Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Figure Sculpture to the 1880s.
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.
The artist has captured a striking impression of an early Anglo-Saxon farmer at work in the field. He is scattering seeds by hand from a large wooden bowl. He is simply dressed in a knee length smock tied at the waist with a piece of platted rope.
The detail throughout is exceptional, particularly on his face, muscular torso, veined hands, and sharply carved toes. Together with a fluid composition showing good natural stance and movement. The carving technique is highly skilled with only a natural chiselled finish giving a tactile multifaceted surface which is unlike most carvings that are sanded and burnished.
This remarkable sculpture is in excellent condition and has a very pleasing clear waxed lustrous finish in keeping with the look of the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th century. There is a carved signature by the artist on the front edge of the base. E Bolchdons.
Circa 1880
Height 68cm x width 37cm x depth 25cm
Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Figure Sculpture to the 1880s.
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.
Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.
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Hand Carved Golden Oak Anglo Saxon Farm Worker, Art and Crafts Period
