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Wood and stone were among the first materials used by humans for carving tools and creating sculptures. While wood was commonly utilized, only a few wooden objects have survived through the centuries due to its tendency to decompose faster and be more easily damaged compared to more durable materials like bronze or stone.

From the 7th to the 9th century, many woodcarvers lived in monasteries, traveling from one to another. These woodcarvers were rare, and the style they followed was often prescriptive, leading to sculptures that were strikingly similar. This period was also marked by iconoclasm, during which religious wooden sculptures were destroyed due to the prohibition of depicting religious subjects.

Wood carving has a rich history in various regions, including England, Scandinavia, Africa, India, and Australia. In Europe, the 15th and 16th centuries saw a significant development in wooden sculpture, especially in Germany. Influential Gothic sculptors like Tilman Riemenschneider, Veit Stoss, Michael Pacher, Gregor Erhart, and Jorg Zurn pushed the boundaries of woodcarving, creating highly detailed and intricate works that remain influential to this day.

In the 17th century, woodcarving experienced a resurgence in England as Baroque ornaments became popular. Grinling Gibbons, a renowned woodcarver of the time, was one of the few artists widely recognized for his contributions. Meanwhile, in France, the Rococo style reignited interest in wood carving, with designers like Lelange, Foliot, and Cressent incorporating it into ornate furniture pieces.

Modern artists such as Brancusi, Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Paul Gauguin have continued to explore wood as a medium. Brancusi, inspired by classical traditions, emphasized the finish and materiality of the wood, while Moore used it to create abstract and evocative forms. Hepworth's modern pieces and Gauguin's use of wood to connect with primitive techniques further demonstrate wood's versatile role in contemporary art.

Wood stands apart from other materials like resin or bronze due to its fragility and the range of tools required for carving. The technique used depends on the desired outcome, whether it's a low-relief sculpture or a free-standing piece that allows the viewer to walk around it. The process begins with sourcing wood planks that are flattened, dried, and calibrated. A sketch is then drawn onto the wood, and excess material is removed to roughly shape the piece. The sculptor uses tools such as u-gouges to refine the form, followed by flat gouges, chisels, and carving knives to add fine details and shadow play.

Artsper offers an extensive selection of modern wooden sculptures by prominent contemporary artists such as Nando Stevoli, Gaspard Mitz, César Orrico, Marc Laffolay, Lesley Hilling, and Valérie Carmet. These artists continue to push the boundaries of wood as a material, creating unique and striking sculptures that capture the versatility and timeless appeal of this medium.

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Sculpture, Virtuoso, Lutfi Romhein

Virtuoso

Lutfi Romhein

Sculpture - 90 x 28 x 19 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 11 x 7.5 inch

$5,038

Sculpture, Kiss me, Jicé

Kiss me

Jicé

Sculpture - 82 x 80 x 15 cm Sculpture - 32.3 x 31.5 x 5.9 inch

$6,169

Sculpture, USMC 86, Jicé

USMC 86

Jicé

Sculpture - 92 x 90 x 15 cm Sculpture - 36.2 x 35.4 x 5.9 inch

$8,542

Sculpture, Flying Bull, Jicé

Flying Bull

Jicé

Sculpture - 92 x 90 x 15 cm Sculpture - 36.2 x 35.4 x 5.9 inch

$8,067

Sculpture, S colonne 2, Joël Froment

S colonne 2

Joël Froment

Sculpture - 202 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 79.5 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

$2,377

Sculpture, Black Plane, Jicé

Black Plane

Jicé

Sculpture - 89 x 120 x 15 cm Sculpture - 35 x 47.2 x 5.9 inch

$9,253

Sculpture, Air Shark, Jicé

Air Shark

Jicé

Sculpture - 100 x 100 x 15 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 39.4 x 5.9 inch

$6,406

Sculpture, Corsair, Jicé

Corsair

Jicé

Sculpture - 60 x 92 x 15 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 36.2 x 5.9 inch

$6,525

Sculpture, Japonese zero, Jicé

Japonese zero

Jicé

Sculpture - 122 x 120 x 15 cm Sculpture - 48 x 47.2 x 5.9 inch

$7,118

Sculpture, Kompromat, Alena Ledeneva

Kompromat

Alena Ledeneva

Sculpture - 88 x 28 x 25 cm Sculpture - 34.6 x 11 x 9.8 inch

$2,362

Sculpture, Untitled, Gerd Kanz

Untitled

Gerd Kanz

Sculpture - 28 x 20 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11 x 7.9 x 3.1 inch

$2,017

Sculpture, Happiness, Gor Avetisyan

Happiness

Gor Avetisyan

Sculpture - 48 x 34 x 18 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 13.4 x 7.1 inch

$2,361

Sculpture, Pharos, Arthur Frénoy

Pharos

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 205 x 24 x 24 cm Sculpture - 80.7 x 9.4 x 9.4 inch

$2,135

Sculpture, Shiko 1, Kojun

Shiko 1

Kojun

Sculpture - 19 x 33 x 18 cm Sculpture - 7.5 x 13 x 7.1 inch

$3,381

Sculpture, Green indian, Eric Liot

Green indian

Eric Liot

Sculpture - 125 x 50 x 50 cm Sculpture - 49.2 x 19.7 x 19.7 inch

$14,236

Sculpture, Arctic, Alexander Lazarkov

Arctic

Alexander Lazarkov

Sculpture - 60 x 68 x 50 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 26.8 x 19.7 inch

$4,259

Sculpture, Violette, Rémy Demestre

Violette

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 55 x 52 x 13 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 20.5 x 5.1 inch

$1,008

Sculpture, Enjambre, Patopalomo

Enjambre

Patopalomo

Sculpture - 31 x 63 x 12 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 24.8 x 4.7 inch

$1,127

Sculpture, Untitled, Gerd Kanz

Untitled

Gerd Kanz

Sculpture - 48 x 37 x 8 cm Sculpture - 18.9 x 14.6 x 3.1 inch

$3,084

Sculpture, Tragon, Patopalomo

Tragon

Patopalomo

Sculpture - 37 x 80 x 27 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 31.5 x 10.6 inch

$1,186

Sculpture, Dawn, Astian Rey

Dawn

Astian Rey

Sculpture - 55 x 55 x 7 cm Sculpture - 21.7 x 21.7 x 2.8 inch

$2,000

Sculpture, Three Ways, Astian Rey

Three Ways

Astian Rey

Sculpture - 63 x 28 x 28 cm Sculpture - 24.8 x 11 x 11 inch

$2,500

Sculpture, Untitled, Codina Corona

Untitled

Codina Corona

Sculpture - 25 x 29 x 17 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 11.4 x 6.7 inch

$3,322

Sculpture, Untitled, Codina Corona

Untitled

Codina Corona

Sculpture - 21.5 x 23 x 17 cm Sculpture - 8.5 x 9.1 x 6.7 inch

$3,322

Sculpture, Tête chargée, Nal-Vad

Tête chargée

Nal-Vad

Sculpture - 100 x 54 x 35 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 21.3 x 13.8 inch

$3,796

Sculpture, Magnétix, Rémy Demestre

Magnétix

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 59 x 73 x 12 cm Sculpture - 23.2 x 28.7 x 4.7 inch

$1,720

Sculpture, Dreamstate, Gil Bruvel

Dreamstate

Gil Bruvel

Sculpture - 50.8 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm Sculpture - 20 x 17 x 17 inch

$20,700

Sculpture, Familia grande 2, Nal-Vad

Familia grande 2

Nal-Vad

Sculpture - 223 x 55 x 49 cm Sculpture - 87.8 x 21.7 x 19.3 inch

$4,152

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Sun Day

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Fine Art Drawings - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

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Painting, Sysiphe, Levalet

Sysiphe

Levalet

Painting - 64 x 54 x 3.5 cm Painting - 25.2 x 21.3 x 1.4 inch

$2,847

Sculpture, Transponder, Scott Troxel

Transponder

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 61 x 62.2 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 24 x 24.5 x 1 inch

$2,847

Sculpture, Blue Dous, Olga Radionova

Blue Dous

Olga Radionova

Sculpture - 60 x 16 x 15 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 6.3 x 5.9 inch

$1,068

Sculpture, Face, Gregos

Face

Gregos

Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

$1,006

Need help with Wood Sculpture ?
What is the difference between wood carving and sculpture?

Wood carving refers to a process where material is taken away from a block of wood using a tool like a knife, whereas the term "sculpture" refers to any work of three-dimensional art. Sculptures can be produced using a variety of techniques. 

Who is the most famous wood carver?

One of the most famous sculptors that has worked with wood carving is Barbara Hepworth. Her work explores themes such as the contrast between the solid and the void, and the relationship between people and nature.

What is the most popular wood sculpture?

Some of the most famous wood sculptures are those of American artist Ben Butler, such as his abstract large-scale work Unbounded, which he created in 2015. The work is comprised of over 10,000 poplar sticks.