Carved Wooden Bust of a Woman, Portugal, 1930s

A male head study from the twentieth-century, in patinated plaster, possibly depicting a head of a friar, or a Saint. Patinated plaster sculpture is a process in which plaster is ap...

Carranca in lioz stone representing a dolphin Portugal 18th century

Set of 16 wooden chairs. Cropped backrests decorated with plant motifs, flanked by turned columns. It rests on four turned legs joined by crosspieces and winding headband. Seats and ...

This magnificent painted oil canvas, depicts an anonymously beautiful peasant women on a lush surrounding of forest and bushes. Portuguese intelectual work of as well an anonymous p...

Pair of chimeras covered in gold and copper. Creatures from Chinese mythology, combination of different animals that have different supernatural characteristics.

Dom Joao V mirror, carved chestnut wood. Remains of ancient gilding. Portugal 18th century

Gorgeous vintage carved bust of a woman. A beautiful composition of an Indonesian female in traditional dress. Beautiful aged wood grain. A striking addition to any decor. Acquired f...

Goddess of rice and fertility, still widely worshiped in some areas of the world. Her giant reticulated crown features a large carved flower medallion and swirling floral neck breast...

An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship. The sculpture delicately unveils the intricate details of African women's accessories, each element a story etched in wood. Her elegance extends to the ornate adornments that frame her face—an ensemble of a triangle-shaped rhinestone and oversized earrings . A multi-layered necklace graces her neck, cascading down in layers that echo the timeless traditions of African jewelry...

Italian sculpture from the first half of the 20th century. Marble work depicting a young girl with a turtleneck and winter hat of excellent quality. Finished sculpture of excellent w...

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 naturalistic details in Brienz, Switzerland ca. 1930s. A nice example of the famous Black Forest Woodcarvings made in Switzerland. The tradition of wood carving in Brienz dates back to mid of the 19th century. People in the region were looking for new employment opportunities. They used their skills from traditional crafts, carving everyday objects and sculptures, and created a new business. Many woodcarvers where trained in the 'School of Wood Carving, Brienz' which was established in 1884. Around 1900 the woodcarving industry counted ca. 2000 woodcarvers. Brienz woodcarvings were presented on several worlds fairs with great success. With the Gran Tour Tourism wealthy people from all over the word visited the area and took their woodcarving souvenirs home. Today some companies, like 'Huggler Holzbildhauerei' still exist and build traditional sculptures. Measures: Length: 11.02" (28 cm) Width: 3.94" (10 cm) Height: 6.69" (17 cm) Literature Reference: Peter F. Blackman, Black Forest Woodcarvings, Atglen 2009. Jay Arenski, Simon and Michael Daniels, Swiss Carvings...

This hand-carved, unusual nutcracker is in the figural form of an older man with a hat, sitting and holding an umbrella. Dimensions: Height 21.5 cm / 8.46 in, width 4.5 cm / 1.77 in,...