A rare 16th or 17th century oak Telamon Pilaster carved in relief with the naked figure of Father Time stood on an orb holding a scythe , bearing a basket of fruit and foliage upon his head .

£2000

Contact. 07970119030

Dimensions

50cm long

13.5 width

5cm depth

Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wall Relief to the 17th Century.

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SA692182

Description

A rare 16th or 17th century oak Telamon Pilaster carved in relief with the naked figure of Father Time stood on an orb holding a scythe , bearing a basket of fruit and foliage upon his head .

£2000

Contact. 07970119030

Dimensions

50cm long

13.5 width

5cm depth

Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Wall Relief to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA692182

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Devonshire Antiques

Telephone 07970 119030 or 01822 612475

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19 Market St
Tavistock
Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.

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An oak relief panel is a sculptural wood carving where figures or patterns project from a flat backing board, historically used to decorate interior wall panelling, chimney pieces, or furniture.

Historic European wood carvings were predominantly hand-chiseled from solid hardwoods such as oak or walnut using gouges and iron tools, finished with natural wax or oils.

Authentic early carvings display subtle hand-tool marks, natural shrinkage across the grain, slight asymmetrical variations, and deep wood oxidisation in recessed areas.

Mount the carving within a narrow wall space, position it above a mantelpiece, or integrate it into a curated gallery wall to introduce architectural texture.

Dust gently using a soft-bristled brush to clean recessed carved areas, and apply natural bees wax sparingly once a year to protect the timber.