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Carved & Painted Armorial Plaque
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Carved & Painted Armorial Plaque

19th century
Description

A crisp and finely executed hand-carved heraldic plaque.

Belgium, mid nineteenth century.

In original and slightly crackled cream paint, lovely patina and tone to the surface.

Masterfully hand-carved in high relief, the work represents the Belgian noble house of Bauwens, a family elevated to hereditary nobility under Charles-Antoine Bauwens in 1843.

The central shield is flanked by two rendered greyhounds, surmounted by a barred knight’s helmet and a crown. Bearing the Latin motto: "Cogitamus et Construimus" (We Plan and We Build).

Signed in-distinctively by the carver.

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Armorial Plaque to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243089
Description
A crisp and finely executed hand-carved heraldic plaque.

Belgium, mid nineteenth century.

In original and slightly crackled cream paint, lovely patina and tone to the surface.

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Masterfully hand-carved in high relief, the work represents the Belgian noble house of Bauwens, a family elevated to hereditary nobility under Charles-Antoine Bauwens in 1843.
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fig 1. An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint.
fig 1. Carved & Painted Armorial Plaque

The central shield is flanked by two rendered greyhounds, surmounted by a barred knight’s helmet and a crown. Bearing the Latin motto: "Cogitamus et Construimus" (We Plan and We Build).

Signed in-distinctively by the carver.

Date of Manufacture

William Carr Antiques has dated this Carved Wooden Armorial Plaque to the 19th Century.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243089
William Carr Antiques
William Carr Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2022

Lover of all things interesting and extraordinary. Furniture - folk art - english country house.

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An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint.
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Archive I An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint.

Carved & Painted Armorial Plaque

Archive II An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint. View II
Archive III An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint. View III
Archive IV An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint. View IV
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William Carr Antiques

William Carr Antiques
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An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint.
Carved & Painted Armorial Plaque
Ref: SA1243089
An octagonal framed timber plaque featuring a high-relief carved coat of arms with hounds, a helmet, and a Latin motto scroll, finished in distressed off-white paint.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period19th century
  • StyleHeraldic
  • MaterialCarved Wood, Paint
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsHeraldic crest, Greyhound supporters, Knight helmet, Motto scroll
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 5 cm (2 in)

This nineteenth-century heraldic wall plaque is carved from wood in high relief and finished in off-white paint with a crackled surface. The octagonal timber frame encloses a central divided shield featuring three acorns on one side and chevrons on the other, flanked by two greyhounds, surmounted by a barred knight's helmet beneath a crown, and decorated with acanthus leaf scrollwork and a banner bearing a Latin motto along the base. The paintwork shows age-related cracking and surface patina across the carved timber elements. Measuring 55 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 5 cm deep, the plaque fits neatly for display in a traditional living room or hallway, positioned above a mantelpiece or mounted directly on a wall.

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An armorial plaque is a decorative panel featuring a coat of arms, crest, or heraldic insignia carved or painted to display family lineage, civic emblems, or institutional affiliation. Historically originating in mediaeval Europe, these pieces were displayed in grand residences and public halls to denote ownership and heritage.

Traditional armorial plaques were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or pine, before being painted, gilded, or gessoed. The intricate relief work was executed by hand using gouges and chisels, often finished with polychrome paint or distressed eggshell finishes.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved tool marks, uneven depth in relief work, and natural wood shrinkage along the grain or frame joins. Original paint layers often display fine craquelure, subtle oxidisation, and wear consistent with age rather than uniform artificial distressing.

A carved armorial plaque serves as a compelling focal point when mounted above a mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table in contemporary or traditional schemes. Pairing the textured wood carving against plain plaster walls or panelling highlights its relief detailing while adding architectural structure to the space.

Preserve painted wood plaques by dusting gently with a soft, dry natural-bristle brush, avoiding liquid cleaners or abrasive cloths that could lift flaking paint. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp environments to prevent wood warping or paint pigment loss.
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