Carved Wood Pelican
Art Deco Pair of Pelican Figure Bookends in Hand Carved Woods, circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a good pair of Art Deco period, Book ends of two Pelicans hand carved in wood.
Each
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Hardwood
H 6.25 in W 10.15 in D 3.4 in
Sculpted Pelican on the Wharf Table Lamp
Located in Pasadena, TX
limbs depicting a wharf. The wharf has ropes and nets and a finely carved pelican sitting on the wharf
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Paint
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1960s Zebra Wood Pelican Sculpture
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a gorgeous, hand carved, 1960s dark zebra-wood pelican sculpture. The piece has been
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
1970s Carved Wood Pelican
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage carved wood pelican. Made of teak that has been carved smooth and mounted on a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Boho Carved Pelican Sculpture
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho sculpture. Beautiful hand carved wood with lots of great patina from time
Category
Late 20th Century Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved and Polychrome Wooden Pelican Sculpture from Tuscany, circa 1700
Located in Dallas, TX
This polychromed, wooden Pelican is from Italy and dates to the late 1600s or early 1700s. The
Category
Antique 1690s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Carved Wood Pelican with Brass Beak
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian carved wood Pelican sculpture with brass beak.
Category
20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Seri Ironwood Animal Sculptures of a Pelican and a Whale
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage hand carved Ironwood Mexican seri sculptures of a pelican and a whale.
Very nice
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Art Deco Rabbit, Hare Silver Plated Bronze Bookends, A.E.L, 1920s
By A.E.L.
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Art Deco rabbit, hare silver plated bronze bookends. Signed A.E.L. , stamped France and 28. Mounted Over Russian Onix.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Pelican Hood Ornament / Paperweight, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Max Le Verrier / Artus Bird Hood Ornament / Paperweight - France.
Hard to find circa 1925 famous Pelican by Artus. (Pseudonym for Max Le Verrier).
Genuine period sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Bookends Springbok metal Antelopes on Marble Bases, French circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a beautiful pair of French, Art Deco period, Book Ends of two metal Springbok Antelopes, in a jumping pose all sat on Italian Marble bases.
Each antelope has been well mo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bookends
Materials
Marble, Metal
H 5.2 in W 4.25 in D 2.63 in
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Carved Wood Pelican For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal carved wood pelican for your home. Each carved wood pelican for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer carved wood pelican, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each carved wood pelican bearing Art Deco, Arts and Crafts or modern hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Carved Wood Pelican?
Prices for a carved wood pelican start at $625 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $2,450.
Questions About Carved Wood Pelican
- 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 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.
- 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 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, 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 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.