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Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving with Folk Art Aesthetic from a Bizarre Sideboard from the East Anglia Region
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Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving with Folk Art Aesthetic from a Bizarre Sideboard from the East Anglia Region

16th century
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A Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.

**See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**

Condition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.

Measures 16.6cm x 4cm x 3.4cm

Weighs 108.33 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
16.6cm (6.54")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3.4cm (1.34")
Declaration

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this 16th Century Oak Carving to the 16th Century.

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SA1239609
Description
A Wonderful And Rather Mysterious Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region.
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See Last Photo For The Other Bizarre Pieces From The Same Piece Of Furniture (these are not included in this sale**.
Folk and Fable Antiques

Condition is good, commensurate with age and having been removed from an item of furniture.

Measures 16.6cm x 4cm x 3.4cm

Weighs 108.33 grams

Height
16.6cm (6.54")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Depth
3.4cm (1.34")
Date of Manufacture

Folk and Fable Antiques has dated this 16th Century Oak Carving to the 16th Century.

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SA1239609
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A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing.
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Archive I A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing.

Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving with Folk Art Aesthetic from a Bizarre Sideboard from the East Anglia Region

Archive II A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing. View II
Archive III A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing. View III
Archive IV A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing. View IV
Archive V A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing. View V
Archive VI A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing. View VI
Archive VII A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing. View VII
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A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing.
Rare Antique 16th Century Oak Carving With Folk Art Aesthetic From A Bizarre Sideboard From The East Anglia Region
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A vertical dark oak wood carving depicting a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled detailing.
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  • ObjectWood Carving
  • Period16th century
  • StyleTudor Folk Art
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsStylised human face, Chiselled facial features, Vertical pilaster form
  • SizeH 16.6 cm (7 in) x W 4 cm (2 in) x D 3.4 cm (1 in)

This rare 16th century Tudor folk art wood carving from East Anglia is formed from solid oak with a dark brown finish. The vertical pilaster design depicts a stylised human face and figure with hand-chiselled facial features, including drilled eye sockets, a prominent nose, and an open mouth. The surface shows distinct hand-carved detailing along the length of the rectangular block, with signs of age and wear appropriate for an element removed from furniture. Additionally, the photograph reveals visible grain texture across the dark wood, rounded edges along the top moulding, and distinct chisel marks throughout the carved figural motifs. It measures 16.6 cm high by 4 cm wide and 3.4 cm deep, weighing 108.33 grams. Placed on a bookshelf or within a gentleman's library, this singular object brings historical character to a collector's display. The dark oak patina and rustic folk art aesthetic complement traditional study interiors or curated curiosity cabinets. Hand placement among books or small curios allows the carved facial details and vertical form to stand out as a standalone conversation piece.

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Sixteenth-century English folk art carvings are defined by naive, stylised representations of human figures and abstract motifs created by regional craftsmen. Unlike refined court or ecclesiastical woodwork, provincial carvings often reflect local traditions, simplified chiselled proportions, and heavy reliance on native English oak.

English regional carvings of this era were primarily executed in solid native oak due to its durability and abundance. The timber was worked green or air-dried using hand gouges and chisels, often resulting in pronounced tool marks and a dense grain structure that darkens significantly over centuries.

Authenticity is evaluated through evidence of historical hand-tooling, natural timber shrinkage across the grain, and genuine surface oxidation. Genuine early pieces display uneven wear patterns, natural dark patination within crevices, and tool marks consistent with adzes, chisels, and gouges rather than modern machinery.

A historical timber fragment works well when displayed as a standalone sculptural accent on a modern minimalist shelf, mantelpiece, or desk. Pairing dark historical oak with neutral plastered walls, brass accents, or contemporary matte surfaces creates an intentional contrast between historical texture and clean modern lines.

Preserving historic oak requires keeping the timber in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity fluctuations. Surface dust should be removed with a soft dry brush, while periodic light application of a natural beeswax polish helps maintain the timber without obscuring original tool marks or deep surface patination.
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