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Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Saints
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Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Saints

16th century
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A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the waist and holding a banner in one hand, 28 inches (71 cm) in height, 10 inches wide. The other a female with a draped mantle covering her long flowing hair and a girded tunic underneath, 27½ inches (70 cm) in height, 10 inches wide.

Physical Dimensions
Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
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Treaders Collectables has dated these Carved Oak Saint Sculptures to the 16th Century.

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SA1131845
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A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the waist and holding a banner in one hand, 28 inches (71 cm) in height, 10 inches wide.
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The other a female with a draped mantle covering her long flowing hair and a girded tunic underneath, 27½ inches (70 cm) in height, 10 inches wide.
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Height
71cm (27.95")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Date of Manufacture

Treaders Collectables has dated these Carved Oak Saint Sculptures to the 16th Century.

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SA1131845
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6008
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A pair of hand-carved oak sculptures depicting two standing saints in long draped robes.
Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Saints
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Carved wooden saint figures from the 16th century are religious sculptures commissioned for churches, private chapels, and personal altars across Renaissance Europe. These works feature detailed drapery and iconographic attributes representing specific biblical or saintly figures.

Sculptors primarily utilised dense hardwoods such as oak, lime, or walnut, carving from solid blocks of timber using gouges, chisels, and mallets. Surfaces were left natural, waxed, or originally covered in gesso and polychrome paint that often wore away over subsequent centuries.

Authentic period carvings display signs of hand-tooling, natural timber shrinkage, and deep patination in recessed areas. The style of drapery folds, facial carving techniques, and historical tool marks assist in distinguishing genuine early pieces from later revival works.

These textural wooden sculptures serve as compelling focal points when displayed atop a sideboard, within a curated bookcase, or alongside contemporary artwork. Placing them on a console table adds historical contrast to both modern and traditional decor.

Maintain carved oak figures by dusting regularly with a dry, soft-bristled brush to clean intricate folds without catching the timber. Keep the objects in a stable environment away from direct heat sources, damp conditions, and direct sunlight to prevent timber movement.
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