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Early 20th Century Life Size Carved Female Torso
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €10,413     $11,303
£8,900

Martlesham Antiques

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Early 20th Century Life Size Carved Female Torso

1920 - 1940
Description

A fabulous quality early 20th Century life size carved female torso in the classical style, very well executed in wonderfully figured walnut, the sculpture is in excellent condition and has a wonderful warm walnut colour. Circa 1930.

18" x 8" x 40" high

46cms x 20cms x 102cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Female Torso to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229965
Dealers Internal Reference
3421
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A fabulous quality early 20th Century life size carved female torso in the classical style, very well executed in wonderfully figured walnut, the sculpture is in excellent condition and has a wonderful warm walnut colour. Circa 1930.

18" x 8" x 40" high

46cms x 20cms x 102cms high

Height
102cm (40.16")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Female Torso to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229965
Dealers Internal Ref
3421
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

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Early 20th Century Life Size Carved Female Torso

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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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A life-size early twentieth-century sculpture of a female torso carved from natural timber with visible wood grain and a smooth finish.
Early 20th Century life size carved female torso
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A life-size early twentieth-century sculpture of a female torso carved from natural timber with visible wood grain and a smooth finish.
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Early twentieth-century artists frequently explored figurative form through truncated torsos, drawing inspiration from classical antiquity as well as modernist abstraction. These pieces emphasise pure geometric contour, material grain, and human anatomy without the narrative distraction of limbs or facial features.

Sculptors utilised dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, mahogany, or fruitwood, selected for structural stability and pronounced grain patterns. The process involved hand-chiselling from a single solid block, followed by smoothing with rasps and finishing with natural wax or oil to highlight the timbers natural texture.

Authentic period pieces display age-appropriate surface patination, subtle gouge marks from hand carving, and natural timber movement or fine shrinkage cracks. Inspection of the base often reveals hand-tool marks and uneven wear consistent with manual craftsmanship rather than modern machine reproduction.

Position the sculpture as a focal point on a low credenza, sideboard, or plinth against a neutral wall to draw attention to its silhouette. Combining organic timber tones with contemporary minimalism creates a clear contrast between traditional sculpture and modern architecture.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid placing the object near direct heat sources or direct sunlight to prevent timber splitting. Periodically apply a clear, high-quality beeswax polish using a soft cloth to preserve the moisture and natural lustre of the wood finish.
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