38,488  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY 98  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
ID #SA1145070
FOR SALE
£6,500
Email
Save
15th Century Pine Continental Carving ‘Christ a Man of Sorrow’
Timberhill Gallery
for sale €7,605     $8,255
£6,500
Timberhill Gallery

Timberhill Gallery

Sellingantiques Verified Since Feb 2014
View Dealers Stock Page
Id #SA1145070
PDF SHARE
SAVE

15th Century Pine Continental Carving ‘Christ a Man of Sorrow’

16th century
Description

A wonderful hand carved 15th century carved figure of Christ Man of Sorrow. Christ seated on a naturalised carved base, in loin cloth and crown of thorns. Polycrome detail with age related wear. Some old inactive and worm damage to base and in places around the piece

Physical Dimensions
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Declaration

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Carved Pine Christ Figure to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1145070
Description
A wonderful hand carved 15th century carved figure of Christ Man of Sorrow. Christ seated on a naturalised carved base, in loin cloth and crown of thorns. Polycrome detail with age related wear. Some old inactive and worm damage to base and in places around the piece
Height
58cm (22.83")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Carved Pine Christ Figure to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1145070
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Timberhill Gallery Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details.
1 / 7
Archive I A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details.

15th Century Pine Continental Carving ‘Christ a Man of Sorrow’

Archive II A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details. View II
Archive III A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details. View III
Archive IV A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details. View IV
Archive V A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details. View V
Archive VI A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details. View VI
Archive VII A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details. View VII
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07805 249 756
Location
Bungay
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/bungay
Verified Since Feb 2014
Items For Sale 83
Items Sold 105
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Verified Since Feb 2014
View Dealer Info
Location: Bungay, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Verified
Feb 2014
For Sale
83
Sold
105
A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details.
15th Century Pine Continental Carving ‘Christ a Man of Sorrow’
Ref: SA1145070
A carved pine figure of Christ seated in contemplation, resting his head on his right hand, displaying natural wood grain and hand-carved details.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

The Man of Sorrows iconography emerged in late medieval Europe, portraying Jesus Christ in a contemplative, suffering pose prior to the crucifixion. These carved wooden statues were frequently produced for private devotion, monasteries, or chapels across Continental Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries.

European craftsmen predominantly utilised indigenous softwoods and hardwoods such as pine, lindenwood, or oak. The figures were hand-carved using chisels and gouges, often finished with gesso and polychrome pigments to highlight drapery and facial detail.

Authentic figures display hand-tooling marks, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, and historic insect flight holes. Traces of original polychrome paint or gesso layers beneath later surfaces, combined with a natural patina from centuries of exposure, indicate genuine age.

A single architectural wood carving functions as a sculptural focal point when displayed on a minimalist console table, within a deep wall niche, or atop a dark wood sideboard. Pairing the historical texture of weathered wood against plain plaster walls creates an engaging visual contrast.

Keep the sculpture in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping or splitting. Dust gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or chemical polishes that could damage historic surface layers.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories