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17th Century Huge Carved Oak Overdoor Panel Attributed to the Master Carver Edward Pearce
Karen Tarleton
for sale €3,218     $3,493
£2,750

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17th Century Huge Carved Oak Overdoor Panel Attributed to the Master Carver Edward Pearce

17th century
For Sale by Karen Tarleton
Description

17th Century HUGE Carved Oak Staircase Panel attributed to the Master Carver Edward Pearce. A beautifully carved panel with deep acanthus leaves bursting seed pods with a cherub holding an armorial and a carved flower. It has been in a private collection for over 60 years. This is one of four panels which are all different. Very large.

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Karen

07866 475069

Physical Dimensions
Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Overdoor Panel to the 17th Century.

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SA1180136
Description
17th Century HUGE Carved Oak Staircase Panel attributed to the Master Carver Edward Pearce.
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A beautifully carved panel with deep acanthus leaves bursting seed pods with a cherub holding an armorial and a carved flower.
Karen Tarleton

It has been in a private collection for over 60 years. This is one of four panels which are all different. Very large.

Please call or email me if you would like more information.

Karen

07866 475069

Height
63cm (24.80")
Width
230cm (90.55")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Karen Tarleton has dated this Carved Oak Overdoor Panel to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1180136
Karen Tarleton
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A wide 17th-century dark oak architectural panel intricately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves and central cherub figures.
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Archive I A wide 17th-century dark oak architectural panel intricately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves and central cherub figures.

17th Century Huge Carved Oak Overdoor Panel Attributed to the Master Carver Edward Pearce

Archive II A wide 17th-century dark oak architectural panel intricately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves and central cherub figures. View II
Archive III A wide 17th-century dark oak architectural panel intricately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves and central cherub figures. View III
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Karen Tarleton
Telephone 07866 475069
Location
Misterton
Somerset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/sandc
Verified Since Mar 2011
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Karen Tarleton
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Location: Misterton, Somerset, United Kingdom
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A wide 17th-century dark oak architectural panel intricately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves and central cherub figures.
17th Century HUGE Carved Oak Overdoor Panel attributed to the Master Carver Edward Pearce
Ref: SA1180136
A wide 17th-century dark oak architectural panel intricately carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus leaves and central cherub figures.
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An overdoor panel, or sopraporta, is a decorative architectural carving or painting positioned above a doorway to enhance the rooms proportions and architectural hierarchy. Popularised during the 17th and 18th centuries in grand English and European estates, these panels typically featured high-relief foliage, heraldic crests, or allegorical figures.

English overdoors from this period were predominantly hand-carved from dense native timber such as oak, boxwood, or lime wood, favoured by master carvers like Grinling Gibbons. The construction relied on thick single planks or joined timber blocks carved with chisels and gouges to achieve dramatic depth and openwork.

Authentic 17th-century carvings exhibit irregular tool marks from hand chisels, original oak pegging, and deep, uneven patination acquired over centuries. Look for signs of historic hand-carving techniques, natural shrinkage splits along the wood grain, and oxidisation in crevices rather than uniform machine production.

A large carved timber panel can be mounted as a focal architectural element above a mantelpiece, hung above a bed headboard, or displayed on a neutral wall in a hallway. Pairing dark timber against light textured plaster creates a striking juxtaposition between historical craftsmanship and contemporary minimalist design.

Keep timber carvings away from direct heat sources, radiators, and high humidity to prevent warping or splitting. Regular dusting with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, paired with an annual application of high-grade clear beeswax, will protect the wood finish and preserve its natural lustre.
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