Wood Sculptures

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...

The w o o d p o p pintail longboards are handcrafted in workshops on either side of the Welsh/English border the UK. Each one is made from best quality Finnish Birch and vacuum lamin...

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...

This series of made-to-order floor lamps is available in additional colors and finishes. Please reach out for customization. "Mycelium" by Alexey Krupinin is a sculptural exploratio...

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...

Lull No48 Solid Wood Sculpture by Joel Escalona – A Sculptural Accent for Modern Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth...

Antique Sicilian Opera dei Pupi Theater Marionette, ca. 1930s A large Sicilian theater (Opera dei Pupi) marionette, which is made of tin, wood and canvas ca. 1930s. The Sicilian Pu...

19th century Sevres biscuit group of three frolicking puttos France, Date Lettered 1884 A splendid example of 19th century Sevres biscuit porcelain...

A magnificent sculpture from the 1930s, in the style of Brancusi's work. This remarkable piece consists of a half-cylinder in polished bronze, backed by a piece of carved and faceted...

A rare and highly decorative botanical teaching model depicting a Lilium (lily), produced by the renowned German model maker Robert Brendel around 1900. Created for educational use i...

One of a kind and superb condition, extra large ( diameter 38.6 inches) pendant light. If you have a passion for sculptural and meaningful Art then this antique and fully hand carved owl chandelier could be flying your way soon (no pun intended). Because of its size and quality it must have taken one very skilled German artisan weeks rather than days to fully handcarve this unique light fixture. With a diameter of 38.6 inches this is one of the largest, hand carved wooden chandeliers...

Antique Japanese imperial dolls Emperor and Empress Hinaningyo seating on the original tatami stands, hand made from straw, paper, silk and cotton, imperial pair, complete as in pho...

“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...

A rare and very fine bronze corpus of Christ after a model by Michelangelo, cast ca. 1597-1600 by Juan Bautista Franconio and painted in 1600 by Francisco Pacheco in Seville, Spain. The present corpus reproduces a model attributed to Michelangelo. The best known example, lesser in quality, is one on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET). The association of this corpus with Michelangelo was first brought to light by Manuel Gomez-Moreno (1930-33) who studied the wider circulated casts identified throughout Spain. The attribution to Michelangelo was subsequently followed by John Goldsmith-Phillips (1937) of the MET and again by Michelangelo expert, Charles de Tolnay (1960). While Michelangelo is best known for his monumental works, there are four documented crucifixes he made. The best known example is the large-scale wooden crucifix for the Church of Santa Maria del Santo Spirito in Florence, made in 1492 as a gift for the Prior, Giovanni di Lap Bicchiellini, for allowing him to study the anatomy of corpses at the hospital there. In 1562, Michelangelo wrote two letters to his nephew, Lionardo, indicating his intention to carve a wooden crucifix for him. In 1563 a letter between Lionardo and the Italian sculptor Tiberio Calcagni, mentions this same crucifix (a sketch of a corpus on the verso of a sheet depicting Michelangelo’s designs for St. Peter’s Basillica [Palais des Beaux-Arts in Lille] may reproduce this). That Michelangelo was working on small corpora in the last years of his life is further evidenced by the small (26.5 cm) unfinished wooden crucifix located at the Casa Buonarroti, considered his last known sculptural undertaking. Michelangelo’s contemporary biographer, Giorgio Vasari additionally cites that Michelangelo, in his later years, made a small crucifix for his friend, Menighella, as a gift. Surviving sketches also indicate Michelangelo’s study of this subject throughout his career, most notably during the end of his life but also during the 1530s-40s as he deepened his spiritual roots. The occasional cameo of crucified Christ’s throughout his sketched oeuvre have made it challenging for scholars to link such sketches to any documented commissions of importance. All the while, in consideration that such objects were made as gifts, it is unlikely they should be linked with commissions. Nonetheless, a number of theories concerning Michelangelo’s sketches of Christ crucified have been proposed and some may regard the origin of the present sculpture. It has been suggested that the corpus could have its impetus with Michelangelo’s work on the Medici Chapel, whose exclusive design was given to the master. It is sensible smaller details, like an altar cross, could have fallen under his responsibility (see for example British Museum, Inv. 1859,0625.552). Others have noted the possibility of an unrealized large marble Crucifixion group which never came to fruition but whose marble blocks had been measured according to a sheet at the Casa Buonarroti. A unique suggestion is that Michelangelo could have made the crucifix for Vittoria Colonna, of whom he was exceedingly fond and with whom he exchanged gifts along with mutual spiritual proclivities. In particular, Vittoria had an interest in the life of St. Bridget, whose vision of Christ closely resembles our sculpture, most notably with Christ’s proper-left leg and foot crossed over his right, an iconography that is incredibly scarce for crucifixes. The suggestion could add sense to Benedetto Varchi’s comment that Michelangelo made a sculpted “nude Christ…he gave to the most divine Marchesa of Pescara (Vittoria Colonna).” Of that same period, two sketches can be visually linked to our sculpture. Tolnay relates it to a sketch of a Crucified Christ at the Teylers Museum (Inv. A034) of which Paul Joannides comments on its quality as suggestive of preparations for a sculptural work. Joannides also calls attention to a related drawing attributed to Raffaello da Montelupo copying what is believed to be a lost sketch by Michelangelo. Its relationship with our sculpture is apparent. Montelupo, a pupil of Michelangelo’s, returned to Rome to serve him in 1541, assisting with the continued work on the tomb of Pope Julius II, suggesting again an origin for the corpus ca. 1540. The earliest firm date that can be given to the present corpus is 1574 where it appears as a rather crudely conceived Crucifixion panel, flanked by two mourners in low-relief and integrally cast for use as the bronze tabernacle door to a ciborium now located at the Church of San Lorenzo in Padula. Etched in wax residue on the back of the door is the date, 27 January 1574, indicating the corpus would have at least been available as a model by late 1573. The Padula tabernacle was completed by Michelangelo’s assistant, Jacopo del Duca and likely has its origins with Michelangelo’s uncompleted tabernacle for the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels in Rome. The impetus for the Padula tabernacle’s Crucifixion panel begins with a series of late Crucifixion sketches by Michelangelo, depicting a scene of Christ crucified and flanked by two mourners (see British Museum Inv. 1895.0915.510; Ashmolean Museum Inv. 1846.89, KP II 343 recto; Windsor Castle RCIN 912761 recto; and Louvre Inv. 700). A faintly traced block possibly intended for sculpting the sketch of the crucified Christ on its recto was discovered by Tolnay on a version of the composition at Windsor Castle. The Windsor sketch and those related to it appear to have served as preparatory designs for what was probably intended to become the Basilica of St. Mary’s tabernacle door. Vasari documents that the project was to be designed by Michelangelo and cast by his assistant, Jacopo del Duca. Michelangelo died before the commission was complete, though on 15 March 1565, Jacopo writes to Michelangelo’s nephew stating, “I have started making the bronze tabernacle, depending on the model of his that was in Rome, already almost half complete.” Various circumstances interrupted the completion of the tabernacle, though its concept is later revitalized by Jacopo during preparations to sell a tabernacle, after Michelangelo’s designs, to Spain for Madrid’s El Escorial almost a decade later. The El Escorial tabernacle likewise encountered problems and was aborted but Jacopo successfully sold it shortly thereafter to the Carthusians of Padula. An etched date, 30 May 1572, along the base of the Padula tabernacle indicates its framework was already cast by then. A 1573 summary of the tabernacle also describes the original format for the door and relief panels, intended to be square in dimension. However, a last minute decision to heighten them was abruptly made during Jacopo’s negotiations to sell the tabernacle to King Phillip II of Spain. Shortly thereafter the commission was aborted. Philippe Malgouyres notes that the Padula tabernacle’s final state is a mixed product of the original design intended for Spain’s El Escorial, recycling various parts that had already been cast and adding new quickly finished elements for its sale to Padula, explaining its unusually discordant quality, particularly as concerns the crudeness of the door and relief panels which were clearly made later (by January 1574). Apart from his own admission in letters to Spain, it is apparent, however, that Jacopo relied upon his deceased master’s designs while hastily realizing the Padula panels. If Michelangelo had already earlier conceived a crucifix model, and Jacopo had access to that model, its logical he could have hastily employed it for incorporation on the door panel to the tabernacle. It is worth noting some modifications he made to the model, extending Christ’s arms further up in order to fit them into the scale of the panel and further lowering his chin to his chest in order to instill physiognomic congruence. A crude panel of the Deposition also follows after Michelangelo’s late sketches and is likewise known by examples thought to be modifications by Jacopo based upon Michelangelo’s initial sculptural conception (see Malgouyres: La Deposition du Christ de Jacopo del Duca, chef-d’oeuvre posthume de Michel-Ange). Jacopo’s appropriation of an original model by Michelangelo for more than one relief on the Padula tabernacle adds further indication that the crucifix was not an object unique to Jacopo’s hand, as few scholars have posited, but rather belongs to Michelangelo’s original...

Welded steel sculpture of “Amphetrite” goddess of the ocean. By American sculptor Dale Edwards. Signed Dale and dated 74 (see detail photos). In origi...

Unique hand carved Elephant sculpture by Dr. Livingstone Collection. It is in great condition and includes the tag of the collection name. This perfect to add to your home library...

American Country style painted iron eagle figure with spread wings perched on gray painted wood base (with date 1912)

A striking mid-20th-century Japanese carved wood bear sculpture executed in the iconic Yakumo "Faceted" (Mebori) style from Hokkaido. Rather than relying on traditional realistic fu...

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

The Sparton model 557 radio was designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company in Jackson, Michigan, in 1936. The radio, known as the "sled" or "3-knob," is cons...

Whimsical, anthropomorphic fox in hunting attire. Hand painted on wood. Signed on reverse.

Midcentury amazing sculpture table lamp in wood and metal attributed to Aldo Tura for Macabo. Made in Italy in the 1950s. It depicts a bearded monk holding a stick (removable) in ...

Mid-Century Wooden Flamingo Figurine, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. Additional information: Materials: Wood Styles: Mid-Cen...

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,...

A Decorative French Folk art Decoy Duck This is a good sound piece of French Country living, our decoy has a flat underside and floats very convincingly on the water, he has a subtl...

Italian Mid Century Marble Sculpture of Grapes Italy, 1970s A Italian mid-century marble sculpture of grapes from the 1970s is a striking example of craftsmanship and natural beauty...

Presenting a high-end and important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo Samurai Doll sitting on a wooden stand from the Meiji period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll...

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...

This striking abstract sculpture dates from the 1950s and embodies the expressive spirit of post-war modernism. Carved from solid wood and finished in a deep, dark stain, the work re...

Elevate your interior with this striking Vintage Articulating Hand-Carved Crocodile Figure—an exceptional decorative object that seamlessly blends craftsmanship, character, and conve...

18th Century Italian Baroque Santos Figure  Italy, 18th century or older An exquisite 18th-century Italian Baroque Santos figure is a fine example of religious artistry, dating back...

Germany, circa 1900 A finely carved wooden sculpture depicting the Christ Child holding a Globus Cruciger, the traditional orb surmounted by a cross symbolizing Christ's dominion ov...

Large anatomical model of a cockchafer (Melolontha) made out of wood, plastic, paper mache Two-part outer cover with small hooks, insertable and painted wings, movable legs The rem...

German Black Forest Style Carved Deer Head Baton with Brass Mounts, Circa 1930s A whimsical and finely executed carved hardwood baton or ceremonial staff, likely produced in Germany...

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...

A Minimalist hand-carved and polished teak wood elephant figurine in the style of Arne Tjomsland. This sculpture is a perfect add-on for any Mid Century interior or a perfect gift ...

A fun solid cedar box by Lane Furniture Company, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 9"W x 5"D x 3.5"H. It comes with a key and has a locking mecha...

18th Century Pair of carved and gilt Italian Baroque Carved Putti. The Putti, or winged child figures, are finished in a softly time-worn silvered and gilt surface. Each features a l...

“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...

Italian vintage Lamborghini oak wood rowing machine.Rowing machine is in good vintage condition . Previously we have one in our office on the wall.

A late 19th-century Chinese carved wood duck sculpture, retaining remnants of its original deep oxblood-red lacquer finish. Hand carved with a broad rounded body, elongated neck and ...

Striking wall mirror with handcarved geometrical 'flowers' and trefoil symbols. Via one of our foreign contacts we recently purchased this perfectly fine and deeply handcarved, sc...

Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask Antique African 'Bamana' Monkey Mask, late 19th to early 20th century. A hand carved wooden mask most presumably from the Bamana people of Mali...

A fine unique wooden sculptural wall decoration. Hand Carved motifs, made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1970s. Nice texture and dimensions in this vintage piece, it can be used as ...

A striking collection of authentic oversized wooden textile bobbins sourced from a former silk manufacturing workshop in Lyon, France—the historic heart of the French silk industry. ...

This late 17th-century Portuguese Baroque figure in polychromed wood depicts the Madonna holding the Christ Child, carved with exquisite detail and spiritual grace. The Virgin is p...

Rare Sori Yanagi 3-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...

19th Century French Bronze Figure of Cupid, Attributed to Auguste Moreau France, circa 1890 Unsigned A captivating 19th-century French bronze figure of Cupid, attributed to the reno...

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Contemporary Wooden Sculpture Lull No58 – Handcrafted by Joel Escalona ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...

Antique Children Carousel Lama Sculpture, Germany late 19th Century Item e7296 A wooden carved children's carousel lama statur decorated with polychrome painting, made in Germany around the 1890s. Original unrestored condition, partially repainted, traces of use according to the old age, some minor imperfections. A great addition to any sophisticated interior decoration. The first carousel horses were created in the 18th century for the entertainment of aristocrats. The enthusiasm spread to broad sections of the population and the Vienna Prater was opened with a carousel in 1766. Germany developed into a center of carousel construction. Famous manufacturers included Friedrich Heyn...

Art-Form Table Unseen Force #58: Joel Escalona's Solid Wood, Elegant Decor ——— This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, ...

Not much is known about the artist, except that this is a commissioned piece for a personal friend of the sculptor. This impressive block of solid teak wood has been carved beautiful...

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...

Chinese Gilt Polychrome Wooden Carved Tang Dynasty Style Horse Sculpture. Featured nicely hand carved and hand painted with gilt highlighted on...

A large hand-carved Japanese koi carp sculpture in keyaki wood, dating to the late 19th century during the Meiji period. Measuring 48 cm long, the fish has a strongly graphic silhoue...

Presenting an important Japanese doll of Musha Ningyo from the Edo period, a traditional Japanese warrior doll carved wooden head with gofun finish, deeply-defined eye sockets, paint...

Rare Sori Yanagi 5-Level Oversized Wood Puzzle Sculpture This striking oversized wood puzzle sculpture was created by renowned Japanese designer Sori Yanagi, celebrated worldwide fo...

The Reinassance is inspired by the Maple Tree. The artisan always takes inspiration from nature and natural events. The materials are wood and metals, representing both the streng...

Hand carved oak Pop Art stapler by woodworker Joseph DeNeff. A finely crafted sculpture with details as would be found in conventional staplers. An interesting and unusual piece.