How do I date a wooden figure?

Dating relies upon timber shrinkage, tool marks left by the carver, and stylistic cues associated with specific periods like the nineteenth century or the Art and Crafts movement. Examining the patina and the wear patterns on the base provides further clues to the age of the object.

Are these figures signed?

Certain pieces bear artist signatures, monograms, or dates carved directly into the wood or inscribed on the base. Signatures frequently appear on European folk art and Swiss or Black Forest animal carvings. Unsigned pieces remain common, reflecting anonymous village craftsmanship or workshop production.

How should I clean my carving?

Dust the surface gently with a soft, dry brush to prevent dirt accumulation within the crevices of the carved wood. Avoid using water, liquid cleaners, or modern polishes that can damage the historical finish. Maintain stable indoor humidity to protect the timber from cracking or warping over time.

What is Black Forest carving?

Black Forest carving refers to nineteenth-century wooden sculptures, primarily featuring bears, deer, and dogs, produced in Swiss and German alpine regions. These items often function as practical objects such as bookends, tobacco holders, or match strikers. The style is celebrated for its naturalistic representation of animals and textured fur rendering.

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A hand carved wood figurine brings centuries of global artisan skill into the home through expressive animal and human forms.

19th century

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19th Century Statue of Virgin Mary and Child

From Treaders Collectables

£2,500

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Carved Wood Netsuke of a Young Boy Sitting on a Ram

19th century

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Carved Wood Netsuke of a Young Boy Sitting on a Ram

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£650

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Carved Chinese Bamboo Carving of a Man Carrying a Woman on His Back

19th century

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Carved Chinese Bamboo Carving of a Man Carrying a Woman on His Back

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£245

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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£495

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A Pair of Hand Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Bears Circa 1900

1900 - 1920

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A Pair of Hand Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Bears Circa 1900

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£795

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A Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure with Mythical Creature.

1900 - 1920

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A Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure with Mythical Creature.

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£475

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Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure

1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure

From London City Antiques

£885

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Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Fisherman Figure

1900 - 1920

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Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Fisherman Figure

From John Howkins Antiques

£345

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19th century

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19th-century Pair Burmese Nats Antique Hand Carved Statues Sculpture Figurines

From Artsonline

£475

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19th century

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18th/19th Century Carved Wood Horse

From Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

£1,800

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Listings feature wood sculptures from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, including pieces from the Edwardian and Art and Crafts periods.

Pair 19thc Chinese Hardwood Carved Water Buffaloes

19th century

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Pair 19thc Chinese Hardwood Carved Water Buffaloes

From LVS Decorative Arts

£4,500

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1900 - 1920

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African Tribal Wood Carving

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£450

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19th century

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Japanese Tiger Wooden Sculpture

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£350

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A Superb and Well Carved Chunky Wood Carving of Oliver Cromwell

19th century

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A Superb and Well Carved Chunky Wood Carving of Oliver Cromwell

From Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

£485

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Unusual Large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

From London City Antiques

£685

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African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus Circa 1920

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£765

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Hand Carved Wood Figurine

19th Century Statue of Virgin Mary and Child

Carved Wood Netsuke of a Young Boy Sitting on a Ram

Carved Chinese Bamboo Carving of a Man Carrying a Woman on His Back

Quality Antique Chinese Carved Hardwood Group

A Pair of Hand Carved Linden Wood Black Forest Bears Circa 1900

A Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure with Mythical Creature.

Large Antique Chinese Quality Carved Hardwood Figure

Antique Carved Hardwood Chinese Fisherman Figure

19th-century Pair Burmese Nats Antique Hand Carved Statues Sculpture Figurines

18th/19th Century Carved Wood Horse

Pair 19thc Chinese Hardwood Carved Water Buffaloes

African Tribal Wood Carving

Japanese Tiger Wooden Sculpture

A Superb and Well Carved Chunky Wood Carving of Oliver Cromwell

Unusual Large Antique Edwardian Japanese Carved Linden Wood Bear

African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus Circa 1920

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