Hand-Carved Decorative Objects

Provenance: Private collection, U.S.A (acquired April 1996) The wonderful early bronze age marble vases found in the Greek Cyclades islands, with their distinctive bulbous bodies, h...

Table boxes such as this shapely Venetian (Italy) one would have been found in wealthy European homes during the 19th century. Hand-carved from pine that was grown in Switzerland, ou...

A single circa 1920's Italian carved wood floor lamp with painted silver finish. Measurements: Height of body: 50.25" Diameter of base: 10"

Small travel photo frame for 2 photos in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and hand-painted floral miniature; blue line on the outside....

Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837. Beautiful long case clock from Sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...

A superb late 19th century Minton twin-handled garniture vase and cover, exquisitely hand-painted by the celebrated artist Antonin Boullemier (signed A. Boullemier). The ovoid porcel...

A very fine pair of antique roman porphyry, Grand Tour period hand carved lidded vases. These are a fabulous and quite decorative pair of porphyry lidde...

An elegant French Restauration or Louis-Philippe period neoclassical candlestick, meticulously carved from wood, finished in gesso, and adorned with authentic gilding. Modeled in the...

Veneered in Amboyna Wood From our Sewing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Amboyna Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular shape veneered in Amboyna with a circular mo...

Set/3 Ceramic Jars & Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Elegant and timeless, this white glazed ceramic vase features a refined...

Early 20th Century Conus Shell Ornaments, Solomon Islands Three spiral conus shells from the Solomon Islands. These were laboriously sliced with sand and bamboo, which contributed t...

Large shaped photograph frame in gold plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guillochè with borders and laurel frieze in Louis XVI French Empire style. Exte...

This cave a liqueur set is truly special because the box is exquisitely Carved and has the original beveled glass. The decanters and stem Ware are by St. Louis and the original la...

Dale Zarrella (American, b. 1961) Portrait Driftwood Sculpture, 1996, signed and dated, mounted on metal swivel base. Overall: 84" H x 21.5" W x 23.5" D.  Provenance: From a W...

A Wooden Japanese Hokkaido Kibori Kuma Bear, Early 20th Century Description: A traditional hand-carved wooden bear from Hokkaido, Japan. While it bears a resemblance to Swiss Black ...

Our "Petalouda Iris" majolica vase showcases the timeless charm of the blue butterfly, capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered in all cultures as a symbol of fulfilled desires...

A 17“ high, modernist, biomorphic, stone sculpture, of a Mother Holding Two Children, mid-20th century. Artist unknown. Private Collection. This sculpture is equally striking disp...

This rare Egyptian fragment depicts a female figure, the Ptolemaic Queen Arsinoe II. Clad in a tightly fitting garment, revealing the curves of her b...

The 'Eye' is not only a luxury refined piece of furniture but it is also a hand carved sculpture designed to embellish with uniqueness, beauty and charming any living area or bedroo...

Up for sell is a collection of 5 carved travertine stone animal sculptures by Italian artist Fratelli Mannelli. The collection includes a hedgehog, lion or bear, horse and two birds....

This large Indigenous North American stone carving was done by Thomas B. Maracle of the Mohawk Nation in circa 1985 in his signature Indigenous Folk Art...

Sculptural Norwegian Hand-Carved Birch Trough Telemark, Early 20th Century Exceptional hand-carved wooden trough originating from Telemark, Norway, early 20th century. Sculpted from...

An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often featured painted ancestral portraits or tabletop ancestor figure...

A beautiful antique primitive wooden wabi sabi vessel/pot, dating from around the turn of the 20th century. Made from a large piece of naturally curved wood, joined and repaired by h...

400 - 600 Year old charming and artistic sandstone relief. Dragon "mythical beast" which is a symbol of wisdom. From Buddha temple in Arakan, Burma....

This 20th-century Anatolian terracotta jar is a testament to traditional craftsmanship, featuring a hand-applied whitewashed finish that beautifully contrasts its warm terracotta bas...

Black Forrest Carved Black Walnut Toothless Man Motif Hanging Match Holder Swiss, Later 19th Century A whimsical and intricately hand-carved piece from the Black Forest region, this hanging match holder features a realistically carved black walnut portrait of a smiling toothless man, or possibly a Satyr. Dating back to the later 19th century, this piece showcases the craftsmanship and charm of the era. The carved wood head portrait measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches high, and 2 inches deep, capturing the expressive details of the toothless man's face. Mounted on a beveled shield backplate, this match holder exudes a sense of whimsy and character. The brass ring holder adds a practical element, allowing for easy access to the matches. This match holder is designed to hold numerous standard 1.5-inch long matches...

This 19th-century Thai manuscript box is a rare and exquisite example of traditional Thai craftsmanship, designed to store sacred palm-leaf manuscripts ...

18th century Italian gilded hand-carved fragment crest mounted on a golden, polished hematoid slab and adorned with baroque pearls. The gilded fragment was originally from a historic...

Bring a radiant touch to your home with this eye-catching gilt wood sunburst battery operated clock. Hand-carved in Spain circa 1970, the vintage clock features a circular center tim...

19th-early 20th century marble sculpture young child with kitten, circa 1920 Charming carved marble sculpture of a young child playing with a...

A pair of exquisite antique Italian Neoclassical alabaster figures, each presented on square plinth bases. Both figures are sculpted in full round, standing atop circular socles that...

A beautifully hand-turned petite vessel in richly figured maple burl, created by artist D. Goines. This small-scale studio craft vase highlights the swirling grain patterns, eyes, an...

A very fine Italian 19th century Carrara marble life-size marble sculpture of "Hebe and The Eagle"; depicting a young maiden seated on a rocky outcrop holding an urn over her shoulder and serving water from a bowl to a thirsty eagle, raised on a circular base by Aristide Fontana (Italian 19th Century - Active 1870-1890), Carrara, Inscribed to the reverse; "Aristide Fontana Sc./Carrara", circa 1870-1880. Hebe, the Greek goddess of youth, was the daughter of Zeus and Hera and was the hand-maiden and cup bearer of the gods and the symbol of youthful beauty and chastity. She is often depicted as a temptress tantalizing the eagle of Jupiter with a cup of ambrosia and her body. In her role as cup-bearer she offered nectar and ambrosia and here she holds the cup before the eagle, Zeus' messenger. This sculpture subject matter resembles Bertel Thorwaldsen's, marble sculpture of Ganymede and the Eagle, circa 1817 and currently at the Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, VA. The most notable difference between both sculptures is that, unlike in Thorwaldsen's work, this sculpture depicts a figure of a young semi-nude maiden bearing a pearl necklace centered with a charm engraved with the letter "S". This sculpture subject matter can also be attributed to Psyche, perched on a Stygian rock and threatened by dragons, is rescued from her task by Jupiter's eagle, who brings her a lekythos filled with the river's water. Although Apuleius' story of Cupid and Psyche had been a common theme in European art since the Renaissance, the particular incident of Psyche rescued by Jupiter's eagle was seldom illustrated. Comparable to themes in mythology, Old Testament figures and heroines in particular were popular subjects of artworks in the mid-19th century. Several scenes from the Biblical (Gen. 24) story of Rebecca's meeting with Eliezer, and subsequent marriage to Isaac, were depicted in the 19th century. The most frequent representation shows Rebecca at the well with a pitcher. Other examples of the subject include those by the Italians Cesare Lapini, Giovanni Battista Lombardi and Domenico Menconi and American sculptors Brown, Mozier, and Chauncey Bradley Ives...

Full of movement and devotional expression, this impressive pair of antique religious sculptures depicts two adoring angels kneeling upon billowing clouds populated with winged cheru...

Carved from a single, uninterrupted block of lapis lazuli, this remarkable obelisk commands attention through both its scale and its purity of form. Rising in a classic pyramid-toppe...

Pair 19th Century Country French Hunt Style Hand-Carved Oak Plaques is a striking pair executed on a generous scale and richly detailed in the beloved hunt tradition of the late 19th...

A Rare 19th Century Meissen Porcelain ‘Schneeballen’ (Snowball) Covered Bowl and Underplate with Encrusted Flowers, Vines, Leaves, and Birds. This piece is very rare and extremely hi...

Rectangular table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels fired on guilloche and hand-painted floral miniature; external blue staff. Art Nouveau sty...

Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925...

A pair of carved and gilded consoles from the 18th century with their original gilding Height 23 cm, width 20 cm, depth 13 cm, each

Fun and nicely carved figure of a chef or short order cook in his chef whites with apron and hat . Holding skillet and fork . Hand carved in Italy late 1960s into the seventies . Thi...

French hand made brass jewellery box made 100 years ago with extremely beautiful details and fine decoration especially on the top where a young woman with long hear is carved surrou...

English Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying ring, and the original brass vented side li...

A striking pair of hand carved knotty pine eagle head bookends by Sarreid, circa 1970s. The bookends, which were made in Spain, are in very good condition and have a white wash overl...

Italian plaster cherub with polished agate coral wings on an 18th century Italian gilded candlestick base with polished agate slices. The Italian 18th century gilded base is origina...

Signed Carved white marble and green sculpture, abstract torso figure that swivels on black marble base by Luis R Cuevas. Contemporary. Born in Utuado, P...

Casa Armenia lake shore. Sculpture by Hiroyuki Nishimura. Material camphor tree. This work is carved with some kinds of chainsaws.

Modernist walnut biomorphic vase by California Designer Craftsman, Doug Ayers c. 1962, signed on base,,, Classic weed pot.. Wonderful sculpture,, ...

Fine hand carved Scandinavian wood sculpture / figure. Made by an unknown carpenter in 1960s. Great patina and overall good vintage con...

Still Stand Abstract Wood Sculpture, Chainsaw Carved, Burnt Oak

Two carved of oak columns or pedestals, each of a muscular male figure, representing Atlas or Hercules, the head inclined forward and supporting as well with the shoulders a square p...

This is a very detailed hand carved rose quartz heavy owl sculpture/figurine. It depicts different shades of pink. It is standing over what appears to be a branch of Cercis tree surr...

So light up your home and the festival with this beauty! Candlestick The pair of candlesticks Keijser & Co, Westerås. Height 15 cm.

Square external photo frame for oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché and oval border ornament in French Empire Napoleon III s...

This wooden coconut grater (khood maprow) from the early 20th century is carved in the form of a crouching boy, a variation on the typical "crouching rabbit" design. Large enough to ...

Bring classical art and contemporary design together with this striking pair of David bust bookends, crafted from durable resin and standing approximately 25 cm high. Inspired by the...

Wonderful hand turned decorative fluted bowl by David Pye OBE Hand produced with decorative flutes to the bowl, very nicely executed, with Pye's distinctive decorative fluting to th...

VERY RARE CARVED AND POLYCHROMED WOOD GIRAFFE PULL TOY Probably Pennsylvania, circa 1850-80 36 5/8" H x 10 1/4" D x 12 1/2" W A rare American folk art pull-toy in the stylized form...

Set of four beautiful and highly decorative hand-carved painted wooden putti / cherubs. Two of them are with label. L. Röger, Augsburg and Karl Storr, München. Made probably in 1960s...