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Antique Pair of 16thc Oak Carvings of the Green Man. French C1570-90.
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Antique Pair of 16thc Oak Carvings of the Green Man. French C1570-90.

16th century
Sold 8 December 2024 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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An imposing pair of 16thc oak carved panels, with what looks like "profile" heads of the "green man" complete with draped oak leaf adorning his head, impressive beard and small shaped ears....both panels are in very good condition with a natural colour...purchased from a good collection.

French. C1570-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these 16th Century Oak Carvings to the 16th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1108744
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8140
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Description
An imposing pair of 16thc oak carved panels, with what looks like "profile" heads of the "green man" complete with draped oak leaf adorning his head, impressive beard and small shaped ears....both panels are in very good condition with a natural colour...purchased from a good collection.

French. C1570-90.

Height
22.9cm (9.02")
Width
20.3cm (7.99")
Depth
1.3cm (0.51")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated these 16th Century Oak Carvings to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1108744
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8140
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Antique Pair of 16thc Oak Carvings of the Green Man. French C1570-90.

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A pair of square dark oak panels featuring hand-carved profile reliefs of the Green Man motif with swirling foliage.
Antique Pair Of 16thc Oak Carvings Of The Green Man. French C1570-90.
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A pair of square dark oak panels featuring hand-carved profile reliefs of the Green Man motif with swirling foliage.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period16th century
  • StyleRenaissance
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGreen Man relief, Swirling foliage, Profile bust, Hand-chiselled ground
  • SizeH 22.9 cm (9 in) x W 20.3 cm (8 in) x D 1.3 cm (1 in)

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The Green Man motif, depicting a human face disgorging foliage, frequently appears in European architectural decoration from the medieval and Renaissance periods, symbolising rebirth and the cycle of nature.

These pieces are typically hand-carved from solid domestic European oak using traditional gouges and chisels, often sourced from structural timbers or furniture panels of the period.

Authentication relies on examining tool marks, timber shrinkage, oxidation patterns, grain characteristics, and peg holes or joinery indicators consistent with sixteenth-century hand-working methods.

Historic carved panels are often mounted on neutral linen backings within shadow boxes or displayed directly on prominent walls as sculptural focal points in minimalist or eclectic spaces.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels between 40-50 percent, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to nourish the aged timber.
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