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Technique: Hand-Carved
Early 19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of the Immaculate Virgin - Germany
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This finely carved and polychrome-painted wooden sculpture depicts the Immaculate Virgin Mary in a classic pose, standing atop the globe with a serpent beneath her feet — a powerful ...
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1820s German Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Pine

Mid-20th c. Rare Vintage Japanese Kijigangu folk toy by Fumio Tsuta
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and charming example of kijigangu (traditional Japanese wooden toy), this handcrafted pull toy was created by Fumio Tsuta, the third-generation craftsman of the esteemed Tsuta...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Swiss Brienz Black Forest Hand-Carved Wood Candle Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Black Forest hand-carved linden-wood hand carved candle holder/candlestick, circa 1900. Black Forest sculptural art originates from the small mountain town Brienz, Switzerland co...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Wood

Rare Monochrome Shell Cameo of a Female Bacchus, c. 1850
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional antique cameo, likely from England and dating to around 1850, is carved from a single-colored shell—a rarer choice compared to the more common layered varieties. It ...
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1850s Victorian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

A rare vintage Italian travertine lighter attr Cerri Nestore, circa 1970
Located in View Park, CA
A very rare vintage Italian travertine lighter in bulbous form, attributed to Cerri Nestore, circa 1970. Wonderful condition but will need lighter fluid. Hand-carved in Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Travertine, Metal

Pair of 18th Century Temple Elephants Carved in Sandstone from Burma
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of rare 18th century temple elephants carved in sandstone with chalk and leftovers of gold leaf. Chalking is used as a surface to bind gold leaf. Originally fully covered with g...
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18th Century Burmese Other Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sandstone

Western Wall Heritage Mezuzah – Hand-Carved Stone Depicting Prayer at the Kotel
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional mezuzah is meticulously hand-carved from authentic Jerusalem stone, originally part of the Western Wall. These historic stones, uprooted due to structural shifts over 70 years ago, were later repurposed to cover marble sinks used...
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2010s Israeli Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

19th Century French Louis XV Style Sampler Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style Country French mahogany small sampler chair, hand-crafted by the furniture maker as an example of the style of chair that may be ordered. Ladder back wi...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century White and Gold Baroque Stand
Located in Hastings, GB
A superb baroque stand, crafted from wood (possibly Oak) with painted design in gilt, dating to the 18th century, German, these would originally have displayed the statues of the sai...
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1760s German Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

17th Century European Justitia Wooden Sculpture Standing on Gold Gilded Pedestal
Located in Marbella, ES
17th century "Justitia" hand carved wooden painted sculpture standing on a gold gilded baroque pedestal. Missing pieces. Dimensions: 67 cm tall with pedestal.
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17th Century European Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Mid-Century Modern White Ceramic Ashtrays by Edith Heath Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large set of 2 vintage Mid-Century Modern white Ceramic ashtrays by Edith Heath Mid-Century-Modern large vintage Pottery ashtrays by Edith Heat...
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Micro mosaic tablet, 19th Century
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A fine mid-19th century serpentine grand tour micro mosaic tablet or paperweight of the iconic St Peter's Vatican, The Colosseum of Rome, The Pantheon, The Ruins of The Roman Forum a...
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1850s Italian Grand Tour Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

Finely Carved Old Tibetan Buddhist Conch Shell
Located in Pomona, CA
Discover the heavenly resonance of our Conch Shell, a beautifully crafted union of spirituality and art. It embodies respect and tradition thanks to the meticulously carved deity on ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Shell

Austrian Hammered Sterling, Diamond and Sapphire Cigarette Case and Match Holder
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous Austrian Hungarian hammered sterling- rose diamond and sapphire cigarette and match holder. Gilded inside has a decorative monogram on the on the back.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Sterling Silver

NECKLACE AND PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS 19th Century / began 20th
Located in Madrid, ES
NECKLACE AND PAIR OF GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS 19th Century / began 20th in silver and 19.2 kt gold, set with rose, antique and pear cut diamonds with an estimated weight of 2 ct an...
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19th Century Portuguese Art Deco Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood. Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle...
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Late 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Revolver Infiny Wall Decoration Mirror with LED Lights
Located in Paris, FR
Wall decoration mirror revolver infiny made with mirrored LED lights with glass and plexiglass creating an infiny mirrored effect. With a real exceptional hand carved colt 45...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Stainless Steel

19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Carved and Painted Ship's Billethead, second half 19th Century, a scroll carved and painted wooden ornament from the bow of a ship. A billethead was a smaller carving used in place of a figurehead, mounted under the bowsprit of a ship. As the 19th Century progressed and the age of clipper ships saw a move towards ever more extreme clipper bows, there was a need to eliminate unnecessary weight aboard ship, especially in the bow (to avoid burying the nose into every wave), so billet heads...
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A hand-crafted miniature Buddhist temple in wood, polychromed in gold and red, with finely carved details. Burma (Myanmar), early 20th Century. The model consists of six detachable...
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1920s Burmese Ming Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Oak "Military" Barometer
Located in North Salem, NY
Very unusual hand carved Oak "Military" aneroid barometer from England. Circa 1880. Often antique items like this can be highly collectible and are often sought after by collectors and enthusiasts of vintage scientific instruments...
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1880s English Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

An Olivewood Esther Scroll Case and Parchment Scroll, Jerusalem C. 1950
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful example of mid-20th century Jerusalem craftsmanship, this hand-carved Esther Scroll case is fashioned from locally sourced olivewood and feat...
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1950s Israeli Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hide, Wood, Olive

Mid-19th Century French Carved Walnut Prayer Bench or Prie-Dieu with Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique prayer chair in your bedroom for daily devotions. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional kneeler stands on cabr...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high. The metal box with grape is English and is a gift for You. I hope You ...
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Early 20th Century English Other Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

Antique Folk Art Carved Wooden Sculpture of the 'Old Grand Dad' Whiskey Logo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Folk Art carved wooden sculpture is initialed on the base, but the artist is unknown. It is presumed this carving was done in the United States in 1945 in a Folk Art sty...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Hardwood

American Rustic Country Style Hand Carved Burl Wood Pipe Holders, Set of 3
Located in Miami, FL
American rustic country style hand carved burl wood pipe holders, set of 3. Set of three hand carved solid burl wood pipe holders. Measures: Two smaller pieces 4.38 inches L x 2.5 in...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Burl

Angolan Colonial Snuff Tobacco Container, 19th Century
Located in Leuven , BE
A snuff container shaped as a European woman in 19th-century attire, with a unique design—a small black baby figure slides under her skirt.
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20th Century Angolan Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Western Wall Heritage Mezuzah – Hand-Carved Stone with Menorah by Gideon Bustani
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable mezuzah is hand-carved from authentic Jerusalem stone, originally part of the Western Wall. These historic stones, uprooted due to structural shifts over 70 years ago, were later repurposed to cover marble sinks used...
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2010s Israeli Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone

Early 20th Century Bezalel Jerusalem Shabbat Tray
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Bezalel Jerusalem wooden tray inlaid with Jerusalem stone and mother of pearl. The large tray is carved with the Seven Species on its...
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Early 20th Century Israeli Folk Art Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble

American Chippendale Walnut and Mahogany Inlaid Miniature Chest, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale walnut and mahogany graduated five-drawer miniature chest of drawers with satinwood string inlay, inlaid escutcheons, original brass knobs and terminating on bra...
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1770s American Chippendale Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century German Wooden Torah Pointer
Located in New York, NY
Hand carved wooden Torah pointer, Germany, circa 1880. Folk Art Judaica. Every item in Menorah Galleries is accompanied by a Lifetime "Certificat...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Menorah by, Charlie B. Cobb
Located in Englewood, NJ
A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood and brass menorah by, Charles B. Cobb decorated with nine brass sleeves set into the carved organic wood formed menorah. The men...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Rare and Remarkable Corpus Christi on a Decorated Wooden Cross with a Skull
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century crucifix or corpus Christi made from wood. Wooden cross with a nice patina and an exquisite shape. This item depicts the Christ in his last agony on the cross, after be...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Carved Oak Miniature Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Store your jewelry in style in this intricately carved antique miniature commode. Crafted in France circa 1850, and built of oak, the elegant...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Engraved Brass Vase
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old Moorish or Syrian style brass with fine designs. It was transformed in a table lamp, but it's so nice like that, without anything else. Leaning on a landing: it's perfect.
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Mid-20th Century Syrian Moorish Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Wooden Mounted Architectural or Nautical Fragment
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique hand-carved and polychrome painted architectural or nautical fragment shows no sign of where is may have originated from, but is quite early dating between approximately...
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Early 17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

19th Century French Forest Carved Oak Barometer and Thermometer with Dog Motif
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique wall hanging barometer and thermometer was crafted in France, circa 1890. The carved oak weather and temperature reader features impressive, high-relief carvings of acorn and leaf motifs throughout; it is further embellished with a dog head sculpture at the pediment. The thermometer with Celsius and Fahrenheit reading, and the weather forecast seem to be in working order. The Black Forest weather...
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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Finely Carved Soapstone Buddhist Stele of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara Guanyin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
In Indian Buddhism, Avalokiteshvara is a male Bodhisattva, however in Chinese Buddhism he takes the form of the female Bodhisattva, Guanyin - ‘The One Who Hears the Cries of the Worl...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for marital happiness. Meticulously carved from wood, the shoe is decorated with a double happiness symbol, the traditional symbol for conjugal bliss. A lovely Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift, the charm has a compartment ready to be filled with a note or small gift...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

Art Déco American Metal Wire and Wood Bellboy/Bellhop/Stick Figure Match Holder
Located in North Miami, FL
Art Déco american metal wire and wood bellboy/bellhop/stick figure toothpick and match holder By: unknown Material: metal, wood Technique: carved, cast, hand-carved, hand-crafted, m...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Golden Ring with Violet Agate Surronded with Flowers
Located in Sofia, BG
French ring in yellow gold decorated with flowers and leaves that cradle a violet agate in this organic Art Nouveau look. Lovely piece of jewellery in very good condition. Size 53 ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century French Carved Black Forest Hunting Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning early 20th century French black forest barometer with thermometer, circa 1900. Found in a hunting lodge in Lyon, this antique weather station...
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Early 1900s French Black Forest Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Early 18th century Italian Baroque Carved Walnut Dome-Top Box
Located in Troy, NY
Unusual carved box with a dome top cover and one-drawer. Nice dried out light color.
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

French Large Model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick Sailboat in Varnished Wood
Located in Sofia, BG
Very large model of Eric Tabarly's Pen Duick sailboat in varnished wood and textile in very good condition. Lovely piece which could be a great accent in any kind of interior. Franc...
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Mid-20th Century French Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand carved cherubs are expressive in their movement and feature wonderful movement and facial expressions. The religious sculptures are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich walnut patina. The wall hanging figures...
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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Antique Friezes of Grapes in Gilded Wood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare pair of antique freezes with grapes in gilded wood: very beautiful. Probably they were part of some large mirror that broke, who knows where, when and how. They can be laid over...
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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fruitwood

Hand Carved Wood Lighter in the Shape of an Umbrella ‘Actual Size’
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual early 20th century hand carved wooden lighter in the shape of an umbrella with removable handle (actual umbrella size). Carved textured fabric and ruffles. Lighter mecha...
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Inspired Boat in Wood and steel Designer: Marcelo Peña, 2024
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Incredible boat: in solid wood. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushin...
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2010s Chilean Art Deco Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Steel

Set of 6 Hand Carved and Painted Shorebird Decoys
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand carved and painted shorebirds by Wayne Baker. Grouping of six wood shore birds with tacked eyes. Each mounted to white wash stand and signed underside. Very neat collection disp...
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1990s American Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
Located in Leuven , BE
Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Fruitwood

A 19th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Depicting The Virgin of the Apocalypse
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The naive, hand carved wood figure of The Holy Mother vanquishing the Apocalyptic Beast, showing the Holy Virgin standing over the Beast (Satan), pinning it down with her left foot o...
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19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Paint, Gesso

An Olivewood Kiddush Goblet, Jerusalem Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Very Rare Olivewood Kiddush Goblet made in Jerusalem circa 1930, a unique artifact that merges religious symbolism with regional craftsmanship. Jerusalem during the 1930s was a ce...
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1930s Israeli Vintage Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Olive

19th Century French Two-Piece Carved Pine Sculpture on Base with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This large two-piece antique female statue on base was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1820. Made of pine wood, the tall figure depicts a religious figure woman in adoration stand...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

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Pine

Antique Hand-Painted Wooden Angel & Harp Sculpture, 19th Century Religious Art
Located in Mortsel, BE
This exquisite antique hand-painted wooden sculpture of an angel playing a harp is a stunning example of 19th-century religious art. The angel is beautifully detailed, with a serene ...
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

A Rare Olivewood Etrog Container, Jerusalem 20th century
Located in New York, NY
A rare 20th-century olivewood Etrog container handcrafted in Jerusalem. The box features an octagonal shape with intricate carvings that celebrate its cultural and religious signific...
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20th Century Israeli Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Olive

19th century Wooden shoe Snuff Box, treen
Located in Bilzen, BE
A beautifully carved wooden snuff box (treen) from the middle 19th century with a beautiful old patina in the shape of a shoe Good condition as shown ...
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Palais Royal Letter Opener In Mother Of Pearl From The Nineteenth Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A fine 19th century antique letter opener, Palais Royal, France, complete in mother of pearl Length 28cm Good condition with aged patina
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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Mid-Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Wall Barometer
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique Louis XV barometer was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1960. Square in shape, the wall piece features the original hand painte...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Giltwood

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