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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, Traverse, Pinto

Traverse

Pinto

Sculpture - 68 x 10 x 5 cm Sculpture - 26.8 x 3.9 x 2 inch

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Sculpture, Golden lines, Bruno Helgen

Golden lines

Bruno Helgen

Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 30 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.8 inch

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Sculpture, Crapaud, François Galoyer

Crapaud

François Galoyer

Sculpture - 4.2 x 8.5 x 7.8 cm Sculpture - 1.7 x 3.3 x 3.1 inch

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Sculpture, Mongolfiera, El Rana

Mongolfiera

El Rana

Sculpture - 29.8 x 19.4 x 2.7 cm Sculpture - 11.7 x 7.6 x 1.1 inch

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Sculpture, Oncle Dexter, Flora Gueton

Oncle Dexter

Flora Gueton

Sculpture - 60.5 x 26.5 x 5.5 cm Sculpture - 23.8 x 10.4 x 2.2 inch

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Sculpture, Banksywood bonheur, Ravi

Banksywood bonheur

Ravi

Sculpture - 29 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

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Sculpture, Banksywood amour, Ravi

Banksywood amour

Ravi

Sculpture - 29 x 14 x 8 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 5.5 x 3.1 inch

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Sculpture, Heart Hope, MrHope

Heart Hope

MrHope

Sculpture - 12 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

€50 €45

Sculpture, Heart Hope, MrHope

Heart Hope

MrHope

Sculpture - 12 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

€50 €45

Sculpture, Heart Hope, MrHope

Heart Hope

MrHope

Sculpture - 12 x 7 x 4 cm Sculpture - 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.6 inch

€50 €45

Sculpture, Split Panther, Arun A.

Split Panther

Arun A.

Sculpture - 13 x 40 x 7.5 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 15.7 x 3 inch

€1,050

Sculpture, Tower N°2, Dean Tavoularis

Tower N°2

Dean Tavoularis

Sculpture - 42 x 19 x 20 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 7.5 x 7.9 inch

€6,000

Sculpture, Torso, Teimuraz Sarishvili

Torso

Teimuraz Sarishvili

Sculpture - 65.5 x 22.5 x 13 cm Sculpture - 25.8 x 8.9 x 5.1 inch

€6,500

Sculpture, Dauphin, Christiane Guerry

Dauphin

Christiane Guerry

Sculpture - 50 x 64 x 28 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 25.2 x 11 inch

€1,280

Sculpture, Morning Sun, Daksha Line

Morning Sun

Daksha Line

Sculpture - 13 x 12 x 3 cm Sculpture - 5.1 x 4.7 x 1.2 inch

€380

Sculpture, Exil, Anne Millot

Exil

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 45 x 45 x 5 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 17.7 x 2 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Douceurs, Anne Millot

Douceurs

Anne Millot

Sculpture - 43 x 40 x 7 cm Sculpture - 16.9 x 15.7 x 2.8 inch

€1,000

Sculpture, Untitled, Pere Aragay

Untitled

Pere Aragay

Sculpture - 40.5 x 22 x 29 cm Sculpture - 15.9 x 8.7 x 11.4 inch

€1,300

Sculpture, Vessel #10, Oliver Lott

Vessel #10

Oliver Lott

Sculpture - 64 x 31 x 27 cm Sculpture - 25.2 x 12.2 x 10.6 inch

€4,200

Sculpture, La vague, Marc Bourlier

La vague

Marc Bourlier

Sculpture - 29 x 54 x 4 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 21.3 x 1.6 inch

€1,800

Sculpture, La mue du Papillon, Looki

La mue du Papillon

Looki

Sculpture - 25 x 15 x 10 cm Sculpture - 9.8 x 5.9 x 3.9 inch

€350

Sculpture, Gray Wolf, Zulfiya Spowart

Gray Wolf

Zulfiya Spowart

Sculpture - 115 x 95 x 3 cm Sculpture - 45.3 x 37.4 x 1.2 inch

€3,260

Sculpture, Blue Face, Kat Zhivetin

Blue Face

Kat Zhivetin

Sculpture - 40 x 30 x 5.8 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.8 x 2.3 inch

€325

Sculpture, Betty boom, Jicé

Betty boom

Jicé

Sculpture - 62 x 60 x 15 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 23.6 x 5.9 inch

€3,500

Sculpture, Nuance 13, Jack Jacquot

Nuance 13

Jack Jacquot

Sculpture - 46 x 44 x 2 cm Sculpture - 18.1 x 17.3 x 0.8 inch

€350

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No Need To Hide

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Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

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We Need You!

tizlu

Fine Art Drawings - 60 x 40 x 1.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

€1,600

Painting, Sysiphe, Levalet

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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, 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, 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.