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Period: 20th Century
Inuit Soapstone Seal Hunter
Located in Mexico City, MX
A Inuit carved dark green soapstone seal hunter. The sculpture is signed and dated 1974 on the bottom by an unidentified artist.
Category

Canadian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Abstract Handwoven Palm Sculpture - Medium
Located in La Mesa, CA
These oversized handwoven palm sculptures are masterpieces crafted by skilled artisans in Oaxaca using traditional caña palm weaving techniques passed down through generations. Each ...
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Mexican 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber

American Art Deco Pine Mannequin Displays
Located in Queens, NY
2 American Art Deco stained pine mannequin panel figures of man and woman with arms akimbo (PRICE EACH) (2 similar CER086A).   
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American Art Deco 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Tall Teak Wood Asian Folk Art Sculpture of Elderly Man
Located in Evergreen, CO
Carved from a substantial piece of teak, this masterpiece is nearly 3 and a half feet tall. It features an elderly, bearded man carrying a bowl of food, possibly noodles, with two ma...
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Asian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

"Protector One" Folk Art Crow Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Richly textured with whimsical appeal, this late 20th century wooden crow is a delightful example of naive American sculpture. Poised mid-caw, the crow's wings are outstretched, read...
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American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Four pivoting elongated rectangular boxes by the Hermitage artists from upstate New York. Bottom stamped. Fantastic display of American Tramp Art. Per...
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American 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Jack Boyd abstract modernist "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on wood base
Located in Walnut Creek, CA
This is a great Jack Boyd "Time Machine" forged iron sculpture on a wood base. Jack Boyd was a San Diego artist, sculptor, and jeweler who was part of the "Allied Craftsmen". The ...
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Arthur Court Aluminum Torso Bust
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum men's torso bust.
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American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Aluminum

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. ...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monumental George Bush Sculptural Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental sculptural head of President George Bush. Made of foam, paste and hand-painted. Very unique piece of sculpture. Massive scale. President Nixon...
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American Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paste, Foam, Paint

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
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South African Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Carved Wood Nautilus Shells
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century nautilus sculptures or objects of art carved from mahogany in a stylized form with a dark lush finish.
Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Giraffe Iron Sculpture, with Use of Tools and Other Objects C20
Located in Coimbra, PT
Giraffe by José Jerónimo single piece of art Iron sculpture with use of tools and other objects Signed Measures: 81 x 41 x 15 cm. Private collection.
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Ivorian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Iron

Chinese Hand Carved and Painted Wooden Girl Holding Fish Sculpture
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Chinese Hand-Carved Wooden Girl Sculpture with intricate hand-painted details, symbolizing prosperity; a charming cultural addition to any decor. We sell items as acquired, with...
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Chinese 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Mexican Jewelry Box in the Style of Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970 We offer this rare Mexican jewelry box in the style of Don Shoemaker.
Category

Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Mumuye Carved Wood Iagalagana Tutelary Figure on Display Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
A carved wood Iagalagana figure by the Mumuye Peoples of Nigeria. These figures served as guardians and were often made to ensure the personal protection of their individual owners a...
Category

Nigerian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Welded Steel & Stone Abstract Sculpture by Sue Taves, Indoor/Outdoor
By Sue Taves
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning brutalist welded steel & stone abstract sculpture by Sue Taves . great indoor or outdoor,,garden.. Powerful composition,, signed and dated,, Modernist abstract,,
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American Brutalist 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Cut Steel

The Wind, Original Marble Sculpture, 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
The Wind is an original marble sculpture made by Anonymous artist and realized in the 1920s. A beautiful white marble sculpture representing a female portrait as the personificati...
Category

Italian Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

African Carved Gabon Mask No:2
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
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Ghanaian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Belu "Female" Door from Timor Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century carved wood door panel from Timor Island in the Indonesian archipelago. This antique wall panel from Timor Island (an isl...
Category

Indonesian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Folk Art Metal & Wire Rooster Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
It is impossible not to smile when sitting on the back of this vintage metal craft rooster. Constructed of scrolled metal wire loops it is strong ...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994 Offered for sale is a recent acquisition from a New York estate. Thi...
Category

American Primitive 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Carved Pine Fish Shop Sign
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved model of a Marlin. Dimensions: Height 20 inches Width 56 inches Depth 5.5 inches.
Category

British 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

African Carved Gabon Mask No:1
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
A unique mask, handmade by artisans in the Punu region of Gabon. This mask has been crafted using wood carving techniques and adorned with polychrome tempera paint, giving it a dist...
Category

Ghanaian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Māori Wahaika Club New Zeland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A wood club known as Wahaika intricately carved and inlayed with small round shells from New Zealand circa 1920s. The hand-hold club was traditionally used as a close-range combat we...
Category

New Zealand Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Kiln Fired Clay Sculpture of a Woman, 1980s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Clay sculpture of a disapproving Woman with her hands on her hips. No signature or known designer. Woman has short hair and a slender frame. Glaze finish with abstract coloring and p...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay, Paint

Carved bust of a tribeswoman
Located in Cheshire, GB
Finely carved wooden bust of a striking tribeswoman figure carved from an exotic hardwood with a rich patina free standing. Dimensions Height 22 Inches Width 13 Inches Depth 17 Inches
Category

North African 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Canadian Folk Art Carved Japanese Internment Camp Figures or Sculptures
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Folk Art carved figures is believed to have been made by a Japanese immigrant to Canada either while or after being interned by the Canadian government during the Second World War. The male carved figure is hand painted in vibrant colors and the base reads: June 11, 1942" and "Ontario" underneath. The nude female carving...
Category

Canadian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Giant Papier Mâché Bust, 1980s, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique papier mâché bust of a man. Massive scale. Great piece of hand painted folk art in good vintage condition with wear as shown.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
Located in Greer, SC
Wood Carving by Jean-Claude Gaugy
Category

French Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Hand Carved Black Cat Trinket Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wooden ebonized cat with dish sculpture mounted to a mahogany plinth. Dish can accommodate keys or smaller objects. Patina / light wear present (paint loss to the tips of ears / edges of green dish...
Category

American Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany, Wood

Collection of Witco Carved Cedar Wood Tiki Cats Meathead and Friends
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Rare collection of Witco carved tiki cat figurines and sculptures. This group includes six cats. There are two large Meathead models with orange and white eye...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar, Paint

Beaded Ndebele Ceremonial Doll
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare imported commodity, glass beads have been a symbol of wealth and importance in south African cultures for centuries, and were exclusively distributed by the region's oba (king). As beads become gradually more accessible throughout the 19th century, they began to displace the organic materials used in traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a ceremonial doll...
Category

South African Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Twine

Early 20th Century Scandinavian Hand Carved and Painted Figural Nutcracker
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Folk Art nutcracker with man in cap decoration, circa 1920-1930s. Fine expressive facial and lovely hand painted details. Very nice, vintage condition with light wear co...
Category

Scandinavian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Makonde Mask Helmet, Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Makonde helmet mask , Tanzania, Africa, early 20th century. Woman's face with a lip plug. The young woman represented wears earrings. Her hairstyle shows three large braids which are...
Category

Tanzanian 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Located in Brussels, BE
Scandinavian modern sculpture of a bird in metal and copper, wooden base
Category

Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Copper

Folk Art Standing Owl Wooden Carved Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Lovely Folk Art wooden carved standing owlSculpture. It has bone around the eyes. Small chip on the base. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage st...
Category

American American Colonial 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone, Wood

Six Anatomical Castings of Deformed Hands, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Six anatomical plaster casts of deformed hands. No provenance, however it seems likely they were used for anatomical studies or in a museum - the Boston Science Museum has some very...
Category

American 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Vintage Signed Quebec Folk Art Carved Burlwood Wall Sculpture of a Bearded Man
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This folk art wall sculpture is signed by Noel Guay a Quebec wood carver of Canada and dates to approximately 1960 and done in the Quebec folk art styl...
Category

Canadian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Witco Red Faux Fur Cedar Wood Carved Shield Knight and Spears
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Incredible original Witco carved cedar wood Medieval shield. This shield is in time capsule quality original condition. The original red faux fur has a brilliant color with no fading, no stains. Collectors will instantly recognize the chainsaw carved, richly figured cedar wood that distinguishes Witco. The shield is crowned with ornate carving. The medallion at center features a knight’s profile silhouette framed by two horses. The knight is highlighted with apropos silver paint. Two spears criss-cross the shield with gold colored metal chain dangling from each side. We had the piece arranged above a fireplace which seemed more that fitting. This is the ultimate man-cave accessory. LARPers and Dungeons and Dragons fans, you’ve met your match. We also have a Witco dining set, armless chairs and armchairs in the same red faux fur fabric (sold separate). Create an envious Renaissance theme room by adding more pieces of the collection. We also have a Witco sofa, group of cat sculptures, leopard arm chairs...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar, Faux Fur, Paint

Signed Colorful Folk Art Lifesize Jester Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant multicolored lacquer. Bright reds, blues, greens, yellow, orange and black. Signed "J.A. Bi...
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Wood Santo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic hand-painted wood Santo. Hand-carved and hand painted. Great coloring. Excellent condition.
Category

Mexican Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved wooden eagle
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautifully carved eagle! The artisan took great notes to detail the character and the fluidity of the bird. Great piece for your office, living room or library.
Category

American 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Sideboard Around 1930 with Two Carved Paintings
Located in Greven, DE
This sideboard from France was previously completely made of oak. We painted the body in black piano lacquer. The curves with the light reflections already come into their own and fr...
Category

French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Wood Thai Dancer Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
6ft wood Thai dancer statue Thai deity with mirrored accents throughout. Deity is holding a staff, with arm outstretched. Statue is hand carved.
Category

Thai Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a master work by Emil Milan also known as Emilan. Milans work is included in the permanent collection of Smithsonian and museums across the world. This piece is handcrafted o...
Category

American Organic Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Carved Panel of Two Brothers Titled: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage folk art carved panel is signed in several places by an unknown artist, and presumed to have originated from North America, likely Canada, but possibly the United States...
Category

Canadian Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Primitive hand-carved Folk Art bull made of wood. Great hand work and scale. One Horn has a chip. Great sculptural piece.
Category

American Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Abstract Folk Art Plywood Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This stacked plywood Folk Art piece showcases the unique vision of its creator. An intriguing sculptural piece from every angle.
Category

American Folk Art 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plywood

Monumental W.P.A. Plaster Sculpture "Young Abe Lincoln" by Frank Romanelli
By Frank Romanelli
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large W.P.A. plaster sculpture, depicting a young Abraham Lincoln. Done by Frank Romanelli, born Farenza, Italy 1909, died 1974. Amazing detail, retains orig...
Category

American Other Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster

Terracotta Tikar Figurine - Maison Dieu - Cameroon
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Terracotta Tikar Figurine - Maison Dieu - Cameroon primitive art - tribal art - Africa Measures : 15.5cmx9cm H:26.5cm Material : Terracotta Wear consistent with age and use.
Category

Cameroonian Tribal 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Two Decorative Bookmatched Marble Wall Decor Plaques
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking large scale pair of bookmatched breccia marble wall decor panels. These natural cuts of marble are detailed with unique veins and markings throughout that make for spectac...
Category

20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large Modernist Abstract Sculpture, Wire Rod and Stolit Manner of Lynn Chadwick
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large modernist abstract sculpture. Wire rod and stolit, unsigned, extremely well executed, circa 1950 after Lynn Chadwick who after WWI developed a construction method using welded ...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wire

Japanese Wooden Shinto Priest
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Japanese Mid-Century Modern bleached wood carved religious figure of a Shinto Priest seated in Lotus position with legs crossed.
Category

Unknown 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th C Original Painted Hubley Boston Terrier Doorstop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted Hubley Boston Terrier doorstop.
Category

American American Classical 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Vintage Folk Art Monkey Sculpture
Located in Charleston, SC
Vintage Folk Art brutalist Monkey sculpture. He is so cute and imperfect which makes him absolutely perfect to me. He is made of sculpted clay. This i...
Category

Brutalist 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Evelyn Ackerman 'Horsemen' Wood Carved Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wood carving by California artist, Evelyn Ackerman, c.1964, USA. This plaque features five mounted horsemen. Dimensions  39" width x 1" depth x 9.25" height. Condition Good vintage...
Category

American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Inuit Soapstone Sea Lion
Located in Mexico City, MX
A big Inuit soapstone sculpture depicting a sea lion. The sculpture is signed on the bottom by an unidentified artist and numbered 202266. With Canada Eskimo Art...
Category

Canadian Folk Art Vintage 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

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