Softwood Figurative Sculptures

One of a kind, contemporary modern golden hand sculpture crafted by the renowned Austrian wood artist M. Treml. An absolutely extraordinary, gigantic floor standing hand sculpture (...

19TH Century artist male lay figure form This hand carved pine artists lay figure is untouched in form and shows lots of natural age. Dimensions in inches: H 12” x W 3” x D 1.5” ...

Modernist figure of an ostrich or crane bird in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made. The figure is in good vintage condition, it’s with ...

Ryosuke Yazaki (b.1965) 🇯🇵 Hengen (Transformation) 2012 Hinoki Cypress wood and Tonoko (Fine Polishing Powder) 43 cm high 13 cm wide 13 cm deep Signed: ‘Ryosuke’ Dated: ‘2012’ ...

A rare and impressive life-sized carved wooden artist's mannequin dating to the early twentieth century, of continental origin and executed with remarkable attention to anatomical fo...

A very pretty Italian mid century religious triptych depicting Raphael’s Madonna of the Chair. Label on the back. Made in Italy, Florence. Measurements: Closed 12cm. Open 24cm Heigh...

We are pleased to present a small wood carving of a flanking Bodhisattva made around the Edo period. This work is thought to be one of the Kannon ...

Originally mounted on the bow of a ship. Carved out of pine and originally painted. Purchased from Northeast Auctions 25 years or so ago.

Beautifully crafted, large articulated artist’s mannequin made from pine wood, dating from the early 19th century. It features jointed limbs and remains in its original condition, wi...

- A wonderful hand carved artist lay figure, English 19th Century. - The figure has a subtle understated presence, solid in structure and form, fully articulated yet missing the low...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...

In this listing you will find a large antique statue depicting an Egyptian mummy. It is carved in the softwood and hand-painted in Egyptian revival styl...

This 19th-century French hand-carved pine statue depicts a charming scene of a drinking monk, capturing a moment of joviality and conviviality. The monk, carved with remarkable detai...

A rare 19th Century articulated Gliedermann mannequin featuring richly grained carved French pine, used by painters and sculptures in the 1800's. These artist lays have been useful d...

This wonderful pedestal has a solid pine twisted column over a rectangular base. The rectangular top features a molded skirt. Base and top plate are blackened, the twisted column is ...

These stunning angel sculptures are sold as a pair. They were originally placed on an church altar, with one facing left and the other facing right. With their detailed facial features and sweeping wings, they are truly captivating works of art. They were designed by Daprato Statuary Company in the 1910’s. Daprato Statuary Company was founded in 1860 in Chicago by four brothers, who were statue-makers from Barga, Italy. By the 1890’s, the company had grown to be a worldwide ecclesiastical art...

Extra large and extremely rare, antique sculpture of Mephistopheles from the Faust Opera. This striking and famous historical work of art depicting Mephistopheles is another one of ...

Pair of Carved Wood Putti on Carved Base from the 1700s are two naked cherubs covered only by their golden loincloths; apparently two heralding angels without wings, they stand on ti...

Egyptian Revival Bronze Alabaster Marble Bookends Pharaoh Nefertiti Sculptural An exceptional and highly decorative pair of Egyptian Revival bronze and alabaster bookends, embodying...

Modernist sculpture by unknown Swedish sculptor. Made in 1962 and signed with the artist name boholm and year -62. Hand carved from wood with a dark stained finish. Good vintage cond...

Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...

Modernist Wood Sculpture of Female Nude Unsigned - Artist Unknown "In the Style of Picasso" Vertical Grain Douglas-Fir Geometric Carving near "Hip" Nice Color and Grain Mahogany Wo...

I was able to obtain a very rare item. This is a sculpture of the god ``Shinzo''. "Shin" = God "zo" = statue Since ancient times in Japan, it has been believed that gods reside in all things in the universe, and there have been many shrines. In the 6th century, Buddhism was introduced and gradually spread throughout Japan. Around the 8th century, the idea that gods follow the teachings of Buddha spread. Until the Edo period, God and Buddha became one and the idea of ``Shinto and Buddhism syncretism'' was established. This statue was created during such a history. Originally, the image of God was invisible and could not be understood as something tangible. However, with the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, idol worship was also introduced, and the idea that the gods follow the teachings of Buddha was also propagated at the same time in order to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Around that time, around the 9th century, the first statues of gods...

19th Century Italian / Sicilian Large Hand-Crafted Puppet Marionette In the rare form of an Arabic clothed gentle with long turned up moustache. The head, hands and feet are all h...

Beautifully stylized a footballer man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. Thi...

Carving Wooden Sculptures A Set Of 2 Antique Decorative Figurines of Man & Woman Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty ...

This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving...

19th Century country house dinner gong figure We are proud to offer an exceptional 55-inch-tall fine figural country house dinner gong figure in the form of an oriental man which is hand carved pine with gesso detail. All section carved body, shaped bamboo legs and midsection detail with glass eyes. With long ponytail real hair detail. Wearing its original 19th century Chinese court official's winter hat made of soft black velvet and is covered with red silk fringe and hand-crafted brass and wood knob. The green colour knob on the top of the hat indicates that this hat was a Qing official's hat, and the knob is an imperial court cap knob button antique...

Incense Column by Nick Sugihara Dimensions: D 12.7 x W 12.7 x H 43.18 cm. Materials: VG Douglas Fir. Sugihara Fine Furniture is a small furniture and interior studio based in San D...

Modernist figure of a duck in Oregon pine by Kaija Aarikka. Hard to come by as only a limited edition were made. The figure is in excellent vintage condition.

Art Deco Female Figurative Sculpture Brass & Terazzo Base Artist Unknown "terrazzo base added to figurative sculpture" "new green felt on base" "small split near hands" "terraz...

A powerful and expressive large-scale sculpture by Erik Höglund (1932-98), one of Sweden’s most influential postwar artists. Hand-carved from solid pinewood and boldly painted, this ...

Figural standing sailor whirligig, carved from Pine wearing a white hat with metal brim, a blue sailor’s middy with scarf, striped red and white unde...

The four beautiful models, called Bozettis, portray the four elements fire, water, earth and air. They are of good quality and wonderfully fine carved with a love for details. For ex...

Book Ends Wooden-style acrylic sculptures can be used as a set of 2 decorative figurines of human book holders in only one sculpture, as you see in the images. Beautifully stylised f...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, new old stock Liberty's London Marionette string puppet A lovely example and a great size, it is ...

13" Carved pine artists articulated mannequin or lay figure of a male with carved facial features.

A large and impressive Chinese carved wooden figure of a bearded man, standing 66 cm high and weighing 12.8 kg. The figure wears a tall hat and long, flowing robes, and holds an obje...

Italian Renaissance painted pine life size figure of religious scholar holding book (17/18th Cent) Replacement finger

Beautifully stylized an old man figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valua...

A rare and highly decorative oversized wooden ostrich sculpture by Kaija Aarikka, one of Finland’s most celebrated designers. This exceptional XXL example was most likely produced in...

19th Century carved and painted wood figure of a troubadour or minstrel wearing a hat and long coat with his trousers tucked into knee-high boots and having a violin under one arm wi...

Scale model, of Ligurian manufacture from the late 19th century, depicting a two-masted schooner. The vessel is characterized by auric masting, mainsail and counter-mainsail sails, a...

a very elegant spanish polychromed wood santos figures with articulated hands ... pure poetry ...

Beautifully stylized a fisherman figurine with a great balance of harmony stands, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable rare unique art piece is a gr...

A small-sized, articulated painter's mannequin with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is crafted from carved alder wood. It features a combination of various types of joints, rangin...

This is an outstanding Italian 18th century carved wood polychromed sculpture of Virgin Mary. The Sculpture is hand painted with some remains of a gold gilt in few places and originated until lately in a private Villa in Tuscany (Italy). The colors are typical red, blue and green are spectacular on this large figure. The Virgin's hands are joined together in a prayer, while standing on a pedestal on the both sides of which are devil's horns (bottom left side horn missing ) symbolising Holly Mary defeating the Evil, protected by the Holly Ghost and an Angel. A story tells the pose of the Virgin Mary sculpture...

an extraordinary piece, a very rare find this capipote/santos figure, lovely carving, wonderful soft expression on the polychromed face, bought from an Italian collector, who had it...

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Carved Pine Maidenhead Ship Mast From The Strathmont Museum/Estate 18thC Measures - 18 3/4" x...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This valuable, unique art piece is a great chance to bri...

A finely hand-carved antique Black Forest figure depicting a bearded hunter accompanied by his loyal dog. Rich with character and exceptional craftsmanship, the sculpture captures th...

Man with toothache, head wrapped in cloth. This expressive and whimsical wooden sculpture captures a universally relatable moment: a man suffering from a toothache. The figure leans...

Carving Wooden Sculptures An Old Man in White Custom Antique Decorative Figurines of Man Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the beauty o...

A beautifully stylized figurine of a thinking man with a great balance of harmony stands, portraying the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

Standing figure with his left arm outstretched and his right arm clutching his leather strap of his knapsack. A sheep lying at his knees.

Interesting vintage piece by an unknown/unidentified Scandinavian/Danish Sculptor or Folk artist circa 1960s-70s. Full frontal male torso hand-carved/tooled from a single piece of ce...

A late 17th century early 18th century polychrome wooden sculpted statue of the Madonna and child. Some losses to the paint and damage but still retaining original paint.

Carving Wooden Human Sculptures A Fisher Woman Antique Decorative Female Figurine Beautifully stylized fish women figurine with a great balance of harm...