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Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Wood Carving Female Figurines Mermaid Motif Solid Wood Vintage Carving Handmade Organic
Category
Vintage 1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Wood Carving Good Fortune Set of 4
Located in Somis, CA
A wonderful set of four 19th century wood carvings each featuring two scholars in a garden pavilion
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Fish 1860s-1920s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a fish.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Chestnut
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Catfish 1900s-1940s / Object Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a catfish.
It is a wood carving from the early Showa
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wonderful texture.
It is in excellent condition for a wood carving of this period, with no noticeable
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
Japanese antique wood carving "Kirin's legs" /1800s/Shrines and temples carvings
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carving of a horse, but there are circular carvings on the legs, a pattern that does not exist on horses
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 9.65 in W 7.29 in D 5.71 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Daruma 1860s-1920s / Sculpture Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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The material is cedar wood.
This is the original wooden model of Daruma dolls.
Many Daruma dolls were
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 13.39 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving「Daikokuten」1860s-1900s / Figurine Mingei Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
be made of cedar wood.
It is called "Daikokuten."
Daikokuten is one of the Seven Gods of Good
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 6.3 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Large Penis 1800s-1860s / Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Very old large Japanese wood carving of a penis.
This wood carving is from the late Edo period
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 26.19 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Heavenly God 1800s-1860s / Figurine Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a god.
It is called "Tenjin.
Tenjin" is a general
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 3.94 in W 4.73 in D 3.75 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Monkey 1860s-1900s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese wood carving of a monkey.
It is a wood carving from the Meiji period
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 3.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.56 in
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Raccoon Dog 1900s-1940s / Object Mingei Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old raccoon dog wood carving made in Japan.
This wood carving was made in the early
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 13.98 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Antique Wood Carving Of A Sea Trout
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Sea Trout Trophy Fish Model.
An excellent carved wooden half block sea trout mounted on the original bevelled edged polished backboard, The back of the board with a very faint 'Farlo...
Category
20th Century British Sporting Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Japanese Antique Wood Carving Wall Panel, Abstract Art , Wabi Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This wall-hanging carved wooden ornament is made from recycled zelkova wood from a kotatsu table
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Doors and Gates
Materials
Wood
Small Black Forrest Carving of a Bear, 19th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
A small antique wood carving of a bear on all fours, Black Forest region, nicely modeled, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
Chinese Vintage Wood Carving Square Plate with Birds Flowers
Located in 景德镇市, CN
Chinese Antique Wood Carving Square Plate with Birds Flowers
This is a very old wooden square
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Asian Thai Wood Carving Temple Fragment
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Remarkable weathered aged temple fragment of a mythical warrior made of tropical hardwoods on a museum mount of black Formica with short steel rod supports.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antiques Hokkaido Folk Crafts Large Wood Carving Bear
Located in Niiza, JP
Wood carving The material is unknown, but it is said to be linden
950(W)× 440(H) × 420(D) [mm] 25kg
Category
20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Carved Buck Head Brienz Black Forest Wood Carving Glass Eyes
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique wall-mounted buck head showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Large One of a Kind Oceanic Art Antique Hand Wood Carving
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional museum quality antique solid wood hand carving, of a beautiful female standing, looking
Category
Antique Early 1900s Oceanic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Hand Carved Antique Tribal Carving
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique hand carved tribal 19th century sculpture from the Batak People, northern Sumatra
Category
Antique 19th Century Javanese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Root Carving, monkey.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Antique 19th century Chinese root carving of a monkey holding What appears to be a baby raised upon
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique circa 1880 Chinese Root Wood Carving of Buddah as Wiseman Very Detaiiled
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved antique Rootwood statue of the wonderful
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 42.33 in W 16.54 in D 11.03 in
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
Located in London, GB
19th Century Large Scale Chinese Burr Root Wood Carving
This fascinating large hand carved figure
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Ramayana Scene Wood Carving, Wall Hanging
Located in Pomona, CA
beautiful patina.
Size: 12in H x 25in W x 2in D
Origin: indonesia
Circa: 1900s
Material: Wood
Condition
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Indian Corinthian Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Created
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Indian Antique Corinthian Temple Capital Carving with Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian Corinthian temple capital from the 19th century, with distressed patina. Immerse
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most interesting pair of two antique Southeast Asian Temple pillar struts
Category
Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 37.25 in W 8 in D 17 in
Antique Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Sheffield, MA
Exotic 19th century carved relief architectural wood element, once part of a building facade has
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian 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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 10.24 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Very Large Antique Life Size Buddha Carving 18/19th Century with Gold leaf
Located in Euless, TX
This is a very large and very old Antique Buddha that is nearly life size and weighs 72 lbs. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Central Asian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Carved Teak Wood Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes
Category
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Teak Wood Rice Pounder
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak wood container. Originally used for pounding rice. Great by a fire with logs stacked or
Category
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Wood Miniature Mask Netsuke, an unsigned work depicting Hannya, the female horned
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Carved Architectural Wood Pole
Located in Atlanta, GA
carving was folkish, with a rustic but highly sculptural charm, indicating that it was probably used in a
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Polychromed Carved Wood Buddha Figure 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese figure offers polychromed carved wood carving of a standing Buddha, 20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Lacquered Wood Antique Burmese Buddha Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A gilt and lacquered wood Buddha statue from Southeast Asia likely Burma, circa 19th century. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with remnants of the original color. We added the shell inlay by
Category
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique Teak Wood Temple Door with Shell Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Antique temple door in teak wood with the remnants of the original pretty coral color. We added the
Category
Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell, Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Antique French Carved Wood Hand Painted Carousel Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Carved Wood Hand Painted Carousel Horse Statue
This antique French carved wood
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Pair of Wood Rice Measure Vessels
Located in South Burlington, VT
handmade antique wooden rice measures -Itomasu- are crafted with sturdy base wooden slats and thick metal
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
Antique Carved Wood Mythical Guardian Animal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique carved wooden wood mythical guardian animal from Thailand. This striking antique carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Temple Sculpture from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Architectural Hand Carved Wood Indian Temple Sculpture from Gujarat.
An Indian hand carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Asian Wood Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe. The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Trade Sign
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Unique hand carved wood trade sign from China, 1890s. The sign with hand carved Chinese lettering
Category
Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Burmese Gilt Wood Buddha Head Sculpture on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique carved wood buddha head displayed on a custom stand circa 19th century. The statue was
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Archaistic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Black Forest Chamois Carved Wood Head - 1800s Germany
Located in Asheville, NC
Stunning 19th Century German Black Forest Chamois head hand carved from solid wood and glass eyes
Category
Antique 19th Century German Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Indian silver carved wood votive deities Group Asian Art
Located in London, GB
Antique Indian Carved wood and silver covered votive deities
A Trio of finely carved wood
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Silver
Antique Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese solid wood fruit and flower display basket, carved from one piece of burl wood in an oval
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
the first two centuries AD. The earliest surviving examples of wood or bamboo slips date from the 5th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Massive Wood Antique Japanese Noh Drama Mask Of A Demon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Extraordinary 19th Century hand carved wood mask believed to have once been a dramatic Noh Drama
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Sounth India Indian Rajasthan Antique Wood Hindu Temple Sadhu Chariot Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Indian (South India) wood-carved Hindu temple chariot Sadhu panel deity sculpture from
Category
Antique 17th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Wood Gilt Dragon in Shadow Box.
Chinese shadow box features a hand
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Burmese Monastic Statues w/ Lacquered Wood & Inlaid Glass - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Burmese Carved & Lacquered Wood with Inlaid Colored Glass Tall Monastic Attendant
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Rustic Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese antique Pakistan Jade Teapot with Wood Stand
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese antique Pakistan jade teapot with wood stand. An unusual waved carving on the entire teapot
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone, Jade
Black Forest Wood Carved Bear Statue Inkwell German Antique 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s black forest wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to
Category
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Gilt Wood & Polychrome Decorated Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique Chinese figure, carved from wood and adorned with gilding and polychrome
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Anglo Indian Elephant Black Ebonized Wood Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Black Ebonized Wood Hand Carved Anglo Indian Elephant Sculpture.
Precious black ebonized
Category
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Antique Wood Carvings For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique wood carvings for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique wood carvings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Find 314 antique and vintage antique wood carvings at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Antique wood carvings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Antique wood carvings made by Folk Art designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Andrianna Shamaris, Native American Art and George Ashdown Audsley each produced beautiful antique wood carvings that are worth considering.
How Much are Antique Wood Carvings?
Antique wood carvings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,290, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $78,046.
Questions About Antique Wood Carvings
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Antique carved wood can be identified by how it is made. Antique carvings were done by hand, so nicks and cuts will indicate carvings completed with a plane or knife. In addition, hand-carved wood will not be uniform or have perfect symmetry. Always works with a certified appraiser to determine the exact date and value of an item. Find a variety of antique carved wood furniture and decor on 1stDibs.
- What is Japanese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Japanese wood carving is an art form in which artists produce intricate figurines and other objects by cutting and shaping blocks of zelkova, camphor or paulownia wood. In Japanese, the artwork is known as inami. Find a selection of Japanese wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- What is Chinese wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Chinese wood carving is a decorative object carved by hand by Chinese artisans out of local wood, such as nanmu, zitan, bomu or yinxing. This form of sculpture is sometimes called mudiao. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese wood carvings.
- What is a Paete wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023A Paete wood carving is a decorative wooden object produced by artisans in Paete, Philippines. In 2005, the village was officially dubbed the Woodcarving Capital of the Philippines due to the intricate sculptures and statues produced there. Shop a variety of wood art from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is Jepara wood carving?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jepara wood carving is the intricate wood carving art that comes from the city of Jepara in Indonesia. Artisans typically work with teak wood to create beautiful carved detail and scenes in a piece of furniture. Shop a collection of Jepara wood carvings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify wood carvings, get a magnifying glass and inspect your items. Some artisans marked their carvings with symbols or signed them. Researching any markings found on your carving may allow you to identify the maker who produced it and potentially learn more about the piece from there. If you're unable to find a maker's mark, the best approach is likely to use the services of a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of wood carvings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are many methods and types of wood carving, including chip, relief, Scandinavian flat-plane, lovespoon, whittling and florentine. Each type uses different tools and can create decorative carvings on both display pieces and furniture. Browse a wide range of carved wood pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if wood is hand-carved, first look for small marks in the wood that indicate hand tools were used to cut and shape the material. Hand-carved pieces may also have small irregularities, particularly along curved areas. However, it may be very difficult to tell the difference between machine-worked and hand-carved pieces in some cases. On 1stDibs, shop a range of wood furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, Indonesia, Jackfruit is considered the best wood when it comes to carving. Jackfruit is a medium hardwood, resistant to termite attacks and is easy to polish. You’ll find a variety of Indonesian carvings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023What wood is used for African wood carvings varies. Iroko, mahogany and ebony are frequently chosen materials, but artisans may choose to work with whatever wood is available in their local areas. Shop a variety of African wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- What is carved wood art called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What carved wood art is called depends on the type of piece. Three-dimensional pieces created by hand-carving wood are whittlings, while carvings into a flat piece of wood are reliefs. Shop a collection of wood art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Bali, many different types of woods are used for carving. Some examples include albesia, crocodile wood, rain tree, hibiscus, jackfruit, teak, mahogany and sandalwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Balinese wood art, furniture and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The difference between carving and sculpture is that carving is a carved object, whereas sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs — because sculpture can involve adding material (i.e., working with plaster, creating a mold to be cast in bronze), it is considered “additive” versus the “subtractive” act of carving.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Carved African wood figurines were typically spiritual in nature and were primarily in human form. The wood figurines were carved using ebony, teak, mahogany and iron wood. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic African wood figurines from some of the world’s top sellers.