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Carved Wooden Figure

19th century
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A 19th century oak finely hand carved figure of St. Dominic signed F.DUMON, BRUGES 1862.

He is surrounded by his attributes, TORCH the dog with a flaming torch, he holds a book/ bible

Showing him as a teacher, a lily depicting purity, a rosary which he is credited with introducing.

He stands on octagonal base.

Saint Dominic is often depicted with Torch the dog with a torch next to an orb, as his mother while pregnant, dreamt that a black and white dog leapt from her womb with a torch In his mouth. She understood that the dream foretold the birth of her son Dominic and his order. The Dominicans

Are known as the “Dogs of the Lord”, in Latin Dominic canes.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Saint Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065564
Dealers Internal Reference
8432
Description
A 19th century oak finely hand carved figure of St. Dominic signed F.DUMON, BRUGES 1862.

He is surrounded by his attributes, TORCH the dog with a flaming torch, he holds a book/ bible

Showing him as a teacher, a lily depicting purity, a rosary which he is credited with introducing.

fig 1. A dark carved oak sculpture of a religious figure holding a palm frond and open book with a carved animal at the base.
fig 1. Carved Wooden Figure

He stands on octagonal base.

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Saint Dominic is often depicted with Torch the dog with a torch next to an orb, as his mother while pregnant, dreamt that a black and white dog leapt from her womb with a torch In his mouth.
Midwinter Antiques

She understood that the dream foretold the birth of her son Dominic and his order. The Dominicans

Are known as the “Dogs of the Lord”, in Latin Dominic canes.

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Saint Sculpture to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1065564
Dealers Internal Ref
8432
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Archive I A dark carved oak sculpture of a religious figure holding a palm frond and open book with a carved animal at the base.

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Midwinter Antiques
Telephone 01630 672289 or 07972 703005
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Shropshire
United Kingdom

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Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A dark carved oak sculpture of a religious figure holding a palm frond and open book with a carved animal at the base.
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A dark carved oak sculpture of a religious figure holding a palm frond and open book with a carved animal at the base.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMonk robes, Palm frond, Open book, Carved animal at base
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival sculpture depicts Saint Dominic, hand-carved from solid oak with a rich dark brown finish and polished surface sheen. The standing religious figure wears traditional monk robes with a deep cowl, holding a palm frond in his right hand and an open book in his left. A detailed rosary hangs at his waist, while the octagonal base supports a carved animal and an orb topped with a cross, displaying deep relief work throughout. The sculpture measures 92 cm high, 23 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. It suits placement atop a sideboard or display cabinet in a traditional hallway, study, or living space to add historical character to an interior.

FAQs

Carved wood figures have been commissioned for religious institutions and private chapels since the medieval period, serving as aids for devotion and architectural ornamentation. Guild craftsmen sculpted these statues from local hardwoods, depicting saints with specific attributes to convey sacred stories.

Hardwoods such as oak, walnut, lime, and chestnut were commonly selected for their durability and dense grain structure. Figures were either finished with natural oils, dark waxes, or paint and gilding over a gesso ground.

Authentic period carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, natural shrinkage cracks along the wood grain, and uneven wear patterns in high-contact areas. The underside often reveals hand-sawn bases and evidence of historic oxidation in the timber.

A carved figure functions as a striking focal point when set against simple, contemporary backdrops such as plastered walls or minimalist stone surfaces. Position the sculpture on a sideboard, console table, or within an alcove to highlight its architectural silhouette.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent splitting. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply a high-grade microcrystalline wax annually to preserve the timber and protective patina.
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