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17th Century Low Country Carved Corpus Christi
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17th Century Low Country Carved Corpus Christi

17th century
Description

A wonderfully detailed carved 17th century oak Corpus Christi, with remnants of polychrome decoration.

Holes to the hands and feet for fixing and two hanging holes to the rear. Presently mounted on a metal display stand.

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Carved Wood Corpus Christi to the 17th Century.

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SA1217595
Description
A wonderfully detailed carved 17th century oak Corpus Christi, with remnants of polychrome decoration.

Holes to the hands and feet for fixing and two hanging holes to the rear. Presently mounted on a metal display stand.

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Carved Wood Corpus Christi to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217595
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand.
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Archive I A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand.

17th Century Low Country Carved Corpus Christi

Archive II A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand. View II
Archive III A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand. View IV
Archive V A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand. View V
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Bungay
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2014
Items For Sale 83
Items Sold 105
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Verified Since Feb 2014
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A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand.
17th Century Low Country Carved Corpus Christi
Ref: SA1217595
A carved wooden 17th-century Corpus Christi figure with outstretched arms and a gilded perizoma, mounted vertically on a black square metal display stand.
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A Corpus Christi of this period is a sculpted depiction of Jesus Christ on the cross, originating from the Low Countries during the Baroque era. These works reflected the Counter-Reformation emphasis on emotive, anatomically expressive devotional art.

Sculptors typically carved these figures from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime wood. They were frequently finished with polychrome paint, gesso, or leaf gilding on areas such as the perizoma drapery.

Authentic examples display hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage cracks, and historical wear patterns consistent with age. Look for traditional joinery techniques at the shoulders, original mounting peg holes, and remnants of early gesso or gilding.

Displaying a standalone sculptural object on a bespoke metal mount creates a focused gallery-style accent. Positioning it on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or within a curated cabinet of curiosities highlights its historical form against neutral backdrops.

Keep the sculpture in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or splitting. Dust gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush and avoid liquid cleaners.
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