Wood Spirit Face Carvings Kelly 86 Vintage Driftwood Folk Art 12 Fantasy Pair

Wood Spirit Face Carvings Kelly 86 Vintage Driftwood Folk Art 12 Fantasy Pair

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Wonderful pair of vintage hand-carved Wood Spirit / forest spirit face sculpture wall hangings, carved directly into naturally shaped pieces of wood. Each carving incorporates the original shape, grain, bark and irregularities of the wood into the character’s face, beard and head, giving each piece a completely individual appearance. Both are marked Kelly. Wonderfully expressive elongated faces with deeply carved… Read more →

Antique Carved Wood Memento Mori Death & Lovers Skeleton Sculpture 16

Antique Carved Wood Memento Mori Death & Lovers Skeleton Sculpture 16

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Striking and unusual Continental European carved hardwood figural sculpture, depicting an embracing young couple confronted by the skeletal figure of Death. The dramatic composition belongs to the centuries-old European Memento Mori / Death and the Maiden / Danse Macabre tradition, in which Death serves as a reminder of the transience of youth, beauty, love and earthly life. The sculpture is… Read more →

Vintage Sven Gunnarsson Style Swedish Flat Plane Wood CarvingKolingen Unsigned

Vintage Sven Gunnarsson Style Swedish Flat Plane Wood CarvingKolingen Unsigned

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Artist: Sven Gunnarsson (Sweden Workshop). Character: “Kolingen” (Famous satirical bohemian character created by artist Albert Engström). Style: High-tier Scandinavian Flat-Plane / Caricature Whittling. Material: Hand-Carved Solid Wood. Era: Mid-to-Late 20th Century. Country of Origin: Sweden. Up for sale is an exceptional and highly collectible piece of traditional Swedish folk art. This masterfully executed flat-plane wood carving is by the renowned… Read more →

Vintage 1950s Marked ANRI Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Dancing Tyrolean Couple

Vintage 1950s Marked ANRI Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture Dancing Tyrolean Couple

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This stunning piece of European folk art showcases the incredible skill of Italian master woodcarvers and makes a premier addition to any serious ANRI collection. Brand / Maker: ANRI. Origin: Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy. Subject: Dancing Folk Couple. Base Dimensions: 7 inches x 4 inches. Weight: 1 lb 7 oz. This carving is in excellent vintage condition. It is… Read more →

Vintage Oberammergau German Wood Carving Plaque Detert Garmisch Log Relief 17

Vintage Oberammergau German Wood Carving Plaque Detert Garmisch Log Relief 17

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Stunning Vintage Oberammergau Hand-Carved Wood Log Plaque – W. Detert (Garmisch, Germany) Up for sale is a beautiful, substantial mid-century hand-carved wooden wall plaque depicting a classic bearded Alpine/Bavarian gentleman smoking a pipe. This is an authentic piece of German folk art crafted in the world-famous woodcarving region of Bavaria. Key Features & Provenance: Original Studio Label: The back retains… Read more →

Vintage Mayflower Glass Sea Venture Ship Model Sculpture Wood Case Bermuda 1609

Vintage Mayflower Glass Sea Venture Ship Model Sculpture Wood Case Bermuda 1609

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By the renowned British studio. The sculpture is safely housed inside its original, high-quality dark wood and glass display case featuring bright brass corner pillars. The front base has a gold-tone nameplate reading. “Sea Venture – Wrecked off Bermuda 1609″. The underside of the base is lined with its original green protective felt and features the authentic gold foil maker’s… Read more →

Vintage Wood Carved Jesus Christ The Last Supper Large Wall Plaque Carving 44.5

Vintage Wood Carved Jesus Christ The Last Supper Large Wall Plaque Carving 44.5

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Vintage Wood Carved Jesus Christ The Last Supper Large Wall Plaque Carving 44.5″x23.5″x2.25. Solid wood frame varnish distressed showing white painted frame underneath, carving of Jesus and Disciples excellent condition. Weighs 25 lbs including attached chain to hang on wall. Mid-century style figures origin perhaps Mexico, Spain or Italy. A little dusty in appearance has been in storage but no… Read more →