0
53,752  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 184  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1219266
FOR SALE
£1,200
Email
Save
An 18th Century Oak Carved Classical Figure
Rob Hall Antiques
saved for later €1,404     $1,524
£1,200

Rob Hall Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Aug 2025
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1219266
PDF SHARE
SAVE

An 18th Century Oak Carved Classical Figure

18th century
Description

An eighteenth-century carved oak figure depicting a youthful male in flowing Classical drapery. The figure is carved in the round and stands in a relaxed contrapposto pose, the drapery arranged in bold folds across the body and over one shoulder.

The carving displays strongn character, with a well-modelled head, expressive facial features and confident treatment of the drapery. Originally intended as a decorative, architectural or emblematic element, the figure now survives as a striking piece of period sculpture in its own right.

Retaining a rich aged surface and excellent decorative presence, the figure stands on a later associated plinth.

Some repairs to feet and on loss of thumb on right hand.

Measuring: 57 cm height overall

Declaration

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Sculpture to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1219266
Description
An eighteenth-century carved oak figure depicting a youthful male in flowing Classical drapery.
“
The figure is carved in the round and stands in a relaxed contrapposto pose, the drapery arranged in bold folds across the body and over one shoulder.
Rob Hall Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base.
fig 1. An 18th Century Oak Carved Classical Figure

The carving displays strongn character, with a well-modelled head, expressive facial features and confident treatment of the drapery. Originally intended as a decorative, architectural or emblematic element, the figure now survives as a striking piece of period sculpture in its own right.

Retaining a rich aged surface and excellent decorative presence, the figure stands on a later associated plinth.

Some repairs to feet and on loss of thumb on right hand.

Measuring: 57 cm height overall

Date of Manufacture

Rob Hall Antiques has dated this 18th Century Oak Sculpture to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1219266
Rob Hall Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2025
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Rob Hall Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base.
1 / 15
Archive I An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base.

An 18th century oak carved classical figure

Archive II An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View II
Archive III An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base. View XV
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Rob Hall Antiques
Telephone 07858 820345
Location
Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/robhallantiques
Verified Since Aug 2025
Items For Sale 39
Items Sold 24
Rob Hall Antiques
Verified Since Aug 2025
View Dealer Info
Location: Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/robhallantiques
Verified
Aug 2025
For Sale
39
Sold
24
An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base.
An 18th century oak carved classical figure
Ref: SA1219266
An 18th-century carved oak standing male figure with drapery across his shoulder set on a rounded base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

These figures draw inspiration from Greco-Roman antiquity, featuring idealised human proportions and draped classical garments carved from native hardwoods such as oak or walnut.

Sculptors worked from solid timber blocks using hand chisels and gouges, often mounting the final piece onto an integrated or turned wooden base before applying a wax or varnish finish.

Authentic pieces display hand-tool marks, natural shrinkage cracks along the timber grain, uneven patination from handling, and age-related oxidisation in unexposed areas.

Position the sculpture on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table alongside minimalist modern accents or leather-bound volumes to create visual contrast.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent cracking, dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying clear beeswax sparingly.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories