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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, A window, Pencho Dobrev

A window

Pencho Dobrev

Sculpture - 22 x 26 x 8 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 10.2 x 3.1 inch

€4,400

Sculpture, Le secret, Quat'sous

Le secret

Quat'sous

Sculpture - 154 x 120 x 88 cm Sculpture - 60.6 x 47.2 x 34.6 inch

€15,000

Sculpture, Recognition, Philip Hearsey

Recognition

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 29.5 x 15 x 12.5 cm Sculpture - 11.6 x 5.9 x 4.9 inch

€2,158

Sculpture, Ronin, Scott Troxel

Ronin

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 109.2 x 63.5 x 3.8 cm Sculpture - 43 x 25 x 1.5 inch

€4,400

Sculpture, Balade bleu blanc, Shelby

Balade bleu blanc

Shelby

Sculpture - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Sculpture - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

€3,200

Sculpture, Trio II, Philip Hearsey

Trio II

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 16.5 x 19 x 19 cm Sculpture - 6.5 x 7.5 x 7.5 inch

€1,664

Sculpture, Longitude, Philip Hearsey

Longitude

Philip Hearsey

Sculpture - 37 x 13 x 18 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 5.1 x 7.1 inch

€2,158

Sculpture, Hair France, Gaspard Mitz

Hair France

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Pinwheel, Scott Troxel

Pinwheel

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 71.1 x 71.1 x 2.5 cm Sculpture - 28 x 28 x 1 inch

€3,300

Sculpture, Bauhaus Mint, Scott Troxel

Bauhaus Mint

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 116.8 x 116.8 x 5.1 cm Sculpture - 46 x 46 x 2 inch

€4,900

Sculpture, Wedge, Scott Troxel

Wedge

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 34.9 x 14.6 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 13.75 x 5.75 x 2.25 inch

€800

Sculpture, Mystic River, Gaspard Mitz

Mystic River

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Crossroads, Gaspard Mitz

Crossroads

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Day Tripper, Gaspard Mitz

Day Tripper

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Bouquet Passion, Shelby

Bouquet Passion

Shelby

Sculpture - 89 x 116 x 3 cm Sculpture - 35 x 45.7 x 1.2 inch

€3,200

Sculpture, Afterparty, Gaspard Mitz

Afterparty

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Neon Knights, Gaspard Mitz

Neon Knights

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, When We Ride, Gaspard Mitz

When We Ride

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Panama II, Reda Amalou

Panama II

Reda Amalou

Sculpture - 180 x 180 x 50 cm Sculpture - 70.9 x 70.9 x 19.7 inch

€35,000

Sculpture, Dopamine, Gaspard Mitz

Dopamine

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, Dear Life, Thierry Corpet

Dear Life

Thierry Corpet

Sculpture - 51 x 32 x 4 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 12.6 x 1.6 inch

€800

Sculpture, Mojoli III, Thierry Corpet

Mojoli III

Thierry Corpet

Sculpture - 58 x 52 x 6 cm Sculpture - 22.8 x 20.5 x 2.4 inch

€800

Sculpture, Mojoli II, Thierry Corpet

Mojoli II

Thierry Corpet

Sculpture - 52 x 61 x 6 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 24 x 2.4 inch

€800

Sculpture, Mojoli I, Thierry Corpet

Mojoli I

Thierry Corpet

Sculpture - 54 x 54 x 6 cm Sculpture - 21.3 x 21.3 x 2.4 inch

€800

Sculpture, Brisure 3, Sezny Peron

Brisure 3

Sezny Peron

Sculpture - 43 x 43 x 3 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 16.9 x 1.2 inch

€1,700

Sculpture, Transflux, Sezny Peron

Transflux

Sezny Peron

Sculpture - 24 x 42 x 20 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 16.5 x 7.9 inch

€1,500

Sculpture, Lagoon, Scott Troxel

Lagoon

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 35.6 x 26.7 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 14 x 10.5 x 2.25 inch

€1,400

Sculpture, Black Hawk, Scott Troxel

Black Hawk

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 36.8 x 33 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 14.5 x 13 x 2.25 inch

€2,050

Sculpture, Navy Reds, Scott Troxel

Navy Reds

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 33 x 27.9 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 13 x 11 x 2.25 inch

€2,050

Sculpture, Flashe, Scott Troxel

Flashe

Scott Troxel

Sculpture - 29.2 x 25.4 x 5.7 cm Sculpture - 11.5 x 10 x 2.25 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Arch No.61, Mike Sasaki

Arch No.61

Mike Sasaki

Sculpture - 19.5 x 20 x 8 cm Sculpture - 7.7 x 7.9 x 3.1 inch

€575

Sculpture, N.I.T.A, Thierry Corpet

N.I.T.A

Thierry Corpet

Sculpture - 20 x 57.5 x 5 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 22.6 x 2 inch

€600

Sculpture, Cajón, JonOne

Cajón

JonOne

Sculpture - 49 x 30 x 28 cm Sculpture - 19.3 x 11.8 x 11 inch

€3,990

Sculpture, Mode Avion, Gaspard Mitz

Mode Avion

Gaspard Mitz

Sculpture - 24 x 34 x 6.5 cm Sculpture - 9.4 x 13.4 x 2.6 inch

€700

Sculpture, N° 159, Mario Dilitz

N° 159

Mario Dilitz

Sculpture - 96 x 20 x 17 cm Sculpture - 37.8 x 7.9 x 6.7 inch

€19,500

Sculpture, Nº 208, Pere Aragay

Nº 208

Pere Aragay

Sculpture - 45 x 30 x 25 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 11.8 x 9.8 inch

€2,000

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Sun Day

tizlu

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

€2,400

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

Sculpture, Face, Gregos

Face

Gregos

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

€848

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.