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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, Totem, Victor Prodanchuk

Totem

Victor Prodanchuk

Sculpture - 51 x 40 x 17 cm Sculpture - 20.1 x 15.7 x 6.7 inch

$3,500

Sculpture, PeZ, Patopalomo

PeZ

Patopalomo

Sculpture - 52 x 84 x 2 cm Sculpture - 20.5 x 33.1 x 0.8 inch

$1,053

Sculpture, Infernale, VAM

Infernale

VAM

Sculpture - 240 x 120 x 120 cm Sculpture - 94.5 x 47.2 x 47.2 inch

$4,095

Sculpture, Shiko 678, Kojun

Shiko 678

Kojun

Sculpture - 19.5 x 25.5 x 26.5 cm Sculpture - 7.7 x 10 x 10.4 inch

$1,989

Sculpture, Pingouin Blanc, Alain Derda

Pingouin Blanc

Alain Derda

Sculpture - 100 x 40 x 30 cm Sculpture - 39.4 x 15.7 x 11.8 inch

$2,340

Sculpture, Reflet de lune, Looki

Reflet de lune

Looki

Sculpture - 40 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

$409

Sculpture, Tangaroa, Arthur Frénoy

Tangaroa

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 36 x 14 x 14 cm Sculpture - 14.2 x 5.5 x 5.5 inch

$421

Sculpture, Tem, Arthur Frénoy

Tem

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 45 x 5 x 8 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 2 x 3.1 inch

$339

Sculpture, Shard 2, Arthur Frénoy

Shard 2

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 30 x 9 x 6 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 3.5 x 2.4 inch

$257

Sculpture, Selene, Arthur Frénoy

Selene

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 22 x 18 x 7 cm Sculpture - 8.7 x 7.1 x 2.8 inch

$339

Sculpture, Shard 1, Arthur Frénoy

Shard 1

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 35 x 7 x 3 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 inch

$339

Sculpture, Ménis, Arthur Frénoy

Ménis

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 18 x 24 x 3 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 9.4 x 1.2 inch

$339

Sculpture, Zoé, Arthur Frénoy

Zoé

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 34 x 7 x 6 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 2.8 x 2.4 inch

$421

Sculpture, Horos, Arthur Frénoy

Horos

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 35 x 16 x 8 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 6.3 x 3.1 inch

$421

Sculpture, Pyro, Arthur Frénoy

Pyro

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 44 x 10 x 8 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 3.9 x 3.1 inch

$421

Sculpture, Le Cavalier, Arson

Le Cavalier

Arson

Sculpture - 60 x 25 x 8 cm Sculpture - 23.6 x 9.8 x 3.1 inch

$2,223

Sculpture, Stallion, Robert Vaccaro

Stallion

Robert Vaccaro

Sculpture - 17 x 26 x 54 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 10.2 x 21.3 inch

$6,961

Sculpture, Joy 2, Michael Levchenko

Joy 2

Michael Levchenko

Sculpture - 65 x 25 x 12 cm Sculpture - 25.6 x 9.8 x 4.7 inch

$4,600

Sculpture, Voyou 2, JP Malot

Voyou 2

JP Malot

Sculpture - 30 x 40 x 3 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,404

Sculpture, S Portrait, Joël Froment

S Portrait

Joël Froment

Sculpture - 34 x 24 x 4 cm Sculpture - 13.4 x 9.4 x 1.6 inch

$1,638

Sculpture, Onde Cyan, KX2

Onde Cyan

KX2

Sculpture - 61 x 61 x 10 cm Sculpture - 24 x 24 x 3.9 inch

$7,722

Sculpture, Onde dark blue, KX2

Onde dark blue

KX2

Sculpture - 61 x 61 x 10 cm Sculpture - 24 x 24 x 3.9 inch

$7,722

Sculpture, Nuance 18, Jack Jacquot

Nuance 18

Jack Jacquot

Sculpture - 39 x 30 x 2 cm Sculpture - 15.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$409

Sculpture, White Now, Simone De Rosa

White Now

Simone De Rosa

Sculpture - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$222

Sculpture, Bwa II, Nal-Vad

Bwa II

Nal-Vad

Sculpture - 62 x 54 x 18 cm Sculpture - 24.4 x 21.3 x 7.1 inch

$3,744

Sculpture, Wild sand, Ferri Garcès

Wild sand

Ferri Garcès

Sculpture - 37 x 33 x 7 cm Sculpture - 14.6 x 13 x 2.8 inch

$3,042

Sculpture, Azteca, K-OD

Azteca

K-OD

Sculpture - 42 x 42 x 42 cm Sculpture - 16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch

$994

Sculpture, Poli, Arthur Frénoy

Poli

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 14 x 30 x 3 cm Sculpture - 5.5 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

$339

Sculpture, Elis, Arthur Frénoy

Elis

Arthur Frénoy

Sculpture - 18 x 18 x 4 cm Sculpture - 7.1 x 7.1 x 1.6 inch

$339

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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

$1,381

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We Need You!

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

$1,872

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

$2,808

Sculpture, Transponder, Scott Troxel

Transponder

Scott Troxel

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

$2,808

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

$3,744

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

$1,053

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.