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Technique: Hand-Carved
18th Century Pair of French Gilt Bronze Sculptures on Marble Base
Located in IT
18th century pair of french gilt bronze sculptures on marble base representing Chinese figures This particular and lovely pair of sculp...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Italian Terracotta Cherub Centerpiece, Signed Luca Madrassi
Located in Cypress, CA
Stunning Italian terracotta cherub figure group centerpiece depicting one cherub holding a swagged garland, another cherub pushing a wheelbarrow, on naturalistic ground-from base, 2...
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20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

19th Century Marble Statue of Aristedes, Signed by Giacomo Cali
Located in New York, NY
This Italian Neoclassical white marble sculpture is signed by the Neopolitan artist Giacomo Cali. The sculpture is of Aristedes (530–468 BC), the ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Greco-Persian Wars...
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1840s Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

19th Century Carved Wood 3rd Station of the Cross, 'Jesus Falls’, Switzerland
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th century carved wood 3rd station of the cross, 'JESUS FALLS’ carved in Switzerland, recently acquired from Holy Angels Church located in Buffalo New Yo...
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1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

African Tree Carving
Located in San Diego, CA
A unique African carving of eight villagers at work and play. The piece is hand-carved into a tree branch that has dark wood on the inner layers and light wood on the outer layers. I...
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Late 20th Century African Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Carved Yellow Soapstone Figure of Guanyin, Chinese circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved full length figure of 'The Goddess of Compassion, Kindness & Mercy' shown attired in flowing robes, her hair in high chignon with her face effecting a serene and me...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Soapstone

19th Century, Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with Cupid, 1840
Located in IT
19th century, Italian white marble sculpture by Pompeo Marchesi with cupid, Italy, 1840 This valuable sculpture, made in white marble in 1840, is a work signed by Pompeo Marchesi....
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1840s Italian Romantic Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Early 1600s, Marble Bust of Athena
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Exceptional, hand carved all the way around, 17th century, Carrara marble bust of Athena in a helmet surrounded by a laurel wreath. Fabulous expression,...
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Early 1600s Italian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Carrara Marble

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Stunning Hardwood Dutch Colonial Pedestal Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
The incredible craftsmanship makes this an impressive and highly decorative stand. When we first saw this stand it immediately grabbed our attention, because we had never seen anyth...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian early 20th century hand carved architectural temple carving from Gujarat, depicting a mother and her child with nicely weathered patina. Born in the Western portion of India in the state of Gujarat, this exquisite hand carved temple sculpture features a mother and her child. Topped with a delicate headdress and wearing nice clothes and jewelry, the woman is depicted in a frontal position, while her small child, hanging from her flank and grabbing her dress, is turning his head backwards to look at us. A big smile adorns his lips. Charming our eyes with its nicely weathered appearance, traces of polychrome and nice proportions, this early 20th century Indian temple carving...
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Early 20th Century Indian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large Marble Grouping of "Cupid and Psyche" after A. Canova, Signed C. Lapini
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent and large carved Italian Carrara marble grouping of "Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss", Modeled After Antonio Canova, signed Cesare Lapini. The subjects are shown to be m...
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1870s Italian Classical Roman Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Vintage Figural Nude Bronze, Wrought Iron and Wood Sculpture circa 1960s-1970s
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a vintage figural nude bronze, wrought iron and wood sculpture, circa 1960s-1970s. Patinated bronze women with a wrought iron hoop between the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Iron, Bronze

17th Century European Justitia Wooden Sculpture Standing on Gold Gilded Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century "Justitia" hand carved wooden painted sculpture standing on a gold gilded baroque pedestal. Missing pieces. Dimensions: 67 cm tall with pedestal.
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17th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Mid-20th Century French Carved Oak Statuary Candleholder
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique wood carved sculpture composition was crafted in France circa 1950; made of oakwood, the statue depicts a church page...
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Mid-20th Century French Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Meissen Biscuit Figure of Dionysus
Located in New York, NY
Greek mythological figure of Dionysos, the god of the grape harvest. Youthful sensual portrayal of dionysus, beardless, holding grapes and staff. Meissen, Marcolini period (1774-1814). The Meissen Marcolini period is sought after by collectors. Named after Count Camillo Marcolini who served as director and perfected neoclassical style of Meissen forms...
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18th Century German Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The androgynous figure has a plump, almost matronly face, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile. The hair in long tresses, gathered and tied in a high chignon. The enlightened being is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, bare feet resting on crossed legs, both soles pointing up. Thick robes billow and drape around the full figured body. The hands display...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Lapis Lazuli

Burmese 19th Century Hand Carved, Gilded and Painted Sculpture of a Seated Woman
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese hand carved and gilded seated woman statue from the 19th century, in traditional costume. Created in Burma during the 19th century, this sculpture depicts a woman wearing a gilded traditional Burmese costume with sandals, and showcases black tied hair. Painted details enliven her face, which is accented by earrings. Carved details represent the folds of her clothes. Her perforate hands probably held something. Thanks to its very detailed aspect, this statue is an excellent example of the Burmese wood...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Enrico Astorri, 19th Century Marble Statue of Young Boy with Dog
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century marble statue of a young boy sitting with his dog, mounted on a Green marble pedestal. Measures: 174cm(68.5") high Signed; Enrico Astorri Italian, 1859-1...
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19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

19th Century Marble Statue a Street Seller, by Danini Achille
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century Carrera marble statue of a young street seller, selling newspapers. Measures: 197cm (77.5") high including column. Entitled; Un giornalista (A journalist) Mounted on a Breche Violette marble pedestal...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Chinese Carved and Painted Quan Yin Figure, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Monumental Chinese carved and painted Quan Yin figure 19th century Remarkable large scale statue of Quan Yin (Goddess of Mercy and Compassion) Am...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Paint

Motherhood Marble Sculpture by Enzo Gallo of Mother Embracing Child
By Enzo Gallo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Enzo Gallo carved this abstract marble sculpture of a child intertwined in its mother's body. Enzo Gallo (b. 1927 Italy) is a visual ar...
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1970s American Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Life-Size Carved Marble Allegorical sculpture of Hope
Located in Dallas, TX
Life-size carved marble allegorical sculpture of hope circa 1900, unsigned, the woman wearing a Roman style gown and depicted perched on a cra...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Carrara Marble

Large Early 18th Century Carved Giltwood Cherub Statue from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This Italian giltwood cherub carving from the early 1700s is in great condition for its age. Standing at over three feet tall, the statue is qu...
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

17th-18th Century Woman's Head, Carved in Sandstone
Located in Kastrup, DK
17th-18th century woman's head, carved in sandstone. From pagoda / temple in Burma. Mounted on a light sandstone base. Charming, untouched with good...
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17th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Sandstone

Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Bamboo HeHe ErXian Group, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Chinese bamboo figural carving featuring the Taoist immortal twins of eternal youth, known as the HeHe ErXian, Qing dynasty, 19th century. F...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Bamboo

Stress by Deborah Ballard Art Sculpture Figural Head Bust 1986 Contemporary
Located in Dayton, OH
Stress by Deborah Ballard Art sculpture figural head bust 1986 contemporary 24" "Stress bust art sculpture circa 1986, made from fired white clay by Deborah Ballard (b.1951). Debora...
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1980s Expressionist Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Clay

Twisted Face Bust, Dominic Hurley, English, Bath Stone, Sculpture
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'The Twisted Face' is an individual bust by renowned sculptural artist Dominic Hurley. An English, bath stone sculpture dating to the 20th century. Han...
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20th Century English Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Gilt Cherub Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this beautiful pair of antique carved figurines on a mantel or a console. Crafted in Italy, circa 1780, the tall sculptures depict two chubby cherubs standing on carved gilt ba...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Gold Leaf

Rare Midcentury Modern Carved Teak Female Nude Sculpture Table or Floor Lamp
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully shaped from top to bottom. This hand-carved and stylish table or floor lamp is crafted out of one solid piece of teakwood. The natural grain in this beautiful hardwood a...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Huge 37" Wooden Gilded Buddha Statue
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful solid wood Buddha statue. The Buddha is seated on a lotus throne. His face is serene and peaceful. The statue is of the Tang dynasty st...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Large 18th Century Wooden Carving of an Angel with Cherubs
Located in Dallas, TX
This endearing hand carved wooden statue depicts a large central angel, flanked by two winged cherubs. The grouping has been stripped recently, allowing the skill of the carver to b...
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18th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Antique Chinese Heaven General Statue, Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Somis, CA
Large, 19th century wooden statue depicts the "Heaven General", who is the God that is in charge of getting rid of evils and protecting our...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
By S. Fox & Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Hand Carved Clown Motif Umbrella, Paragon, S. Fox & Co
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1920s English Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Metal

Nephrite Jade Statue Green Celadon Boy and Citron 2.3 lb
Located in Somis, CA
A large, all natural, celadon green nephrite jade sculpture, featuring an chubby baby perched on a citron and lin zhi. The statue has auspiciou...
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20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

No Evil, Sculptural Artwork, Sculpture, Dominic Hurley, Portland Stone, Allegory
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Smoke No Evil, Snort No Evil, Drink No Evil' is an individual sculptural artwork of three vices by Dominic Hurley, sculptural artist. An English, Portland stone allegory to the ills...
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20th Century English Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Wonderful 17th Century Oak Statue of Saint Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters
Located in Dallas, TX
St. Florian (250 A.D. – 304 A.D.), was the patron saint of firefighters, brewers, chimney sweeps, and the town of Linz Austria. He served in the Roman army and part of his duties included organizing fire fighting brigades. He was secretly a Christian and became famous for miraculously saving a town from being destroyed by fire; after he prayed and threw a single bucket of water on the blaze, it was extinguished. This beautifully carved oak statue from the 1600s, clearly depicts St. Florian with a bucket in hand and a miniature house...
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17th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Mid-19th Century French Patinated Bronze Sculpture Composition "The Kiss"
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a woman's writing table with this sweet antique figure composition "Le Baiser"; created in France circa 1860, the bronze sculpture stands on a round base and feat...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Bamboo's Inches Junk Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture bamboo's inches made with real bamboo's inches. Hand-carved bamboo.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Bamboo

18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Sculpture of St. Catherine of Palma
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century Spanish hand carved stone sculpture of St. Catherine of Palma.
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18th Century Spanish Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Vintage Burmese Polychrome Carved Wooden Statue of a Warrior on his Horse
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Burmese polychrome wooden statue from the mid-20th century, depicting a warrior on a horse. Born in Burma during the mid-century period, this striking carved wooden statue ...
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Art Deco Fruitwood Female Nude Sculpture Attributed to Barend Jordens
By Barend Jordens
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and decorative wooden female nude sculpture. This hand-carved nude lady from the 1920s is in excellent condition. Her natural poisture is a very relaxed one and only a few of these type of artworks by Barend Jorden...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Courage, Artwork, Dominic Hurley, English, Sculpture, Bath Stone, Totem Pole
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
'Courage to fight the Demons' is an individual sculptural artwork by renowned English artist Dominic Hurley. An English, tall sculpture in Bath stone of a totem pole and dating to the 20th century. Expertly hand carved from a single carefully selected form of Bath stone Generous proportion and standing at 3'4" tall The piece depicts four classical busts - The Chieftan, The Centurian, The Green Man and The Demon Suitable to be located outside if desired To be enjoyed as a free-standing artwork...
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20th Century English Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Stone

Circa 1650 Carved Hardwood Cornucopia Statue and Candle Holder from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
This remarkable carved wooden statue is approximately 380 years old and was carved from Italian Rovere or Durmast wood. This is a variety of European oak known for its tough and heav...
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Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

Artist Model, circa 1850
Located in Culver City, CA
Artist model, France, circa 1850. Finely carved from pine, with unique facial features.
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1850s French Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Pine

18th Century Sculpted Verona Marble Putto
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Depictions of young angelic boys are also known as putti, or putto for a single one. Since the 17th century on they remained popular and are found in various forms. Perhaps the most known version is Cupid. Looking at their attributes time periods can be narrowed down. In this example we see a rose Guirlande and a medaillon which are typical for the late 18th-early 19th century. The Rosso Verona Marble...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Antique Seated Greek God Hermes Patinated Grand Tour Cast Bronze Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial cast bronze sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in circa 1880 for the Grand Tour. The sculpture depicts the Greek god Hermes...
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Late 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Carved Gilt-Wood Sunflower Finial Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Carved gilt-wood sunflower finial ornament. Gilt carved and gesso sunflower decoration issuing from round neoclassical base. Europe, early 20th century...
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Early 20th Century European Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Giltwood

Rare Costa Rican Jade Axe God Guanacaste Nicoya Region A.D. 1-500
Located in Dallas, TX
Fine costa Rican Jade axe god with alligator head Guanacaste-Nicoya region, circa A.D. 1-500 Material: Jade Of celt form depicting the mythical part human, pa...
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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Pair of 19th Century Carved Wood Hindu Temple Fragments from a Temple in India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Hindu temple fragments. This pair of antique fragments were elements of a section of hand-carved wood frieze, within a...
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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Turn-of-the-century, Solid Alabaster, Kwan Yin Figure
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Italian, hand-carved, graceful Kwan sculpture in flowing robes. The figure stands on an octagonal, solid alabaster base and is mounted on a large, fluted, period, carved-wood column....
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Alabaster

18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Crystal with Mica with Baroque Pearls
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian, distressed, hand carved and painted figure of Christ on crystal with mica and tourmaline with natural forming baroque pearl. The figure of Christ came off of a ...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Rock Crystal

17th Century, Italian Ancient Carved Stone Bust of Roman Emperor
Located in IT
17th century, Italian ancient carved stone bust of Roman Emperor Measures: H 33 (with base) H 28.5 (sculpture only) x 25 x 7 cm. The ancient bust, in ...
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17th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Stone, Marble

19 Century Marble Statue of the Rape of Prosperina After Bernini by Fabi Altini
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The rape of Prosperina by Francesco Fabi Altini, (1830-1906) after the 17th century original by Gian Lorenzo Bernini now in the Palazzo Borghese in Rome. Signed F. Fabi Altini Rome 1870...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Costa Rica Pre Columbian Jade Axe Avian Celt God Pendant
Located in Dallas, TX
Pre-Columbian Jade Costa Rican Avian Effigy pendant Atlantic Watershed 500AD- 1500AD Material: Jade Measures: Length 9 inches Width 1 inches Depth .4 inch. Exquisite Costa Rican jade (axe god...
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15th Century and Earlier Costa Rican Pre-Columbian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Classical Hand Carved White Marble Female Bust
Located in Marbella, ES
Classical hand carved white marble bust of a woman wearing Greek period dress and a laurel wreath.  
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Late 20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Marble

Balinese, Batuan Hand Carved Cockfight Painting Sculpture by Ida Bagus Made Raka
By Ida Bagus Made Raka
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality carved wall panel in wooden frame. Cockfights are a popular kind of local entertainment in Bali. They are often held as cleansing ceremonies to purify a village of ev...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

19th-20th Century Renaissance Carved Wood Judica Figure of Michelangelo's Moses
By Michelangelo Buonarroti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and large continental 19th-20th century Renaissance revival carved walnut judica figure of "Moses with the Ten Commandments". The baroque wood carving...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures

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Wood, Walnut

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