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An 18th Century Gilded Carving
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An 18th Century Gilded Carving

18th century
Description

A decorative mythical themed 18th century gilded italian carving of

' a faun and his maenad '

Height 47cm

Width 39cm

Depth 20cm

Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Giltwood Carving to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA824339
Description
A decorative mythical themed 18th century gilded italian carving of

' a faun and his maenad '

Height 47cm

Width 39cm

Depth 20cm

Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this 18th Century Giltwood Carving to the 18th Century.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
39cm (15.35")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA824339
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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Archive I An 18th-century gilded carving featuring a central fluted column flanked by two seated mythological figures on an octagonal base.

An 18th Century Gilded Carving

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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07785 785 097 or 07585 440 614
Location
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

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An 18th-century gilded carving featuring a central fluted column flanked by two seated mythological figures on an octagonal base.
AN 18TH CENTURY GILDED CARVING
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An 18th-century gilded carving featuring a central fluted column flanked by two seated mythological figures on an octagonal base.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleBaroque
  • MaterialGiltwood, Gold Leaf, Gesso
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsMythological figures, Fluted baluster, Octagonal base, Water gilding
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 39 cm (15 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This 18th century Italian decorative carving portrays a faun and his maenad in a Baroque style. The piece uses giltwood finished in gold leaf with water gilding, presenting a gold colour throughout. The composition features a central fluted baluster flanked by two seated mythological figures, resting upon an urn shape and an octagonal base finished with a round finial at the top. Visible details include carved figures with horns and hair, moulding along the base, and slight wear to the gilt finish showing small losses. The object measures 47 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Placed on a sideboard top, the sculpture brings a classical mythological accent to a living room, dining room, or hallway interior. The work stands independently as a decorative focal point, integrating into traditional schemes inspired by French chateau aesthetics. It requires a stable surface with sufficient depth to accommodate its proportions safely while on display.

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During the 18th century, giltwood carvings served as essential decorative elements in grand European interiors, reflecting Baroque and Rococo influences through classical motifs, mythological figures, and architectural detailing.

Artisans carved these objects from softwoods such as lime or pine, coated the surface with multiple layers of gesso, and applied thin leaves of real gold using traditional water-gilding techniques.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-tool marks, natural shrinkage in the timber, visible gesso layer wear along raised edges, and a subtle reddish bole clay showing beneath worn gold leaf.

Positioning a giltwood sculpture on a dark timber sideboard, console table, or within an open bookshelf provides an artistic focal point that contrasts with contemporary minimalism.

Maintain giltwood objects by dusting gently with a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water, commercial cleaners, or friction that could detach fragile gold leaf from the gesso ground.
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