Wood Sculptures

Original Brendel botanical model of the Tulip flower made in Germany around the end of the 19th century by Robert Brendel (1821-1898). The flower is made of wood and papier mache and...

Carved wood large female Songye Kifwebe mask with classic white lines, blackened ridge down crest of forehead, nose and mouth. Worn holes around back edge of mask from attachment of...

SIgned to the rear and dated 1942. In 1933 Rood started wood carving in Athens, Ohio and it wasn't long before he had his first one-person exhibit at Argent Galleries, in New York i...

An iconic rare wood elongated bowl in African Teak (Bubinga) by Mid-Century master Emil Milan.

A specimen of naturalia from Wunderkammer. A branch of Japanese red coral (Coralium Japonicum), mounted on a wooden base, holds a palm tree in the shap...

A striking pair of vintage coastal sculptural cedar poles, naturally shaped over time by oysters and other shell-forming marine life. Each piece has developed a deeply textured, poro...

Unusual late 19th Century French automaton model of a cow.  Beautifully observed with glass eyes and real horns. This wonderful cow has a trick up its sleeve... when the head is pus...

Sculpture In Polychrome Wood Representing Saint Anthony Hermit Origin : East of France Period : End of the 15th century Measures: Height : 97 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 26 cm Polychrome wood The saint is represented by an old, bearded man, dressed in a hooded monk’s habit over the tunic of his religious order. He is stood upright, holding an open book, La Règle des Antonnites, in his right hand. In the other hand, he is holding a staff in the form of the Greek letter tau with a rosary hanging down over it. At his feet lies a pig wearing a small bell around its neck. He rests on his right leg, whilst the left advances forward as if he were about to start walking. His belted tunic, forming several rectilinear pleats, is covered by a habit which is open only at the waist, therefore revealing these pleats. He is also wearing a hooded scapular over his shoulders. His thick hair escapes from under a distinctive hat, forming a collection of finely sculpted ringlets. This fine detail is also applied to the four long ringlets of his superb beard, which sit just below the shorter ones of his moustache. His face is a picture of harmony, with lowered eyes and his small mouth lost amongst the abundance of hair. At his feet on a pedestal of flames, hinting to the fire of Saint Anthony no doubt, a pig trying to scratch its ear. Born in 251 in Upper Egypt, he withdrew into solitude at a very young age. He would have been plagued in the desert with extremely diabolical temptations. He payed a visit to Saint Paul the hermit towards the end of his life. He was the dean of the Thébaïde anchorites, who was miraculously fed by a crow. On the day that Saint Anthony visited, the crow brought two portions of bread in its beak instead of one. Some time after, having learnt of the death of his venerable brother, Saint Anthony went to bury him with the help of two lions. The King of Catalonia pleaded to come and exorcise his posessed wife and children. He left Thébaïde for Barcelona. He appeared at the house of the provost André, bringing him a sow in his mouth, a monstrous piglet born without eyes. André wanted to kill it but Anthony stopped him, telling him that the poor beast wanted to ask for healing, as the King had done for his offspring. He made a sign of the cross on the piglet and it suddenly acquired its sight and the members which it did not have at birth. After which, André, guided by Saint Anthony, exorcised the Queen of Catalonia in the same way whilst she knelt at his feet. Théophile discovered the body of Saint Anthony wrapped in a palm fibre tunic which he had been given by Saint Paul the Hermit. In the Red Sea Desert there are two Coptic, IV century, monasteries which stand next to each other, one dedicated to Saint Anthony, the other to Saint Paul the Hermit. They are the oldest monasteries in the Christian world. The body of the famous hermit was transported to Constantinople and would have been transferred into the abbaye, Saint Antoine-en-Viennois, Dauphine. The Antonnite Order was a charitable order which specialised in treating contagious diseases. The fire of Saint Anthony, was identified by doctors as a grangrenous ergotism, caused by a diet of rye bread contaminated with the parasite ergot. The effect of this is the drying out of hands and feet which then need amputation, the plague and then later syphilis. All the skin diseases came from Saint Anthony. Saint Anthony’s pilgrimage to Dauphine rivaled that of Saint Jacques to Compostela. Thanks to the various commanderies created by the mother house, Saint Anthony’s cult spread throughout Christianity. In order to maintain commanderies and their hospitals, the Antonnites resorted to pig farming. They enjoyed having the benefit of letting their pigs roam freely through the streets of the villages, with little bells round their necks that had a recognisable chime so that they were able to find them. This privilege was very envied by other monastic Orders. Saint Anthony was the patron saint of several crafts such as basket makers and gravediggers. However it is to the pig that he owes the majority of his patronages; pigkeepers, pig sellers, butchers, porc butchers, brush makers who use pig bristle and bell-ringers because of the pig bells...

Japanese Takedo Sculptural Rendering of a Kabuki Actor, Circa 1800, Youth Dressed in Gold Paper, Brocade Textiles and Silk Crepe Sleeves Embroidered in Multicolor Floral Design, He H...

A captivating mid-20th century miniature hand-carved wooden sculpture originating from Indonesia. Meticulously hand-carved from dense tropical hardwood, this refined art object featu...

Abstract modern sculpture. Measures: Height 67 cm. Diameter 28 cm.

A beautiful sculpture featured with three well formed hands around a face connected at the wooden statue in deep blue glaze with nuances to the green. The handcrafted sculpture is fr...

Wooden paperweight or decorative pebble sculpture. From Denmark dating back to the 1970s. The object is crafted from an assembly of different wood ...

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...

1950s Venice gondola souvenir. Bright wood shellac finish, adorned with seashells and a posing pin-up girl in red swim suit. All very kitsch. Marked "Mad...

Great sculpture representing Pharaoh TutanKhamon in Capodimonte Italia porcelain decorated and designed by Mario Pegorami is one of the most important artists representing the ancien...

18" (46 cm.) Very refined portrait of lady with slender face and elongated slender neck, gofun finish, glass eyes, black silk fiber hair in upswept coiffure which is nearly covered b...

Very nice example varnished driftwood root natural organic wood pedestal side end table stand mint!

Striking sea urchin form table lamp ambitiously crafted with hundreds of bleached coconut husk spines fixed to a sturdy metal frame.

A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.

The 19th century charming and rustic rocking horse now mounted on two straight boards is made of handcrafted wood pieces cleverly assembled, and has a leather saddle, reins and stirrups. A great addition for those who collect Early American country antiques...

19th century Irish embroidered silk picture with a gold frame adorned with an antique silver braid and aventurine, emerald, and topaz polished stones. The picture shows the phrase, ...

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...

Weighing Worlds Sculptural bench Material: Zelkova This work is carved from log with some kinds of chainsaws. Most of wood used for his works are unable to use anything, these woods...

Natural specimen from a cabinet of curiosities. A taxidermy stuffed armadillo: Nine-banded Armadillo - Dasypus novemcinctus (Linnaeus, 1757), resting on metal pins under its legs on ...

An Italian bronze horse sculpture from the early 20th century on rectangular wooden base. Created in Italy during the early 20th century, this exquisite bronze horse sculpture captur...

Ceremonial Thai headdress usually worn for wedding or religious ceremonies. Hand-crafted in Thailand. Gilt Thai Ceremonial Headdress circa ...

Impressive and deeply expressive antique oak wall panel depicting Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Christ is shown riding into the city on a donkey, accompanied by His disci...

Juvenile carved wooden carousel horse carved in the style of Charles Loof. Lions carved into the back of the saddle. Restored. Recently restored. Part of a private collection for mor...

This a Chinese Jade Turtle Sculpture with stand. It depicts a heavy hand carved translucent light green jade turtle with a piece of silk in its mouth pulling a silk ball roll. The tu...

Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand-carved pipe tobacco holder stand also have seen examples of it used as a decanter or liqueur Stand with the holders being used for shot or small glasses. Modeled as hiking bear with walking stick...

This exceptional and imposing pair of hand-carved and hand-painted wooden horses embodies the rich artistic heritage of traditional Indian craftsmanship. Standing over 80 cm (31.5 in...

This a Pair of De Stijl Firenze Sculptures of Ducks. It depicts a pair of two ducks bodies made of glazed wood and their heads of silver. They are in a resting posture, but one of th...

Wonderfully charming hand-carved 19th Century American folk art horse sculpture on stand. Pay special attention to its face and the carved details to appreciate this fine specimen. ...

Beautiful giltwood angelhead fragment Italy, circa 1750 Weathered. Measurement here below inclusive the wooden base. H:22,5cm W:11cm D:10cm

Striking large, Renaissance Revival wall mirror with an amazing patina. If you are familiar with style elements of the Renaissance era then you will immedidately recognize this practical size antique as a Renaissance Revival piece. In this particular case, you are looking at a Dutch specimen from the 1800s. Both the deeply carved top panel with its floral / scrolling patterns AND the 'lord of the house' or noble men sculptures...

Saint Statuette – Mid-20th Century Charming religious statuette carved in fir wood, dating from the mid-20th century. Dark stain highlights the natural grain of the wood as well as ...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded Rococo scroll fragment mounted on a crystal quartz base with fire crystal quartz. The gilded fragment originally came from a historical church ...

An ancient Indian cart wheel mounted on custom black lacquered base, with brown patina. Imagine the rhythmic creak of wooden axles and the dusty trail of a bygone era. Envision the s...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Patinated Gilt-Wood

It’s fascinating how Mother Nature produces these stunning 40 million year old petrified wood with such contrasting and natural patterns throughout. Modern yet with so much history. ...

An iconic hand-foot wood sculpture by celebrated Mexican American surrealist artist Pedro Friedeberg (1936-), circa 1960s. The tabletop model is of rare rendition in large size showc...

Late 19th century, sizeable Swiss black forest table piece. This finely carved Black Forest table piece brings a smile to everybody's face. This wonderful piece of craftsmanship fro...

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...

Antique Two Japanese Gosho Ningyo (Palace Doll) stand on a lacquer table depicting plump children with finely painted features, featuring white gofun finish, and silk clothing. Tot...

Jim Timmins (Am. 1912–1990) was an American artist and educator recognized for his diverse work in sculpture, painting, and mixed media. While he is also known for expressionistic oi...

Mid Century Bali Indonesian hand carved wood woman. This bust statue with headdress is made out of heavy hardwood mahogany. It is dark rich brown in color. This is heavy and well car...

Chi wara is a ritual headdress used by the Bambara people in Mali. Portrayed as both male or female figures Chi ware is associated with agriculture. This larg...

A very stylish and typically Scandinavian Swedish mid-century hand painted graduated set of carved wooden horse figures by Nils Olsson and dating from around 1950. The figures are each similarly carved standing from a very miniature example to a very large horse. They are simply carved with shaped heads and raised ears and each is hand painted with a patterned saddle and harness and simple facial styling, The saddle is painted with a stylized floral design in tones of blue, black, orange and yellow against an off-white ground with with green/blue edging with the straps similarly decorated and painted against a bright orange ground. The miniature variant has a slightly different coloring and patterning due to the limitations of its size but is an original part of the set. The second largest horse is painted with initials G.E.B. and the three mid-sized horses all retain their original makers paper labels for Nils Olsson. The miniature horse measures...

This is a unique wooden sculpture carved from a natural burl, making full use of the organic form of the wood. The artist is unknown, but as it was sourced within Japan, we have desc...

This donkey is so unique and charming! It was lovingly made by hand in Spain back in the 1950s. The donkey is carrying two baskets, and each one can hold two flowers. Your imaginatio...

A pair of bookends with considerably more personality than most. These wonderfully unusual early 20th-century bookends are made of solid oak and decorated with charming embossed bra...

Simple abstract decorative object made from an early 20th century wooden casting pattern with beautiful distressed original patina. A wooden cogwheel that looks like a sun. Originall...

These large hand-woven palm sculptures are made from natural palm and provide rustic, organic modern, contemporary design for any home decor. Their unique w...

Art Deco Madonna in Hand Carved Solid Ebony Belgium 1930s A wonderful Madonna in heavy hand carved solid ebony. Great art deco design with stylized angular and geometrical shapes. H...

A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China . The ...

Vintage Maitland Smith bronze two jockeys on horses equestrian racing statue featuring leather wrapped base. Dimensions: 17.5" x 9.5" x 15" h

A lovely angel, his right hand extended as if to touch something or hold something. He appears very calm and peaceful, clothed in a partial shroud which is draped over his shoulder...

A pair of red gorgonian branches from the Wunderkammer in the shape of a fan. The bases are in carved and silvered wood with heraldic crests. Italy, circa 1870.

Embrace the soulful intersection of geometry and nature with this striking vintage faceted wood sphere. A masterclass in Organic Modernism, this hand-carved object features a series ...