Carved Black Forest Statue of a Disabled Dog, Brienz circa 1900
A very nice and fine Swiss wood carving. The disabled long hair terrier is re...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Rustic Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Impressive and all Hand-Carved Griffin Sculptures in a Gothic Style Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s sculptural floor lamp with artistic and impressive carvings.
This antique and extensively carved floor lamp is a rare design and a joy to look at. The wonderful tripod b...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hide, Wood
Hand-Carved Small Wooden Bear Sculpture with Lots of Character Made in Russia
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind, sitting bear sculpture with colored glass eyes and lots of character.
This early to mid-20th century sitting bear sculpture from Russia (see image 13 & 14) has the mo...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Hand Carved Antique 'Black Forest' Fox Stool
Located in London, GB
A 'Black Forest' fox stool
Constructed in a very well patinated and carved lindenwood, the kneeling fox having glass eyes, with monochrome naturalistic highlights; the seat carved to resemble a mushroom.
Brienz Area, circa 1900
Brienz, in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland was remarked upon in Baedeker's Travel Guide, as having a population of 2400, of whom 600 persons were employed as woodcarvers, to supply the tourist trade to Switzerland with mementos of the tour. A museum devoted entirely to the art of wood carving may be visited today.
Arenski, Jay, Simon Daniels, and Michael Daniels. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the 'Black Forrest', 1820-1940. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 2005, p. 140 (fig. 224). Illustrating a kneeling bear stool...
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century European Lion of Hand Carved Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European carved stone lion from the 19th century, or potentially older. This antique stone lion statute features nice hand carved details, includ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
1970s Chinese Pair of Hand Carved White Marble Lions
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Chinese pair of hand carved white marble lions.
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Hand-Carved Wooden Midcentury Two Monkey Sculpture Out of Tropical Tree Trunk
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and remarkable monkey sculpture.
This wonderful sculpture is entirely carved out of one piece of tropical wood. These intelligent monkeys are long-tailed macaques and this type...
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Antique African Hardwood Cape Buffalo Sculpture, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent hand carved, African Cape Buffalo recently came out of a villa in Ville Franche Sur Mer, France. It would have originally been ca...
Category
Early 1900s African Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Asprey Carved Rock Crystal Gorilla Diamond Eye's and 18-Karat Gold Accents
Located in Westport, CT
Asprey one of a kind hand carved rock crystal Gorilla, with 18-karat gold accents and diamond eyes, together on the original petrified wood base, w...
Category
Late 20th Century British Aesthetic Movement Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Silver, Gold
The Gate Guardian, Sculpture, Dominic Hurley, English, Bath Stone, Goat Horn
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'The Gate Guardian' is an individual sculptural artwork by renowned British artist Dominic Hurley. An English character sculpture in bath stone with goat horn...
Category
20th Century English Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Black Forest Carved Wooden Standing Bear with an Engraved Glass Vase or Flute
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century Swiss work of art.
This small and hand-carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in early 20th century, Switzerland. Anyone who i...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Ira Hudson Canada Goose Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hollow Canada goose decoy, attributed to Ira Hudson, of Chincoteague, VA. Hollow, with original paint - in as found condition. Chip shots and age to spare.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bambara Ci Wara Headdress Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved to honor the mythical being Ci Wara, a Bambara deity that’s half mortal and half animal, this wooden headdress combines the graceful head and horns of an antelope with the com...
Category
Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Box by Bergsma with Baroque Angels & Arts & Crafts Style Owls & More
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind antique box by master carver and sculptor S.A. Bergsma from Friesland, Netherlands.
Earlier this year we purchased a number of items from a local museum in the Norther...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Carved Natural Amber Sculpture "Nesting Snakes" by Lee Downey Bali, Indonesia
By Lee Downey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A finely carved natural Aber Specimen group of nesting snakes, featuring a large, very clear amber specimen from Chiapas, Mexico, a carving representing two snakes intertwined around a tree trunk rests within a section of natural moose antler which cleverly represents the base of the tree. A mother-of-pearl carved egg form tops the display. On a jet base with an amber piece giving the impression of an imbedded sphere. Offered with a custom-fitted Balinese fabric...
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Country Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Antique Tang-Style Horse
Located in Sheffield, MA
The beautifully hand carved Chinese wood horse is in the style of those produced during the Tang Dynasty. The material is a dark wood with remnant of red paint. Parts were carved sep...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Hand Carved Puppy
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique Japanese hand carved puppy. Expertly carved, showing a poised and alert puppy. Comes in original storage box with dedication, artist sign...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rare and Small Pair of Black Rhino Sculptures Leather on Wood with Glass Eyes
Located in Lisse, NL
Midcentury pair of handcrafted black rhinos.
These 20th century wooden rhino sculptures with black leather skin are a rare pair. They are small in size a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Glass, Wood
Pair of Carved Stone Parrots
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of birds carved from various semiprecious stones with an amusing expression and brass feet perched on carved stone tree trunks.
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
Highly Decorative Pair of Hand-Carved Art Deco Era, Wooden Sitting Bear Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and nice quality carved sitting bear bookstands.
These hand-carved bears with their curiously looking eyes are beautiful in both shape and color and they are a joy to own and ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900.
Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Crocodile Boat Prow
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prow has been carved out of wood and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian 1880s Small Walnut Hand Carved Lion Sculptures with Dark Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small pair of Italian walnut hand carved roaring lion sculptures from the late 19th century, with dark patina. Born in Italy during the later years of the 19th century, each of thi...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Grand Tour Marble Sculpture of the Melossian Hound
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and handsome piece dates to the "Grand Tour" period of Europe and is titled the "Melossian Hound" of ancient Greece, Albania, and is carve...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Late 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Bronze Ram's Head Tabletop Animal Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Hollywood Regency solid ram's head tabletop animal sculpture.
Well-aged patina can be polished to perfection.
Will look stunning on a column, pedestal or stand.
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Art Deco Hand Carved Wooden Seal, Sea Lion Table or Desk Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
With the holiday season on our doorstep we are offering a number of season related items, but also many smaller and lower priced art and antiques that will make great gifts for yourself and for family & friends. This is one of such items. We will also keep advertising our regular, rare and top-quality antiques (as you may have come to expect from us).
With this rare and all hand carved seal sculpture table lamp you can create a wonderful atmosphere on your desk or on a table in a corner in one of your other living spaces. This endearing, sculptural lamp dates from around the Art Deco period and that is exactly what this is, decorative art. This skillful and lively seal lamp...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Costa Rica Jade Avian Axe God Celt Pendant Pre Columbian, 500 AD-1500 AD
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine Costa Rican Jade Axe God,
Guanacaste-Nicoya region, ca. A.D. 1-1500
Of celt form depicting the mythical part human- part avian figure, with circular eyes...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Stone Ducks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French carved stone ducks from the 19th century. This delightful pair of antique stone ducks from France have been hand carved in primitive fashion and feature a sleeping d...
Category
19th Century French Primitive Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
American Gilt Carved Wood and Gesso Perched Eagle, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
American gilt carved wood and gesso Eagle with extended wings perched on decorative acanthus floral motif, Early 19th century.
Category
1830s American American Empire Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Antique Black Forest Owl Sculpture Book Rack with Sliding Owl Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
All hand-carved and adjustable Black Forest books rack.
This rare and magnificently carved bookstand dates from circa 1880 and it is in truly excellent condition. The details in the...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Oak
Large 19th Century Parker American Carousel Horse
By Parker
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
Category
1890s American American Classical Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Asian Wood Carved Wall Plaque with Crab and Lobster
Located in Austin, TX
An Asian fine carved wood wall plaque possibly Japonese with a crab, a lobster on bamboo.
Category
1880s Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Dogs Seated on Sienna Marble Plinths
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of 19th century antique grand tour patinated bronze dogs seated on siena marble plinths. Each dog is beautifully cast and hand-chiseled with meticulous craftsmanship...
Category
1880s Italian Grand Tour Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Tall Zinc Bird on Globe with Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful rendition of a bird sitting atop a globe and set on a wooden stand. Great detail and patina of this vintage decorative piece.
Category
1880s French Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Zinc
Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owl. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base.
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bone, Wood
Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Statue on Base, King of the Jungle
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and decorative sculpture of the biggest of the big cats.
Thankfully, in most countries it is not allowed to keep a lion at home. This quality carved lion therefore is the best chance of being able to enjoy one from up close. This lion sculpture with its beautiful manes and muscular tone is very well and realistically carved and thanks to the wonderful patina it also comes close to a lions true colors. This majestic, powerful and well fed king of the jungle...
Category
Early 20th Century European Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculpture of Sitting Macaques, English, Bath Stone, Dominic Hurley
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a sculpture of a trio of sitting macaques. An English, oolitic Bath stone piece by renowned Devon-based sculptural artist, Dominic Hurley.
Wonderfully carved from single b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Eagle Sculpture Artisan-Crafted from Driftwood, 4.5 Ft Tall w/ 6+ Ft Wing-Span
Located in Atlanta, GA
An awe-inspiring large-size eagle sculpture from driftwood. This majestic eagle is depicted with a broad upward wingspan, as if just landing or preparing f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Driftwood
Art Deco Running White Snow Rabbit - Hare Sculpture - Wooden Hand-Carved
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco snow rabbit figure. Made of hand-carved wood. Good conditions with nice patina. Some very small time cracks. in the manner of François Pompon, the Artist has a famous sculpture called Running...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
This large Swiss masterpiece wall plaque with clock is in perfect condition.
The realistic and detailed carving consists of a pair of pheasant, a bird's nest, fine leafs and branche...
Category
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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