Walnut Sculptures

George Nakashima English Walnut Free-Edge Room Divider on Granite Base, 1955 Rare and unique English walnut room divider / sculptural slab, designed for the collection of Robert and ...

Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top in...

Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...

Provenance : In the same private collection for several generations, Burgundy. The canonical Gospels describe briefly the episode of the Nativity. It comprises three parts : • The Preludes : the Journey to Bethlehem, the Census • The Nativity • The Announce to the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi Only the Gospel according to Matthew (2, 1-12) speaks about the Adoration of the Magi. Staying vague about their number it does say they brought the newborn gold, incense and myrrh. The apocryphals, the fathers of the Church and many other authors have filled in the gaps of the evangelic tale. The sobriety and symbolic of the story have been a huge inspiration to artists. Although one of the oldest depictions of the Adoration of the Magi dates from the 2nd century the theme became very popular in Christian art during the late 14th century. One of the reasons explaining this success is that it celebrates both the Virgin and Christ at the same time. This important walnut panel is carved in a strong relief and depicts the different steps of the story of Jesus’ birth. On the left, the donkey and ox that have accompanied Mary and Joseph from Bethlehem are depicted behind a trough. On the thatch roof appears the star that would guide the magi to the place of birth of Jesus. Mary is wearing a veil and is seating on a bed. She holds her baby at arm’s length to present him to the magi. Saint Joseph is by her side. The old man is holding a cane in his left hand while from the right hand he seems to uncover himself to greet the visitors. A woman assists to the scene. In front of the holy family the three magi stand behind one another to pay their homage to the newborn. The first magi has a pointed beard. He is already kneeling out of deference and has placed his crown to his feet. He gives the baby a hanap filled with gold coins. This is Melchior as the legend describes him with white hair and a long beard. Caspar, the second magi bears a cup of incense. He is looking at the third magi and with his right hand he points to the star that has guided them there. He has a short beard and wears crakow shoes, breeches and a wide sleeved doublet. Finally Balthazar, the elegant last magi proceeds proudly towards the holy family with his one hand on the saber’s hilt and the other holding a cup. He brings the divine child the myrrh. He probably just dismounted as the horse can be seen behind him. The scene is set in a very detailed and narrative decor. In the right part of the panel the shepherd receive the announce of Jesus’ birth. An angel comes down from heaven with a scroll bearing the good news in his hands. The herding dog sleeps peacefully while sheeps graze. At the top of the cliff we notice the gilded sheeps enclosure. The panel’s moulded frame is carved with a foliated decor. In it’s centre appears a coat-of-arms. It is the alliance of the three magi’s arms. Indeed as it was common for legendary figures the three of them received imaginaries coat-of-arms. Thus, on a field of azure stands a star for Melchior, a crescent for Caspar and a pennon for Balthazar. This high-relief panel is undeniably the work of a very skilled and imaginative artist. This key moment in the New Testament is transposed to a contemporary environment thanks to the figures’ clothing and the rural daily life scene. This way the universal dimension of the episode is highlighted allowing a better understanding for the contemporaries. The sculptor has represented the episodes of the Adoration of the Magi and the Announce to the Shepherd with great talent and numerous details giving life to a picturesque and narrative scene. The important traces of polychromy give those already very animated scenes a stronger pictorial power and a rich dynamism. Because of the picturesque and familiar realism so dear to the artists of the late Medieval era, of the didactic function of this type of panel as well as the quality of the sculpture this piece is an astounding example of Burgundian art of the 15th century. Literature Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art chrétien...

Carved from a single solid log, this tall floor sculpture carries the same quiet authority as the best works in studio craft. The form rises through a series of rounded, organic mass...

A large and impressive abstract walnut floor standing sculpture mounted on a travertine base. Signed and dated 1966.

Original wood sculpture 1986 Purpleheart on koa wood Measures: 8.75 l x 4 d x 6 h in. / 22 x 10 x 15 cm.

Design inspired on an artwork by Salvador Dali´: Interpretation project for a stable-library, 1942 Stuffed lamb, elaborated with a technique by a taxidermist. Drawer and table top i...

Transporting the viewer to the majestic Ice Age, this Mammuthus primigenius (Woolly Mammoth) tusk is a remarkable relic of the Pleistocene epoch. Approximately 30,000 years old, the ...

Original, carved by hand, wood sculpture 2021 Unknown wood on a Walnut base Measures: 9.5 x 2 / 24 x 5 cm.

2020 Honduran rosewood on a custom teak and walnut base Measures: 8.75 x 4 in / 22 x 10 cm.

Make a striking statement on a mantel, console, or buffet with this important antique fruitwood clock, crafted in Switzerland circa 1860. The exceptional timepiece is richly hand carved throughout, centered by two seated cherubs poised above the dial, engaged in a lively scene with a woven grape basket...

Wharton Esherick important sofa for Lawrence and Alice Seiver. We are pleased to offer this exceptional item, the epitome of the Americ...

Pair of 17th Century “Barley Twist” Spanish Columns Made of Solid Walnut with Extraordinary carved grapevines with figures and birds. Southern Spai...

This genuine woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis) skull fossil represents one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene Ice Age. A rare example of a near-complete skull,...

Pedro Friedeberg Moon Face / Half Moon Table top Sculpture. Walnut and wood with gold leaf. Very good condition. Few if any signs of handling. Signed to the back "Pedro Friedebe...

A commanding cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) skull fossil, preserved from a species that once inhabited caves across the European continent, this specimen reflects the rugged environments...

A set of eight beautiful dumbbells made out of walnut and a metal core inside. The dumbbells come with a minimalistic and elegant shape, refined with brass rings. Matching with every...

This monumental Apatosaurus femur embodies the immense scale and enduring legacy of one of the largest animals ever to walk the Earth. Originating from the renowned Morrison Formatio...

A finely carved early 20th Century walnut black forest bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with anoth...

Surrealist sculpture by Mexican artist Pedro Friedeberg. This piece was created in 1978 featuring carved and gold leaf hands, carved walnut birds, carved wood hands, and brass elements attached to the lacquered wood truck...

Fine and rare table top sculpture by Clarence Teed. Solid walnut in four pieces which can be turned on the steel connecting rods to display the work in any number of ways. Teed was a...

Articulated painter's mannequin, depicting a teenage boy, life-size. The mannequin is made of walnut wood, the articulated spheres are made of maple wood. The limbs are fully articul...

Delicate rust-toned preservation highlights the ancient form of this Pycnodontiformes fish against a soft cream matrix, creating a striking natural contrast. Expertly prepared, the s...

A superb quality and finely carved 19th Century black forest linden wood bear hall stand with a cub playing in the branches above, the bear below with glass eyes looking up towards h...

A fun solid walnut sculptural jewelry box by Eric Arcese, circa 2000s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 5.75"W x 4.25"D x 4"H. The box's lid pivots in two pl...

Small Minimalist walnut and aluminum crucifix / cross, circa 1960s. The piece measures 8.5" high x 1.75" wide and is in very good vintage condition.

DETAILS Specimen: Carcharocles megalodon Geological Period: Miocene Age: 12 million years old Origin: North Carolina, USA Dimensions (Fossil): L 5 x D 1 x H 6 in (L 12 x D 3 x H 15 c...

Carved from a single solid log, this sculpture has the presence of an artifact from another time. The rhythmic, stacked form rises with a ceremonial quality that is hard to look away...

This impressive Lepisosteus sp. fossil gar fish commands attention with its elongated form and distinctive diamond-shaped scales, preserved in remarkable detail within warm cream lim...

This remarkably preserved specimen exhibits complete molars with enamel. This large lower jaw belonged to a woolly mammoth, the iconic Ice Age mammal known for dense fur and large tu...

New old stock stainless steel miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on walnut base. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarinen that w...

Stunning craftsmanship! This pair of 19th century Black Forest hunting Trophy plaques from Brienz Switzerland. Fully carved from solid ...

This outstanding and remarkable skull piece captures the free roaming spirit of the ancient bison. This extinct species of Bison is also known as the steppe bison, which was widespre...

A rare and captivating 18th-century hand carved sculpture in limewood, depicting a noble or royal figure — probably King Louis XV — shown in heroic posture with one hand clasped to h...

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 compelling partial Edmontosaurus radius and ulna, preserved in matrix and presented as a sculptural study of form and scale. These forelimb elements offer a direct connection to on...

Uncommon form. Nice example of Emil Milan's sculptural work. Signed, EMilan Walnut.  

Period 1970's Brutalist sculpture depicting a stylized female figure executed in cast brass, mounted on a stepped walnut plinth base. Well crafted work, in excellent original condit...

DETAILS Specimen: Odobenus sp. Geological Period: Holocene Age: 10,000 Years Old Origin: Alaska, USA Dimensions (Fossil): L 13 x D 9 x H 17 in (L 33 x D 23 x H 43 cm) Weight (Fossil)...

circa 1900 Miniature Model of Black Forest Bear Bench. "Black Forest" is a term to describe elaborate, realistic wood carvings from an area in ...

Originating from the renowned Green River Formation and dating to the Eocene epoch approximately 50–55 million years ago, this fossil stingray captures the delicate elegance of an extinct freshwater species. The specimen reveals the distinctive form of Heliobatis radians, characterized by its circular body, elongated whip-like tail, and finely radiating fin structure that creates a subtle sunburst pattern within the stone. Exceptionally preserved within its natural limestone matrix, the fossil displays...

MCM minimalist swan carving / sculpture in walnut by Alan Middleton, circa 1960s. A beautifully sculpted example of mid-century minimalism, this 1960s w...

A fine ‘Black Forest’ walnut eagle, shown perched on a rocky outcrop with the wings raised and the head turned to the right, Swiss, circa 1880.   

A Thai bronze head of the Buddha. Sukothai period, late 16th-early 17th century. His face with serene expression, arched eyebrows above incised eyes a...

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

Create a rustic style in your hunting lodge or ranch house with this large wall-mounted deer antler plaque. Bought in the Loire Valley of France, the ant...

Vintage 1960s aluminum miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on Italian white warble bases. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarine...

Fantastic hand carved onyx figure of a woman in a yoga pose. The artist is Anthony Gennarelli which we several of his works and will be listing them soon. Orange green and brown are ...

Large winged griffin by Bottega Vincenzo Cadorin, for Testolini & Salviati in carved walnut. These two sculptural elements were the basis of a large mirror, produced by the great car...

This elegant early 20th Century Italian carved marble sculpture, created circa 1920 and signed A. Gory, depicts two young children in a tender embrace. One child leans in affectionat...

This impressive antique walnut architectural carving dates to the early 19th century, circa 1820, and reflects the transitional Louis XVI to early Restoration style in France. Carved...

These Apatosaurus vertebrae capture the monumental scale and enduring legacy of one of the most iconic dinosaurs of the Late Jurassic. Preserved in matrix, this collection presents w...

The initial inspiration for the elemental top collection by Alvaro Uribe for Wooda was Wooda’s iconic logo of a tree. We felt it captured the company’s synergy for working with wood ...

Kettlebell series in walnut. Perfectly shaped stainless steel, noble solid wood and fine brass details, this kettlebell is an absolute eye-catcher. The handle is in a league of its ...

Large and whimsical jewelry chest made of hand-carved stacked laminated walnut, with spring loaded drawers. Signed, dated and in excellent condition.

A striking Italian 20th century life-size deer sculpture, expertly hand-carved in solid walnut with a wonderfully naturalistic presence. The sculptor has captured the animal in an el...

A trusty, hardworking 19th century French walnut shoe cobbler's mallet with the most beautiful patina only two hundred years of use could bestow, and mounted on a custom steel stand....

DESK NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 With the combined power of our steel smith and the modern machine, this desk/vanity is hydrology bent from 3/8” thick solid steel. The table is han...

Expertly cast and finished brass leaping gazelle sculpture mounted on a brass plinth based walnut pedestal.