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18th Century Carved Statue of Saint Nicholas
Jane Short Antiques
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18th Century Carved Statue of Saint Nicholas

18th century
Description

An early Italian carved wooden statue of Saint Nicholas.

It is very intricately carved with the saint robed in a cassock, cape and mitre, carrying a staff and a large volume.

It would have been gilded allover and there is still much present with the face having been originally painted.

It is all in original condition with no restoration.

The statue is wonderfully atmospheric with a feeling of deep antiquity - Circa 1780-1800.

The condition is good commensurate with age.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Saint Nicholas Statue to the 18th Century.

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SA1106269
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A4366
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An early Italian carved wooden statue of Saint Nicholas.
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It is very intricately carved with the saint robed in a cassock, cape and mitre, carrying a staff and a large volume.
Jane Short Antiques

It would have been gilded allover and there is still much present with the face having been originally painted.

fig 1. An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Statue of Saint Nicholas

It is all in original condition with no restoration.

The statue is wonderfully atmospheric with a feeling of deep antiquity - Circa 1780-1800.

The condition is good commensurate with age.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Carved Saint Nicholas Statue to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1106269
Dealers Internal Ref
A4366
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
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30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes.

18th Century Carved Statue of Saint Nicholas

Archive II An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View II
Archive III An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes. View VIII
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Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes.
18th Century Carved Statue Of Saint Nicholas
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An 18th-century carved wooden statue depicting Saint Nicholas wearing a bishops mitre, holding a cross staff and open book, with aged dark brown and gilt finishes.
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During the 18th century, wooden religious sculptures were crafted throughout Continental Europe for church sanctuaries, roadside shrines, and private chapels. Local artisans and guild workshops produced figures of saints with specific iconographic symbols to aid in devotional practices and visual storytelling.

Craftsmen typically carved these figures from dense native hardwoods such as lime, oak, walnut, or pine. Sculptures were frequently coated in a gesso ground before being finished with hand-painted polychrome or gold leaf gilding.

Authentic period carvings display evidence of hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage cracks following the grain, and uneven surface wear in high-touch areas. The underside often reveals hand-chiseled gouge marks and age-related darkening of the unsealed timber.

A carved religious sculpture functions well as a focal accent on a mantelpiece, console table, or within a styled bookcase. Positioning the piece against a neutral wall allows its intricate silhouette and aged texture to contrast effectively with contemporary furnishings.

Keep carved wooden figures out of direct sunlight and away from central heating sources to prevent further drying or cracking. Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive waxes that could damage delicate paint or gilding.
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