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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 09523165
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-430 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Separately carved arms jointed at the shoulders with wooden dowels: standard early cabinetwork.
Traces of original gesso and polychrome pigment on the loincloth: early decorative scheme.
Hand-chiselled hollows and rough tool marks across the reverse: traditional hand carving.
Deep natural shrinkage along the oak grain: prolonged drying over several centuries.

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
36cm (14.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09523165
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-430 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Separately carved arms jointed at the shoulders with wooden dowels: standard early cabinetwork.
Traces of original gesso and polychrome pigment on the loincloth: early decorative scheme.
Hand-chiselled hollows and rough tool marks across the reverse: traditional hand carving.
Deep natural shrinkage along the oak grain: prolonged drying over several centuries.

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
36cm (14.17")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1217595
Timberhill Gallery
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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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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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  • ObjectSculpture
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Parcel Gilt
  • ColourDark Brown, Gold
  • MotifsOutstretched arms, Anatomical modelling, Carved perizoma, Mounting pin holes
  • SizeH 36 cm (14 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This seventeenth-century Baroque Corpus Christi sculpture from the Low Countries is formed from carved dark brown oak with remnants of polychrome decoration and a gold-coloured parcel-gilt perizoma. The figure displays detailed anatomical modelling, outstretched arms with mounting pin holes in the hands and feet, and a delicately carved cloth tied around the waist. Signs of age include visible wood grain and small attachment apertures used for its original hanging position. It stands vertically on a modern black square metal display base. The piece measures 36 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this devotional sculpture suits placement on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or study desk as a decorative focal point.

FAQs

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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