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19th Century Hand Carved Wax Figures
The House of Antiques
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The House of Antiques

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19th Century Hand Carved Wax Figures

19th century
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Matched pair of 19th century hand carved wax figures

A rare example in the form of a matched pair of mid 19th century hand crafted wax figures, hand painted detail and stamped at the base with numbers 12. Dressed in Elizabethan style attire. Polychrome paint, believed to have been produced for ceremonial purposes with both figures joined hands. These figures would have once been encased in a wooden glass fronted box of sorts. Unusual to find a pair in such good condition.

Dimensions:

Height 8.5”

Width 3”

Depth 2”

Details:

Age: Mid 19th Century

Origin: France

Designer:

Material: Wax

Condition: Good

Weight:

Condition Report

In overall presentable condition considering age, scuffs to faces and hand painted detail as shown, without breaks or loss.

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UK Buyers: Delivery is available via trusted couriers, including specialist services for large, valuable, or fragile items.

International Buyers: Worldwide shipping is available. Please contact us prior to purchase for a bespoke shipping quotation. Due to the rarity, size, and fragility of this piece, we strongly recommend tracked, insured, and professionally crated shipping.

Dispatch Time: 3–7 working days, depending upon consignment and location.

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Returns are accepted only if an item is found to be significantly different from its description and must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

We do not accept cancellations or returns due to a change of mind. Unless otherwise agreed, all return shipping costs, including insurance, remain the responsibility of the buyer.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated these Carved Wax Devotional Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1223764
Dealers Internal Reference
mr and ms wax
Description
Matched pair of 19th century hand carved wax figures
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A rare example in the form of a matched pair of mid 19th century hand crafted wax figures, hand painted detail and stamped at the base with numbers 12.
The House of Antiques

Dressed in Elizabethan style attire. Polychrome paint, believed to have been produced for ceremonial purposes with both figures joined hands. These figures would have once been encased in a wooden glass fronted box of sorts. Unusual to find a pair in such good condition.

fig 1. A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.
fig 1. 19th Century Hand Carved Wax Figures

Dimensions:

Height 8.5”

Width 3”

Depth 2”

Details:

Age: Mid 19th Century

Origin: France

Designer:

Material: Wax

Condition: Good

Weight:

Condition Report

In overall presentable condition considering age, scuffs to faces and hand painted detail as shown, without breaks or loss.

fig 2. A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.
fig 2. 19th Century Hand Carved Wax Figures

Shipping & Handling

UK Buyers: Delivery is available via trusted couriers, including specialist services for large, valuable, or fragile items.

International Buyers: Worldwide shipping is available. Please contact us prior to purchase for a bespoke shipping quotation. Due to the rarity, size, and fragility of this piece, we strongly recommend tracked, insured, and professionally crated shipping.

fig 3. A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.
fig 3. 19th Century Hand Carved Wax Figures

Dispatch Time: 3–7 working days, depending upon consignment and location.

Our Guarantee

We pride ourselves on transparency, quality, and customer satisfaction. All items are described and photographed as accurately as possible. Please inspect all images carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing to ensure complete confidence in your purchase.

fig 4. A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.
fig 4. 19th Century Hand Carved Wax Figures

Returns & Cancellations

Returns are accepted only if an item is found to be significantly different from its description and must be reported within 48 hours of delivery.

We do not accept cancellations or returns due to a change of mind. Unless otherwise agreed, all return shipping costs, including insurance, remain the responsibility of the buyer.

Photographic Rights

All images are the property of The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd. For image licensing, reproduction, or publication enquiries, please contact us in advance.

Height
21.6cm (8.50")
Width
7.6cm (2.99")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated these Carved Wax Devotional Figures to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223764
Dealers Internal Ref
mr and ms wax
The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022
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A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.
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Archive I A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.

19th century hand carved wax figures

Archive II A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View II
Archive III A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View III
Archive IV A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View IV
Archive V A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View V
Archive VI A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View VI
Archive VII A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View IX
Archive X A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View X
Archive XI A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer. View XI
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A pair of hand-carved polychrome wax figures depicting a man and a woman in 17th-century attire with hands clasped in prayer.
19th century hand carved wax figures
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FAQs

Wax modelling for religious and portrait items dates back to classical antiquity and expanded significantly during the Renaissance and 19th century. Devotional wax figures were predominantly created in monasteries, artisan workshops, and folk art traditions across continental Europe as votive objects or private prayer aids.

These figures were crafted using refined beeswax mixed with natural resins or lard to adjust flexibility. Artisans added organic and mineral pigments directly to the wax melt or painted the finished carved surface using tempera or oil pigments.

Authentic period wax sculptures display natural age-related surface cracking, gentle surface oxidisation, and slight shrinkage along join lines. Examination under magnification often reveals hand-tool marks and organic pigment settle typical of historical artisan production.

Stylists place these sculptural figures within glass display domes or on open shelving alongside minimalist ceramics and framed prints. Their detailed texturing and historical costume detail provide visual contrast within eclectic or traditional interiors.

Keep wax objects away from direct sunlight, heating vents, and high temperatures, maintaining a stable room environment below twenty degrees Celsius. Dust gently using a very soft brush and refrain from applying water, chemical solvents, or polish.
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