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Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head
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Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head

19th century
Sold 10 October 2025 · Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
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Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag's Head.

This interesting piece retains its original paint work and was made in the Black Forest area of Germany and Switzerland in the late 19th century. The piece takes the form of a game trophy, a stag's head with fine antlers is mounted on a wooden shield with gilded highlights. The whole piece is of large country house scale and has been finely carved throughout.

This is a lovely piece of country house decoration that is sure to be a talking point in any interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Carved Stag Head to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1143711
Dealers Internal Reference
3919
Description
Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag's Head.
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This interesting piece retains its original paint work and was made in the Black Forest area of Germany and Switzerland in the late 19th century.
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

The piece takes the form of a game trophy, a stag's head with fine antlers is mounted on a wooden shield with gilded highlights. The whole piece is of large country house scale and has been finely carved throughout.

This is a lovely piece of country house decoration that is sure to be a talking point in any interior.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
120cm (47.24")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd has dated this Antique Carved Stag Head to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143711
Dealers Internal Ref
3919
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2018
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A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head

Archive II A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque. View II
Archive III A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque. View III
Archive IV A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque. View IV
Archive V A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque. View V
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Location
Lodge Farm
Walton Lane
Husbands Bosworth
Leicestershire
LE17 6NN
United Kingdom

By appointment only
Verified Since Nov 2018
Items For Sale 153
Items Sold 1,013
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Verified Since Nov 2018
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Location: Lodge Farm, Walton Lane, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire, LE17 6NN, United Kingdom, , By appointment only
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Nov 2018
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153
Sold
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A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque.
Large Scale 19th Century Carved Wood Stag’s Head
Ref: SA1143711
A dark brown hand-carved wooden stag head with large natural antlers mounted on an ornate green and gold wooden shield plaque.
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  • ObjectWall Decor
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Antler
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved fur texture, Natural mounted antlers, Shield-shaped wall plaque
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 120 cm (47 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

Carved wooden animal heads and taxidermy alternatives gained prominence during the nineteenth century, particularly within hunting lodges, country houses, and Victorian libraries. They served as decorative representations of wildlife without the use of actual taxidermy, reflecting a Victorian fascination with nature and masculine interior aesthetics.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from dense local timbers such as oak, walnut, or pine, often featuring genuine or cast antlers attached to the wooden bust. Artisans used hand chisels and gouges to render realistic texture in the fur and facial features, before mounting the sculpture onto an ornate wooden shield or plaque.

Authenticity is determined by examining the patination of the wood, tool marks left by hand-carving instruments, and the method of construction on the reverse mounting board. Genuine nineteenth-century examples exhibit natural shrinkage cracks, historical oxidisation of the timber finish, and period-appropriate fixings.

This piece can be styled as a focal point on a plain painted wall to create textural contrast, or incorporated into a gallery wall alongside framed botanical prints and antique mirrors. It complements schemes that utilise natural materials, earthy colour palettes, and traditional architectural details.

Preservation requires mounting the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying out and splitting. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth is recommended, avoiding chemical polishes or water which can damage the aged timber finish.
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