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Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures
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Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures

19th century
Description

Fine pair of antique Victorian carved ebonised figures both carved as a Blackamoor in a standing pose with a carved basket upon their heads and standing on a carved integral plinth.

A fabulous decorative pair, beautifully carved and designed

Dimensions:

Height 67cm (26.37 in)

Width 26cm (10.23 in)

Depth 26cm (10.23 in)

Dated 1850

Physical Dimensions
Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Carved Ebonised Wooden Figures to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1133212
Dealers Internal Reference
1913
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Description
Fine pair of antique Victorian carved ebonised figures both carved as a Blackamoor in a standing pose with a carved basket upon their heads and standing on a carved integral plinth.

A fabulous decorative pair, beautifully carved and designed

Dimensions:

Height 67cm (26.37 in)

Width 26cm (10.23 in)

Depth 26cm (10.23 in)

Dated 1850

Height
67cm (26.38")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Carved Ebonised Wooden Figures to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133212
Dealers Internal Ref
1913
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of carved ebonised wooden male figures standing on stepped bases and holding baskets above their heads.
Fine Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Ebonised Figures
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A pair of carved ebonised wooden male figures standing on stepped bases and holding baskets above their heads.
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During the Victorian era, ebonised furniture and decorative arts became highly popular as craftsmen sought to replicate expensive imported ebony using stained native hardwoods. These figurative sculptures often drew inspiration from classical antiquities, Grand Tour souvenirs, and Venetian decorative traditions.

Craftsmen typically used dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as fruitwood, beech, or lime wood. The wood was carved by hand and subjected to chemical staining, iron-based dyes, or dark lacquers to achieve a deep black, ebonised finish.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-carving tool marks, subtle variations between paired figures, and natural wear to the ebonised finish where underlying wood shows through. Additionally, older timber may exhibit natural shrinkage lines or checking along the grain.

Ebonised figures add strong visual weight and architectural contrast to modern rooms. They are frequently placed as a pair on top of a console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece to create symmetrical balance against neutral backdrops.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Avoid water, harsh chemical detergents, and placement in direct sunlight or near heat radiators, which can cause timber to split or the ebonised finish to break down; apply a specialised dark beeswax sparingly if nourishment is required.
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