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16th Century Relief Carved Green Man Panels
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €2,048     $2,223
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Wakelin and Linfield

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    Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries
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16th Century Relief Carved Green Man Panels

16th century
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A pair of 16th century deep relief carved oak panels depicting two versions of the green man of strong and impressive form. England. C.1550

Physical Dimensions
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Carved Oak Relief Panel to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224223
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0235
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A pair of 16th century deep relief carved oak panels depicting two versions of the green man of strong and impressive form. England. C.1550
Height
53cm (20.87")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Carved Oak Relief Panel to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224223
Dealers Internal Ref
0235
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

Trade Associations

Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Pair of vertical dark oak relief carved panels depicting a Green Man with foliage and a stylised mythical figure.
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Archive I Pair of vertical dark oak relief carved panels depicting a Green Man with foliage and a stylised mythical figure.

16th Century Relief Carved Green Man Panels

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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturdays
10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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Location: High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AU, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday to Saturdays, 10:30 - 4:30, , Or by appointment.
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Pair of vertical dark oak relief carved panels depicting a Green Man with foliage and a stylised mythical figure.
16th Century Relief Carved Green Man Panels
Ref: SA1224223
Pair of vertical dark oak relief carved panels depicting a Green Man with foliage and a stylised mythical figure.
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The Green Man is an ancient motif depicting a human face emerging from or surrounded by foliage, often spouting vines or leaves from the mouth. Popularised during the medieval and Renaissance eras, these carvings symbolised rebirth, nature, and the cycle of growth, frequently appearing on church architecture, wainscoting, and domestic furniture.

16th-century relief panels were predominantly hand-carved from solid European oak due to its durability and dense grain. Craftsmen used hand gouges, chisels, and mallets to create deep relief compositions, often incorporating mortise and tenon framing to integrate the panels into larger architectural structures or joinery.

Authentic period panels feature uneven hand-tool marks, gouge lines, and natural timber shrinkage across the grain over time. Original pieces display a dark, oxidized patina in deep crevices, along with irregular dimensions and signs of historical joinery attachment such as peg holes or edge rebates.

Vertical carved panels can be mounted directly onto walls as sculptural art, placed within alcoves, or integrated into custom contemporary cabinetry and panelling. The dark wood tone and intricate relief work provide structural texture and contrast against neutral walls or minimalist settings.

Maintain antique oak by dusting regularly with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush to clear intricate carved recesses. Periodically apply a thin layer of high-quality clear beeswax paste, buffing gently with a microfibre cloth, and keep the object away from direct heat sources and extreme moisture fluctuations.
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