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Antique Early Carving 17thc Carved Panel of a Cherub Riding a Dolphin Blowing a Cornucopia. Dutch C1640-60.
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Antique Early Carving 17thc Carved Panel of a Cherub Riding a Dolphin Blowing a Cornucopia. Dutch C1640-60.

17th century
Sold 1 January 1900 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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One of the nicest early carved panels I have bought....it dates from the middle of the 17thc around C1640-60 and is carved out of oak, which has never been polished...the colour is completely natural, but the cherub and dolphin stand out from the panel, as if they have been applied afterwards....but no it is carved out of the same one piece of oak....the cherub is riding on the back of the dolphin, blowing a cornucopia ( a curved, hollow goat's / cow horn or similarly shaped receptacle)...bordered by floral swags.... the quality of the carving is excellent....and for its great age, it is in very good condition...on the reverse is some old cloth tape covering up a feint shrinkage crack applied a long time ago.

Dutch. C1640-60.

Physical Dimensions
Height
52.1cm (20.51")
Width
38.1cm (15.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Cherub Panel to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1227223
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8601
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One of the nicest early carved panels I have bought....
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it dates from the middle of the 17thc around C1640-60 and is carved out of oak, which has never been polished.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

..the colour is completely natural, but the cherub and dolphin stand out from the panel, as if they have been applied afterwards....but no it is carved out of the same one piece of oak....the cherub is riding on the back of the dolphin, blowing a cornucopia ( a curved, hollow goat's / cow horn or similarly shaped receptacle)...bordered by floral swags.... the quality of the carving is excellent....and for its great age, it is in very good condition...on the reverse is some old cloth tape covering up a feint shrinkage crack applied a long time ago.

Dutch. C1640-60.

Height
52.1cm (20.51")
Width
38.1cm (15.00")
Depth
5.1cm (2.01")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Cherub Panel to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1227223
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8601
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early Carving 17thc Carved Panel of a Cherub Riding a Dolphin Blowing a Cornucopia. Dutch C1640-60.

Archive II A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. View II
Archive III A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell. View VI
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A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell.
Antique Early Carving 17thc Carved Panel Of A Cherub Riding A Dolphin Blowing A Cornucopia. Dutch C1640-60.
Ref: SA1227223
A 17th-century rectangular carved oak relief panel depicting a winged cherub sitting on a dolphin, surrounded by leaf scrolls and a scallop shell.
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  • ObjectDecorative Panels
  • Period17th century
  • StyleDutch Baroque
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCherub riding a dolphin, Acanthus leaf scrolls, Scallop shell motif, High relief carving
  • SizeH 52.1 cm (21 in) x W 38.1 cm (15 in) x D 5.1 cm (2 in)

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During the 17th century, Dutch Baroque wood carvings frequently featured classical mythology, foliage, and figurative motifs such as putti and sea creatures. These panels were crafted to adorn high-end domestic interiors, chimneypieces, and panelling.

European oak was the preferred timber for high-relief carvings due to its density and fine structural integrity. Artisans used handheld gouges and chisels to sculpt detailed imagery directly into solid timber blocks.

Authentic period carvings demonstrate subtle hand-tool marks, deep undercutting, and natural timber movement or fine split lines consistent with age. Genuine pieces also exhibit deep oxidisation and natural wear along raised surfaces.

A carved relief panel can be mounted above a mantelpiece or integrated into a gallery wall to create a focal architectural point. Incorporating natural oak tones adds texture and historical contrast to modern interior schemes.

Dust the carving periodically using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush to reach recessed relief details without abrading the surface. Avoid liquid detergents or excessive moisture, applying a light coat of clear beeswax polish annually if required.
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