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Late Gothic Carved Donor Figure, Upper Rhine, C.1500
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Late Gothic Carved Donor Figure, Upper Rhine, C.1500

16th century
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A striking late Gothic donor figure carved in chestnut, originating from the Upper Rhine region and dating to around 1500. The figure is shown kneeling in prayer with hands clasped, wearing flowing robes with beautifully carved folds and a well-defined bearded face full of character.

This would originally have formed part of an altar or devotional group, placed opposite a matching donor or beneath a sacred scene. At 71 cm high, it is an impressive and substantial carving with real presence.

The surface shows an attractive, centuries-old patina. Structurally sound and displaying very well.

Height: 71 cm

Material: Chestnut

Date: Late 15th / Early 16th Century

Origin: Upper Rhine

Provenance: Private London collection.

A fine decorative and historical piece of late Gothic sculpture.

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Late Gothic Donor Figure to the 16th Century.

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A striking late Gothic donor figure carved in chestnut, originating from the Upper Rhine region and dating to around 1500.
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The figure is shown kneeling in prayer with hands clasped, wearing flowing robes with beautifully carved folds and a well-defined bearded face full of character.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
fig 1. A hand-carved dark wood figure depicting a bearded man in folded robes with hands clasped in prayer.
fig 1. Late Gothic Carved Donor Figure, Upper Rhine, C.1500

This would originally have formed part of an altar or devotional group, placed opposite a matching donor or beneath a sacred scene. At 71 cm high, it is an impressive and substantial carving with real presence.

fig 2. A hand-carved dark wood figure depicting a bearded man in folded robes with hands clasped in prayer.
fig 2. Late Gothic Carved Donor Figure, Upper Rhine, C.1500

The surface shows an attractive, centuries-old patina. Structurally sound and displaying very well.

Height: 71 cm

Material: Chestnut

Date: Late 15th / Early 16th Century

Origin: Upper Rhine

Provenance: Private London collection.

A fine decorative and historical piece of late Gothic sculpture.

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Late Gothic Donor Figure to the 16th Century.

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SA1182855
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Late Gothic Carved Donor Figure, Upper Rhine, c.1500

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A hand-carved dark wood figure depicting a bearded man in folded robes with hands clasped in prayer.
Late Gothic Carved Donor Figure, Upper Rhine, c.1500
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Late Gothic wood sculpture is defined by expressive human emotion, intricate drapery with deep folds, and realistic anatomical details. Originating predominantly in Northern Europe during the 15th and early 16th centuries, these carvings were created for religious devotion and ecclesiastical displays.

Sculptors in Northern and Central Europe frequently used dense, fine-grained hardwoods such as oak, lime, or walnut. These timbers allowed artists to execute complex detail while providing durability for devotional figures and altarpieces.

Authentic period pieces exhibit characteristic tool marks from hand chisels, natural shrinkage cracks along the timber grain, and aged patination. Traces of original polychrome paint or gilding, along with evidence of historic joinery methods, are also common indicators.

A carved figure can serve as a focal point when placed against neutral walls, on a minimalist sideboard, or within an open shelving unit. Combining structural historic artifacts with contemporary furniture creates visual contrast and textural depth.

Wood sculptures require stable environmental conditions, away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources that cause warping or splitting. Regular dusting with a soft brush and occasional applications of microcrystalline wax help protect the historic surface.
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