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Antique Carving 17thc Oak Single Caryatid of a Lady with Folded Arms. Flemish C1640-60.
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Antique Carving 17thc Oak Single Caryatid of a Lady with Folded Arms. Flemish C1640-60.

17th century
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A nicely carved single 17thc oak caryatid, of a lady with folded arms and wearing an elaborate headdress and robe...the caryatid would have been originally applied to a piece of furniture or panelling, ....I always say I would have loved to have seen the piece of furniture that it came from, I'm sure it would have been very impressive....excellent colour & patina...

Flemish. C1640-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
60.5cm (23.82")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Caryatid to the 17th Century.

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SA1208937
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8477
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A nicely carved single 17thc oak caryatid, of a lady with folded arms and wearing an elaborate headdress and robe...the caryatid would have been originally applied to a piece of furniture or panelling, ....
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I always say I would have loved to have seen the piece of furniture that it came from, I'm sure it would have been very impressive.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

...excellent colour & patina...

Flemish. C1640-60.

Height
60.5cm (23.82")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this 17th Century Oak Caryatid to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1208937
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8477
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base.
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Archive I A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base.

Antique Carving 17thc Oak Single Caryatid of a Lady with Folded Arms. Flemish C1640-60.

Archive II A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base. View II
Archive III A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base. View III
Archive IV A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base. View IV
Archive V A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base. View V
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Mark Seabrook Antiques

Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base.
Antique Carving 17thc Oak Single Caryatid Of A Lady With Folded Arms. Flemish C1640-60.
Ref: SA1208937
A dark seventeenth-century carved oak caryatid figure depicting a woman with crossed arms on a geometric strapwork base.
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  • ObjectArchitectural Carvings
  • Period17th century
  • StyleFlemish Renaissance
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFolded arms, Strapwork carving, Draped garments, Architectural capital
  • SizeH 60.5 cm (24 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

This seventeenth-century Flemish architectural carving takes the form of a single oak caryatid depicting a female figure with folded arms, an elaborate headdress, and draped robes standing atop a tapering plinth decorated with geometric strapwork, squares, and panels. The dark brown timber shows an aged patina with visible grain depth, standing 60.5 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 5.1 cm deep, supported by a stepped base and topped with an architectural capital. Originally applied to furniture or architectural panelling during the period between 1640 and 1660, the sculptural support now suits placement within a gentleman's library or on a dedicated bookshelf as an ornamental decorative object. The solid construction and compact footprint allow for simple placement on a mantelpiece or a display shelf among traditional study accessories.

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A caryatid is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support or decorative column. Popularised during classical antiquity, these figures were widely adopted in Northern European Renaissance and Baroque furniture design to ornament overmantels, cabinets, and panelling.

Oak was the predominant hardwood used for architectural carvings and furniture in seventeenth-century Flanders due to its durability and dense grain. Craftsmen hand-carved the dense timber using gouges and chisels before applying protective dark wax or oil finishes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-chiselled tool marks, uneven timber shrinkage along the grain, and deep oxidisation within recessed areas. Mounting peg holes, historical iron fixings, and smooth wear on exposed surfaces also indicate age.

A standalone caryatid can be mounted on a neutral wall surface as sculptural art or displayed vertically on a bookshelf or mantelpiece. Integrating historical carved fragments alongside understated contemporary decor creates a balanced focal point.

Dust regularly with a soft dry brush to clean intricate carved recesses. Apply a thin layer of natural beeswax paste annually to preserve the patination and protect the timber from drying out, keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity shifts.
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