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3 Finely Carved Water Plants Hardwood Panels C1880
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3 Finely Carved Water Plants Hardwood Panels C1880

19th century
Description

This SET OF THREE FINELY CARVED HARDWOOD PANELS, attractively framed in contrasting wood, date from circa 1880.

The panels depict BULRUSHES, WATER IRISES and WATERLILIES.

There is a good depth to the carving.

Height: 11.75 inches (30 cm)

Width: 13 inches (33 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Carved Botanical Wall Panels to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09080506
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Textured punchwork ground behind the carving: common practice in Aesthetic Movement woodwork.
Waterlily, iris and bulrush motifs: favoured aquatic themes of the Aesthetic period.
Soft highlights on the high-relief carving: long accumulation of careful wax polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154358
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Description
This SET OF THREE FINELY CARVED HARDWOOD PANELS, attractively framed in contrasting wood, date from circa 1880.

The panels depict BULRUSHES, WATER IRISES and WATERLILIES.

There is a good depth to the carving.

Height: 11.75 inches (30 cm)

Width: 13 inches (33 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Shipping on request.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated these Carved Botanical Wall Panels to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09080506
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 130-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Textured punchwork ground behind the carving: common practice in Aesthetic Movement woodwork.
Waterlily, iris and bulrush motifs: favoured aquatic themes of the Aesthetic period.
Soft highlights on the high-relief carving: long accumulation of careful wax polishing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1154358
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2013

Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes.
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Archive I Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes.

3 Finely Carved Water Plants Hardwood Panels C1880

Archive II Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes. View II
Archive III Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes. View III
Archive IV Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes. View IV
Archive V Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes. View V
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Shaun King Antiques
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Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes.
3 FINELY CARVED WATER PLANTS HARDWOOD PANELS c1880
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Set of three framed dark hardwood relief panels carved with botanical water plants including water lilies, irises, and bulrushes.
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  • ObjectWall Art
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialHardwood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRelief carving, Water lilies, Bulrushes, Botanical flora
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

A set of three Victorian hardwood wall art panels dating from 1880 displays intricate relief carving depicting botanical water plants, specifically water lilies, irises, and bulrushes. The panels are housed within rectangular wooden frames with clean mouldings in a lighter shade, contrasting sharply with the deep dark brown colour of the central carved subjects. Each panel shows deep relief carving with detailed floral petals, pointed leaves, and slender stems stretching across the dark timber background. The grain of the lighter outer framing runs horizontally along the top and bottom pieces and vertically along the sides, while the timber surface exhibits a warm satin sheen under natural light. Each individual panel measures 30 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 2 cm deep. These decorative botanical plaques work well mounted on a living room wall above a sideboard or console table to introduce Victorian character and natural texture into a traditional or eclectic interior scheme.

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During the late 19th century, particularly within the Aesthetic Movement, craftspeople focused on natural forms and botanical studies. Carved wooden panels featuring flora such as water lilies, irises, and reeds were widely produced for interior decoration, wainscoting, and furniture inserts.

Craftspeople predominantly used dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, mahogany, and teak due to their ability to hold fine detail during hand carving. Panels were frequently finished with natural wax or oil polishes to emphasize the natural grain and depth of the relief.

Authentic period carvings exhibit subtle hand-tool marks, uneven depth in the background recessed areas, and natural shrinkage or patination consistent with age. The reverse side often shows historical hand-saw marks and original joinery techniques.

Carved wood panels can be hung vertically as a triptych, arranged horizontally above furniture, or integrated into a gallery wall. Their organic patterns and dark timber tones provide textural contrast against neutral or deeply toned painted walls.

Dust regularly using a soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth to reach recessed areas. Apply high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year, and keep the wood away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent splitting.
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