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Material: Wood
19th Century Black Forest Bear
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive late 19th century Swiss Black Forest style hand carved and painted wooden bear sculpture (also known as a Black Forest bear...
Category
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large Shepherds Walking Stick with Two Spaniel Dogs Heads
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage style double headed Spaniel dog shepherds walking stick
This one is very decorative and functional, it’s a wonderful height ...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
STUNNING CIRCA 1950 ANTIQUE FRENCH ARTISTS LAY FIGURE MEDIUM SIZED LOVELY PATINa
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely mid century French oak Artists lay figure
A lovely example and a great size, it was sold to me as circa 1900 but he looks mid century...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
Bob Stocksdale Signed Mid-Century Modern Turned Exotic Wood Charger Platter
Located in Studio City, CA
An exquisitely crafted, rich wood charger by American master Woodturner Bob Stocksdale.
Signed and marked ("Bubinga from Africa") by the artist on th...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
Located in Forney, TX
A long hand carved wooden mangle board (clothing and bedding press) with beautiful patina.
Handmade in Sweden, circa 1744, this Scandinavian antique with...
Category
18th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Folk Art Hand-Carved Gentleman Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky gentleman looks like a soldier or a officer of the military. The carving is quite good and he is mounted on a custom iron Stand. The patina is the best with minor chips fr...
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Milliners Head, Vintage Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Adorable unique wood carved head. Germany, 1960s. Ideal decoration item, used in the displaying and making of hats. Hand carved from wood. Nice display piece in any room. Found at an...
Category
1960s German Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Nantucket Fish Market Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot Atlantic tuna with 'Nantucket Fish Market' painted decoration in blue letters. Distressed finish. Carved details include fins, gills, eyes, snout, etc. Fitted with iron hang...
Category
2010s North American Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Wood Carved Sami Sculpture in Style of Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson
Located in Andernach, DE
One-of-a-kind woodcarving attributed to the Swedish artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson, Lapland.
This cheerfully smiling Sami man is wearing a traditional garb & hat in traditional colours.
Intricately carved and painted by a skilled hand.
The artist Torborg Lindberg-Karlsson was born in 1908 and she died 1980...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Softwood
Pair of Handmade Gilded Pagoda Models with Hexagonal Bodies
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of custom-made hand-gilt classical pagoda models. Hand painted white columns and minor trim features. The roof, top, and lower fence of the model h...
Category
Early 2000s American Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Vintage Toy Horse and Cart
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive hand crafted toy horse and cart with a realistic cowhide cover horse with authentic tack on a wood platform with wheels. The hand painted c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Sporting Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Wooden Advertising Head of Dean Martin, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Antique hand-painted wooden head, originally used as an advertising piece from the mid 20th century, representing the iconic actor and singer Dean Martin. Featuring an expressive smi...
Category
1950s Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It features movable arms, controlled by outer bamboo rods. It was used in Wayang...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Leather, Wood
Folk Art Primitive Carved Log Chair Sculpture
Located in Round Top, TX
Folk Art, Primitive sculptural log chair. Carved from a single wood log, with hand tools and with a particular orientation, dimensionality and wonderful hand-feel. Created after the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Doug Ayers Signed California Artist Large Organic Wood Turned Weed Vase
By Doug Ayers
Located in Studio City, CA
A very beautifully made, organic wood turned weed vase by famed American / California (Mendocino, CA) artist/ sculptor Doug Ayers.
Signed and dated by Ayers on the base.
Ayers ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique American Soldier Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted Pine with rotating sheet iron swords, with black hair, mustache and beard, bicorn hat, blue jacket with tacks for buttons, black boots mounted on a yellow circular...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sheet Metal
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
Category
1920s Indian Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylon Tribal Interior design
Located in London, GB
Nice old Asian ritual festival mask Sri Lanka Ceylonese
A pretty cool mask with smiling grimacing man painted with ochre
Period early 20th century, from a UK collection.
Condit...
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Carved Wood Tribal Mangbetu Ritual Vessel Pitcher Congo Africa Provenance
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood tribally used Mangbetu ritual vessel, from the Congo, Africa.
Ritual vessel in the form of a wood pitcher with handle, expressive face with scarifications, organic ...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
19th Century Carved Wood Dog Family, Folk Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single dad dog family!
Great carved wooden dogs from Guatemala. Anatomically correct details on faces and bodies! Dad measures 27x6.5x16.75H, female measu...
Category
19th Century Guatemalan Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large beautiful Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Antique Italy, 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful large hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Verona, Italy. Made by a woodcarver in the South Tyrollean area, this area is well-...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted Sculptural Wooden Armchair Germany , 1920.
Located in Madrid, ES
Sculptural walnut and olive wood chair with curved armrest.
Hand-crafted work made with the remains of old farm implements in Germany in the 1920s.
It ...
Category
1920s German Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Olive, Walnut
Early 20thc Hand Carved Pig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20thc hand carved pig or hog with amazing patina. This is most unusual and found in the mid west.
Category
1930s American Adirondack Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
George Lilanga African Art Green Figure Wood Enamel Sculpture
Located in Brescia, IT
Sculpture
George Lilanga
2000 ca
Tanzania, Africa
Wood and Enamel Paint
Signed "Lilanga" at the base
George Lilanga is one of Tanzania's best known artists internationally. He fuse...
Category
Early 2000s Tanzanian Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Himalayan Tribal Tharu Guardian figures Nepal Himalayan Art Antiques
Located in London, GB
A outstanding pair of ancestor figures from the Tharu people of Southern Nepal.
The standing guardian figures, the faces with serene enigmatic expression,
Ancient weathered patina...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Multi Dragon Head Asian Chinese Walking Cane Stick
Located in Studio City, CA
A rather fantastic and unusual walking stick/ cane. Hand carved from wood. Multi dragon heads. We have not seen another quite like it.
Has a great feel and clearly unique look.
...
Category
20th Century Chinese Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
20th Century Moba figure from Togo
Located in Malton, GB
This is a large carved wood Moba figure from Togo. It would have been used for ritual purposes and ceremonies but now its simplicity makes it hugely decorative. It is made from solid...
Category
20th Century Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Japanese Statue of Dakini Ten
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare and highly unusual antique Japanese statue of the esoteric deity 'Dakini Ten,' a Buddhist goddess who was associated with the agricultural...
Category
1770s Japanese Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Early 20C Mounted Duck Decoy Heads 2
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely early 20c mounted duck decoy heads 2.
This consists of 5 Duck Decoy heads from circa 1920 mounted on a wooden plinth.
This piece came from a wealthy estate in Dallas, TX with the mansion being built by a stockbroker in 1929. He was an avid ‘duck hunter...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Carved Big Cat Figures - Set of 3
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of three carved big cats. A tiger, a snow leopard, and a serval are carved in wood and vibrantly decorated in yellow, orange, and red, with black spots and lines. Each cat is p...
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Indonesian Carved Deer Architectural Temple Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and incredible Indonesian hand carved and painted red deer architectural salvaged temple ornament.
Dating to the 19th century or earlier, hand-...
Category
19th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Japanese Noh theatre Carved Painted Wooden Ko-Omote Mask
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique Japanese Noh theatre hand carved and painted wooden mask of Ko-Omote.
Sculpted in Japan in the 19th century, Ko-omote (literally ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cypress, Paint
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Trio of Puppets, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century Trio of puppets, China
Two puppet torsos and one puppet head from China, all mounted on custom bases. The heights are 16, 9 and 13.5 inches (40.6, 23...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Six Foot "Osterville Seafood" Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Carved wood tuna fish trade sign with "Osterville Seafood" in hand painted lettering of gold, outlined in black.
Weight: 33 lbs.
Overall Dimensions: 27"H x 60"W x 2"D
Made: ...
Category
2010s North American Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique French Folk Art Carved Woman Figure, Wooden Carving Sculpture, 19th C.
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE FRENCH WOOD CARVING
A hugely decorative and charming piece depicting a woman in traditional clothing.
Carved in a fairly naive a...
Category
19th Century French Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Wood Monkey Cane Walking Stick Handle with Piercing Blue Eyes
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic and wonderfully hand carved piece. This mischievous looking monkey has beautiful blue glass inset eyes. Would be the crown jewel of any walking cane collection...
Category
20th Century Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the 19th century, hand carved and painted, richly detailed, polychrome decorated, the wooden sculpture depicting Nandi, a sacred bull, gatekeeper, and vahana religious deity figure.
Provenance:
Acquired from The Neiman Marcus Corporate Art Collection. Details below.
Dimensions: (approx)
49.5" x 43" x 12"
An important religious folk art work, the Nandi is of carved wood and gessoed cloth, then hand-painted. In Hindu religion, Nandi is the mythical mount of Shiva. The four legs represent truth, righteousness, peace and love.
More than a means of conveyance, Nandi is considered Shiva's constant companion on all his travels, so much so that in any temple dedicated to Shiva, there is a sculpture of Nandi. This symbol is a deity in its own right, and in India there are temples dedicated exclusively to Nandi.
In Hindu symbolism, the bull represents both strength and ignorance. The white or light color of the bull symbolizes purity and justice. Symbolically, the seated Nandi towards sanctum in Shiva temples, represents an individual jiva (soul) and the message that the jiva should always be focused on the Parameshwara. From the yogic perspective, Nandi is the mind dedicated to Shiva, the absolute. In other words, to understand and absorb light, the experience, and the wisdom is Nandi, which is the guru within. The fact that Shiva uses it as a mount symbolizes how this divine figure removes ignorance while instilling strength and wisdom.
A superb example, the life size work is in great overall shape, and presents wonderfully, having beautifully aged patina over the whole, highly desirable original, worn, rustic, naturally distressed, chippy paint, craquelure finish, that's delicate, and enhances the artistic antique character and rich historic depth.
Detailed Condition Report:
Fragile / delicate by design. Loss to one ear, age related checking and separation to carvings, fabric to hind quarters is released and tattered with minor loss, rubbing to paint throughout with wear indicative of age and use; later grey painted mounting blocks are attached to back and hooves.
White glove in-home shipping/delivery available.
Pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional Provenance:
Property from the Neiman Marcus Collection. Acquired from Heritage Auction, Design District Gallery, Dallas, Texas.
From The Dallas Morning Newspaper; April 12th, 2021
Neiman Marcus is selling some of its history and valuables that have been displayed and stored for decades as part of the luxury retailer’s corporate art collection.
The Neiman Marcus corporate art collection dates back to 1951, when Stanley Marcus (1905-2002), a life long avid art collector, purchased Mariposa, a large mobile by Alexander Calder and started a long tradition of buying original artwork for new stores as they opened. The Mariposa sold at a Sotheby’s auction last month fetching $18.2 million. The items are being offered through Sotheby's auction house, NYC, New York and Heritage Auction, Dallas, Texas.
Many of the pieces were personally collected by Stanley Marcus from the 1960s through the 1980s.
Some of the pieces are from corporate spaces, stores and the company’s archives, among the items are important antique textiles, tribal robes...
Category
19th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz Ca. 1930s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Vintage Wooden Strolling Bear Handcarved in Brienz ca. 1930s
A large vintage statue of a walking bear. Made of lindenwood, finely handcarve...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Sculpture of a Man
Located in Hudson, NY
Folk Art Sculpture of a Man
Unsigned. This piece was found in the Catskill Mountains, NY.
He came from the estate of an important NYC modernist dealer.
H...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
FolkArt Hand Made Horse Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1536 Hand made Folk Art horse wall hanging sculpture
Category
1950s Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Spencer Peterman Live Edge Cherry Oval Bowl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Spencer Peterson wooden cherry bowl in an oval shape with a natural live edge.
A luxurious hardwood with a satin grain and rich warm color, cherry wood is a symbol of spring, love and renewal.
This bowl is sustainably sourced and up cycled.
The cherry tree has grown wild throughout New England since the 1600s. Cherry is a luxury hardwood with rich warm colors and a smooth satiny grain.
Beautifully handcrafted in New England. Beautifully hand-made up cycled wood sustainable product by expert craftsman.
Cherry burl wood is very difficult to find and so this lovely bowl is very special.
These bowls are very special, unique. It is the kind of art that people will notice. It is perfect of an organic modern design aesthetic as well as for any other decor. This is a sustainable product, organic in nature and will last a lifetime.
Cherry burl wooden bowl - 16" x 13” Oval X 6” H.
Signed by artist artisan,
Cherry, Spencer Peterman...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C Monumental Hand Carved & Painted Eagle Sculpture. It is possibly from a Federal or government building. It's a Architectural Folk Art Element. The Eagle is carved of wood and...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Adirondack Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Rooster Plaque
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved plaque of a rooster on a roof top and unsigned by the artist. Great on a kitchen wall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
18th Century Noblewoman Man Wooden Gingerbread Cookie Speculaas Springerle Mold
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A Classic 118th century wooden double sided gingerbread cookie or speculaas springerle mold (Noblewoman and Nobleman). Made of hand carved wood. Found...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Pair of Baroque Style Wood Carved Cherub Angel Heads, Vintage German, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A pair beautiful hand carved and hand painted cherub angel Heads, found at an estate sale in Nuremberg, Germany. Made by a woodcarver in the Oberammergau area, this area is well-know...
Category
Late 19th Century German Baroque Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved Tuna Fish Trade Sign
Located in Norwell, MA
Six foot carved big eye tuna with painted decoration. 'Washington St. Fish and Oyster Co.' of Boston in blue paint. Distressed finish. Carved gills, fins, tail, eyes, and snout. Fitt...
Category
2010s North American Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand-Carved Painted Wooden Figure of Pippi Longstocking
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Folk Art polychrome carved figure of the well-known young female children's hero, Pippi Longstocking. From the tales and also tv sh...
Category
1970s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pine
Carved Statue of a Saint
Located in Round Top, TX
Carved statue of a saint with original patina.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Bob Stocksdale Signed Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Wood Turned Bowls
Located in Studio City, CA
A very handsome, darkly colored set of six bowl by American master wood turner Bob Stocksdale. All are signed and marked ("Mahogany of Guatemala") by Stocksdale. Stunning in any sett...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Stunning Wood Carved Sun Face Sunburst Wall Sculpture Decoration 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful wooden handcrafted Sun Face Wall Decoration Sculpture. Made in Germany by a wood worker in the 1930's or older. For safe and better shipping options the Sunbeams can be rem...
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1930s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Collection of Whimsical Carved Wood Village People
Located in Ferndale, MI
Carved wood collection bankers, doctors, police, builder, banker, lawyer, golf and tennis players
average measurements: 4.25 wide x 3.25 deep x 12.5 tall.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik Light Wood Yam Mask Elegant Flame Shaped Form
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Papua New Guinea Sepik light wood yam mask. Elegant flame shaped form, old, oxidized wood with black accents, traces of yellow and white pigments. Small...
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Organic Material, Wood
Sculptural Wood and Iron Strap 19th Century Farm Implement
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Super clean lines and sculptural 19th century American farm implement. Over eight and a half feet wide large scale looks amazing hung on a modern white...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Hand Carved Wood Folk Sculpture of John Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and slight fragment of painted surface in good condition. Very little blue painted surface remaining.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
A Beautiful Set of 9 Unique Curly Birch Cases and Bowls, Finland 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful set of 9 unique curly birch bowls/objects, also known as silver birch boxes and bowls. Curly birch is a rare variety of birch that occurs naturally in Finland and is high...
Category
20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Birch
Antique Folk Art Birds Feeding Young Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-401 handmade Folk Art sculpture in a custom wood frame.
Hand carved and painted birds
Category
1940s Vintage Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/ Trade Sign
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Folk Art Advertising IXL Creamery, 1944, Hand Carved Milk Cow Prize/Trade Sign, Artist Signed, W. Rule
This unique 1944 folk art advertising trade sign, handcrafted by W. Rule, capt...
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Mountain Sheep primitive Black Forest Carved Folk Art Wooden Trophy 19th Century
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art wall decoration. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a trophy room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely o...
Category
1860s Austrian Black Forest Antique Wood Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
