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A German Lime Wood Carved Praying Figure. Late 18th Century
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A German Lime Wood Carved Praying Figure. Late 18th Century

18th century
Description

A German lime wood figure kneeling in pray. Standing on a gilt wood base

Late 18th century.

Missing his left foot.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Limewood Praying Figure to the 18th Century.

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SA1193473
Description
A German lime wood figure kneeling in pray. Standing on a gilt wood base

Late 18th century.

Missing his left foot.

Height
34cm (13.39")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Junk Antiques & Interiors has dated this Carved Limewood Praying Figure to the 18th Century.

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SA1193473
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A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth.
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Archive I A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth.

A German Lime Wood Carved Praying Figure. Late 18th Century

Archive II A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth. View II
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Archive V A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth. View V
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Archive VII A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth. View VII
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A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth.
A German Lime Wood Carved Praying Figure. Late 18th Century
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A late 18th-century German carved limewood figure of a praying child kneeling on a velvet-covered gilded plinth.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGerman Baroque
  • MaterialLimewood, Gold Leaf, Velvet
  • ColourWarm Brown, Gold
  • MotifsKneeling praying pose, Curled textured hair, Moulded gilded plinth
  • SizeH 34 cm (13 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

This late eighteenth-century German Baroque sculpture is carved from lime wood and depicts a child kneeling in prayer with hands clasped together, textured curled hair, and detailed garments. The warm brown figure stands upon a rectangular plinth finished in bright gold leaf with ornate carved mouldings and short scrolled feet, mounted over a faded burgundy velvet cushion. Visible signs of age include a missing left foot on the child and surface wear consistent with handling over time. The sculpture measures 34 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 14 cm deep. Position this religious artwork on a sideboard top or mantelpiece in a study, drawing room, or hallway as a decorative display piece.

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Limewood carving flourished in German-speaking regions from the late Gothic period through the 18th century. Sculptors favoured limewood for its soft, uniform texture, which allowed for intricate detail in religious statues and devotional figures.

Craftsmen predominantly utilised native hardwoods such as limewood, oak, and walnut. Decorative bases and highlights were frequently embellished with gold leaf gilding over a gesso ground and occasionally paired with velvet or silk trim.

Authentic period carvings display hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage cracks along the grain, and age-appropriate oxidation. Original gilded surfaces typically show light wear, revealing the underlying bole clay beneath the gold leaf.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a tailored bookcase display. Pairing historical wooden carvings with minimalist contemporary backdrops creates a striking visual contrast.

Dust the object regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush to prevent accumulation in carved crevices. Keep the piece in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight, radiators, and sudden changes in humidity to prevent wood movement.
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