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Antique Early Oak Carvings 17thc Green Man Applique. English C1640-60.
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Antique Early Oak Carvings 17thc Green Man Applique. English C1640-60.

17th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A well carved mid 17thc oak applique, which probably came from a grand piece of furniture in a manor house or church of the pagan god "Green Man" who represents fertility and the power of nature, regeneration, and the cycle of the seasons....it is beautifully carved out of English oak and has gained a very good patina....

English. C1640-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.3cm (7.20")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Carving to the 17th Century.

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SA1175893
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8370
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A well carved mid 17thc oak applique, which probably came from a grand piece of furniture in a manor house or church of the pagan god "Green Man" who represents fertility and the power of nature, regeneration, and the cycle of the seasons....it is beautifully carved out of English oak and has gained a very good patina....

English. C1640-60.

Height
18.3cm (7.20")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Carving to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1175893
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8370
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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Antique Early Oak Carvings 17thc Green Man Applique. English C1640-60.

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A dark brown carved oak applique depicting a stylized face with foliage elements, dating from the seventeenth century.
Antique Early Oak Carvings 17thc Green Man Applique. English C1640-60.
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A dark brown carved oak applique depicting a stylized face with foliage elements, dating from the seventeenth century.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Salvage
  • Period17th century
  • StyleJacobean
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFoliate mask, Hand-carved relief, Chamfered edges
  • SizeH 18.3 cm (7 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

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The Green Man is a sculptural motif consisting of a human face surrounded by or made from leaves and vines, symbolising rebirth and the cycle of growth, frequently incorporated into Jacobean and medieval woodwork.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from solid English oak using gouges and chisels, often featuring pegged joinery or mounted as decorative appliques on larger pieces of case furniture or architectural timberwork.

Authenticity is determined by examining the tool marks, timber shrinkage, oxidation patterns, and density of the mature English oak, alongside historical patination acquired over centuries of exposure.

They can be mounted on a neutral wall as sculptural artwork, displayed on custom stands, or integrated into minimalist shelving units to create a focal point of historical texture.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels between 40-60 percent, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying microcrystalline wax to protect the dry, historic wood surface.
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