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Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads of an Old Woman and of Pater Cassian, by Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.
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Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads of an Old Woman and of Pater Cassian, by Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.

1900 - 1920
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Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads Of An Old Woman and Of Pater Cassian, By Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.

This magnificent carvings are original and have a beautiful original patination.

Both signed on one side the woman: Fet. Hermann Steiner Meran and written in German on the under side: Birnbaum Holz Studie Süd Tirolerin Garda See.

The Pater Cassian signed 1868-1910: H Steiner Meran and written in German on the under side: Benediktiner Meran and more….

Professor Hermann Steiner is the founder of the Steiner Museum in Meran Italy.

The Steiner are a famous carver familie.

Italy, Circa: 1900

Both dimensions:19.5cm high 5.5cm wide 4.5cm deep

Price: £2750,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated these Carved Pearwood Portrait Busts to the 1900s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09721517
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques Date1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1900s:
Signed H. Steiner Meran to the side: woodcarver Hermann Steiner working in South Tyrol.
Faceted gouge cuts beneath the chin: early twentieth-century Alpine sculptural style.
German cursive ink inscriptions on the underside: early regional school provenance.
Softly worn high points and darkened recesses: natural handling patina on fruitwood.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245931
Description
Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads Of An Old Woman and Of Pater Cassian, By Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.

This magnificent carvings are original and have a beautiful original patination.

Both signed on one side the woman: Fet.

“
Hermann Steiner Meran and written in German on the under side: Birnbaum Holz Studie Süd Tirolerin Garda See.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 1. A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals.
fig 1. Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads of an Old Woman and of Pater Cassian, by Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.

The Pater Cassian signed 1868-1910: H Steiner Meran and written in German on the under side: Benediktiner Meran and more….

Professor Hermann Steiner is the founder of the Steiner Museum in Meran Italy.

The Steiner are a famous carver familie.

Italy, Circa: 1900

Both dimensions:19.5cm high 5.5cm wide 4.5cm deep

Price: £2750,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated these Carved Pearwood Portrait Busts to the 1900s.

Independent Date Report ID 09721517
Dealer's Item Date1900s
Sellingantiques dating1900s
Sellingantiques agingItem 100-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1900s:
Signed H. Steiner Meran to the side: woodcarver Hermann Steiner working in South Tyrol.
Faceted gouge cuts beneath the chin: early twentieth-century Alpine sculptural style.
German cursive ink inscriptions on the underside: early regional school provenance.
Softly worn high points and darkened recesses: natural handling patina on fruitwood.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19.5cm (7.68")
Width
5.5cm (2.17")
Depth
4.5cm (1.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245931
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals.
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Archive I A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals.

Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads of an Old Woman and of Pater Cassian, by Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.

Archive II A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View II
Archive III A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View III
Archive IV A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View IV
Archive V A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View V
Archive VI A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View VI
Archive VII A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View IX
Archive X A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals. View X
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A pair of hand-carved pearwood portrait busts depicting an elderly woman and a cleric set atop square integral wooden pedestals.
Two Beautiful Finally Carved Signed Pear Wood Heads Of An Old Woman and Of Pater Cassian, By Hermann Steiner Meran. 1878-1963.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTyrolean Wood Carving
  • MaterialPearwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPortrait bust, Integral wooden plinth, Hand-carved drapery
  • SizeH 19.5 cm (8 in) x W 5.5 cm (2 in) x D 4.5 cm (2 in)

These two finely carved pearwood portrait busts, created by Hermann Steiner of Meran during the period 1900, depict an elderly woman and a cleric named Pater Cassian. Both sculptures are made of pearwood in a warm brown colour with a natural timber grain, finished with an original patination and set atop square integral wooden pedestals with faceted, hand-carved surfaces and distinct chisel marks. The female figure wears a headscarf tied at the side, while the male cleric wears a carved hood and drapery over his shoulders. Signatures and German inscriptions appear on the sides and undersides of the wood. Measuring 19.5 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 4.5 cm deep, these Tyrolean wood carvings suit placement on a bookshelf, a desk, or a mantelpiece within a gentleman's library or study. They serve as sculptural desktop ornaments that bring traditional craftsmanship and portraiture to interior spaces.

FAQs

Alpine wood carving developed as a regional craft across the Tyrolean and South Tyrolean regions, where artisans used locally sourced fruitwoods and softwoods to create detailed character studies, religious figures, and folk sculptures throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Sculptors frequently selected dense fruitwoods such as pearwood, cherry, and apple, alongside hardwoods like oak and lime. Pearwood is favoured for its uniform texture, fine grain, and capacity to hold delicate chisel marks without splitting.

Authentic pieces demonstrate hand-chiselled tool marks, natural wood grain variation, original carved signatures or incised markings, and smooth age-appropriate patination along raised edges and handled areas.

Pairing carved timber busts with modern stone surfaces, placed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece or within a contemporary bookcase, creates visual texture and introduces historical narrative into modern spaces.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft-bristle brush, avoid placing wooden items near central heating radiators or direct sunlight to prevent cracking, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the surface finish.
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