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18th C., Wood Carved Statue of Saint Peter the Apostle (French)
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18th C., Wood Carved Statue of Saint Peter the Apostle (French)

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18th C., Wood Carved Statue of Saint Peter the Apostle (French).

A superb, Circa 1780, oak carved, table top statue of Saint Peter the Apostle, depicted holding the Key to the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Book of the Gospels. The figure features a curly beard and hair, clad in long draped robes with visible tool marks.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Slight historic split to the base (as shown). No major chips or breaks.

Physical Dimensions
Height
75.5cm (29.72")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Saint Peter Statue to the 1750s.

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18th C., Wood Carved Statue of Saint Peter the Apostle (French).
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A superb, Circa 1780, oak carved, table top statue of Saint Peter the Apostle, depicted holding the Key to the Kingdom of Heaven, and the Book of the Gospels.
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The figure features a curly beard and hair, clad in long draped robes with visible tool marks.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Slight historic split to the base (as shown). No major chips or breaks.

Height
75.5cm (29.72")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Saint Peter Statue to the 1750s.

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SA1225889
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An 18th-century French carved wood statue depicting Saint Peter holding a book and keys.
18th C., Wood Carved Statue of Saint Peter the Apostle (French)
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An 18th-century French carved wood statue depicting Saint Peter holding a book and keys.
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During the 18th century in France, ecclesiastical wood carvings were commissioned for churches, chapels, and private devotional spaces. Sculptors crafted representations of biblical figures and saints, utilizing classical draping techniques and traditional iconographic attributes to aid in devotional focus.

Continental craftsmen predominantly used dense European hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime. The figures were carved from solid timber blocks and either finished with natural waxes and oils or painted with polychrome finishes and gilding.

Authentic period pieces exhibit distinct hand-chisel marks, natural timber shrinkage across the grain, and historical wear patterns where the figure would be handled. Original sculptures also frequently show age-related cracking, remnants of old wax finishes, or early woodworm flight holes.

Place the sculpture as a focal accent on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a curated bookcase alongside minimalist ceramics and natural stone elements. Setting the dark timber against a neutral background creates a striking contrast that highlights the relief work.

Keep the wood sculpture in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity shifts to prevent timber splitting. Dust regularly using a soft, dry bristle brush, and apply clear microcrystalline wax sparingly to preserve the existing patina.
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