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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, Tribus 2, Anne Ghez

Tribus 2

Anne Ghez

Sculpture - 44 x 50 x 12 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 19.7 x 4.7 inch

€2,800

Sculpture, Érosion #19, Anne Ghez

Érosion #19

Anne Ghez

Sculpture - 47 x 20 x 12 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 7.9 x 4.7 inch

€900

Sculpture, Pop Ice, 2mé

Pop Ice

2mé

Sculpture - 21 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch

€350

Sculpture, Pop'ice Givré, 2mé

Pop'ice Givré

2mé

Sculpture - 21 x 7 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 2.8 x 2.8 inch

€350

Sculpture, Furiosa, Sophie André

Furiosa

Sophie André

Sculpture - 40 x 80 x 1 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€600

Sculpture, Sasca, Sophie André

Sasca

Sophie André

Sculpture - 40 x 80 x 1 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

€600

Sculpture, #Comeback !, Did Moreres

#Comeback !

Did Moreres

Sculpture - 60 x 50 x 10 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 19.7 x 3.9 inch

€3,200

Sculpture, Cœur 2, Marianne Cresson

Cœur 2

Marianne Cresson

Sculpture - 11 x 26 x 35 cm Sculpture - 4.3 x 10.2 x 13.8 inch

€2,800

Sculpture, Bird, Georgi Velikov

Bird

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 43 x 13 x 8 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 5.1 x 3.1 inch

€2,300

Sculpture, Symmetry, Georgi Velikov

Symmetry

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 20 x 20 x 9 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 7.9 x 3.5 inch

€1,800

Sculpture, A tire d'aile, Arsen

A tire d'aile

Arsen

Sculpture - 47 x 47 x 3 cm Sculpture - 18.5 x 18.5 x 1.2 inch

€990

Sculpture, Gravitation, Anne Ghez

Gravitation

Anne Ghez

Sculpture - 32 x 32 x 40 cm Sculpture - 12.6 x 12.6 x 15.7 inch

€2,800

Sculpture, Planète, Anne Ghez

Planète

Anne Ghez

Sculpture - 125 x 92 x 50 cm Sculpture - 49.2 x 36.2 x 19.7 inch

€4,900

Sculpture, Bélier, Gaël Rouxeville

Bélier

Gaël Rouxeville

Sculpture - 52 x 45 x 4 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 17.7 x 1.6 inch

€880

Sculpture, Carmen, Aramis Justiz

Carmen

Aramis Justiz

Sculpture - 100 x 50 x 30 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 19.7 x 11.8 inch

€4,500 €3,600

Sculpture, #Timetogo..., Did Moreres

#Timetogo...

Did Moreres

Sculpture - 90 x 180 x 10 cm Sculpture - 35.4 x 70.9 x 3.9 inch

€12,800

Sculpture, #Welcome..., Did Moreres

#Welcome...

Did Moreres

Sculpture - 79 x 119 x 10 cm Sculpture - 31.1 x 46.9 x 3.9 inch

€5,200

Sculpture, Culture mask, Gregos

Culture mask

Gregos

Sculpture - 67 x 67 x 5 cm Sculpture - 26.4 x 26.4 x 2 inch

€1,400

Sculpture, A peacock, Lyubka Kyrilova

A peacock

Lyubka Kyrilova

Sculpture - 52 x 17 x 10 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 6.7 x 3.9 inch

€6,028

Sculpture, House, Petar Kras

House

Petar Kras

Sculpture - 42 x 27 x 11 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 10.6 x 4.3 inch

€3,950

Sculpture, Parure, Anne Ghez

Parure

Anne Ghez

Sculpture - 40 x 33 x 12 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 13 x 4.7 inch

€2,950

Sculpture, Solo, Gaël Rouxeville

Solo

Gaël Rouxeville

Sculpture - 45 x 21 x 21 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 8.3 x 8.3 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Kub 077, Stéphane Pontié

Kub 077

Stéphane Pontié

Sculpture - 11 x 11 x 11 cm Sculpture - 4.3 x 4.3 x 4.3 inch

€3,800

Sculpture, Flux clair, Petar Kras

Flux clair

Petar Kras

Sculpture - 26 x 21 x 5 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 8.3 x 2 inch

€2,370

Sculpture, Silver grey, Georgi Velikov

Silver grey

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 45 x 45 x 4 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 17.7 x 1.6 inch

€1,300

Sculpture, Feeder, Tom Bull

Feeder

Tom Bull

Sculpture - 21 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch

€1,500

Sculpture, Movement, Georgi Velikov

Movement

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 70 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 27.6 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

€7,300

Sculpture, Reflection, Georgi Velikov

Reflection

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 85 x 40 x 22 cm Sculpture - 33.5 x 15.7 x 8.7 inch

€7,600

Sculpture, Solitude, Sophie Hustin

Solitude

Sophie Hustin

Sculpture - 62 x 44 x 10 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 17.3 x 3.9 inch

€1,850

Sculpture, High, Yazz

High

Yazz

Sculpture - 91 x 64 x 15 cm Sculpture - 35.8 x 25.2 x 5.9 inch

€2,300

Sculpture, Ballerina, Stefanoiu Vasile

Ballerina

Stefanoiu Vasile

Sculpture - 165 x 85 x 35 cm Sculpture - 65 x 33.5 x 13.8 inch

€4,000

Sculpture, Eclipse, Stefanoiu Vasile

Eclipse

Stefanoiu Vasile

Sculpture - 54 x 45 x 37 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 17.7 x 14.6 inch

€1,500

Sculpture, Own bird, Georgi Velikov

Own bird

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 35 x 30 x 22 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 11.8 x 8.7 inch

€2,600

Sculpture, Pro-femina, Petar Kras

Pro-femina

Petar Kras

Sculpture - 30 x 32 x 5 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 12.6 x 2 inch

€2,600

Sculpture, BALANCE, Georgi Velikov

BALANCE

Georgi Velikov

Sculpture - 40 x 46 x 20 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 18.1 x 7.9 inch

€3,500

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Sculpture, Transponder, Scott Troxel

Transponder

Scott Troxel

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

€2,400

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

€900

Sculpture, Existence21, Yasuo Kiyonaga

Existence21

Yasuo Kiyonaga

Sculpture - 62.5 x 38 x 4.3 cm Sculpture - 24.6 x 15 x 1.7 inch

€500

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.