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Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of a Night Watchman.
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Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of a Night Watchman.

1920 - 1940
Description

Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture Of A Night Watchman.

Standing in front of a illuminated lantern with a lantern on his arm a signal horn and a halberd in his hands, the base simulating rocks.

Finely carved in detail, in very good original condition no missing pieces and with original old beautiful patination.

Signed: W. Orysik, is the sculptor Wasyl Orysik who was working in circa 1940-45 in Wertheim Germany, and he came from Ukraine.

German circa 1940-45

Height till top of lantern 123cm height till top of halberd 145cm

26cm wide, 32cm deep.

Price: £1250,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Wooden Watchman Lamp to the 1940s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09186668
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-95 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Carved signature W. Orysik on the base: records the maker's hand.
Gouge-carved facets across the figure: hand chisel work.
Glazed timber lantern wired as a lamp: mid-20th century domestic lighting.
Fine shrinkage check across the base: natural movement in solid timber.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
145cm (57.09")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1169524
Description
Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture Of A Night Watchman.
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Standing in front of a illuminated lantern with a lantern on his arm a signal horn and a halberd in his hands, the base simulating rocks.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Finely carved in detail, in very good original condition no missing pieces and with original old beautiful patination.

fig 1. A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base.
fig 1. Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of a Night Watchman.

Signed: W. Orysik, is the sculptor Wasyl Orysik who was working in circa 1940-45 in Wertheim Germany, and he came from Ukraine.

German circa 1940-45

Height till top of lantern 123cm height till top of halberd 145cm

26cm wide, 32cm deep.

Price: £1250,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Wooden Watchman Lamp to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 09186668
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 70-95 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Carved signature W. Orysik on the base: records the maker's hand.
Gouge-carved facets across the figure: hand chisel work.
Glazed timber lantern wired as a lamp: mid-20th century domestic lighting.
Fine shrinkage check across the base: natural movement in solid timber.

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
145cm (57.09")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Reference Numbers
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SA1169524
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

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Archive I A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base.

Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture of a Night Watchman.

Archive II A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base. View II
Archive III A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base. View III
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Archive V A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base. View V
Archive VI A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base. View VI
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Archive IX A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base. View IX
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A hand-carved wooden sculpture of a night watchman holding a horn and halberd beside an illuminated street lantern on a stacked timber base.
Ukraine Interest, Amusing Sculpture Of A Night Watchman.
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  • ObjectFloor Lamps
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEuropean Folk Art
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsNight watchman figure, Hand-carved drapery, Integral lantern, Stacked block base
  • SizeH 145 cm (57 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This European folk art floor lamp takes the form of a hand-carved wooden night watchman figure in warm brown tones, standing upon a stacked timber base that simulates rocks. The character wears a brimless hat, a long overcoat with detailed drapery folds, and sturdy boots, holding a signal horn in one hand and a halberd in the other. An illuminated street lantern with glass panes stands directly behind the figure, accompanied by a smaller secondary lantern suspended from his arm. The sculpture bears the signature of sculptor Wasyl Orysik and dates from the 1940 period. Measuring 145 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 32 cm deep, the sculpture serves as a functional and decorative floor lamp suited for placement in an empty corner of a gentleman's library or hallway. The piece displays fine carving detail throughout the figure's clothing and accessories, alongside an original old patinated finish across the timber surfaces.

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Figurative carvings of night watchmen originated in European folk art traditions, particularly across Central and Eastern Europe, depicting historical town watchmen equipped with lanterns, horns, and polearms. These figures were frequently produced as decorative household items or functional lamp bases in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

These sculptures were typically hand-carved from dense native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, lime, or pine, then finished with stains or waxes to highlight the grain. Functional versions integrated glass-panelled lanterns and internal electrical wiring or oil fittings.

Authentic hand-carved pieces feature subtle variations in tool marks, hand-carved chisel strokes, and irregular joins rather than uniform machine moulding. Inspecting the undersides, hollows, and detail work on features like clothing folds or facial expressions reveals genuine craftsmanship.

Position the lamp in a corner or alongside a reading armchair to create a focal point within an eclectic, rustic, or Gentlemans Library aesthetic. The warm tones of the carved timber pair well with natural leather, dark wood panelling, or neutral masonry backdrops.

Keep the wood free from dust using a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically to nourish the timber, and ensure all electrical wiring is tested by a qualified electrician prior to use.
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