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Hand Carved Gilded Torso Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Large scale hand carved and gilded torso sculpture made from a tree branch,
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese antique stone Buddha /Kannon Bodhisattva / late 19th-early 20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This stone statue of Nyoirin Kannon was created between the end of the Edo period and the Taisho period (late 19th century to early 20th century). The Nyoirin Kannon is a Buddha imag...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
French 19th C Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, by A. Mercie
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Large Gilt and Patinated Bronze Group of Gloria Victis, a Winged Figure of Victory with a Fallen Warrior. This incredible bronze piece was cast after a model by Maarius-Jean-Antonin Mercié, This model is signed 'F. BARBEDIENNE FONDEUR PARIS' demonstrating that it was cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne's foundry, the best bronzier of the 19th century. The base is further signed 'A. Mercie' and stamped 'Réduction Mécanique' with an inscription of '659'. The figure is mounted on a Belgian noir marble base with various stepped edges. Gloria Victis is one the most well-known and important bronze casts of the 19th Century. The quality of this particular model is absolutely incredible and all the marking indicate that this particular piece is one of the finest produced by the Foundry.
A student of Jouffroy and de Falguière at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts, Marius-Jean-Antonin Mercié (1845-1916) won the Grand Prix de Rome at 23 years old with his work Thésée vainqueur du Minotaure. In 1872, he sent the plaster model of his work David vainqueur to the Salon, for which he won the first class medal. At the same time, he received La croix de la Légion d'honneur at the Villa Medici. His return to Paris, in 1874, issued in a long and brilliant career with numerous commissions, notably the monuments for Louis-Philippe and Queen Marie-Amélie for the Royal Chapel at Dreux (1886).
By the age of 30 Mercié was already very well-known and his Gloria Victis received resounding success when it was exhibited at the Salon, in 1874 (in plaster) and in 1875 (in bronze). This work exalted the heroism and the patriotic sentiments aroused by the disasters of 1870. His predilection for patriotic subjects is shown in many of his works such as Quand même...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses
Measurements individual and include the wooden base.
H:23,5cm W:41cm D:6,5cm
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint, Lacquer, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Carrara Marble Sculpture Going for a Swim by Emilio Fiaschi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble sculpture depicting a young beauty going for a Swim standing on the steps of a dock, raised on its ori...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...
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Mid-20th Century Gabonese Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Sculpture, Large Table Ornament. Vintage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Based on his world re known piece the "Hand Chair", this large artistic hand sculpture also highlights the palm and fingers. Rich and detailed with great patina, this piece is in ver...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Hand Carved Figural African Polychromed Colonial Style Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of three hand carved figural African polychromed colonial style sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in good vintage condition and each figure measures approximately 3" W x 3"D x ...
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Mid-20th Century African Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Sunray Mounted on a Yellow Hematoid Quartz Heart
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf
Dancing Faun Candle holder in bronze by Patrick Laroche
By Laroche
Located in Paris, FR
Dancing Faun with candle holder.
Materials: Patinated bronze Brown, signed and justified EA on the base.
Made in France by Patrick Laroche, Meilleur Ouvrier de France award in the Sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Flemish 1850 Carved Sculpture Triptych of Emperor Charlemagne Enthroned
By Flemish
Located in Miami, FL
A carved triptych of emperor Charlemagne.
Beautiful triptych sculpture from Flemish origin made in the second quarter 19th Century, circa 1850. It was...
Category
Mid-19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Rare Large 15th Century Renaissance English Oak Roof Angels Corbel.
Truly astonishing rare roof angels, circa 1450. The large Medieval carvi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Italian Crown Fragment
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Titled "Courage at Calvary"
18th century Italian figure of Christ mounted on an 18th century corona (crown) fragment with antique hand-forged nails and citrine points. The missing l...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Iron
Antique French Romanesque 11th Century Pair of St.Peter and St.Paul Limestone
Located in Doha, QA
An extremely rare pair of original 11th century French Romanesque limestone hand carved sculptures of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. Each figure is represented on a marble block, withou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Neoclassic Stone Frieze Fragment from France, on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A superb Neoclassic frieze fragment hand-carved in stone, depicting a young decorated soldier. Mounted on a wood / bronze base. Mid 18th Century, possibly earlier.
The technique is...
Category
1760s French Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Italian Alabaster Sculpture of Leda & the Swan
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century antique Italian alabaster sculpture depicting Leda and the Swan mounted on a green marble base. This figure of neoclassical interest is brilliantly detailed, ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Fine Tribal Bambara Cubist Figurative Wood Door Lock Early 20th c Mali Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine Tribal Bambara cubist figurative wood door lock, early 20th century Mali, Africa great abstract figure with strong cubist stylized elegant face.
The Bambara of Mali use decorated door locks sliding horizontal bar and with a removable key (missing here) to secure the doors to houses or millet granary. This door lock shows a stylized human body with strongly sculpted face and carved notch in back to hold the movable cross bar. The rectangular body is decorated with fine, geometric line...
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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Italian Hand Carved Gilt Wooden Torchiere
Located in Norton, MA
An Italian carved giltwood woman torchiere depicting a Venetian polychrome sculpture figure holding a large cornucopia torch. With a "Made in Italy" s...
Category
20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Abstract Pine Wood Sculpture by Jean-Maurice Steiner, Sweden, Early 2000s
Located in Stockholm, SE
This striking abstract wooden sculpture titled "FAMILJEBILD" (Family Portrait) showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of Swedish artist Jean-Maurice Steiner. Created in 2007, this pi...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Organic Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th Century German Black Forest Hunting Plaque
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Large German wooden plaque hand carved in basswood in German Black Forest style. About 1890. The hunting plaque shows a large hare figure and oak leaves in a naturalistic detailed style. Backside antique...
Category
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Red Hematoid Quartz Heart with 18th Century Italian Cross on a Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and a cross-shaped baroque pear...
Category
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Gold Leaf
18th Century French Polychrome Painted Saint
Located in Toronto, CA
A stunning polychrome figure of a Saint from the late 18th century or early 19th century, from France. This is one of the most beautifully carved Saints we have ever featured, with t...
Category
Early 19th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Chinese Carved Bamboo Figure of a Sage, Qing Dynasty, 18th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A sweet and lovely Chinese bamboo carving of the sage Dongfang Shuo, mid-Qing dynasty, 18th century, China.
Well carved form a single section o...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bamboo
Standing Akan Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa, Black Hair
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Akan, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custom metal base. Probably a fig...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ethiopian Wood Head Rest With Silver White Metal Beads and Dangles, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old well used Ethiopian head rest with attached oxidized silver or white metal beads and dangles.
It is in good condition with wear, polish and eros...
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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique French Romanesque 12th century Enthroned Madonna and Child
Located in Doha, QA
This extraordinary museum piece Enthroned Virgin Mary/Madonna with child on her lap comes from the Rhone region in France. The saint symbol and protec...
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Gandharan Standing Bodhisattva Maitreya, Carved Black Schist, 2nd-4th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An impressive and well carved Gandharan figure of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future, carved black schist, ancient Kingdom of Gand...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Schist
Natural Amber Hand Carved Figurine of a Skull with Owl
Located in New York, NY
Natural Amber Hand Carved Figurine of a skull with qwl
solid amber that was carved by hand in to this
In great Condition Ready to place on any desk or shelf.
size is approxim...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure
Located in London, GB
A Large 19th Century Articulated Pine Artists Lay figure
A large untouched example of a late 19th Century full articulated English pine artists lay figure form. Of very good form w...
Category
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Lifesize Vintage Wooden Mannequin Featuring Articulated Arms and Legs
Located in Leuven , BE
The mannequin is fully dressed in a leather jacket, trousers, boots and a velvet shirt. It is detachable from its wooden pedestal.
Category
20th Century French Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Large 16th Century German Carved Basswood Saint Sebastian Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A large 16th Century German carved basswood sculpture of Saint Sebastian.
Probably lower Rhine, Germany . Circa mid to late 16th Century.
Well carved deep relief sculpture, with de...
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15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Italian marble cherries objet d’art, mid 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of marble cherry sculptures / objets d’art, made in Italy mid 20th century. Acerola red with iron wire as stems. Lovely as a paperweight, an objet, or as a gift for any lover ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Magical Barbara Antelope Mask Mirrors Seeds Cowries Mali, Africa ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood antelope mask, with many vertical horns, applied glass mirrors, cowries and seeds. Old native repair to one horn.
It is in good con...
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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Solid Stone Sitting Buddha
Located in Somis, CA
A large hand carved solid stone Buddha statue seated in dhyana position. The broad face with high arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, framed by long-lobed ears and beneath a pronounced hairline and surmounted by an ushnisha. Buddha wears a long robe...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tang Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Figurative Female Nude Green Stone Sculpture Circa 1960 13.5”
Located in Southampton, NJ
A masterfully carved female nude in deep green stone having subtle features that ad to it’s overall elegance. There appears to be a signature (please see pictures) but I can’t quite ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Antique Pair of 1920's Art Deco German Moch Mannequins
By Moch Figuren
Located in London, GB
Antique Pair of 1920s Art Deco German Moch Youth Mannequins.
Very rare matching pair of male and female antique 1920’s art deco German youth mannequins.
Lovely art deco period styl...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Exceptional Marble Statue of Nude Female with Cherubs by Luca Madrassi
Located in New York, NY
Important white marble sculpture by the Italian-born master, Luca Madrassi (1848-1919), depicting a standing nude beauty surrounded by three cherubs, two playing bronze flutes and on...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Charming Flemish Washed Oak Capital, Two Men Drinking at a Barrel, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
Most likely originally part of a larger installation or highly carved furniture, this charming oak capital is from Flanders, which is part of modern-day Belgium. Hand-carved circa 18...
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Early 1800s Belgian Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
African Helmet Mask 'Gelede' from Yoruba Nigeria
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blacked wood helmet mask (Gelede), large human head surmounted by a dog eating a snake which curves around the head. No perforation for attachment to costu...
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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Inuit Tupilak - Mythological Figurine in Carved Bone, Greenland 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature Inuit Tupilak in hand-carved bone or tooth (5.2x2x3.5 cm). It depicts a cat-like mythological being/spirit. It has no signature or markings but in was brought home ...
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1930s Greenlandic Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bone
Italian 19th-20th Century Whimsical White Marble Wishing Wellhead with Children
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and exceptionally carved Italian 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style whimsical white Carrara marble wishing wellhead, raised on an octagonal two-step marble base. The intricately carved marble relief circular wellhead depicting carved figures of dancing and cheerful children (Putti) among vines, flowers and fruits, dancing and playing musical instruments with a backdrop of castles, landscapes, forests and wreaths, Florence, circa, 1900.
Note: We have part II video of this amazing Wishing Wellhead. Please feel free to request a copy.
Literature:
A similar wellhead was sold by Jan's & Co. Fine French Antiques, Inc. in 1999, provenance the Atkinson/Kirkeby Estate and it is illustrated in "The Estates of Beverly Hills" by Charles Lockwood and Jeff-Hyland, page 150.
Another similar is currently on display at the gardens of "The Elms" mansion a public museum part of the Newport Mansions by The Preservation Society of Newport County in Newport, Rhode Island.
Yet another similar wellhead carved with frolicking putti with musical instruments and a dentil molded rim is located at Cranbrook House, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and is illustrated in B. Israel, Antique Garden Ornament...
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Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Art Deco Bronze Lady Statue by Lorenzl
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage Viennese bronze & bone sculpture dates from the Art Deco period of the 20th century & is designed by the artist Lorenzl.
It is an exceptional cabinet size sculpture...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Inuit Hand Carved Stone Bear Sculpture by Jonasie Faber
Located in San Diego, CA
A large Inuit hand-carved stone bear sculpture by Jonasie Faber circa 1986.
The piece is in very good condition with no chips or cracks and meas...
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Late 20th Century Canadian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Old Well Used Wood Ashanti Stool Hollow Cylinder Supporting Top Metal Repairs
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The stool was loved by its owner, repaired in several places with decorated metal straps. It has an openwork, tiered lattice central post and four support posts. It has the older sty...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Sculptural 18th Century Italian Cross with Smoky Quartz Crystals and Pyrite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural 18th century Italian cross mounted on smoky quartz crystals in matrix with pyrite formations. The center of the cross has an abstract figure of Christ created from acrylic crystals. The missing sunrays are replaced with the smoky quartz crystal points...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal
Reconstituted Stone Sculpture of a Lady
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A European bust of a lady made of stained reconstituted stone. Impressive craftsmanship and details are found throughout. Be sure to view the detailed images to see every angle.
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20th Century French Other Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Huntsman with His Hounds Bronze Sculpture by PJ Mene, 1869
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning large Huntsman with his hounds bronze sculpture by PJ Mene 1869.
This is a large sculpture weighing over 175 lbs.
It featur...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early small Kuba Cup With Refined Face, Fine Hair, Handle DRC, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Small sweet early Kuba Cup with refinedf face, finely carved hair, with a handle, from the DRC, Africa
Finely incised hair in tight geometric form, small proj...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Wooden baroque sculpture of a saint made around 1630
Located in Aachen, DE
Vollplastisch geschnitzte Heiligenfigur des frühen 17. Jahrhunderts, polychrome originale Farbfassung.
Höhe 83cm, Farbe bereichsweise stark blättrig bzw. fehlend. Ausdrucksstarker G...
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Early 17th Century German Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Early Wood Ashanti Stool Reclining Figure Supporting Top, Ghana Mid 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The supports for Akan stools take many forms, they can be purely geometric or architectural with simple posts and columns, or, as in this case, figural, wit...
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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Period Hand Carved & Painted Butler Dumb Waiter Statue
Located in Forney, TX
An interesting and whimsical Art Deco period hand carved and painted dumb waiter, this listing is for the butler statue only (the maid has already sold)....
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pair of Arts & Crafts Hand Carved Bookends with Strong Semi Nude Muscular Males
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted, solid wooden blue collar workers bookends.
If you or your friends have a house from the Arts & Crafts period than this unique pair could be the perfect gift. These hand carved, hard working men sculptures...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Italian Carved Stone Fruits, Set of Sixteen
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of timeless charm to your home with this set of sixteen carved stone fruits, perfect for styling an entryway console, dining room table, or kitchen counter. Crafted in It...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Alabaster, Marble
17th Century Spanish Wooden Crucifix Figure Sculpture
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century Spanish wooden crucifix figure sculpture.
Category
Mid-17th Century Spanish Antique Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Egyptian Revival Carved Wood Figure of King Tutankamun
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved standing figure of King Tutankamun wearing the royal headdress topped by the double uraeus. This compelling carving depicts the slender boy king standing with arms crossed h...
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Modernist Carved Stone Portrait Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
This 21st century hand-carved stone portrait bust is expertly hewn from a striped gray and tan stone. The artist expertly and intentionally utilized the natural veining of the stone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hand-Carved Figurative Sculptures
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Stone
