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19th Century Walnut Carved Study of a Monk Circa 1890
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19th Century Walnut Carved Study of a Monk Circa 1890

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This exceptionally well carved bust of a 19th century monk has been produced out of a single piece of rich, dense walnut and then mounted onto a separate walnut plinth, all original. It captures this portly and mischievous-looking monk with great expression and character, even down to the wink of an eye and moles on his face. A senior priest possibly reprimands him.

This very tactile object is full of charm and character. Finely signed by the artist carver on his left shoulder, J Chartron.

Circa 1890, in very good original condition with superb colour and patina.

Height 24cm x width 30cm x depth 17cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Monk Bust to the 1890s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09408603
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques Date1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1890s:
Hand-gouge facets across the cowl and shoulders: late 19th-century Continental wood carving.
Incised signature J. Chartron on the shoulder: typical French sculptor's mark.
Wax darkened in the deep folds: accumulated patina over many decades.
Gentle rubbing to the finish on the nose and brow: natural handling wear.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1201229
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This exceptionally well carved bust of a 19th century monk has been produced out of a single piece of rich, dense walnut and then mounted onto a separate walnut plinth, all original.
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It captures this portly and mischievous-looking monk with great expression and character, even down to the wink of an eye and moles on his face.
Robert Belcher Antiques

A senior priest possibly reprimands him.

fig 1. A late 19th-century hand-carved walnut study bust depicting a hooded monk on a moulded wooden base.
fig 1. 19th Century Walnut Carved Study of a Monk Circa 1890

This very tactile object is full of charm and character. Finely signed by the artist carver on his left shoulder, J Chartron.

Circa 1890, in very good original condition with superb colour and patina.

Height 24cm x width 30cm x depth 17cm

Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Walnut Monk Bust to the 1890s.

Independent Date Report ID 09408603
Dealer's Item Date1890s
Sellingantiques dating1890s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1890s:
Hand-gouge facets across the cowl and shoulders: late 19th-century Continental wood carving.
Incised signature J. Chartron on the shoulder: typical French sculptor's mark.
Wax darkened in the deep folds: accumulated patina over many decades.
Gentle rubbing to the finish on the nose and brow: natural handling wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201229
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
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Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A late 19th-century hand-carved walnut study bust depicting a hooded monk on a moulded wooden base.

19th Century Walnut Carved Study of a Monk Circa 1890

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Robert Belcher Antiques

Robert Belcher Antiques
Telephone 07929 011224 or 01905 622468
Location
Worcestershire
United Kingdom

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A late 19th-century hand-carved walnut study bust depicting a hooded monk on a moulded wooden base.
19th century walnut carved study of a monk circa 1890
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Gothic
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved facial features, Hooded cowl drape, Moulded wooden base
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Victorian Gothic sculpture depicts a portly, mischievous-looking monk in a hooded cowl drape and is hand-carved from a single piece of rich, dense walnut with a warm brown colour and polished finish. The design includes expressive facial features, moles on the face, and a signature on the left shoulder, mounted on a moulded wooden base. The piece measures 24 cm high, 30 cm wide and 17 cm deep. Place this tactile object on a bookshelf in a gentleman's library or study to add character and historical interest to the room. The piece integrates easily into traditional interior spaces where wooden ornaments and scholarly decorative items are displayed.

FAQs

During the 19th century, ecclesiastical subjects and figurative character studies carved from wood gained popularity across Europe, influenced by Gothic Revival aesthetics and traditional timber sculpting practices.

Dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, and limewood were predominantly chosen by sculptors due to their tight grain, structural stability, and capacity for holding precise chiselled detail.

Authentic period carvings exhibit subtle gouge mark variations from hand tools, natural patina accumulated in carved crevices, and minor shrinkage consistent with historic timber ageing.

Positioning a carved wooden bust on a dark desk, bookshelf, or side cabinet creates a focused architectural accent that adds tactile depth to modern interior schemes.

Dust the item regularly using a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth, avoid placement near direct heat sources to prevent wood movement, and apply a clear beeswax polish sparingly as needed.
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