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Technique: Hand-Carved
Japanese Gilt Seated Kannon Figure, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately carved and finished with gilt black lacquer, this seated figure depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, known in Japanese Buddhism as Kannon. Described as the "Buddha of Infinite Compassion," Kannon is the embodiment of mercy and makes himself available to all who call upon him with all their mind. Kannon is depicted here seated in diamond position upon a double lotus plinth, set above a stepped base. He is dressed in gracefully draped robes and wears a tall crown bearing a minuscule figure of Amida, the Buddha of Infinite Light. He has a serene expression of calm and holds his right hand in the abhaya mudra, a gesture of comfort, blessing, and protection. Backed by a magnificent leaf-form nimbus, this Kannon figure...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rock Crystal Tiger Kingdom Sculpture Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful, hand carved, rare sculpture depicting five tigers in the forest. The sculpture is made of an entire block of natural rock crystal. It is naturally transparent with natur...
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2010s Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Crystal, Rock Crystal

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic carved sculptural clock by the famed Mexican surrealistic artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1937) circa 1960s. The whimsical...
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th century carved black forest ibex sculpture linden wood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fantastic black forest carving on impressive proportions circa 1890. Features 4 european ibex of varying age and scale standing on carved rocks and foliage.  We have owned many blac...
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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Console Entry Table Modern Tapered Legs Contemp Hand-Sculpted Carved Black Iron
Located in Bronx, NY
CONSOLE NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2018 A refined and sleek design, this console table is carved out of blackened and waxed steel. The legs are finely tapered and make this elegant co...
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2010s American Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Iron, Steel, Cut Steel

18th Century Italian Hand-Carved Bird with Calcite Crystal in Matrix
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
18th century Italian hand-carved and gilded bird with a hand-carved wood head with calcite crystals in matrix on a cut optical calcite crystal base. This fragment artifact is origin...
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

Tiger's Eye Dragon Gemstone Statue Hand Carved
Located in Somis, CA
A stunning hand carved 2.2 lb tiger's eye sculpture depicting dragon chasing a pearl in the late Qing dynasty style. The four-clawed dragon under the auspicious clouds has one front ...
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2010s Chinese Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate car...
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16th Century Japanese Edo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

1950s Wood Carving Of Boxer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Wood Carving Of A Boxer Folk Art Carving Age Cracks in wood (as shown)
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1950s Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Antique Wooden Figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large, antique Chinese figure of the Medicine Buddha Bhaishajyaguru made of hand crafted gilded, partly lacquered Tropical wood, in good condition. The sculpture is dressed in a fl...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

The Farnese Bull, fragmentary Relief, early 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Fragmentary relief from the early 17th century made of marble. The relief is modeled after the Farnese Bull, a Roman colossal sculpture that was excavated in the 16th century and is ...
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Early 17th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Pauline Bonaparte as Venus Victrix Alabaster Sculpture After Antonio Canova
Located in New York, NY
Very finely hand carved 19th century Italian Pauline Bonaparte as Venus victrix alabaster sculpture after antonio canova. Measure: 16.5 inch height in...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

17th Century Carved Wood Silver Gilt Polychrome Figure of Saint John
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Large Saint John the Evangelist figure created in the workshop of Franz Matthias Hiernle in Mainz, Germany. The superbly carved and highly decorated slender figure, in an elegant and...
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17th Century German Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Striking & Hand Carved, Stylized Wooden Art Deco Nude Female Sculpture Bookends
Located in Lisse, NL
Impressive and highly stylish female bookends, hand carved out nutwood. The artist who handcarved these wonderfully stylized, sitting female bookends has perfectly captured the natu...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Nutwood

19th Century Balinese Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Sculpture of a Young Dancer
Located in Yonkers, NY
A tall antique Balinese hand-carved and painted wooden statue from the 19th century on black base. Hand-made on the island of Bali, Southern Indonesia during the 19th century, this w...
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19th Century Balinese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Leda and The Swan Marble Bust
Located in London, by appointment only
Leda and the swan carved in white marble, Italian, Risorgimento, late 19th century. Stock Number: 33150 Leda and the Swan: A Mythological Tale Immortalised in Marble The mythology ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble

Pair of 19th century Japanese ceramic Shachikoko roof ornaments
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Striking pair of 19th century shachikoko rood ornaments circa 1880. These appear to be 'shachikoko' sea monsters still retaining their bold colours, showing the head of a dragon wit...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Gilded Carved Quartz Horse Bust
Located in Houston, TX
A handsome and chic hand carved quartz horse head bust with gilded mount on acrylic base.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

A Very Large Virgin and Child ( 49 inches) , Champagne, circa 1500
Located in PARIS, FR
A Very Large Virgin and Child in walnut wood, carved in the round, trampling on Eve biting into the apple. The theme of the Virgin and Child is the most represented in all Christian...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

Juan Clara and Ayats (1875-1958) Solid Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base
Located in Madrid, ES
Juan Clara i Ayats (1875–1958) – Patinated Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base Catalonia, Early 20th Century A refined and emotive solid bronze sculpture by renowned Catalan artist Juan...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pipe Head
Located in Vosselaar, BE
You just got to love this guy! A wacky looking bearded Indian pipe head. Probably 19th century France. Beautifully carved by a artisan with a sense of humor.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Pair Buddhist Monju Fugen Bosatsu Nyorai Temple Shrine Buddhas
Located in Studio City, CA
Truly stunning pair of hand-carved wood Japanese buddha statues / sculptures that sit serenely atop their lotus petal thrones. The intricately c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

Marcela Cure Female Backside Wall Art Sculpture Resin and Stone - Number 24
Located in Barranquilla, CO
A female torso sculpture wall art piece that calls on references of Renaissance paintings and academic ceramic sculptures. This female body piece explores historic interpretations o...
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2010s Colombian Other Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Stone

17th Century Carved Applewood Sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A 17th-century carved applewood sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow is a representation often associated with Catholic icons, particularly depicting the Virg...
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17th Century French Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century, French Hand Carved Walnut Virgin Mary and Child Wall Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique wall statue of the Mother and Child, was carved in Southern France, circa 1960. The large alluring sculpture in high relief, features ...
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Mid-20th Century French Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Walnut

16th-17th Century French Carved Oak Panel with an Angel Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak panel with an wonderful primitive angel figure. On the bottom of this angel you can also see two small eagle heads. France, circa 1550-1650, weathered, small...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Small round chess board in malachite and marble
Located in Ixelles, BE
Small round chess board in malachite and marble. Immerse yourself in absolute opulence with our malachite and marble chess set, an undisputed symbol of luxury and refinement. Each...
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20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Cubist abstract sculpture in volcanic stone
Located in London, GB
Unique French chiselled cubist abstract sculpture. The sculpture is hand carved from porous stone and boasts a myriad of chiseled artful divots, markings and grooves. A one of a kind...
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1970s French Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Hand-Carved Butterscotch Amber Frog // 39.15 Grams
Located in New York, NY
This intricately tooled butterscotch amber frog has been hand-carved from one solid piece of Baltic amber from Ukraine. Featuring exquisite detail, it will make a fantastic addition ...
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2010s Ukrainian Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Other

Very Fine French 19th Century White Marble Bust of a Young Beauty by René Rozet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and large French 19th century white marble bust of a young beauty, purported to be a young "Marie Antoinette" (Queen of France 1755-1793), by René Rozet...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Carrara Marble, Siena Marble

Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Hand Carved Wooden Don Quixote and Sancho Panza Sculpture Bookends
Located in Barntrup, DE
These masterfully hand-carved wooden bookends feature the main characters of the famous Spanish novel "The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha", or just "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes - Don Quixote and Sancho Panza...
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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Hand-Carved Lion Sculpture Statue on Base, King of the Jungle
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and decorative sculpture of the biggest of the big cats. Thankfully, in most countries it is not allowed to keep a lion at home. This quality carved lion therefore is the best chance of being able to enjoy one from up close. This lion sculpture with its beautiful manes and muscular tone is very well and realistically carved and thanks to the wonderful patina it also comes close to a lions true colors. This majestic, powerful and well fed king of the jungle...
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Early 20th Century European Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Bust C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Bust C1900 Measures - 3.75"H x 4.25"W x 2.25"D
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster

Antique Pair Black Forest Carved Chicken Vase Epergne Candleholder Sculpture
Located in Shreveport, LA
~ Direct from Europe This listing is for a stunning pair of carved Black Forest “chicken” candleholders/epergnes. In the summer, the glass inserts were used and fresh cut flowers wer...
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Mid-19th Century French Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Neoclassical Cherub/Putti Garden Sculpture From a beautiful Southern Estate, approximately 50 years old. Stunning, neoclassical cherubs/putti garden statue...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Large Extraordinary Antique Burmese Marble Buddha Head Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large life-size statue of Buddha head carved from a single block of white alabaster marble and painted with gold and black pigments. The sculpture was of an iconic Burmese "Shan-st...
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19th Century Burmese Archaistic Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Folk Art Fairground Elephant We share what we love, and we love this charming and naively formed early 20th century hand craved fairground ride figure. With a de...
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1920s British Folk Art Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Large African Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture, circa 1962
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 31" Makonde Tree of Life Sculpture. African Family Tree. Hand Carved. Rare Folk Art of Africa. Traditional Wooden Statue. The Mak...
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Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Hardwood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Owl With Glass Eyes, Early 1900s
Located in London, GB
A delightful decorative owl. This finely hand carved Black Forest carved owl sculpture demonstrates incredible workmanship and attention to de...
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Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Large Carved Limestone Horses from Veneto, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Veneto, Italy, this pair of limestone horses are sculptures in the round, meaning that they can be viewed from any angle. Although the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Art Deco Alabaster sculpture depicting a Roaring Tiger, early 20th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Alabaster sculpture depicting a roaring tiger with glass eyes in the Art Deco style, early 20th century. Unsigned. This is an impressive statement piece. High. : 31 cm - Length. : ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Alabaster

American Hand Carved Wooden Eagle Figurine
Located in Long Island City, NY
An American hand carved wooden eagle figurine on the base, expertly crafted to capture its powerful presence. Standing tall on an ornate base, this piece features intricate detailing...
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20th Century North American Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Table Lamp Carved on in Olive Wood France 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This table lamp, is carved in the wood. The wood has this light brown color of this wood, with the old patina. This lamp was made in Spain, circa 1950, The wood is olive wood. Signed Falcon Spain...
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1950s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood

Lifesize Neoclassical Terracotta Figure of Bathing Venus
Located in New York, NY
Lovely lifesize terracotta figure of Venus in her bath set upon a rectangular pedestal.
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20th Century Neoclassical Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Terracotta

Largest & Unique Renaissance Revival Oak Wall Coat Rack with Sculptures & Mirror
Located in Lisse, NL
Largest ever (9.5 feet wide) wall coat rack with 12 hooks, a beveled mirror, lion sculptures, male and female bust sculptures, birds and floral motifs etc. This antique and largest in size ever, antique Dutch coat rack is special and desirable for a number of reasons. First of all, it is very well carved and with great depth and the chance that you will ever find an antique wall coat rack...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Renaissance Revival Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Extremely Rare Hand Carved Wooden Mould for Alvar Aalto Vase Model 3032, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A collector's gem! Early Alvar Aalto hand carved wooden mould for the iconic vase no. 3032 which Aalto designed in the 1930s. The mould is hand carved from an older tree stump and ...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood

20th Century African Ebony Male Bust
Located in Pasadena, CA
Beautifully detailed African carved male bust in solid ebony. The figure has been expertly modeled by a master craftsman. The figures is expressive and nearly photographic. Ebony is ...
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20th Century African Tribal Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Ebony

Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
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Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Teak

Modernist Carved Stone Portrait Bust
Located in Chicago, IL
This 21st century hand-carved stone portrait bust is expertly hewn from a striped gray and tan stone. The artist expertly and intentionally utilized the natural veining of the stone ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hand-Carved Sculptures

Materials

Stone

French 18th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Caryatid Angel Figure
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful period piece. Beautiful weathered Neoclassical hand carved oak caryatid angel figure. Weathered. france circa 1780 H:34,5cm W:10cm D:5,5cm
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Oak

Pair of 17th/ 18th Century Italian White Marble Baroque Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, ci...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Marble

A Pair of Vintage Chinese Buffalo Horn Carved Eagle Sculptures
Located in Pomona, CA
This pair of vintage Chinese Buffalo horn carved eagle sculptures are 100 percent hand made and hand carved from Buffalo horn. In ancient China, The ea...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Horn

Central African Buffalo Slit Drum
Located in Chicago, IL
This large animal sculpture is actually a traditional African slit drum, a percussive instrument commonly carved from a single block of wood. Comprised of a hollow resonance chamber ...
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20th Century African Tribal Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood

Gemstone Brick Phonestand - Cream Soapstone
Located in Pacasmayo, PE
Nothing generic: creamy soapstone phone stand. Aesthetic with presence. We’ve brought a playful classic to the desktop. As we perfect the video call, we'...
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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Stone, Multi-gemstone

Rare Oversize Black Forest Swiss Carved Wooden Grazing Cow with Bell on Neck
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare oversize Black Forest Swiss hand-carved wooden cow from circa 1880. This exquisitely hand-carved wooden cow is a pristine example of Black For...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood

Pair Large French Griffin Architectural Giltwood Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of majestic French 19th century carved 23k giltwood mythological Griffin sculptures. Expertly carved. These impressive one of kind griffin sculptures (or statues) were architect...
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1870s French Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Asian Pinewood Burmese Buddha Head - Antique Décor Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, very decorative large Burmese Buddha head made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The red patinated décor piece is ...
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19th Century Burmese Antique Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Metal

Antique Nupe Carved Wood Stool With Openwork Geometric Design, Niger Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Well used and loved Nupe carved hardwood wood stool with four legs and central post, openwork geometric design, with stylized multiple dancing animal or lizard forms. Large conical ...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerien Tribal Hand-Carved Sculptures

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Wood

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