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Pair of Rare Hand Wood Carved Walnut J Rozec Signed Portraits Fisherman & Wife
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Rozec signed portraits of a fisherman and his wife A very good looking and highly collectable and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Walnut

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of an Elderly Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of an elderly man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Chinese Carved Hardstone Emperor & Empress Portraits
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Empress. Vivid detailed stone carving of the two looking forward in grace Exceptional object of art for
Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Soapstone

Tobagonian Wood Portrait Carving
Located in Clermont, FL
Carved portrait of afro female with braided hair. Signed by artist
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Trinidadian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Tobagonian Wood Portrait Carving
Tobagonian Wood Portrait Carving
H 14 in W 9 in D 0.5 in
Cuban Master Florencio Gelabert Sculpture Large Wood Carving Bust Man Portrait
Located in Surfside, FL
in 1960. With a calling common to wood sculptors –which began with his primary school carving
Category

1970s Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Jorge
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
from 8 inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Jorge
Jorge
H 14 in W 11 in D 5 in
Henry
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
from 8 inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Henry
Henry
H 8 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Early 20th century life size walnut bust of a boy by George Henry Paulin RBS
Located in Central England, GB
bronzes and wood carvings, many of them portraits of the rich and famous. After the first world war where
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Other Busts

Materials

Walnut

Large Late 17th Century Portrait Bust Carving of a Bishop
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Early 17th century life size carved bust of a bishop. Powerful sculpture, well patinated, most likely originally polychromed or gilded. Minor losses and repairs. France, Circa 1680.
Category

Antique Late 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Graciela
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
from 8 inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Graciela
Graciela
H 10 in W 4 in D 3 in
Sonja
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and figures which
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Sonja
H 8 in W 4 in D 3 in
Frederic
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and figures which
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Frederic
Frederic
H 16 in W 7 in D 5 in
Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young man carved by a Balinese artist around the mid 20th
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Balinese Carved Wooden Portrait of a Girl in Headdress
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved wooden portrait bust of a young girl wearing an elaborate headdress carved by a
Category

Mid-20th Century Balinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Gentlemen Wooden Carved Portrait - Americana Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice unrestored Folk Art carved head. It’s a hand-carved wooden bust of a gentlemen. Very nice patina.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Damian
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and figures which touches on aspects of
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Damian
Damian
H 9 in W 4 in D 3 in
Helen
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
from 8 inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Helen
Helen
H 9 in W 4 in D 3 in
Paula
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
inches to 14 feet, there’s a directness to Brubaker’s wood carvings of portrait heads and figures which
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Paula
H 8 in W 4 in D 3 in
Martin
By Joe Brubaker
Located in Wellesley, MA
, 20 x 18 x 8 Inches, is one of an extensive series of intricately carved portrait heads in wood and
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Martin
Martin
H 20 in W 18 in D 8 in
Pair of Portrait Busts
Located in Litchfield, CT
Portrait of a man, portrait of a lady wearing a necklace. American, artist unidentified, early
Category

Antique Early 19th Century North American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Portrait Busts
Pair of Portrait Busts
H 11.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.75 in
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Wood Carving Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wood carving portrait you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wood carving portrait for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and walnut. There are 39 variations of the antique or vintage wood carving portrait you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wood carving portrait — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wood carving portrait, designed in the Victorian, Baroque or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made wood carving portrait has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Benin People, Black Forest and Guggenheim Museum are consistently popular.

How Much is a Wood Carving Portrait?

The average selling price for a wood carving portrait at 1stDibs is $2,164, while they’re typically $106 on the low end and $314,868 for the highest priced.
Questions About Wood Carving Portrait
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2022
    Japanese 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jepara 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To 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, 2022
    In 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    Antique 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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, 2022
    In 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, 2023
    What 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Carved 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.