0
5,062  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 17  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA954962
FOR SALE
£695
Email
Save
19th Century Folk-art Bedpost Figure
The House of Antiques
for sale €813     $883
£695
The House of Antiques

The House of Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2022
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA954962
PDF SHARE
SAVE

19th Century Folk-art Bedpost Figure

19th century
Description

19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure

A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including bun twisted hair, and with her tongue pointing out. With rope twisted arms, this example is both rare in form and highly artistic in our humble opinion.

Size in inches: H 15” x W 6” x D 4”

Origin: England

Material: Wood

Completely solid in structure and form, naturally aged over the years with relevant wear and tear including loss of surface painted detail. This item does not stand on its own. We sell antique objects that have stood the test of time, in overall presentable condition, please take this into consideration when purchasing. Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and proposing questions where sections are unclear or not seen to avoid disappointment.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

The House of Antiques has dated this Folk Art Bedpost Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA954962
Dealers Internal Reference
Antique Doll
Description
19th century folk-art hand-crafted bedpost doll figure

A rare and highly artistic example of an English 19th century folk art bedpost doll figure. With hand carved detail including bun twisted hair, and with her tongue pointing out. With rope twisted arms, this example is both rare in form and highly artistic in our humble opinion.

fig 1. A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base.
fig 1. 19th Century Folk-art Bedpost Figure

Size in inches: H 15” x W 6” x D 4”

Origin: England

Material: Wood

“
Completely solid in structure and form, naturally aged over the years with relevant wear and tear including loss of surface painted detail.
The House of Antiques

This item does not stand on its own. We sell antique objects that have stood the test of time, in overall presentable condition, please take this into consideration when purchasing. Its exceedingly difficult to photograph all the areas, therefore we strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and proposing questions where sections are unclear or not seen to avoid disappointment.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Folk Art Bedpost Figure to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA954962
Dealers Internal Ref
Antique Doll
The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The House of Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base.
1 / 12
Archive I A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base.

19th century folk-art bedpost figure

Archive II A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View II
Archive III A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View IV
Archive V A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View V
Archive VI A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View VI
Archive VII A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View VII
Archive VIII A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View VIII
Archive IX A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View IX
Archive X A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View X
Archive XI A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View XI
Archive XII A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base. View XII
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
The House of Antiques

The House of Antiques
Telephone 07568 151 752
Location
22 Goodmayes Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/thehouseofantiques
Verified Since Nov 2022
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 11
The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2022
View Dealer Info
Location: 22 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9NZ, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/thehouseofantiques
Verified
Nov 2022
For Sale
141
Sold
11
A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base.
19th century folk-art bedpost figure
Ref: SA954962
A carved wooden folk art figure featuring facial details, wrapped textile arms, and a tapered cylindrical base.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A folk art bedpost figure is a hand-carved decorative element used to surmount the vertical posts of a timber bed frame, created by artisan makers or woodcarvers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

These figures were typically hand-carved from local hardwoods such as pine, oak, walnut, or fruitwood, and were occasionally detailed with natural stains, pigments, or wrapped cordage.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-tool marks, such as chisel strokes, natural age wear around contact points, and shrinkage lines consistent with aged timber.

Small sculptural carvings can be displayed on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table alongside modern ceramics and books to provide architectural interest and historical depth.

Keep the item in a stable environment away from direct heat sources, dust lightly with a soft dry brush, and apply clear microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the timber.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories