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This vintage wood carving by Axel M Peterson depicts a Swedish couple in traditional dress, with the man holding a pipe and the woman holding a purse. The piece measures 7 inches in height and 3 inches in width, and is signed by the artist. Created in the 1950s in Geneva, Illinois, this original sculpture is a beautiful example of folk art. The sculpture is made of wood and has a unique, rustic charm. It would make a great addition to any collection or as a decorative piece in any home.

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This is a vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture of a fisherman, made by Swedish master carver, Sven Gunnarsson. Sven was a furniture maker in Sweden, who turned his carving hobby into a career in the 1930s. This sculpture measures 6.5 inches in height and 2.5 inches in width. It is in the flat-plane carving style. The sculpture is signed by the artist and is an original piece.

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FOR SALE VINTAGE SWEDISH WOOD CARVING FIGURE OF AN OLD MAN & WOMAN COUPLE – BOTTOM IS SIGNED GUNNARSSON SWEDEN ALONG WITH A DATE AND NAME OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER? THIS VERY SKILLFULLY CARVED & DETAILED FIGURE MEASURES APPROX. 5.5″ TALL x 4.75″ WIDE. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY STORE : LILPROTEGE ANTIQUES & MORE’S OTHER LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT VINTAGE & ANTIQUES. 1000’S OF ITEMS LISTED & MORE COMING ALL THE TIME!

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Signed unusual/rare Vintage 8 Tall Hand Carved wood Old Man with Accordian Signed Trygg Swedish folk art.

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This is a vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture of a sailor, made by Swedish master carver, Sven Gunnarsson. Sven was a furniture maker in Sweden, who turned his carving hobby into a career in the 1930s. This sculpture measures 7 inches in height and 2 1/2 inches in width. It is in the flat-plane carving style. The sculpture is signed by the artist and is an original piece.

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This is a vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture of a fisherman, made by Swedish master carver, Sven Gunnarsson. Sven was a furniture maker in Sweden, who turned his carving hobby into a career in the 1930s. This sculpture measures 6.5 inches in height and 2.5 inches in width. It is in the flat-plane carving style. The sculpture is signed by the artist and is an original piece.

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Blue Painted Flax Tool / Scutching Knife, Dated 18. Antique original blue painted Swedish scutching knife with the date of 18. This Swedish hand-carved farm tool was used during the flax harvest season, but the hand-painted details raised it from a tool to a decoration as well, showing off the individual’s craftsmanship and personal style. These were often given as wedding betrothal gifts. Each one is unique. Antique 1848 Flax Knife Swedish Norwegian Folk Art Sweden Norge Norway Blue. DescriptionAntique Original Swedish Norwegian Blue Painted Flax Tool / Scutching Knife, Dated 1830. Antique original blue painted Swedish Norwegian scutching knife with the date of 1830beautifully painted. Origin: Sweden or Norway. Dimensions: 21inches by 5inches. This piece has been in the collection of one of the finest collections of Scandinavian Norwegian Folk Art. Please be sure and look at our other auctions for more wonderful treasures which we have discovered from around the world including an amazing collection of Norwegian and Scandinavian Folk Art and Finnish and Norwegian mid-century modern jewelry! Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century, Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian pieces as well as Scandinavian Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish silver and gold, Portrait Miniatures, Austrian Vienna Bronze, and Miniatures! Please visit our store, Annas Antique Jewelry, and include us in your favorites! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates. Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “annakristifigs” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Color: Blue
• Material: Wood
• Item Length: 21 in
• Region of Origin: Europe
• Subject: Floral
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Type: Carving
• Year of Production: 1830
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Item Height: 5 in
• Style: Primitive
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
• Time Period Produced: 1800-1899

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Swedish Folk Art Fisherman Canoe Figurine Wood Carved Boat 11 Vintage. Here is a listing for one folk art piece that is in excellent condition (see pictures). This hand cut carved Swedish piece’s subject is a fisherman in a one person canoe. The fisherman has a fishing pole and bobber with a fish on the line and the man is smoking an old tobacco pipe. The canoe has one paddle and the canoe measures 11 1/4″ long and 3 1/2″ wide and 3 tall. The fisherman is 4″ tall sitting down and the fishing pole measures 5″ long. S GS12060621134 L 55995. We have tons of awesome deals and really neat and unique items coming through here all of the time. The majority of the items we sell are either in the condition we originally received them in or are lightly cleaned to restore their original appearance. Some items are brand new and others have the old patina look. Items may have minor dust, surface dents, dings, corrosion and/or patina. We attempt to describe the items as accurately as possible and try to highlight what we believe to be the most critical aspects. Items are as described above. Statements made about condition, quality, scarcity, mechanics or finish are opinion only and not intended to represent extent of usability. Take many pictures of each item from all angles. Be sure to inspect them all; zoom in for the details as they better serve to complete the description. Any concerns that you have with this item first. Just give us a chance! Thanks so much for visiting Swanky Barn and for your interest in our listings! Don’t forget to check back often cause of the broad range of excellent inventory types that come through our place! This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “swankybarn” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Features: Signed
• Region of Origin: Sweden
• Format: 3D Carved Fisherman
• Item Width: 3 1/2in.
• Time Period Produced: Unknown
• Production Technique: Carving
• Item Length: 11 1/4″
• Item Height: 8 1/2in.
• Subject: Fisherman
• Size: Small (up to 12in.)
• Material: Wood
• Culture: Swedish
• Artist: J. Koskela
• Year of Production: Unknown
• Style: Swedish Folk Art
• Color: Tan
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Type: Figurine

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Vintage WOOD CARVING from Sweden. RARE Collectible Signed by Carl Johan Trygg, one of the recognized masters of 20th century woodcarving most famous for the Scandinavian flat-plane style of woodcarving. Carl Johan Trygg was born in Sweden and carved wooden figures of various common people. Figure Measures 8.5 inches tall, 4.5 inches wide and 2 inches in depth. See all photos for condition. As this is a vintage item, Figure has minor wear to wood. Artist signature can be found carved on the base of the figure. Please ask any questions before purchasing. The item “RARE TRYGG Wood Carving By Carl Johan Trygg Swedish Collectible” is in sale since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Carved Figures”. The seller is “tasab-9792″ and is located in Sherman Oaks, California. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay, Russian federation.

• Country/Region of Origin: SWEDEN
• Primary Material: WOOD
• Featured Refinements: Wood Carved Sign
• Material: Wood
• Style: Scandinavian Flat Plane
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Color: Multi-Color
• Maker: Carl Johan Trygg

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This use Five axis engraving the whole carving pieces which made this very expensive also due the huge ejection rate. Only very less carving pieces success finish, that why this expensive and rare in market. More than 300 pieces carving which all 3D carving. All the carvings are wrapped in a frame in the form of a frame, which can be used as an ornament before carving, adding a view to your studio. This carving is very difficult to produce, so if you need let me know, we may need some time to produce this. Scale 1:75 VASA. We also support this with boxwood version, this carving pieces very difficult to production, generally need 2 week to waiting for production, but the carving is great , this is best and only carving for vasa you can get on market. Vasa (or Wasa)is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. Salvaged with a largely intact hull in 1961, it was housed in a temporary museum called Wasavarvet (‘The Wasa Shipyard’) until 1988 and then moved permanently to the Vasa Museum in Stockholm. [3] Since her recovery. Vasa has become a widely recognised symbol of the Swedish’great power period’ and is today a de facto standard in the media and among Swedes for evaluating the historical importance of shipwrecks. NOTIC: THE ITEM WILL POST FROM CHINA. Your action will help us offer our milk and bread. I will do the same for you. I will do my best for my customers! Thanks for your cooperation. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog. The item “Swedish Warship Vasa Scale 1/75 Carving Pieces Pear Wood Wood Model Ship Kit” is in sale since Wednesday, February 7, 2018. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Models & Kits\Boats, Ships\Wooden”. The seller is “jiangxuezuimei” and is located in shi hai. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Brand: THUNDER & RAIN
• MPN: Does Not Apply

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