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Early Religous Carving of Mary and Child ?
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Early Religous Carving of Mary and Child ?

17th century
Sold 6 February 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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An untouched linden wood( limewood) carving probably 16th /17thcentury or earlier.

She measures 38cms h 16cms w and 10cms d

Traces of the original polychrome colouring are still visible

With its venerable age there are obvious losses and signs of treated old woodworm.

The figure is reputed to have come from germany ( family records)

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Madonna Carving to the Before 1700 period.

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Description
An untouched linden wood( limewood) carving probably 16th /17thcentury or earlier.

She measures 38cms h 16cms w and 10cms d

Traces of the original polychrome colouring are still visible

With its venerable age there are obvious losses and signs of treated old woodworm.

The figure is reputed to have come from germany ( family records)

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Madonna Carving to the Before 1700 period.

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Mike Melody Antiques
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An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Religous Carving of Mary and Child ?

Archive II An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View II
Archive III An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View III
Archive IV An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View IV
Archive V An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View V
Archive VI An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View VI
Archive VII An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View VII
Archive VIII An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint. View VIII
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Mike Melody Antiques

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An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint.
EARLY RELIGOUS CARVING OF MARY AND CHILD ?
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An aged, hand-carved wooden figure of a robed woman holding a child, featuring remnants of weathered paint.
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  • ObjectDecorative Sculptures
  • Period17th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Pigment
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved drapery, Polychrome finish, Figurative carving

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Antique wooden Madonna sculptures have been created for centuries across Europe as central figures for private devotion, altars, and churches, often reflecting the specific artistic styles of their period.

Traditional figures were typically carved from native hardwoods such as oak, limewood, or pine, then frequently finished with gesso and polychrome paint or gilding.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating tool marks, the natural ageing and oxidisation of the wood, craquelure in any polychrome layers, and traditional joinery or construction methods appropriate to the era.

Such pieces provide a strong focal point when displayed singly on a mantelpiece, within a bookshelf, or mounted on a neutral wall to highlight their texture and historical depth.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, keeping the piece out of direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, and dusting gently with a dry, soft brush without using liquid cleaners.
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