Timber Sculpture
Timber Sculpture
Bronze and steel are shaped by the artist alone; timber is shaped by the artist and the tree together. Every grain pattern, knot and natural marking is already there before a single cut is made, which is exactly what gives timber sculpture its warmth and its impossible-to-replicate character — no two pieces can ever be quite the same, because no two pieces of timber are. That organic, tactile quality is a big part of why timber has had such a strong resurgence in interiors that lean into natural materials over cold, uniform finishes.
Our timber collection is led by Lucas Guilbert, a Melbourne-based sculptor who sources timber from across Australia’s ecological regions and shapes it using burning, charring, brushing, distressing, oiling, bleaching, ageing and dyeing techniques, often combined with raw steel or brass elements. His practice draws on his multicultural background and a fascination with the relationship between wood, place and time — work he describes as seeking “an awakening of an ancestral and mythical response in an urbanized context.”
(A timber sculpture, in short, is carved directly from solid wood rather than cast like bronze or fabricated from metal.) Timber pieces suit covered or partially sheltered positions best, indoors or out, since direct year-round weather exposure will age the wood’s surface faster than bronze or steel — though many owners consider that natural weathering part of the piece’s character.
SOHO provides timber sculpture for both public and private display spaces – offering our 35-year experience and knowledge of the art & sculpture industry to assist in the acquisition, commission, freight, and installation of sculpture.
If you are interested in any of our timber sculptures, contact us today.
Timber sculpture FAQ
Can timber sculptures be displayed outdoors? Yes, though a covered or partially sheltered spot will keep the surface finish looking its best for longer than full sun and rain exposure.
What timbers are used in these sculptures? Our sculptors work with a range of Australian and imported timbers, selected for grain, density and character rather than a single fixed species — ask us about the specific timber in any piece you’re considering.
How should a timber sculpture be cared for? Keep it out of direct, prolonged wet weather where possible, and an occasional light oiling can refresh the surface on indoor pieces.
Can I commission a custom timber sculpture? Yes — Lucas Guilbert and our other represented sculptors accept commissions for site-specific and custom-sized work.
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Solitude (18ct Gold)
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Oculus (18ct Gold)
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Persona (18ct Gold)
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Mau – 180cm
$ 7,400 -
Doska – 220cm
$ 6,900 -
Sama – 200cm
$ 6,650 -
Meji (wall sculpture) 2.3m
$ 6,400 -
Meji – 2.3m
$ 6,400 -
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Vessel – 230cm
Original price was: $ 4,800.$ 4,400Current price is: $ 4,400. -
Pod II -55cm
$ 3,880 -
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Journey – 105cm
Original price was: $ 3,200.$ 2,750Current price is: $ 2,750. -
Re -130cm
$ 2,450 -
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Three elements of Space – 50cm H
Original price was: $ 1,500.$ 1,100Current price is: $ 1,100. -
CY – 180cm
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Acaseed – 130cm
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Acaseed – 240cm
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Bianco – 165cm
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Floraison – 220cm
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Akra – 250cm
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Rey 135x75cm
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Cells II – 180cm
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Masculinity – 190cm
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Femininity – 190cm
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Sacrum – 230cm
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Acaseed – 180cm
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Rosie, Timber – 80cm
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Feu – 240cm
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Pod -155cm
Timber Sculpture
Bronze and steel are shaped by the artist alone; timber is shaped by the artist and the tree together. Every grain pattern, knot and natural marking is already there before a single cut is made, which is exactly what gives timber sculpture its warmth and its impossible-to-replicate character — no two pieces can ever be quite the same, because no two pieces of timber are. That organic, tactile quality is a big part of why timber has had such a strong resurgence in interiors that lean into natural materials over cold, uniform finishes.
Our timber collection is led by Lucas Guilbert, a Melbourne-based sculptor who sources timber from across Australia's ecological regions and shapes it using burning, charring, brushing, distressing, oiling, bleaching, ageing and dyeing techniques, often combined with raw steel or brass elements. His practice draws on his multicultural background and a fascination with the relationship between wood, place and time — work he describes as seeking "an awakening of an ancestral and mythical response in an urbanized context."
(A timber sculpture, in short, is carved directly from solid wood rather than cast like bronze or fabricated from metal.) Timber pieces suit covered or partially sheltered positions best, indoors or out, since direct year-round weather exposure will age the wood's surface faster than bronze or steel — though many owners consider that natural weathering part of the piece's character.
SOHO provides timber sculpture for both public and private display spaces – offering our 35-year experience and knowledge of the art & sculpture industry to assist in the acquisition, commission, freight, and installation of sculpture.
If you are interested in any of our timber sculptures, contact us today.
Timber sculpture FAQ
Can timber sculptures be displayed outdoors? Yes, though a covered or partially sheltered spot will keep the surface finish looking its best for longer than full sun and rain exposure.
What timbers are used in these sculptures? Our sculptors work with a range of Australian and imported timbers, selected for grain, density and character rather than a single fixed species — ask us about the specific timber in any piece you're considering.
How should a timber sculpture be cared for? Keep it out of direct, prolonged wet weather where possible, and an occasional light oiling can refresh the surface on indoor pieces.
Can I commission a custom timber sculpture? Yes — Lucas Guilbert and our other represented sculptors accept commissions for site-specific and custom-sized work.