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Early 16th Century Flemish Carving
For sale by Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,931     $2,096
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Early 16th Century Flemish Carving

16th century
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Early 16th century Flemish carved figure of a male saint or knight with a nice old collectors late to the back

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Height
37cm (14.57")
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Flemish Carved Oak Figure to the 16th Century.

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SA1110281
Dealers Internal Reference
S00235
Description
Early 16th century Flemish carved figure of a male saint or knight with a nice old collectors late to the back
Height
37cm (14.57")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Flemish Carved Oak Figure to the 16th Century.

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SA1110281
Dealers Internal Ref
S00235
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023
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An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand.
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Archive I An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand.

Early 16th Century Flemish Carving

Archive II An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand. View II
Archive III An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand. View III
Archive IV An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand. View IV
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
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1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/pearselukiesantiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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Location: 1 Cromer Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6HE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand.
Early 16th century Flemish carving
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An early 16th-century hand-carved oak figure depicting a standing male with draped garments and a raised hand.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period16th century
  • StyleFlemish Renaissance
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourNatural Wood
  • MotifsDraped garments, Raised hand gesture, Hand-carved detail, Integral wooden base
  • SizeH 37 cm (15 in)

This early 16th-century Flemish Renaissance sculpture depicts a standing male figure, likely a saint or knight, captured in the distinctive Gothic style of the period. Hand-carved from solid oak, the piece displays a warm, natural wood finish with visible grain texture and aged weathering across the surface. The figure wears layered draped garments and armour, featuring a distinctive raised hand gesture and a small collector's label attached to the back. Every detail is meticulously rendered by hand, showing deep chisel marks and historic wear that highlight the authentic character of the antique timber. The carving stands firmly on an integral wooden base, measuring 37 cm in height. This sculptural piece suits placement atop a sideboard or display table in a traditional living space or study, where the historical craftsmanship and aged wooden tones can be appreciated up close.

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Flemish wood carvings from the early 16th century reflect the transition from Late Gothic art to Northern Renaissance styles, characterised by naturalistic human proportions, expressive drapery, and high-relief carving techniques.

European oak was the predominant material used by Flemish craftsmen due to its durability, dense grain, and ability to hold fine carved detail over centuries.

Authentic period carvings display characteristic hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, historical patination, and evidence of aged surface oxidisation in recessed areas.

An antique timber carving can be placed on a minimalist sideboard, console table, or within an open shelving unit, serving as a textural focal point that contrasts with modern architectural lines.

Keep carved timber figures in a stable humidity environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dusting gently with a soft dry brush and applying natural beeswax sparingly if required.
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