wood carving

folk art wood carving

woodwood carving

Market guide for folk art wood carving, built from 1 supporting screener session and 27 selected comparable market records.

Market range
$20 - $700

Most likely $150 · Based on 24 comparable records.

Confidence
Medium confidence

About this item

Period
1960-2000
Category
decorative sculpture
Material
wood
Evidence
Medium confidence

Sources & evidence

We analyze comparable sales from screener sessions and market records, then group them by shared object signals.

Verified comparable records only
Comparables
24
Auction sources
22
Records with images
9
Coverage
2005-2026

Market Examples

Comparable market evidence

Recent auction and sale records linked to this worth guide's object signals.

How we compare
Price range $20 - $700 22 sources
Median sold price $95 Midpoint of selected records
Evidence quality Strong 24 selected records
Primary attributes Wood: woodStyle: folk artType: wood carving
All sources 2005-2026 9 with images 24 records analyzed
Chinese Spiritual Sage Wood Carving
1

Sarasota Estate Auction

Nov 9, 2025

$30

Chinese Spiritual Sage Wood Carving

Chinese Spiritual Sage Wood Carving. Carved wooden figure of a religious elder or sage with ceremonial garb and long, flowing beard. Condition: Significant loss to polychrome painting. Size: 16 x 4 3/4 x 4 in. Chinese sage figures, often crafted in bronze, ceramic, or jade, represent revered philosophers, scholars, and immortals whose wisdom and virtue embody the ideals of Confucian, Daoist, and Buddhist traditions. Typically depicted as elderly men with flowing robes, long beards, and serene expressions, these figures emphasize qualities of longevity, enlightenment, and moral authority. Sometimes shown with symbolic attributes—such as scrolls for knowledge, peaches for immortality, or staffs for guidance—they served both as decorative art and as objects of veneration in homes, temples, and scholarly settings. Their presence reflects the deep cultural respect for learning, harmony with nature, and the pursuit of spiritual refinement that has shaped Chinese philosophy and aesthetics for centuries.

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Akiba Galleries

Apr 7, 2026

$50

Chinese Carved Root Wood Deity Sculpture

Chinese Carved Root Wood Deity Sculpture 20th century, Chinese Chinese root wood carving, most likely representing Shoulao (also known as Shouxing), the Taoist God of Longevity. The figure typically features a distinctively large forehead representing wisdom and a long beard symbolizing longevity. It is hand-carved from a single piece of root wood, showcasing the grain and irregular shapes of the wood and incorporating the natural, gnarled forms of the tree roots into the design.

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3

Akiba Galleries

May 12, 2026

$200

Antique Chinese Taoist Wood Carving of Shou Lao

Antique Chinese Taoist Wood Carving of Shou Lao Early 20th century, Chinese A Chinese wood icon carving of the Taoist deity Shou Lao. Known as the God of Longevity, Shou Lao is easily recognizable by his exceptionally high, domed forehead, which represents his vast wisdom and accumulation of knowledge. He is depicted here with the Dragon Staff, a peach tree brance, and a crane or stork, and an attendant child. Set on a floral carved base.

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Collection Chinese Carved Hardstone Figures
4

Kavanagh Auctions

Jul 26, 2025

CA$325

Collection Chinese Carved Hardstone Figures

Collection of four carved Chinese figural items. Rock crystal Seated Buddha measures 3 inches H, spinach green jade Shou Lao figure measures 4 inches H, Carnelian elephant with seated figure carving measures 3.5 inches H x 3 W. Carved jade figure mounted to wood stand measures 3.25 inches H. Elephant and rock crystal buddha come with fitted stands.

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Chinese Carved Ivory Shouxing Figure
5

Blackwell Auctions LLC

Sep 7, 2024

$475

Chinese Carved Ivory Shouxing Figure

Signed Chinese antique ivory carving of Shouxing, God of Longevity, holding peach and dragon head staff. Statue measures approx. 9" tall x 2-3/4" wide. A wood stand is included. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Prior to bidding, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with any local regulations that might affect their ability to receive this lot. This item can be shipped in-house.

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Chinese Carved Ivory Shouxing Figure
6

Blackwell Auctions LLC

May 18, 2024

$700

Chinese Carved Ivory Shouxing Figure

Signed Chinese antique ivory carving of Shouxing, God of Longevity holding peach and dragon head staff. Statue measures approx. 9" tall x 2-3/4" wide. A wood stand is included. Please note: The item is carved from antique, pre-ban African elephant ivory. The item can be shipped only where allowed by law. Prior to bidding, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with any local regulations that might affect their ability to receive this lot. This item can be shipped in-house.

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CARVED WOODEN LUOHAN IMMORTAL
7

Converse Auctions

Apr 5, 2024

$30

CARVED WOODEN LUOHAN IMMORTAL

CARVED WOODEN LUOHAN IMMORTAL 6" X 17" Shipping: Shipping and handling in the continental US will cost $40.39 - $72.16, depending on your location. Local pickup is always free! Please schedule on our website! SEO Title: Carved Wooden Luohan Statue - Chinese Immortal Figure SEO Keywords: Carved Luohan Statue, Chinese Immortal Figurine, Wooden Luohan Sculpture, Asian Religious Art, 6x17 Inch Antique, Collectible Wooden Figures, Cultural Heritage Decoration, Carved Wood Luohan, Antique Collectibles, Chinese Luohan Immortal, Traditional Chinese Carvings, Religious Artwork, Asian Carved Wood, Chinese Mythology Statue, Antique Luohan Figure, Chinese Buddhist Art

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8

Sloane Street Auctions

Dec 5, 2025

£320

A Chinese antique boxwood carving of Shou-Lao, circa 1850

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9

The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.

Apr 19, 2023

$125

Carved Jadeite God Of Longevity Figural

Weighted. Vintage carved JadeiteFigural of Shouxing, Chinese gold of longevity, depicting holding a peach in one and staff in the other. Figure stands on a natural stone base. Approximately 9.75 inches tall. Chinese god Figural, Asian decor, carved jadeite Figural, natural stone decor, asian art, decorative arts, tabletop accessories and wood, tabletop ornaments, Chinese decor, god of Longevity Figural. 12

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Chinese Longevity Peach Three Children Boys
10

R & R Auction INC

Aug 18, 2024

$20

Chinese Longevity Peach Three Children Boys

Porcelain Figurine Chinese Longevity Peach Three Children Boys Porcelain Figurine Ceramic Statue Famille Rose Immortal Fertility Asian Decor Vintage 10" no damage observed has wood stand

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Carved Wood Chinese Immortal with Fish Figurine
11

Lion and Unicorn

Jul 10, 2025

$20

Carved Wood Chinese Immortal with Fish Figurine

A finely carved wooden figure of a Chinese immortal holding a large fish in one hand, standing atop a stylized rock base. The figure is rendered with flowing robes and detail facial features. Crafted from a single piece of richly toned hardwood. Dimensions: 3"L x 4"W x 10"H

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12

Sarasota Estate Auction

Apr 19, 2026

$20

Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Shou Xing

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A Collection of Chinese Silver Objects including a Carved Box Wood Immortal Figure
13

Theodore Bruce Auctioneers & Valuers

Aug 11, 2025

A$40

A Collection of Chinese Silver Objects including a Carved Box Wood Immortal Figure

A Collection of Chinese Silver Objects including a Carved Box Wood Immortal Figure

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14

Potomack Company

Nov 3, 2007

$125

CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF LONGEVITY

CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF LONGEVITY Carved as the God of Longevity with his typical wide forehead, staff, peach spray, crane and boy attendant, wearing a long robe and standing atop a naturalistic wood base; together with a Satsuma miniature vase with gossu blue ground and figures in panels, a two-handled Satsuma vase with enamel in high relief, an elongated Satusma style compote with black ground, an Imari style small globular vase, an elongated lacquer vase, a small wood figure of a fisherman with his net, an ivorine figure of Daruma, three Chinese blue and white miniature vases, two more Chinese mini vases, a red clay miniature vase with yellow flowers, signed, a small unglazed pottery vase, porcelain, glass and hardstone eggs, a frosted glass hinged shell, a pair of painted metal dogs, a Nambe studio pewter candleholder, a small Virginia vase, an odd cover, a yellow glass perfume flacon, a glass ovoid vase, a colored plexiglass deocration, a floriform bowl, and two more miniature vases and a small glass rectangular box (28) h:19 in.

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15

World Auction Gallery

Dec 8, 2024

$400

Old Chinese Large Carved Hard Stone or Jade Figure

Old Chinese Large Carved Hard Stone or Jade Figure of Shoulao, God of Longevity, on a Beautiful Original Wood Base. Condition: Generally Very Good. Dimensions: Figure Alone H-16.3". Base H-3.7". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Estate. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.

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16

Westport Auction

Apr 3, 2026

$30

CHINESE CARVED WOOD IMMORTAL FIGURE STATUE

Carved and painted figure of an immortal man. Symbolizes longevity and health. Chinese, early 20th century. Dimensions: H 33.5" x Dia. 13". Condition: Scratches, dings, and few stress cracks. Wear consistent with age and display.

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17

Kaminski Auctions

May 17, 2026

$150

Vintage Buddha and Shou Xing Sculptures, Wood Stand

Vintage Buddha and Shou Xing wood sculptures, Buddha 10" x 6"; Shou Xing 9" x 4". With wood stand, 7" x 6". Provenance: Salem, Massachusetts collection.

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18

Hannam's Auctioneers

Apr 24, 2025

£100

A LARGE 16TH/17TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL Ming. 37 cm high.

A LARGE 16TH/17TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL Ming. 37 cm high.

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Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales

Nov 11, 2021

£420

Y A Japanese Carved Ivory Figure of a Chinese sage

Y A Japanese Carved Ivory Figure of a Chinese sage, he stands dressed in long robes and holding a gnarled staff, a plant growing from rocks sits beside him, stained in tones of red and brown, inlaid signature tablet missing, height 20.8cms, Taisho-Showa Period; with wood stand

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20

Akiba Galleries

Jan 27, 2026

$50

Vintage Chinese Carved Wood Shou Lao Figure

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21

Chiswick Auctions

Jan 23, 2024

£45

TWO CHINESE CARVED WOOD FIGURES

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22

Setdart Auction House

Jun 17, 2024

€90

Shou-Lao; China, Qing dynasty, Guangxu period, 1875- 1908. Carved, lacquered and gilded wood.

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23

Keystone Auctions LLC

Jun 14, 2025

$25

Shou Xing Wood Carved Statue

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24

Antique Arena Inc

Dec 9, 2023

$150

ANTIQUE 1900S CHINESE CARVED WOOD SHOU LAO FIGURE

Identification

Key object facts

Item Type
wood carving
Category
decorative sculpture
Style
folk art
Material
wood
Technique
hand-carved
Era
1960-2000
Motifs
bearded elder, smiling face, long beard, bald head, figurative bust
Recognition Recognition signals
  • Key identification signals include form wood carving, material wood.
  • Hand-carved wooden bust/sculpture of a smiling bearded elder, carved from a single irregular block or root wood piece with prominent linear tool detailing in the beard and face.
  • This guide is currently supported by 30 comparable-market records in the strongest linked screener session.
Drivers Value drivers
  • Condition and completeness are material for wood carving.
  • Wood examples should be checked for wear, repairs, restoration, and replacement parts.
Market Market context
  • The median selected comparable price for this cluster is about $90.
  • folk art style cues help separate this group from broader wood carving listings that often dilute market comps.
  • Wood condition, restoration, and finish quality can materially shift asking and sold prices.
  • This page currently surfaces 27 hand-selected comparable records for folk art wood carving.

Evidence

How this guide was assembled

  • This worth guide is based on 1 supporting screener session clustered into the same topic.
  • Observed value signals across supporting evidence span roughly $40 to $400.
  • Overall evidence quality for this cluster is currently medium confidence.
  • Comparable evidence is drawn from 22 auction sources in the selected evidence set.

Coverage

Source coverage and evidence quality

  • The current cluster is supported by 1 screener session that normalized into the same worth topic.
  • The strongest linked session for this cluster captured 30 comparable market records.
  • Selected comparables span 22 distinct auction sources.
  • Comparable dates on this page currently cover 2005-2026.

Questions

Frequently searched questions

What is a folk art wood carving?

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What affects the value of a wood carving?

Condition, completeness, maker or pattern attribution, dimensions, age, rarity, and comparable-market evidence all affect value.

What is the typical market range for folk art wood carving?

Current supporting screener evidence suggests a broad market range around $40 to $400, depending on condition and attribution.

Hand Carved Wood Bust?

This guide uses clustered screener evidence to help answer searches like "hand carved wood bust" with identification notes, value drivers, and comparable-market context.

How much is folk art wood carving worth?

Value depends on maker, exact type, age, condition, and comparable sales. This guide keeps only selected market examples that match the wood carving topic closely enough for public reference.

Intent

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