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Style: Primitive
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand crafted solid wood totemic sculpture with detailed features highlighting its authentic presence. This unique piece meshes style and art into a eye catching and taste...
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Mid-20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture
1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

1960's Solid Wood Hand Carved Primitive Totem Sculpture

$725
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

Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994
Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994

Tom Cramer Primitive American Folk Art Carved Figural Totem Sculpture 1994

$900 Sale Price
50% Off
Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher
Located in Houston, TX
Large Primitive bleached walnut and flint grain thresher dating to the 19th century. Hand carved walnut embedded with sharpened flint stones. Originally...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Iron

Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher
Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher

Large Primitive Bleached Walnut and Flint Grain Thresher

$4,600
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (oil can) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a tin...
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Oil Can with Articulating Arms

$950 Sale Price
24% Off
Antique Iron Mesh Container
Located in New York, NY
Antique Folk Art from Flores. Handwoven iron mesh container with an hour glass shape. Measures: 10- 22" DIA x 34" high. Andrianna Shamaris, Inc. The Leader ...
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1920s Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique Iron Mesh Container

Antique Iron Mesh Container

$1,890
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful one of a kind African carved wooden sculpture of a woman carrying a basket and a hat. Featured in a rich warmly stained wood, this stunning hand carved sculpture will surel...
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture
Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

Unique African Style Carved Wood Wooden Sculpture

$350
19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible and rare set of 19th century French stone carver's wooden mallet and six iron chisels, mounted on a custom steel stand. Found in Roen, Nor...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand
19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand

19th Century French Stone Carver's Hammer and Chisels on Custom Stand

$2,450
Primitive figure of a boy holding dog
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Figure of a Boy holding a dog. Figure looks like it was outside for a long time and elements wore away some of the paint and cement. Has a great look and feel! Was constructed wit...
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1940s American Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cement

Primitive figure of a boy holding dog
Primitive figure of a boy holding dog

Primitive figure of a boy holding dog

$595
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...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board
18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board

18th Century Swedish Carved Mangle Board

$2,200
Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid piece of stone hand carved with a face and appears resting on a branch. Unique piece for coffee table, credenza or could survive a garden.
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive
Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive

Carved Stone Statue Fragment - Modernist/Primitive

$1,410 Sale Price
25% Off
Five Horn Sculptures
Located in Houston, TX
Five horn sculptures, African Watusi (Bos taurus) horns mounted on turned ebonized stands. Artist-made and vintage. Bases are hand-turned and painted and imperfect with minor splits ...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn, Wood

Five Horn Sculptures
Five Horn Sculptures

Five Horn Sculptures

$595 / item
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
Located in Ixelles, BE
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred Mysteries. Artistic and Historical Description This Ethiopian procession cross, of rare beauty, embodies a long tradition of Christian religious art...
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19th Century Ethiopian Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred

$6,243
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms

$950 Sale Price
24% Off
Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Abstract and anthropomorphic large figure from the Pie River, located to the east of the Era River. Abstract, anthropomorphic form stands on separate legs with dynamic varying outline, wide hips, and torso leading straight to a rounded head. Figure represents Irivake, the ancestor hero who is considered as the founder of headhunting, also believed to have climbed to the sky and to command lightning. It is enlivened with various curvilinear details highlighted with red and white pigments. The back appears with a collection number in red, and the following: Ipigau (village), Upper Pie River, Papua, P63.20. This is a 'later example', not a first generation piece with several age cracks. It has likely seen field use, but not extensive field use. Provenance: Private New Jersey Collection, ex. Michael Rockefeller...
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Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Rockefeller Irivake Figure
Rockefeller Irivake Figure

Rockefeller Irivake Figure

$156,000
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Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of early 20th century Folk Art is all original paint and carved from one piece of wood. The weight is heavy and would make a great doorstop in the kitchen.
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken
Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken

Large Hand-Carved and Painted Folky Chicken

$695
H 10 in W 12 in D 7 in
Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy and sculpturally interesting pieces indeed are our pair of spiral wrought iron Brutalist bookends - if you are a fan of midcentury pieces,...
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20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design
Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design

Wrought Iron Brutalist Bookends with Spiral Design

$525 / set
H 6.75 in W 6.25 in D 4 in
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style circa 2019. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycled, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Oak

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Oak Sculpture Czeslaw Budny

$995
H 19 in W 15 in D 12 in
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.
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1970s American Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull
Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull

Folk Art Primitive Hand-Carved Bull

$395
H 11 in W 16 in D 6 in
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand carved Folk Art American Muscle car. Wood carved with original paint surface.
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1950s Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car
Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car

Wood Carved American Folk Art Muscle Car

$1,400
H 7 in W 21 in D 11 in
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This contemporary abstract wooden sculpture was done by Czeslaw Budny a Polish-Canadian artist in the constructivist style in circa 2010. This sculpture was made entirely of up-cycle...
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2010s Canadian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture
Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture

Signed Modern Abstract Constructivist Styled Wooden Sculpture

$995
H 20 in W 3.5 in D 6.5 in
African Benin Bronze Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
African Benin Bronze Sculpture, Africa, circa mid 20th Century. Beautiful casting with wonderful attention to detail. Solid, heavyweight...
Category

20th Century Beninese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Benin Bronze Sculpture
African Benin Bronze Sculpture

African Benin Bronze Sculpture

$1,200
H 15.5 in W 7 in D 6.5 in
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Located in Forney, TX
A most charming pair of two rare and whimsical indigenous Nahua peoples pottery animal folk art candleholders. Handmade in the village of Chililico, Hidalgo, Central Mexico, primiti...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders
Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders

Vintage Nahua Pottery Chililico Hidalgo Mexican Folk Art Animal Candleholders

$950
H 6.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Primitive religious carving oak panel 1631 This rare piece comes from France, the somewhat Primitive carving shows the Madonna and Child sitting on the Devil who is depicted as a li...
Category

17th Century Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631
17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631

17th Century Primitive Religious Carving Oak Panel 1631

$2,768
H 25 in W 18 in D 3.5 in
Antique South American Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure
Located in London, GB
Antique South American Spanish Colonial Poly chrome Folk Art Santos figure The finely sculptured hard wood figure standing with a cross and bible on a pedestal base, painted in p...
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18th Century Peruvian Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique South American Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure
Antique South American Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure

Antique South American Spanish Colonial Folk Art Santos Figure

$623
H 9.85 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Pine carving of Saint Florian, the patron saint of fire fighters, 20th century Austria, the saint shown holding his cape in one hand, pouring a bucket of ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960
Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960

Folk Art 20th Century Carved Wood Figure Sculpture of Saint Florian Austria 1960

$580
H 17 in W 6 in D 4 in
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An authentic primitive stump chair made in one piece of solid wood. Seat reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Hand carved by a Swedish...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Wood

Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s
Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s

Handcarved Swedish Primitive Wabi Sabi Stump Chair, Lambswool Seat, 1900s

$2,300
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 16.93 in
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Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
By Tom Cramer
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed Offered for sale is a Tom Cramer primitive carved American folk art hand-carved...
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Late 20th Century American Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed
Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed

Vintage Tom Cramer Primitive Carved Totem Folk Art Sculpture, Polychromed

H 39.25 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Pair of 19th Century Fishing Spears on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A hardworking and loyal pair of 19th century American hand-wrought iron fishing spears with arrow points, and mounted on custom steel stands. Decorate the shelves of your country hou...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Fishing Spears on Custom Mounts
Pair of 19th Century Fishing Spears on Custom Mounts

Pair of 19th Century Fishing Spears on Custom Mounts

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
Located in Malibu, CA
African hand carved rabbit mounted on metal stand ready to display. Carving 16"H X 4"D X 4.5"W
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Early 20th Century African Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Scrap Wood, Wood

African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving
African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving

African Dogon Hare Rabbit Mounted Carving

H 23 in W 4.5 in D 4 in
19th Century French Grain Scoop on Custom Wall Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
A strong and seasoned 19th century French hand-carved maple grain scoop with the most wonderful patina and soft texture that can only develop over one hund...
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19th Century French Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Maple

19th Century French Grain Scoop on Custom Wall Mount
19th Century French Grain Scoop on Custom Wall Mount

19th Century French Grain Scoop on Custom Wall Mount

H 17.25 in W 7 in D 3.75 in
Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
Large Swedish rustic trencher bowl, hand-carved in beech. Dates to 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl
Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl

Large Swedish Rustic Trencher Bowl

H 7.75 in W 34.5 in D 15.75 in
Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional mask from Southeast of Asia, circa 20th century. Craved wood and painted by hand. In good condition with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
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20th Century Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century
Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century

Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century

H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful hand-carved wood Santo of the Madonna, Mary mother of Christ. The piece clearly shows signs of weathering, use, and age and was likely placed outside a church or shri...
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Materials

Metal

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century
Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

Mother Mary Madonna Wood Carved Polychrome Santo Santos, 18th-19th Century

H 14.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique African carved wood apothecary mortar. Measure: 8".  
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary
Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary

Antique Carved Wood African Tribal Mortar Goblet Apothecary

H 8 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional mask from Southeast of Asia, circa 20th century. Craved wood and painted by hand. In good condition with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Category

20th Century Asian Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century
Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century

Southeast East of Asia Mask from the 20th Century

H 7.29 in W 5.52 in D 7.88 in
Frisian , Folk Art Antique, Oak Carved Coat Rack 1920s Holland
By Connor Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Frisian, antique, oak carved hanging coat rack. Typical geographical carving for the northern provinces off Holland. This style is existing for over 300 years This example is from ...
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1920s Dutch Vintage Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Frisian , Folk Art Antique, Oak Carved Coat Rack 1920s Holland
Frisian , Folk Art Antique, Oak Carved Coat Rack 1920s Holland

Frisian , Folk Art Antique, Oak Carved Coat Rack 1920s Holland

H 11.82 in W 42.92 in D 8.27 in
Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
A large 19th century American handwoven ash splint cat head basket with a double -banded bentwood rim, carved and bentwood handles, and a fantastic patina only one hundred and fifty ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ash

Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket
Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket

Large 19th Century American Cat Head Basket

H 8.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Group of Four Vintage Maracas, Priced Per Pair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Group of four rustic maracas each with its personality and sound. Priced per pair. Pair on the left is $570. Pair on the right is $450.
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Early 20th Century Mexican Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bamboo

Group of Four Vintage Maracas, Priced Per Pair
Group of Four Vintage Maracas, Priced Per Pair

Group of Four Vintage Maracas, Priced Per Pair

H 10 in Dm 4 in

Primitive sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive sculptures and carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sculptures and carvings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include folk art, decorative objects, asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive sculptures and carvings made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and Oceania pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sculptures and carvings, popular names associated with this style include and Tom Cramer. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sculptures and carvings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $235 and tops out at $156,000 while the average work can sell for $1,275.

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