Wood Carved Whale
Provincetown Folk Art Carved Wood Whale Wall Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-575 hand carved wood grey whale wall sculpture signed Claire on verso
Category
Vintage 1960s Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Nantuckety Very Large Carved Painted Wood Whale Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An eye catching Nantucket large painted and carved wood hanging whale sculpture for the wall in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
'Humpback Whale and Calf' Contemporary Carved Wooden Sculpture
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A carved wooden sculpture of a Humpback whale and calf in motion by Mark Vyvyan-Penney.
Dimensions
Category
Late 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark.
Hand carved Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Northwest Coast Whale Rattle
Located in Branford, CT
Rare Northwest coast Native whale rattle. Hollow carved cedar with internal seeds to create a
Category
Antique 1890s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Large One-of-a-Kind Hand Carved Mahogany Whale Chandelier
Located in West Hartford, CT
whale chandelier. This unique lighting fixture combines the rustic charm of hand-carved wood with the
Category
Mid-20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wood
Northwest Coast Native American Killer Whale Orca Mask, Wood, Red & Black Design
Located in Denver, CO
This intricately carved wooden mask hails from the Pacific Northwest Coast, showcasing a striking
Category
Mid-20th Century American Native American Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in
MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 9.13 in D 4 in
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Vintage Carved Wood Five Spices Whale Display Nautical Folk Art
Located in Palm City, FL
Presented is a hand carved display of five whales of different spices mounted on a backboard with a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Ivory, Wood
Hand-Carved Whale on Plaque
Located in Seattle, WA
One of our favorite pieces… he is as good as he looks… great addition to any nautical theme in your home… paint is old… patina is fantastic.
Category
20th Century American Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
White Whale Modern Wood Sculpture DRH15
Located in Dallas, TX
This charming white Whale wood sculpture is the beautiful work of artist and sculptor David Robin
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Handcrafted Whale Dining Chair in Solid Woods
Located in zelenograd, RU
Whale dining chair made from combination of two wood: sapele and ash. Other wood are available
Category
2010s Russian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Ash
Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture of a Whale
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful well done a small sculpture of a whale, a well-done piece hand carved.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Fruitwood
Carved Whale Plaque
By Randy Kolhoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An original carved wood whale. Created by artist Randy Kolhoff of Sag Harbor NY this whale is a
Category
2010s American Decorative Art
Large Carved Ironwood Whale
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage whale carved smooth from ironwood. A lovely dark color and rich grain to the
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Whale, 27" L
Located in Essex, MA
A well carved and painted wood figure of a sperm whale, together with bracket for wall mounting.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Pine
Folk Art Carved Sperm Whale
Located in Nantucket, MA
Contemporary Folk Art carved wooden sperm whale, made in the last ten years but in a manner to look
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Whale
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 20th century rustic carved wooden whale, circa 1910 or so, a rough hewn thick solid plank
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Folk Art Carved and Decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Folk Art carved and decorated Sei Whale, circa 1920s. An early vintage or antique hand carved and
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Ironwood Whale Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Ironwood whale sculpture which consists of two pieces sculpture and base. Measures: D16" x W19" x
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Nantucket Whale Sculpture
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Primitive wood carving of a whale on a weathered metal rod, possible a Northeastern folk art
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Mounted Objects
Materials
Lucite, Wood
Carved and Painted Model of a Sperm Whale by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Full bodied carving of a sperm whale with open mouth and raised tail. Carved and painted with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood, Paint
Carved and Painted Sperm Whale Plaque by Clark Voorhees
By Clark Voorhees
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted wooden sperm whale plaque, Clark G. Voorhees Jr. (1911-1980), Old Lyme
Category
Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Nantucket Sperm Whale Whirligig
Located in Nantucket, MA
Nantucket Sperm Whale Weather Vane Whirligig, having slender hand-whittled flukes with great
Category
Antique 1890s American Folk Art Weathervanes
Materials
Wood
Grea Whale Monumental Wood Carving , Americas, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s, a monumental carved wooden whale, early to mid-20th century.
The large simply carved
Category
Early 20th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Duluth Fish Decoy American Folk Art Carved Painted Orca Killer Whale Sculpture
By Duluth
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce early Duluth Fish Decoy American folk art sculpture, depicting a Orca killer whale, hand
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Metal
H 3.25 in W 8 in D 4.75 in
Whale Carving Plaque
By Randy Kolhoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An original carved wood whale. Created by artist Randy Kolhoff of Sag Harbor NY this whale is a one
Category
2010s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Vintage Carved Iron Wood Whale
Located in Fairfield, CA
A beautiful vintage whale carved smooth from iron wood. A lovely dark color and rich grain to the
Category
Late 20th Century Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Whale
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Carved wooden Whale
Measures: 30" H x 36" W x 14" D
10703-284.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Carved Whale
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
An original carved wood whale. Created by artist Randy Kolhoff of Sag Harbor NY this whale is a one
Category
2010s American Wall-mounted Sculptures
Hand Carved and Painted Whale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted whale is ready to hang. It has a nice aged patina. This was found in
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Nantucket Carved Whale by William Dickson, 1971
By William J. Dickson
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage hand carved sperm whale by Nantucket artist William J. Dickson, 1971, a smoothly carved
Category
Vintage 1970s American Folk Art Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Blue Whale Plaque
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage carved wooden blue whale plaque, circa 1920s-1940s, a delicately carved pine whale in
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Carved and Painted Minke Whale by Wendy Lichtenstieger
By Wendy Lichtensteiger 1
Located in Nantucket, MA
The Minke plaque is beautifully crafted from basswood and given multiple layers of milk paint to give the finished product a wonderful surface and personality.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Paint, Wood
Wonderful Large Hand Carved Wooden Whale Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A large whimsical wall sculpture of a blue whale finished on both sides and having a fabulously
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Great American Folk Art Whale Sculpture Hand-Carved Indoor or Outdoor
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s, a monumental carved wooden whale, early to mid-20th century.
The large simply carved
Category
Mid-20th Century American Statues
Materials
Wood
Vintage Folk Art Hand-Made Carved and Painted Sag Harbor "Whale" Sign
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crude Folk Art handmade 'whale' sign from Sag Harbor (ca. early 20th Century, USA).
Hand-carved
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 13.88 in W 21.88 in D 0.88 in
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
Collection of Rare Deborah Bump Staved Whale Jewelry Box Sculptures
By Deborah Bump
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare Whale form lidded trinket boxes. Staved woods. Impressed marks to bottoms. Please Inquire to
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Carved Wooden Whale
Located in San Francisco, CA
This carved wooden whale really is a charming piece. The wood finish is beautiful and the whale has
Category
20th Century American Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Carved Whale
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Handcarved Wood whale with painted surface
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Decorated, carved wood model of a Whale
Located in London, GB
Double sided, decorated carved wooden model of a Whale, c 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Paint
Set of Three Carved Weathered Wood Whales
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful set of three carved wood whales
Category
Vintage 1960s American Sculptures
Long Carved Whale Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous, long carved wooden whale sculpture mounted on iron rod and base. The whale is simply
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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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
Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Sculpture of an American Eagle Carved in Seri Ironwood.
Vintage hand carved Ironwood Southwestern seri sculpture of an Eagle.
Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5". circa 1970.
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale
Italy, circa 1970s
A unique 1970s Vintage 'Nantucket' White Wicker Sculpture of a Whale, from Italy and beautifully craf...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
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Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Kappa Folk Art Garden Stone Water Deity
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind hand carved sculpture
Japan a rare large old hand carved stone Kappa folk art garden water deity or river child- protector for children along waters’ edge. Kappa ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Stone
Japanese Rare Antique Red Kurama Stone Spirit Lantern, One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
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It comes f...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Vintage Whale Sculpture Moby Dick in Iron, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage interpretation of Herman Melville's Moby Dick. The great white whale. It is executed in sheet iron and measures 64 cm in length. According to its latest owner is was a part o...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.
Category
Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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Wood Carved Whale For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood carved whale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, paint and bentwood, every wood carved whale was constructed with great care. Find 16 options for an antique or vintage wood carved whale now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a wood carved whale — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wood carved whale, designed in the Folk Art or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made wood carved whale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Clark Voorhees, Frank Finney and Wendy Lichtensteiger are consistently popular.
How Much is a Wood Carved Whale?
The average selling price for a wood carved whale at 1stDibs is $1,135, while they’re typically $280 on the low end and $6,800 for the highest priced.
Questions About Wood Carved Whale
- 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.
- 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 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, 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 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.