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17th Century Oak Carving
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17th Century Oak Carving

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17th century Oak carving/caryatid possibly Hope? Continental. Excellent colour and patination. Circa 1650/70

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

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43cm (16.93")
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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Oak Carving to the 17th Century.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
17th century Oak carving/caryatid possibly Hope? Continental. Excellent colour and patination. Circa 1650/70

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time by appointment. Please contact me on 07710 793753 with any questions or if you would like further images. Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Height
43cm (16.93")
Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Oak Carving to the 17th Century.

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

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A dark carved oak 17th-century architectural fragment featuring a relief female figure with an anchor topped with ionic scrollwork.
17th century Oak Carving
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A dark carved oak 17th-century architectural fragment featuring a relief female figure with an anchor topped with ionic scrollwork.
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In 17th-century architecture and joinery, carved wooden terms and caryatids served as vertical decorative supports or pilaster overlays on large items of furniture, panelling, and overmantels. These classical figures frequently represented mythological characters, virtues, or allegorical themes.

Craftspeople carved these items from solid European oak, using handheld chisels and gouges to create high-relief detail directly into the timber grain. The completed carvings were treated with oils or waxes, resulting in dense wood structures with dark surface tones.

Authenticity is indicated by uneven hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage parallel to the wood grain, and softening of carved edges from centuries of handling. Genuine early pieces often show dark oxidation within recessed areas and evidence of historical mounting pin holes on the reverse.

Architectural fragments can be mounted on bespoke metal display stands or affixed directly to walls as textural art pieces in hallways, studies, or living areas. Positioned against neutral backdrop walls, the dark timber creates a strong visual focal point that complements both modern and historic schemes.

Dust the carving routinely using a soft, dry brush to clear intricate recesses without abrading the surface patina. Applying a thin coat of clear beeswax polish once a year helps retain moisture in the wood, while avoiding liquid cleaners or harsh chemicals.
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