Nutwood Figurative Sculptures

This is a Baccarat Crystal Butterfly sculpture/figurine . It depicts an amber color translucent crystal butterfly with its large wings open up supported also by a square crystal base...

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...

Hand-carved in Italy, circa 1800, this pair of giltwood angels is depicted in a double genuflection, or kneeling, stance. Both angels are completely gil...

Beautiful Baroque angel. Unique period piece made out of wood . Hand-carved Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below includes the wooden base. H:25,5cm W:23cm D:7,5cm

Very nice saint figure. Hand carved wood with glass eyes Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered, small losses.

Sculpture by Hassan Heshmat, Egypt. 1960's. Stoneware. Unique. Dimensions: H: 52 cm/ 20 1/2''

Hand carved Wood Model Sailing Ship model Margaret Sculpture Center Piece LA CA . A very large and rare 19th century painted wood model of the sailing ship "Margaret". Votive ship. Height 54" width: 61" and depth: 15". The scale is perfect as it had to be and the quality of work is evident. Further inspection reveals that no detail was too small, as evidenced by the carved small boats, the ropes, poles and fittings. 5 feet long. This stunningly beautiful and intricately carved ship model was created by the sailors when they were at sea for many years at a time and they created this amazing model using handmade tools using scraps of whatever was available for carving and bringing this piece of art to life. A votive ship, sometimes called a church ship, is a ship model displayed...

A modernist female bust elegantly carved from a single block of mahogany. Signed and dated.

Amazing giltwood baroque lion fragment. Weathered and small losses. Wood and iron. Italy circa 1750. Measurement includes the wooden base. H:29cm W:15cm D:8cm

A large and beautiful Conch Shell - a Compliment to any cocktail table and especially those that are near water or the sea. A true piece of natures are that will mix well with any s...

This is a wonderful Gigas Tridacna (clam) shell. It has a wonderful intact shape with a very white interior This shell came from an estate that had in its collection for many years.

Large Italian clam shell. Large sculptural shell in Scagliola with natural patina, Italy, early 20th century. Dimensions: 32" W x 20" D x 9.5" H.