Wood Figurative Sculptures

This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...

A tall vintage wood Japanese kokeshi doll. Nice contrasting finishes between natural textured wood and smooth painted detailing. Head detaches. Measures 4.25"W x 3.75"D x 13.5"H

Antique Japanese doll of a Hina Ningyo, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton. His face is made of gofun, the features are finely painted and the eyes were made of glass., com...

Spanish Colonial South American Folk Art, Hand-carved and gilded wooden devotional shrine featuring the Virgin Mary, richly framed with ornate scrolling foliage and floral decorati...

A magnificent and exceptionally expressive antique giltwood sculpture depicting the head of a winged cherub (putto), dating to the high Baroque period, circa 1720–1760. Masterfully h...

Bathing of the Christ Child, Cusco School, 20th century Small scale size Oil on canvas, Peru. A charming well executed and richly decorative devotional scene depicting the Christ Ch...

This sculptural figure features an elongated silhouette of a standing elephant on a rectangular plinth. Its organic lines embody classic minimalist decorative principles. Exemplifies...

An exceptionally detailed handcrafted maritime model of the Hamburg tugboat “Petra”, dated 1957. Measuring only 25 cm \(9\.84 in\.\) in length, this remarkable miniature demonstrate...

An 18th-century Italian Baroque sculpture of a floating putto, dating to circa 1720–1750. Standing at 62 cm in height, this masterfully hand-carved hardwood unicum represents a subst...

Presenting a heavy-duty quality and high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

Very nice carved oak fragment of a Christ figure with a strong expression. Beautiful weathered , France circa 1600-1700. Weathered, and losses. Measurement with the base

A striking early 20th-century French sculptural fragment, carved in solid boxwood and depicting a raised arm and hand. The piece comes from a French workshop known for the productio...

Masterfully hand-carved in Southern Italy (Naples region) circa 1750–1780, this freestanding wooden sculpture represents a highly expressive and rare bust of Christ. Crafted during t...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

18th Century Japanese Edo Period pair of Kyoho-Bina Ningyo (1716~1736), an exceedingly rare early 18th century. An exceptional example of this early style. The finest quality in all ...

Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.

Japanese Takedo Sculptural Rendering of a Kabuki Actor, Circa 1800, Youth Dressed in Gold Paper, Brocade Textiles and Silk Crepe Sleeves Embroidered in Multicolor Floral Design, He H...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate mixed-media armor, si...

This magnificent and exceptionally dynamic 18th-century antique giltwood and polychrome angel sculpture, crafted circa 1720–1750, stands as a powerful testament to the masterful trad...

Old Used African carved wood Mbira or Sanza Finger Piano made of wood and metal from the Luba people of Congo, with projecting head. Nice shape with projecting detailed head at top,...

For your consideration, a hand-foot occasional table designed by the famous Mexican surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg. Designed originally around the 1960s and 1970s, this iconic st...

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precisi...

This pair is an example of Kokin bina, a type of doll developed in the 1770s by the Edo (Tokyo) dollmaker Hara Shūgetsu. These are unusual because they exemplify the tastes of Kyoto....

A finely carved decorated headrest with solid hourglass shaped base, attached decorations of seed pods shell and beads. Fine worn patina. Created by the Tsonga peoples of South Afr...

Antique Large Japan Musha Samurai Boy Days Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll This is a Japanese Boys Day doll of a Japanese warlord, a Daimyo from the 18...

Modern Brutalist African Wooden Sculpture – Female Bust – 50 cm This is a striking sculpture of a female bust, carved in solid wood, in a style that combines modern minimalism, bruta...

18th-Century Italian Articulated Santos Fragment on Custom Museum Stand Hand-carved in Italy during the late 18th century, circa 1760-1780, this exceptional articulated wooden sculp...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll from the late Edo to the early Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll crafted with intricate...

Sergio Bustamante Monumental Carved Sun Sculpture, Mexico, Circa 1980s A large and compelling hand-carved and hand-painted sculptural sun figure attributed to the celebrated Mexican...

An extraordinary and monumentally scaled antique Italian carved wood sculpture of the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), dating from the late 18th century, circa 1750-1800. Masterfully hand-ca...

Hand-carved Spanish figural sculpture depicting the iconic literary character Don Quixote, rendered in an expressive elongated form with deeply faceted carving and exaggerated propor...

Very well carved and superb condition, famous novel bookends. This wonderfully hand-carved pair of wooden bookends depicts two of literature’s most iconic figures: the noble and ide...

This is a turn of the century French modernist large male articulated carved wood artist lay figure. He may be carved walnut. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...

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...

Truly a majestic Benin Oba. Beautifully and finely hand carved in Ebony hardwood from the 1930's A piece of this quality and stature holds enormous presence...

Charming handcrafted Spanish Don Quixote figurative sculpture featuring articulated armor, etched detailing, and a stylized elongated face in the manner of mid-century folk art. Cons...

This is a Japanese "Komainu" (guardian lion-dog). Komainu are statues of guardian beasts placed in pairs at the entrances of Shinto shrines or in front of shrine buildings, protectin...

A stately addition to any baroque-style decor, this fish tank is rich and bold in every detail. Equipped with an illumination system for the six glass panels composing the base in sa...

Antique A Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a red lacquer stand holding a long fan, finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, glass eyes and traditional cloth...

A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted by four-legged animal, over round face, with mouth ajar and incised jagged teeth exposed, protruding almond shaped eyes, scattered remnants of pigment, full raffia fiber fringe, mounted on wood stand. A superb museum quality example, this remarkable tribal folk art sculpture is a wonderful way to add rustic warmth, rich historical depth, and fascinating cultural interest to any space! Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 26" High, 9" Wide, 10.25" Deep; Mask only: 15" Tall; 7 lbs total Provenance / Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Excellent Condition: Nicely aged distressed patina over the whole. Highly desirable wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses, antique character marks and typical signs of aging throughout. Retaining scattered remnants of original pigment. Overall a superb museum quality example Primitive Arts Of Africa: Among the Suku of the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, masks plays crucial role in protecting boys during initiation, the vulnerable period between boyhood and manhood. The power contained in Hemba masks...

Antique Large Japan Musha Samurai Boy Days Gofun Daimyo Ningyo Doll This is a Japanese Boys Day doll of a Japanese warlord, a Daimyo from the 18...

A spectacular and highly decorative 18th-century antique giltwood ornament, dating to the Baroque / Rococo period, circa 1720–1760. Masterfully hand-carved, this high-relief carving ...

Presenting a set high-end and important Japanese dolls of Musha Ningyo Samurai Dolls containing Yoshitsune and Bannerman on two wooden stands from the Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

Vintage Italian games box, dating from the mid-20th century, made with a richly figured burl wood case and gilt brass detailing. The hinged lid features a geometric brass grid and fo...

This 60-inch vintage hand-carved solid wood cigar store Indian statue by renowned woodcarver Ralph Gallagher is an exceptional example of mid-to-late 20th-century American folk art, ...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded crown base with hand-carved angels and an 18th century gilded angel, angel wing, and sunray with aragonite crystals. The crown was originally p...

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 ...

AFRICAN COLONIAL SCULPTURE OF A MAN IN A BOWLER HAT Circa 1900 Carved and polychrome decorated caricature of a standing man in a suit and bowler hat w...

18th Century Spanish Colonial Oil Painting on Board A characterful Spanish Colonial devotional painting, oil on board, dating to the 18th century. The work depicts the Virgin of Mer...

Naive Folk Art Painting Country scene 19th Century Nice Country scene oil on board with farm buildings and landscape English or American Condition: old frame some scratches on painting

This is an antique Dattatreya figure. A Balinese, bronze religious icon portraying a Hindu Trimukha statuette, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb deity figure w...

A group of four samples of articulated hands for dummies, made in various types of wood: national walnut, chestnut, maple. Mounted on bases, made of cast iron and brass for the locki...

Rare and expressive bronze sculpture by Mexican artist Jorge Durón (b. 1930s), dated 1978, signed “Durón,” and numbered 3 of only 10 editions. This finely cast work depicts a seated nude figure, rendered with striking realism and emotional depth, highlighting the artist’s mastery of form, texture, and human expression. Durón’s work embodies the Mexican figurative bronze tradition, echoing the influence of mid-20th-century Latin American sculpture...

A compelling studio work by Claude Litschgy (born 1949), known under the artistic name Luscoz — sculptor, plasticien, and scion of one of Alsace's most distinguished artistic familie...

A playful post-modern sculptural interpretation of the ampersand ("&") symbol, finished in a rich olive green lacquer. Crafted with smooth, flowing contours and substantial thickness...

A beautiful and exceptionally 18 inches tall classic traditional Kokeshi doll from Northern Japan. Handcrafted of wood and hand-painted in the the early 20th century, covered with a ...

Antique Wooden Statue of Wilhelm Tell, Brienz circa 1900 A nice handcarved wooden statue featuring Wilhelm Tell and his son. It is a classica...

Chinese Scrib, but handcrafted in Thailand. Sixteen feet long. Rosewood base. The sculptors of this enormous boat made of jade. You will admire the details of this vessel. The dragon is the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness. It is the most important symbol in both Feng Shui and in Chinese folklore. It's most powerful when displayed in the east sector of your home, office or location of the piece. This dragon jade boat...

Born in 1992 in Macerata in the Marche region, the Italian artist carried out a path that between studies of Surveyor and Architecture led him to a long collaboration with a craft co...

An exceptional and historically important vintage bronze sculpture by Mexican modernist sculptor Salvador Soto Tovar, titled “Pareja” (“Couple”), signed, dated 1965, and retaining re...