Sold 18 August 2024 · Karen Tarleton

This “15th Century Carved Oak Whimsical Panel of a Merman” found a buyer.

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Description

15th Century Carved Oak Whimsical Panel of a Merman. This has to be the best carved early panel that I have had the pleasure to handle. Never seen anything like it. I have four which will be listed.

Please call or email me for more information and I will be listing another three.

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Merman Panel to the Before 1700 period.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44cm (17.32")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1085113

Description

15th Century Carved Oak Whimsical Panel of a Merman. This has to be the best carved early panel that I have had the pleasure to handle. Never seen anything like it. I have four which will be listed.

Please call or email me for more information and I will be listing another three.

Karen

07866 475069

Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Merman Panel to the Before 1700 period.

Physical Dimensions

Height

44cm (17.32")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1085113

About the Dealer

Karen Tarleton

Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Karen Tarleton Profile Page

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A vertical rectangular dark oak panel featuring a high-relief carving of a merman holding a flower within an arched border.

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15th Century Carved Oak Whimsical Panel of a Merman

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A vertical rectangular dark oak panel featuring a high-relief carving of a merman holding a flower within an arched border. View II

Karen Tarleton

Telephone 07866 475069

Location

Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom

Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc

Verified Since Mar 2011

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ObjectArchitectural Fragments
Period17th century
StyleMedieval
MaterialOak
ColourDark Brown
MotifsRelief carving, Mythical figure, Arched architectural frame, Floral motif
SizeH 44 cm (17 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Fifteenth-century wood carvings frequently depict religious, mythological, or folklore subjects, serving both decorative and symbolic functions in ecclesiastical or domestic architecture.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from native hardwoods such as oak using gouges and chisels, often utilizing mortise and tenon framing techniques within larger architectural structures.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-specific tool marks, deep patination, natural timber shrinkage, and structural wear consistent with centuries of age, as well as construction methods appropriate to the era.

Mounting the panel on a neutral wall or displaying it on a custom metal stand allows the intricate relief work and aged timber texture to serve as a focal point in contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight and heat sources, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, relying instead on dusting with a soft, dry cloth.