Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
to
129
708
54
22
31
173
504
76
142
191
80
14
3
16
14
13
21
19
15
12
5
84
53
45
15
13
12
7
6
5
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
487
210
130
83
62
462
276
388
171
112
111
91
Height
to
Width
to
784
776
778
5
5
4
3
2
Technique: Hand-Carved
Pair of mid 20th century carved solid wood lions
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Carved Wooden Juvenile Carousel Camel
By Charles Looff Or C.W. Parker
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare carved wooden carousel camel with a monkey on its back.
In the style of Charles Loof.
Requires little restoration.
Part of a private collection ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown American Craftsman Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique South Asian Polychrome Wooden Oversized Ceremonial 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 Anglo Raj Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Solid Walnut White Rhino Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool hand-carved solid walnut white rhino sculpture, circa 1980s. The piece is in great condition and measures 4.25"W x 15"D x 5.5"H. Cool piece!
#4216
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Hand-Carved Malachite Elephant // 11 Lb.
Located in New York, NY
This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into a large elephant with upward-facing trunk and hand-polished to a brilliant luste...
Category
2010s Congolese Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Vintage Hand Carved and Painted Wood Tropical Fish Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Hand Carved and Painted Wood Tropical Fish Sculpture
Offered for sale is a vintage hand carved wooden tropical fish painted in pastel colors. The fish is mounted on a base. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand...
Category
1890s German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Brienz Black Forest Carved Bear with Thermometer, ca. 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic late 1900s Black Forest Brienz work of art. This hand carved bear sculpture is a great example of the Black Forest craftsmanship in ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
Rarest Carved Oak Art Deco Chandelier Pendant w. Six Woodpecker Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and one of a kind, seven-light hand carved wooden stylish sculptural chandelier.
With early 20th century lighting being one of our specialities we always love finding pendants and chandeliers that we have never seen before and of which we know beforehand we will never find another one again either. This unique and all hand carved out of solid oak Berlin Art Deco light fixture with a Gothic look and feel is another one of those rare finds. With six hand carved woodpecker sculptures...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Hand-Carved Malachite Dolphin
Located in New York, NY
This luscious green copper carbonate mineral specimen from the DRC has been expertly hand-carved into an elegant dolphin and hand-polished to a brilliant luster to enhance its gorgeo...
Category
2010s Congolese Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Malachite
Large Tang Style Carved Wooden Horse Sculpture
Located in Milford, NH
A large nicely detailed carved wooden sculpture of a Tang style horse coming to a halt, on wooden base in its original finish, probably Chinese in origin, dating to the 19th or 20th ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Tang Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved during the mid 20th century. The eagle is carved with his head angled to the side, both wings fully outstretched, talons gripping a ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Felt, Wood
Ancient Pair of Carved Wooden Sculptures of Horses, 19th Century
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of carved hardwood sculptures, depicting a pair of trotting horses, sculpted in the 19th century.
They measure about W 7 x H 30 x T 30 cm.
Category
Early 19th Century European 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
Massive Lapis Lazuki Elephants Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Massive lapis lazuki elephants sculpture from Greece, circa 1990s. The piece is well detailed, nicely veined and has an absolutely stunning pallet of blue shades. The entire sculpt...
Category
Late 20th Century French Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Pair of Chinese Export Hardstone Horses and Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Chinese export hardstone horses and stands, each one finely carved of a standing horse with one leg up, facing left and right. Removable from the associated lacquered stands....
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Precious Stone, Lacquer
Japanese Wooden Small Netsuke 'A Head' 1940s Showa era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique wooden netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1940s.
Netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan....
Category
1940s Japanese Showa Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Rock Crystal Dragon's Head Statue 8.5 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, all natural rock crystal dragon's head statue. Weighing at an whopping 8.5 lb, this wonderful piece makes a fantastic paper we...
Category
Late 20th Century Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Indian Early 20th Century Hand Painted Wooden Cow with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian hand painted and carved wooden cow from the early 20th century, with nicely weathered patina. Created in India during the early years of the 20th century, this wooden cow sculpture charms us with its archaic features and aged appearance. Resting on its four legs and showcasing large cracks, this Indian cow...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Tiger's Eye Dragon Gemstone Statue Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning hand carved 2.2 lb tiger's eye sculpture depicting dragon chasing a pearl in the late Qing dynasty style. The four-clawed dragon under the auspicious clouds has one front ...
Category
2010s Chinese Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Vintage Folk Art Set of 3 Carved Sitting Cat Sculptures
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of Folk Art sitting cat figurines was hand-carved from solid pieces of wood. The cats have elongated, minimal features, accentuated with hand-painted details on the face...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Christmas Manger Animals
Located in New York, NY
Italian Christmas Manger Animals. Set of six antique hand painted and modeled terracotta 17th century Neapolitan creche animals, in beautiful mottled...
Category
Late 17th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Rare Pair of Wood and Bronze Swan Figurines by Wildwood, Mid Century Modern
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of crane figurines from Wildwood Imports has detailed carved wooden bodies and sculptural bronze heads and necks.
The swans are signed on the bottoms with 2 original st...
Category
20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 with an extremely realistic sense of motion. The wooden statue, wonderful as a table top, is entirely hand carved in the round in a single block of solid olive wood, sign of high quality and sculptural artisanal mastery. An original whimsical and impressive centerpiece clearly sculpted by a true artist who carved the block of wood creating this figure of the proudest feline boasting a detailed study of the lion's anatomy.The features on the face, mane, muscles, tail and the paws are still distinctive and full of character as well as the beautifully carved stand. This sculpture boasts smooth surface and a warm patina developed over centuries and exudes wonderful quality and timelessness of the ancient world. The rich original patina brings further intrigue to its intricately carved details.
This hand carved wooden lion statue is a great looking antique centrepiece...
Category
19th Century Italian Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sizable Mid-20th Century Carved Oak Owl, Rare and Symbol of Learning and Wisdom
Located in Lisse, NL
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Grizzly Bear
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved grizzly bear with glass eyes and enamel painted mouth with fangs/teeth showing on a thick base, circa 1900. See our other items for m...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Hand Carved Wooden Bookends Sturgeons, Germany, 1970s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming pair of ash wood bookends with carved figurines of sturgeons with beautiful yellow and black eyes. Germany, circa the 1970s.
These adorable bookends will make a wonderful...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking pair of 19th century shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880.
These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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
Antique Hand Carved Oak Wood Wall Coat Rack with Deer Head Sculptures circa 1890
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind coat-rack with hand carved oakwood deer heads.
With hand carved items being one of our favourite, we are always thrilled to find rare hand carved antiques. Especially ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Metal
Japanese Carved Wood Netsuke of a Frog, Taisho Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hand carved boxwood frog netsuke dating from the Meiji period. The frog (kaeru) is associated with luck and wealth in Japanese culture. Kaeru in is a homophone meaning both "frog" an...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
Early 20th century section hand carved fairground octopus illuminated figure
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century section hand carved fairground octopus illuminated figure
Due to the construction and metal hanging hooks on this hand carved fairground figure, we believe it wou...
Category
1920s Unknown Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Pine
19th Century Carved Bull Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Carved and painted wood bull sign. Life size head with carved and painted details, real horns fitted to the head by lead sleeves. The top of the head fashioned from a thick sheath of...
Category
Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Iron
Dodo Bird Stone Sculpture
Located in Branford, CT
Dodo bird sculpture. Mounted on base. Carved stone with marble beak and feet.
H 15-1/4" W 10" D 10".
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair Sandstone Horses Large Garden Animal Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of hand carved, large solid stone horse statues. The recumbent horses are crafted with two legs tucked under the body and tail flicked to o...
Category
20th Century Chinese Han Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Life Size Swan Decoy by Jim Pierce
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swan decoy carved in the style of Madison Mitchell by Jim Pierce. Haver D. Grace, Maryland. Signed and dated 1981. Made from a cedar pole from Aberdee...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Walter Mader Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Dog
By Walter Mäder
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Category
1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut
Hand-Carved Baltic Amber Dragon // 245 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely detailed dragon on a bed of coins and a rocky outcropping is entirely and intricately hand-carved out of one solid 245-gram piece of gorgeously-colored Baltic amber ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Other
Majestic Lion Sculpture in Carved Dark Hardwood
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A heavy Lion sculpture in hand-carved/tooled hardwood. Stylized features very reminiscent of art deco. It is a piece unique but its origin is unclear. We suspect it was made anywhere...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Rabbit, Crystal by Robert Kuo, Hand Carved, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rabbit
Crystal
Hand carved
Crystal inclusions vary
Limited Edition.
Category
2010s Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
Rock Crystal Tiger Kingdom Sculpture Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, rare sculpture depicting five tigers in the forest. The sculpture is made of an entire block of natural rock crystal. It is naturally transparent with natur...
Category
2010s Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Michael John Crook Hand Carved Wooden Heron Sculpture
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning modern hand carved figure of a heron by renowned British wood carver Michael John Crook and dating from the latter 20th or very early 21st Century. The figure stands mount...
Category
20th Century British Modern Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
American Goose Reed Decoy
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Early 20th Century American straw and wood Canada goose decoy. Black paint. 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D
Period: Early 20th century
Origin: United States
Size: 25"L x 14"H x 10 1/2"D
Fa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Straw
Carved Indian Colonial Hardwood Elephant Drinks Table or Stool
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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 ...
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Important 19th Century Black Forest Hall Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Magnificent rare Swiss Black Forest carved deer form hall stand with mirror. Having impeccably detailed deer and eagle carvings above rock form base and ...
Category
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Gilt Fragment Horse Head Sculptures
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Pair of 18th century Italian gold-leaf fragment horse head sculptures.
The pair is made of 18th century Italian water-gilt fragments mounted on scroll wood bases. The fragments come...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Anglo Indian carved mahogany cat with ebonized stripes and a curious expression, featuring a secret compartment on the bottom.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Bear Key Rack
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Chained Bear Pillbox Made of Brass
Item e7255
A beautiful little brass statue of a bear chained to a tree stump. The bear's head can be opened. The figure can be used as a bo...
Category
Early 20th Century German Victorian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Sliver Ring Holder Swann Birds Decorative Jewellery Organiser Home Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
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...
Category
1960s British Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Antique Hand Carved Rose Quartz Flower Sculpture
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning and highly detailed antique Chinese rose quartz flower sculpture. Carved from a solid block of rose quartz this decorative piece is equally as beautiful in a modern or tra...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
20th century carved mango wood novelty dinner gong circa 1928.
Here we present a novelty dinner gong made from mango wood, which was retailed by henry howell & co ltd. Having made ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
19th Century French Bronze Lying Cow Sculpture on Marble Base Signed R. Bonheur
By Rosa Bonheur
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this antique bronze cow sculpture in an office or a man's desk desk. Crafted in France, circa 1880 and beautifully executed, the patinated "Vache Beuglante" (cow bellowing) is ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chinese Polychrome Lucky Fish
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-crafted from reclaimed wood, this artisanal koi sculpture is a traditional symbol of harmony and luck. For Buddhists, such a fish represents a freedom from all restraints. The f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Folk Art Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Amazing Art Deco & Koi Color Alabaster and Brass Elephant Sculptures Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and remarkable, alabaster and brass elephant sculptures pendant light.
This rare and remarkable, 8-light chandelier was made in the European Art Deco era (around 1920-1930) an...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
Phoenix Sculptures in Spinach Jade
Located in Round Top, TX
These expertly carved spinach jade phoenix sculptures are a true testament to masterful craftsmanship, capturing the graceful beauty and intricate detail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Jade
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
Group of Three Antique Japanese Hand Carved Monkey Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A group of three early 20th Century well crafted wood Monkey figures in the classic poses of See No Evil, Speak No Evil and Hear No Evil. Timeworn and smooth feeling in the hand, each figure has meticulously carved incising representing fur and dark glass eyes (Monkey representing Speak No Evil has a missing eye). Each Monkey with extended and hooked arm and leg used to link the three for hanging however a loss to the See No Evil figure's leg makes hanging tenuous. with the age, losses and wear the figures have taken on the air of Scholar's Objects to be handled and displayed. Dimensions below are for each Monkey figure.
Dimensions:7.25: high by 2.25" deep by 2.25" wide.
Condition: Please see detail photos. As mentioned above, there are various signs of age including one missing glass eye, loss to the See No Evil Monkey...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Glass, Wood
LIZZY White Hand Carved Wooden Ostrich Lacquered - Bar Cabinet - by Piero Manara
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
An exquisite fusion of function and artistry, born from the hands of Italian artisans and the creative genius of the designer Piero Manara from Casamanara...
Category
2010s Italian Hand-Carved Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
