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Antique Carved Nobleman
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£3,850
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Antique Carved Nobleman

19th century
Description

A wonderful antique French carved wood Nobleman. Original patina & paint. Lovely detail. A rare piece.

The base is 16 inches wide, 12.5 inches deep.

You can scan all over any picture on my website with your cursor to magnify the area.

Width: 24 inches (61 cm)

Height: 47 inches (119 cm)

Depth: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Nobleman Statue to the 19th Century.

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SA1229795
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Description
A wonderful antique French carved wood Nobleman. Original patina & paint. Lovely detail. A rare piece.

The base is 16 inches wide, 12.5 inches deep.

You can scan all over any picture on my website with your cursor to magnify the area.

Width: 24 inches (61 cm)

Height: 47 inches (119 cm)

Depth: 12.5 inches (32 cm)

Height
119cm (46.85")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Nikki Page Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Nobleman Statue to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229795
Nikki Page Antiques
Nikki Page Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish.
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Archive I A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish.

Antique Carved Nobleman

Archive II A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View II
Archive III A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View III
Archive IV A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View IV
Archive V A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View V
Archive VI A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View VI
Archive VII A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View VII
Archive VIII A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View VIII
Archive IX A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View IX
Archive X A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish. View X
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Nikki Page Antiques

Nikki Page Antiques
Telephone 01622 815648 or 07836 662642
Location
Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/npage
Verified Since Jul 2015
Items For Sale 125
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A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish.
Antique carved nobleman
Ref: SA1229795
A standing antique hand-carved wooden statue of a nobleman in seventeenth-century attire with a distressed white painted finish.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period19th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialPainted Wood, Timber
  • ColourDistressed White
  • Motifs17th-century attire, scroll, square pedestal, distressed paint finish
  • SizeH 119 cm (47 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

This nineteenth-century Baroque sculpture depicts a nobleman dressed in seventeenth-century attire, standing upon a square pedestal base. The piece is formed from carved timber with a distressed white painted finish showing areas of wear and exposed wood beneath. The figure wears a buttoned jacket with cuffed sleeves and breeches, sporting a long beard and hair, holding a scroll in one raised hand while resting the other near his waist. Visible details include carved button rows down the front of the jacket, textured folds in the fabric, and a naturalistic facial expression. The sculpture measures 119 cm high, 61 cm wide, and 32 cm deep. Placed on top of a sideboard within a gentleman's library, this freestanding statue serves as an interior decorative object.

FAQs

Figurative timber carvings representing noblemen or cavaliers became popular during the 17th and 18th centuries across Europe. These figures were commissioned for private chapels, grand manor libraries, architectural niches, or as decorative allegorical elements representing status and heritage.

These sculptures were typically hand-carved from native hardwoods such as oak, lime, or pine. The timber was then primed with layers of gesso (a mixture of binder and chalk) before painted pigments or gilding were applied to define details like costume and facial features.

Authentic period figures display distinct hand-chisel marks, natural wood shrinkage cracks running parallel to the grain, and historic paint layering or natural flaking. The undersides and joints usually show timber oxidation and age-appropriate wear that cannot be easily replicated by modern machinery.

In corporate or residential interiors, a carved statue serves as a strong sculptural focal point when displayed on a sideboard, within a recessed wall alcove, or positioned on a column pedestal. Pairing weathered figurative art with contemporary minimalist backdrops creates a compelling textural contrast.

Maintain painted timber carvings by dusting gently with a dry, soft-bristled brush. Avoid liquid cleaners, polish, or water, which can dissolve historical gesso layers and accelerate paint flaking, and keep the object away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity.
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