Wood Sculptures

Introducing a pair of gorgeous, monumental green canvas banana trees, each standing at an impressive 12 feet tall. These striking pieces feature int...

Embrace the raw beauty of this Vintage Boho Patinated Sculpture of a Male Torso—an exquisite fusion of American craftsmanship and Bohemian sensibility. With its weathered patina and ...

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Kay Bojesen " The Hippopotamus" oak figurine. Kay designed in 1955 because he needed a device to store his pencils. This hippo desk accessory ...

Sculpture with Seashell Assemblage and antique wood Base

Object / Stool in laminated hardwood, a style seen in the work of Teinreiro and Cospen, a fascinating shape that can be both an object and a seat.

Behold this exquisite set of three 19th century French dibbers, tools used to aid in planting seeds or seedlings, each a unique testament to the artistry of bygone eras. Crafted with...

Bronze heron by American sculptor Wayne Williams. Signed and dated 1993. Edition 2/2. Mounted on a walnut base. From Finger Lakes Magazine 2001: Art is everywhere in the Finger Lakes. Inspired by the region’s diverse scenery and lifestyles, artists pursue their creativity outdoors, in studios and in workshops. In the many well-established museums and galleries or at the newer fledgling arts organizations, a wide array of artistic styles and talents are represented. Often the artists, like Wayne Williams, share their artistic skill and passion through teaching at local colleges. Williams, who is retired after a 35-year career at Finger Lakes Community College, found his calling there. “I didn’t want to teach in public schools,” explains Williams of his career choice. “I wanted to be at the college level. CCFL (the Community College of the Finger Lakes, as it was then known) was literally creating a college, right from scratch.” The year was 1968 and Williams was charged with coordinating the new college’s art program. Rand Darrow, a CCFL student in that first year, remembers attending Williams’ art classes in a commercial building on Main Street just south of the railroad tracks in Canandaigua. Darrow appreciated his instructor’s relaxed manner. “He was a great teacher,” recalls Darrow, “cracking jokes all the time.” Darrow graduated with a major in Liberal Arts and continued on to SUNY Oswego where he earned a BA in fine arts. He taught art to elementary and middle school students for 30 years. These days Williams and Darrow typically cross paths at the Wayne County Arts Council in Newark where Williams and his wife, Marleen, are heavily involved. Williams offers classes in figure drawing and sculpture and hangs the gallery’s shows, including his former student’s “Slavic Tales of Novgorod” this past August. “I’d like to take a sculpture class from him,” says Darrow. In 2003 when Williams retired, the college honored him and another retiring art professor, Tom Insalaco, by renaming its art gallery the Williams-Insalaco Art Gallery. It was known formerly as Gallery 34 to recognize its origins at 34 North Main Street in Canandaigua. Williams held professor’s rank from 1976 and served as director of the art gallery beginning with its opening in 1983. Williams, who was born and raised in Newark, New York, says he began doing art at about age 8. By the time he was in junior high school his career direction seemed clear. He received local and national awards for his art and a scholarship to Syracuse University, from which he graduated in 1958 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture. He continued with graduate work at Syracuse, receiving an MFA in sculpture in 1962. He worked full time as a sculptor until he began teaching. At one point Williams admits he wanted to be a painter, but didn’t want to adopt the abstract expressionist style in vogue in the 1950s, preferring to pursue the realist tradition. He advises any would-be artist to “do what you do because you love it.” After graduation he traveled abroad, spending time in Belgium, the land of his ancestors. “My family’s name was originally Willems,” explains the 73-year old who still relishes the time spent in the Flemish countryside. Williams speaks excitedly about art, referencing the lives of great artists. He acknowledges that American artists do not have the same stature as those in Europe, where Old Masters like Brueghel and Rembrandt are national heroes. These days the energetic Williams, known primarily as a sculptor, is active at the Phelps Arts Center where he is on the board of directors. In mid-September when a group of visitors on a motor coach tour explored artworks displayed in the beautiful church-turned- gallery, they were treated to a large number of Williams’ bronze and metal sculptures, along with his charcoal drawings. “I’ve always loved his work because he deals with things, people, and animals you understand,” says the center’s Director Emeritus Marion Donnelly, who has known him for many years. Outside the Phelps Community Historical Society, Williams’ life-size figure of a farmer raises his pitchfork above a colorful flower garden on the front lawn. Inspired by the peasants working the fields in Europe, the metal figure is shown with wooden shoes. This is Williams’ largest copper piece, loaned to the Phelps museum in connection with Artistry in Sculpture, a community exhibition in 2009. Williams added a new base using a metal wagon...

A tall northern Thai ancient driftwood carving from the Chiang Mai Region. This tall ancient driftwood carving, originating from the Chiang Mai region in Northern Thailand, is a striking piece of natural art. Found near the Ping River, it features a tall and narrow rustic silhouette that embodies the raw beauty of nature. Its weathered appearance and textural depth make it a captivating decorative item, perfect for adding a touch of organic charm to a modern décor. Ideal for placing against a plain wall to create a focal point, this driftwood carving can be dramatically enhanced by directional lighting, such as a spotlight positioned below to cast intriguing shadows and highlight its unique contours. This approach not only accentuates its form but also imbues your space with a sense of historical mystique and natural elegance. Whether positioned in a living room, hallway, or large open-plan area, this Northern Thai wood carving...

This large 19th-century wooden farm cart wheel captivates with simple lines and wabi-sabi textures. The expressive grain of Chinese northern elm (yumu) is on full display, beautifull...

Fun piece of Los Angeles artwork. Hollywood sign made as an artist's model to make larger versions at a later time. Letters are perfect scale. Made of w...

Beautiful solid rosewood handcrafted dolphin sculpture, circa 1970s nice condition and finish.

A Garra hook by Bahinemo People of Hustein Mountains from Mid-Sepik River region in Papua New Guinea. The highly sculptural mask is one of the most iconic and mysterious designs from...

Organic modern Quadripod wood and glass coffee table. Sculptural natural bog wood base contrasting with the simple glass top (1/2 in. thickness).

Guanyin in carved wood and polichrome, China, early 20th century, Asian art Measures: H 56cm, W 16cm, W 15cm.

This wooden headdress was created by the Yoruba People of western Nigeria, and was worn during a masquerade known as egungun. A widespread Yoruba ritual, egungun performances honor a...

Presented is a beautiful hand-carved spreadwing eagle plaque. This early 20th century wood eagle is carved of teak and handsomely polished. With its feather spread out, the eagle clu...

Carved from wood with lovely details. The pedestal dimensions are 21 W X 16 Deep and 11 H which makes the overall height about 60".

Sculptural Modernism Vintage Wall Art Abstract Wood Cross Crucifix 27H x 18.75 w x 1.75 D Original preowned vintage condition. See all images for de...

Rare and unique brutalist bar cabinet decorated with hand carved bear. Koncz Vilmos (1932 – 2006). He started painting at the age of 30, using the following techniques: charcoal, pastel, oil. He has had solo exhibitions eight times in Budapest, and his works have been featured in seventeen group exhibitions worldwide. He was an experimental creator. Its more than 420 works include glass mosaics, terracotta, copper embossing and furniture carving. After his death, most of his oeuvre was “lost”. A decade and a half passed from painting to the first carvings. Middle Eastern and African culture had a major impact on his further artistic work. Traveled and created in Baghdad, Kuwait, Beirut and Tanzania. He became acquainted with the ancient folk art of the Makonde tribe, with carvings of ebony and ivory, which changed his creative career. When he made an authentic bracelet out of ivory, decorated with African motifs, the members of the tribe welcomed him among themselves. He became the tribe’s "Mister Vili." An exhibition of his painted paintings was held at the Kilimanjaro Hotel. He learned the machining of copper from the Arabs and the making of glass mosaics, and the tricks of jewelry making from the Hindus. He had forty large sculptures erected in various settlements of Hungary, mostly multi-field, made with a circular carving technique. Everything from ornaments on the table to the three-meter-high monument was found in his oeuvre. The Tiszakürt Arboretum also houses two wooden sculptures made of circular carvings: Tasso and the Tanzanian family tree. Donated works of his hometown: the 1956 headboard, the “Jászok” and “Kunok” (Old Hungarian Tribes), the “Flute”, the “Kolompolás” (Ringing the Bell) and the “Winged Altar”. In the 1980s, he also made carvings for the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden. His Ars Poetic was: “I do what I love, which drives from within, because I want to leave marks behind that I once existed and perhaps not uselessly” (2002). The term "Brutalist" originated from Le Corbusier’s Cité...

With its many blades and dramatic form, this impressive throwing knife would have been a status symbol and a form of currency among the Ngombe peoples o...

Decorate an office"s shelf or a study with this elegant antique carved Imperial eagle. Crafted in France circa 1830, and almost three and a half feet wide, the wooden eagle has a com...

18th century Italian gold leaf angel wing with gold-plated kyanite on natural-forming aragonite. The angel wing originally came from a church in Liguria. It was once used as part of a decorative motif in angelic depictions in a historic Italian church. The gold-plated kyanite perfectly coordinates with the gold leaf of the artifact and looks as though it grew from the feather-like carvings of the wing. It is mounted onto the white aragonite...

Pair of profiles of Roman Emperors in plaster and wood. Reissue of profiles of Roman Emperors in the Cameo style made in the 18th century during the ‘Grand Tour’. They were particu...

A handmade 1970s terra cotta earthenware seahorse sculpture created by California studio potter Victoria Littlejohn. An early and uncommon piece from the artist. Cork backing with leather loop for wall hanging. Very good vintage condition. Unsigned. Victoria Littlejohn is an American potter...

Cardinal #8 Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anythin...

A 'Black Forest' Dog Group The naturalistically carved limewood group shows the bitch couchant and her three playful pups; glass eyes are used in all the figures, in the manner of Walter Mäder...

A tall and narrow parrying shield from the Aboriginal people living in the Western Australia. The piece was carved out of a single block of hard wood t...

“Still Stand” sculptures by Joel Escalona Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a testament to the power of the material...

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...

For your consideration, an Asian Shòu Xīng hand carved wood sculpture star of longevity star of old age. Chinese original carving master deity with crane. Dimensions: 9.75 H x 2.7...

Handcrafted Art Sculpture Lull No2 for Modern Interiors by NONO ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms and soli...

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of found steel is reworked and...

Still Stand No90, The Sleek Burned Oak Totem, a Synthesis of Dark Elegance —— Joel Escalona's wooden standing sculptures are objects of raw beauty and serene grace. Each one is a t...

Listed artist / sculptor William Conrad Severson, (1924-1999), organic mid-century modern hand sculpted wood reclining nude female. A beautiful early piece of work, signed Wm. C. Sev...

Joël & Jan MARTEL (1896-1966, France) : "Canard Javanais" dit également Canard Mandarin ou Canard Japonais 1917 Directly carved in exotic wood sculpture, unique piece Signed "J...

Pair of rare 19th century Italian carved and gilt wood bat form wall brackets. Original gilding. As found. Rare and wonderful. Neoclassical and Gothic, in ...

Modern Wood tear drop Shaped Sculpture with a black wooden Base, Modern Contemporary sculpture that will get the attention in your room. A truly beautiful piece of art.

Unusual representation of Saint Roch in a Spanish colonial style. A Filipino work in exotic wood from the period of evangelization under the Spanish Crown. The type of wood used and ...

Vadim Androusov (1895-1975) Plaster head of a boy on a stained black wood plinth, signed and dated 3.9.47 From an apartment in Toulouse decorated by Andre Arbus in the 1940s

This majestic eagle is hand carved from quality smoky quartz. The eagle is standing on a decorative geometric base that has been custom made for this purpose. With faux glass eyes, t...

XVII Century Angels reccicero (2), Gilded wood, am alt.62

Studio-made decorative mushroom turned from solid hardwoods: a warm, honey-brown cap married to a lighter natural stem.Skillful lathe work highlights the cap's flowing cathedral grai...

Rare Art Deco silvered bronze statuette of a bear over a marble circus ball. Car mascot hood ornament. Figure mounted over a black marble base. Perfect desk piece. Signed 'Bouraine' ...

Full relief wood carving, signed Emil Janel. Emil Janel was a Swedish-born, American artist. A still life painter, he is mainly known for his caricatures in the Scandinavian flat-pl...

Art Table Unseen Force #48: Solid Oak by Joel Escalona, Elegance Defined ——— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty...

This striking sculptural console table, inspired by Picasso's 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon', is expertly hand crafted from solid wood, in this case American walnut. The unique design...

An exquisite pair of 17th century decorative sculptures expertly carved from painted oak from the South of France. Beautiful "S" shaped each adorned with wonderful flowers - roses, s...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original fully signed and stamped circa 1950's Dior Advertising...

An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...

Wooden Carved Black Forest Garden Fountain Water Spout 19th century A large Black Forest wooden carved water spout featuring "Ruebezahl", which is the mountain spirit of the giant m...

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...

Wonderful eye-catcher for your interior, hand-carved, at least 100 years old, made in Italy. The square-shaped wooden object is wonderfully carved on one side. You can see an ornam...

A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.

Jim Rose, known primarily for his steel furniture, was an avid collector and scoured salvage yards for unique and interesting items. Here, a collection of spare parts come together ...

Vintage Hippo Toy Sculpture by Zooline. mouth opens up and has small space for coins or jewelry. missing the tail

Name: Cardinal and Mr.Tower Sculptural stool by Zougei carved furniture Material: osmanthus This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for Nishimura...

Vintage hand painted carved horse.

Tall primitive threshing board. Measures 62.5 H x 25 at top 20 D at bottom x 5 inch D Two pieces of wood along the back. One near the top and one nea...

Modern Sculpture Last Supper Victor Rozo La Ultima Cena Hand carved solid wood. Oiled Wood. Signed Victor Rozo 1999 Mexico DF 1 thick x 8 h x 19 w Orig...

Set of two 16th century oak panels, one representing a character accompanied by a dog, the other a character in flames, probably saints. These ...