Softwood Sculptures

There is a great deal of rawness and authenticity to this 1930s French owl decoy. It is carved in wood and nail - upholstered with some kind of animal leather. Its eyes and beak is m...

An exceptional and rare vintage Swedish Mid-century modern handmade figurative abstract puzzle/sculpture. It is made of individual 4 pieces forming a block when assembled. Many combi...

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...

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 ...

Carved wooden eagle with wings spread, standing on a rocky ledge. An architectural embellishment, the work is carved in Scotch pine with traces of the original paint on the rocky bas...

A majestic paddling swan with exquisitely carved features from spirited head, vigilant eyes and curved neck to webbed feet and showy tail. The raised wings with intricate profuse fea...

Abstract Wooden Wall Art , Women Figure by Cor Dam The Netherlands Delft 1958 About Cor Dam Cor Dam (Delft, April 26, 1935 – July 29, 2019) trained ...

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great ba...

Unique and all handcrafted, practical size antique circular chandelier. Some chances you only get once in your life and that is exactly what we thought when we first saw this unique...

A very decorative black vintage sheep, designed by Hanns Peter Krafft and manufactured by Krafftmeier, Germany. Probably made in the 1970s/80s. This handmade sheep was designed in t...

Carved pine or mahogany Egyptian Pharaohs, based on the Thomas Hope Deepdene temple model. Thomas Hope pedestals, with carving, can be supplied. Please note we are currently working...

This rare and probably one of a kind, picture / photo wall frame comes with incredibly elaborate artwork. This stylish and top quality carved picture frame...

A pair of antique Italian angels carrying a cornucopia, two exclusive Baroque polychrome hand painted and hand carved giltwood armorial sculptures dating back to late 17th century and coming from an private villa of Siena, a Tuscan city in Central Italy. This pair of hand carved, painted and gilded Cembran pinewood figurative sculptures represent two standing angels...

This well executed antique wall sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been done in Switzerland in approximately 1890 in the period Black F...

Swedish set of 12 traditional hand painted Dala horses from 1900-1989. Here we have a set of 12 dala horses in various sizes, with some from the beginning of the 20th century with t...

American three masted clipper ship model displayed in a mahogany glass case. She was the fastest ship ever built in 1852. California clipper ship mo...

Charming 1970s Modernist Rooster Sculpture by Kaija Aarikka, handcrafted in Finland for Aarikka. This piece embodies the playful elegance and clean lines that define Aarikka's signat...

Charming free-form organic wooden sculpture is carved from one piece of Yew with its twisting curves colliding all angles. Yew trees are some...

Set of 5 interesting sculptural cypress knees, organic art.

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 (...

FanFantastic all original hand carved and painted 19thc hanging wall cupboard . This folky cupboard was found in the mid west in untouched condition. The cupboard has hand carved and...

A massive pair of brass rams head bookends on walnut bases by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a great look. They mea...

An early polychrome religious santos carving, circa 1800s. The piece is hand carved in a soft wood with original paint and polychrome finish on a wood...

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 ...

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...

This is a wooden puppy figurine created in Japan during the Showa period. Crafted from a coniferous wood like cypress, it retains its soft grain and warm texture. Finished without a ...

A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical specimens Dimensions in inches: H 6” x W 4.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: Unknown Condit...

Bronze mounted abstract sculpture. The sculpture showcases an interlocking narrow bronze sculpture on a Douglas fir base. Dimensions 6.75" width x 3.25" depth x 13.25" height. Cond...

Malachite natural specimen sculpture A large natural malachite specimen on a cypress wood base. Cypress wood is softwood and not heavy. The beautifully shaped piece of malachite is ...

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...

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 ...

A quality late 19th century artist Lay figure made from pine. These were made to be used by artists to paint the human form.

Large hand carved abstract wood sculpture by Oliver De France Circa 1960s Carved from a single block of richly grained pine with a dimensional interplay of biomorphic forms and clu...

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...

An enchanting Swiss Black Forest carved bear, holding a gong and hammer, mounted on a carved rocky outcrop. Batch 73 YZZZ 62138

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...

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 ...

Amazing mixed metals and wood Brutalist Period couple sculpture. A wonderful mix of copper, brass, nails and wood that have been manipulated, cut, carved, heated, tacked, and welded ...

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...

Figurative Carved Wood Owl Sculpture Artist Unknown "in very nice vintage as found condition" "nice detail with expressive face"

An antique pair of Portuguese Baroque architectural table bases made of hand carved Pinewood, in good condition. The partly gilded pieces are particularized by floral décor. Authenti...

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” ...

Carved wood swan. Large carved whooper swan sculpture conceived from a single block of wood with elegant sculpted neck and bill. United States or Euro...

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...

19th Century French bronze figure of the seated Lorenzo De Medici, Duke of Urbino. Modelled in Roman armour he is sat deep in thought, he was given the nickname The Thoughtful One). ...

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 very unusual, stylized sculpture of man by a Portugese sculptor Manuel Pereira da Silva. Made of pine, 1979. A note about the artist: "Manuel Pereira da Silva was born in Portelas, in 14 de Maio Street, Vila Nova de Gaia, on 7 December 1920. In October 1928, he started his education at Cabanões primary school. After he sat the 2nd level exams, at Palhacinhas school, his father enrolled him in the Faria Guimarães Industrial School (currently Soares dos Reis Artistic Secondary School), to take the joinery course. The following year, he changed to the Drawing course. After completing his secondary school studies, he enrolled in the School of Fine Arts in Porto, in 1939. Here, he studied under the supervision of Joaquim Lopes, Acácio Lino and Rodolfo Pinto Couto, and had as colleagues Arlindo Rocha, Júlio Resende, Eduardo Tavares, Isolino Vaz, Nadir Afonso and Fernando Azevedo, some of which were part of the "Grupo dos Independentes" (Group of Independents). He received two awards: the Teixeira Lopes Award and the Soares dos Reis award. His final thesis was on Nuno Álvares Pereira, and he obtained a final mark of 18 out of 20. In 1946, he left for Paris. He spent the following two years studying at the École des Beaux-Arts, shared the experience of the great masters at the Louvre, came into contact with the new artistic trends and attended open courses, where he learned, among others, the fresco mural painting technique, which was later used in the Santa Luzia Church, in Viana do CasteloIn his workshop in Afonso de Albuquerque Street, in Vila Nova de Gaia, he produced two types of works: realist sculptures, to meet the commissions he received, and more abstract and independent-type of sculptures, which can be found in many Portuguese and African cities, for instance, Viana do Castelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Bolama, in Guinea – Bissau, and Luanda, in Angola. Baixo relevo de D. Pedro Pitões entre os Cruzados no Palácio da Justiça do PortoAmong the sculpture work he produced, we highlight the torsos of his friends Fernando de Araújo Lima, Adriano de Sá Figueiredo and Adelino Gomes; the monument to the Athlete (1973), erected in the Gândara Square, in Vila Nova de Gaia; the monument to the American general and statesman Ulysses Grant (1822-1847), in front of Bolama City Hall (1955); and the low relief work in Ançã stone, for the Audience Room of the 3rd Court Division of the Porto Court House, depicting D. Pedro Pitões near the Porto Cathedral summoning the crusaders to help Afonso Henriques in the conquest of Lisbon, dated 1961. Estátua de Ulysses Grant (1955)Manuel Pereira da Silva also produced a low relief in multi-coloured ceramics for the façade of a building in Luanda, dated 1960; the figure of the Lavrador (Farmer), in Gulpilhares; the fire-fighters in Avintes and Gondomar; the monument to the benefactor of Sandim, Fernando Couto; the monument in homage to furniture...

Great German sculpture from 18th century. Finely chiselled stone pine artwork depicting a subject of sacred art, a saint resting on a cloud, under study. Sculpture for antique dealer...

Beautifully stylized a set of 6 figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrays the beauty of the inner world through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great...

Early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model A well modelled early 20th century hand carved pine architectural model of a rooftop corner. Showing natural age and minor lo...

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

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...

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

PAIR of English pine boot shoe trees

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...

Pair of Swedish antique stained wooden abstract sculptures in black pine and dark brown oak. In good original condition. Sold as a pair. Dimensions: Brown: H: 39 cm / 15.35" W: 29 ...

SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...

19th century carved pine folk art farmer and his oxen model We are proud to offer a unique example of a late 19th century hand carved pine folk art model of a farmer and his oxen. R...

Accent table, having a round top of glass, on base of pine, carved as a well-articulated camel in recumbent pose. Stock ID: D2252