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A Late 17th Century Carved and Polychrome Figure.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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£1,400
Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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A Late 17th Century Carved and Polychrome Figure.

18th century
Description

A super example of a late 17th / early 18th century, carved pine, religious figure retaining its original painted decoration. This beautifully carved figure is in exceptional original condition with only the staff having been replaced some years ago.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Carved Polychrome Wooden Statue to the 1700s.

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SA1231467
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Description
A super example of a late 17th / early 18th century, carved pine, religious figure retaining its original painted decoration.
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This beautifully carved figure is in exceptional original condition with only the staff having been replaced some years ago.
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated this Carved Polychrome Wooden Statue to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1231467
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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A late 17th century carved wooden figure of a bearded saint wearing a hooded robe and holding a walking staff.
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Archive I A late 17th century carved wooden figure of a bearded saint wearing a hooded robe and holding a walking staff.

A Late 17th Century Carved and Polychrome Figure.

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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/christinekavanagh
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A late 17th century carved wooden figure of a bearded saint wearing a hooded robe and holding a walking staff.
A late 17th century carved and polychrome figure.
Ref: SA1231467
A late 17th century carved wooden figure of a bearded saint wearing a hooded robe and holding a walking staff.
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Polychrome wooden figures from the late 17th century are carved timber sculptures painted with multiple colours, frequently depicting saints, monks, or biblical characters. Popular throughout Continental Europe during the Baroque period, these figures were crafted for churches, monasteries, and private devotional altars.

Sculptors typically carved these figures from native hardwoods or softwoods such as lime, walnut, or pine. After carving, the surface was prepared with gesso ground and painted using egg tempera or oil-based pigments, sometimes embellished with gold leaf or metal fittings.

Authentic 17th-century pieces often exhibit hand-carved tool marks, natural timber shrinkage cracks, and original iron or wooden joinery. Paint layers usually demonstrate genuine age-related craquelure, surface oxidisation, and localized wear where the sculpture was handled over centuries.

A carved historical figure serves as a striking sculptural accent when placed on a minimalist sideboard, within an open bookshelf, or atop a fireplace mantelpiece. Pair it with neutral backdrops, architectural lighting, or contemporary artwork to create a compelling visual contrast.

Keep the sculpture in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity, which can cause timber movement and paint flaking. Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding wet cloths, chemical polish, or wax cleaners.
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