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Large C17th Carved Walnut Figure of God the Father with Orb
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Large C17th Carved Walnut Figure of God the Father with Orb

17th century
Description

A large Italian carving of god the father with the orb representing the earth, the figure wearing robes and his arm outstretched and missing, the bracket is also walnut and C18th.

Measuring

wall bracket

Height 30 cms

Width 51 cms

Depth 21 cms

figure

Height 74 cms

Width 40 cms

Depth 15 cms

Condition

Carved figure has elements missing and separation cracks and the base has suffered with an amount of rot ( all treated ) the wall bracket has areas of separation all clear from the pictures

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this 17th Century Walnut Carving to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA696737
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Description
A large Italian carving of god the father with the orb representing the earth, the figure wearing robes and his arm outstretched and missing, the bracket is also walnut and C18th.

Measuring

wall bracket

fig 1. A 17th-century carved walnut relief depicting a bearded figure holding an orb, mounted above a decorative carved wooden bracket.
fig 1. Large C17th Carved Walnut Figure of God the Father with Orb

Height 30 cms

Width 51 cms

Depth 21 cms

figure

Height 74 cms

Width 40 cms

Depth 15 cms

Condition

“
Carved figure has elements missing and separation cracks and the base has suffered with an amount of rot ( all treated ) the wall bracket has areas of separation all clear from the pictures.
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this 17th Century Walnut Carving to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA696737
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
I M Chaney Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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Archive I A 17th-century carved walnut relief depicting a bearded figure holding an orb, mounted above a decorative carved wooden bracket.

Large C17th Carved Walnut Figure of God the Father with Orb

Archive II A 17th-century carved walnut relief depicting a bearded figure holding an orb, mounted above a decorative carved wooden bracket. View II
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A 17th-century carved walnut relief depicting a bearded figure holding an orb, mounted above a decorative carved wooden bracket.
Large C17th carved walnut figure of god the father with orb
Ref: SA696737
A 17th-century carved walnut relief depicting a bearded figure holding an orb, mounted above a decorative carved wooden bracket.
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  • ObjectWall Sculptures
  • Period17th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialWalnut
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHigh relief carving, Orb iconography, Gadrooned bracket, Draped robes
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This seventeenth-century Italian Baroque wall sculpture comprises a walnut high-relief figure of God the Father mounted above an eighteenth-century carved walnut bracket. The medium-brown timber displays warm tones with visible separation cracks, areas of historic rot at the base, and a missing arm on the bearded figure. The composition depicts the robed deity with flowing hair and beard, gazing upwards while his hand rests atop an orb representing the earth. The supporting bracket incorporates gadrooning along the upper shelf and vertical decorative lobes around the lower pendentive body terminating in a small pointed finial. The figure measures 74 cm high, 40 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, while the bracket measures 30 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 21 cm deep. Position this combination on a narrow wall space in an entrance hallway, study, or living room as a striking architectural focal point. The sculptural relief and accompanying bracket attach securely to a vertical surface, providing historical character and traditional iconography to an interior. The rich timber texture and detailed hand-carved drapery complement period and eclectic room settings while serving as a distinct historical artefact.

FAQs

Ecclesiastical wood carvings of the 17th century are sacred sculptures and decorative architectural panels created for churches, chapels, and private devotional spaces throughout Europe. Often crafted from dense hardwoods like oak or walnut, these works characteristic of the Baroque period display expressive figures and dramatic drapery.

Carvers during this era primarily used local hardwoods such as walnut, oak, lime, or chestnut. The timber was seasoned prior to hand-carving using gouges and chisels, and pieces were sometimes finished with natural waxes, varnishes, or polychrome painted decoration.

Authentic period carvings exhibit hand-tool marks, uneven wear patterns, and deep natural patination in crevices. The reverse side typically shows hand-sawn surfaces or gouge tracks, along with shrinkage cracks and oxidisation consistent with centuries of age.

A carved timber relief or figure can be mounted as a focal wall sculpture in a hallway or study. Positioning the piece above a console table or within an alcove provides a strong architectural accent that contrasts against simple contemporary backdrops.

Keep wooden carvings in a stable environment away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply a clear bees wax polish sparingly to maintain the protective patina.
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