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16th Century Oak Carved Saint
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
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16th Century Oak Carved Saint

16th century
Description

Large Early 16th century oak carved standing architecture saint 1580c original Polychrome on the bottom half of rope in Gilt and blues

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Saint Figure to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191781
Description
Large Early 16th century oak carved standing architecture saint 1580c original Polychrome on the bottom half of rope in Gilt and blues
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this Carved Oak Saint Figure to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1191781
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
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Archive I A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish.

16th Century Oak Carved Saint

Archive II A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View II
Archive III A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View III
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Archive VIII A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View VIII
Archive IX A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View IX
Archive X A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View X
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Archive XII A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View XII
Archive XIII A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View XIII
Archive XIV A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish. View XIV
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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07785 785 097 or 07585 440 614
Location
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

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A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish.
16th century oak carved Saint
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A 16th-century hand-carved oak figure of a saint with draped robes, traces of gold gilding, and a patinated finish.
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16th-century religious wood carvings typically feature devotional figures, such as saints or biblical characters, hand-carved from hardwoods like oak. These pieces were created for churches, private chapels, or shrines, often displaying drapery with crisp folds and remnants of original gilding or polychrome decoration.

Early European devotional figures were predominantly carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or limewood. Many were finished with a gesso ground, paint pigments, or gold leaf to highlight decorative details and facial features.

Authentic 16th-century carvings display signs of hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, and age-related wear, such as loss of delicate extremities. The timber often exhibits deep patination and distinct oxidisation that cannot be artificially replicated.

A carved wooden saint sculpture serves as a dramatic focal point when placed on a minimalist sideboard, within a recessed alcove, or atop a fireplace mantel. Pairing the dark patinated timber with clean contemporary backgrounds highlights the architectural silhouette of the carving.

To preserve the timber and remaining painted or gilded surfaces, clean the sculpture gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush. Avoid using liquid cleansers, damp cloths, or placing the object near heat sources and direct sunlight, which can cause wood shrinkage or cracking.
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