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A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century
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A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century

17th century
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A superb and highly dynamic carved oak panel representing an Allegory of Faith. Dating to the last quarter of the 17th century, this piece is a tour-de-force of Northern European High Baroque sculpture. The subject is a sophisticated one: the female figure of Fides (Faith) is depicted holding a chalice and a cross, the principal symbols of Christian dogma.

The carving is of exceptional quality, particularly in the deeply undercut, swirling drapery that seems to defy the solid oak from which it is carved. This theatrical sense of movement and emotional intensity is the very hallmark of the great workshops of Flanders (Antwerp) and Southern Germany (Augsburg) during the Counter-Reformation. The use of solid oak is also characteristic of the finest works from this region.

This is a powerful and intellectually engaging piece for the discerning collector of European sculpture.

Measurements:

• Height: 60.5 cm

• Width: 17 cm

• Thickness: approx. 6 cm

• Weight: 1184 g

Condition: Excellent antique condition with a deep, dark patina. The carving is exceptionally crisp and well-preserved with no significant damages or repairs. There are minor surface marks and age-related shrinkage as would be expected.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Baroque Carved Oak Panel to the 17th Century.

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SA1174530
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B1431
Description
A superb and highly dynamic carved oak panel representing an Allegory of Faith.
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Dating to the last quarter of the 17th century, this piece is a tour-de-force of Northern European High Baroque sculpture.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The subject is a sophisticated one: the female figure of Fides (Faith) is depicted holding a chalice and a cross, the principal symbols of Christian dogma.

fig 1. A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery.
fig 1. A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century

The carving is of exceptional quality, particularly in the deeply undercut, swirling drapery that seems to defy the solid oak from which it is carved. This theatrical sense of movement and emotional intensity is the very hallmark of the great workshops of Flanders (Antwerp) and Southern Germany (Augsburg) during the Counter-Reformation. The use of solid oak is also characteristic of the finest works from this region.

fig 2. A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery.
fig 2. A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century

This is a powerful and intellectually engaging piece for the discerning collector of European sculpture.

Measurements:

• Height: 60.5 cm

• Width: 17 cm

• Thickness: approx. 6 cm

• Weight: 1184 g

Condition: Excellent antique condition with a deep, dark patina. The carving is exceptionally crisp and well-preserved with no significant damages or repairs. There are minor surface marks and age-related shrinkage as would be expected.

fig 3. A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery.
fig 3. A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Baroque Carved Oak Panel to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174530
Dealers Internal Ref
B1431
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery.

A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century

Archive II A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View II
Archive III A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View III
Archive IV A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View IV
Archive V A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View V
Archive VI A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View VI
Archive VII A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View VII
Archive VIII A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View VIII
Archive IX A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery. View IX
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A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery.
A Fine Flemish or German High Baroque Carved Oak Panel, Allegory of Faith, Late 17th Century
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A vertically oriented late 17th-century carved oak panel featuring a central figure representing Faith holding a cross and book beneath detailed scrollwork and drapery.
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  • ObjectWall Reliefs
  • Period17th century
  • StyleHigh Baroque
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAllegorical figure, Crucifix, Scrollwork canopy, Acanthus detail

This late 17th-century High Baroque wall relief originates from Flanders or Germany. Fashioned from solid oak with a warm brown timber colour and a deep, dark patina, the vertical panel depicts an allegorical female figure of Faith holding a cross and a book. The composition incorporates a scrollwork canopy above the figure and acanthus detail along with deeply undercut swirling drapery. Minor surface marks and age-related shrinkage are visible on the wood. Measuring 60.5 cm in height, 17 cm in width, and approximately 6 cm in thickness, the panel suits narrow wall spaces in a home today. Collectors of European sculpture mount the piece in a study, hallway, or living area to display the Northern European High Baroque carving style.

FAQs

High Baroque wood carvings feature deep relief, dynamic figurative compositions, dramatic movement, and elaborate scrollwork or drapery architectural elements.

European relief panels of this period were predominantly hand-carved from solid oak or walnut, using specialized gouges and chisels to form three-dimensional sculptural details from single timber planks.

Authentic 17th-century oak panels display hand-chiselled tool marks on the reverse, natural wood shrinkage across the grain, deep patination within carved recesses, and historical fixing points.

A high-relief oak panel can be mounted as focal wall art in a hallway, positioned within a fireplace alcove, or displayed on cabinetry to create architectural contrast within contemporary schemes.

Dust gently with a soft horsehair brush to reach deep carving recesses, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once a year to preserve the wood finish and patina.
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