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A Carved Oak Wall Sculpture of Madonna and Child
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for sale €790     $857
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A Carved Oak Wall Sculpture of Madonna and Child

1900 - 1920
Description

A circa 1900's carved oak sculpture of Madonna and child, continental possibly French.

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Madonna Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA991718
Dealers Internal Reference
SA2419
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Description
A circa 1900's carved oak sculpture of Madonna and child, continental possibly French.
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Carradale Farm Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Madonna Sculpture to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA991718
Dealers Internal Ref
SA2419
Carradale Farm Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base.
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Archive I A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base.

A Carved Oak Wall Sculpture of Madonna and Child

Archive II A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base. View II
Archive III A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base. View III
Archive IV A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base. View IV
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Carradale Farm Antiques
Telephone 01392 447082
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The Antiques Complex
The Crane Depot
Adj. Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2ll
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/carradale
Verified Since Feb 2010
Items For Sale 135
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Carradale Farm Antiques
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Location: The Antiques Complex, The Crane Depot, Adj. Exeter Airport, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2ll , United Kingdom
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A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base.
A carved oak wall sculpture of Madonna and child
Ref: SA991718
A hand-carved oak wall sculpture depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with detailed drapery on a plinth base.
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  • ObjectWall Sculptures
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-carved drapery, Plinth base, Figurative sculpture, Relief carving
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Gothic style figurative sculpture is a hand-carved oak wall piece depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child. The wood displays a warm brown colour with a natural timber grain and visible chisel marks across the textured surface. Mary wears a hooded head covering with flowing drapery that cascades down the length of her body in deep relief carving, while the infant figure sits upright in her arms with curly hair and defined facial features. The sculpture stands upright upon a faceted octagonal plinth base that rests on a stepped bracket mount. The piece measures 85 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. It suits placement on a narrow wall space in a hallway, study, or living area, where it hangs securely to add historical architectural character to an interior.

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Carved oak depictions of the Madonna and Child were prominent features of medieval and Gothic ecclesiastical art across Europe. Often commissioned for private devotions or chapel displays, these sculptures captured Marian iconography through deep drapery carving and structural timber craft.

European woodcarvers primarily utilised dense, local hardwoods such as oak, walnut, and lime wood. Solid oak was particularly favoured in Northern Europe for its structural strength, rot resistance, and heavy natural grain.

Authentic period wood carvings exhibit irregular hand-gouge marks, deep oxidation in recessed areas, and natural timber shrinkage or cracking along the grain lines. The reverse often shows hand-hewn tool marks or evidence of historic mounting methods.

A carved wooden sculpture functions as a textural focal point when mounted on a neutral, painted wall or displayed within a dark wood bookcase. Positioning near indirect lighting highlights the depth of the carved drapery and natural timber grain.

Keep wooden sculptures away from direct heat sources, bright sunlight, and fluctuating humidity to prevent cracking or warping. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the wood finish.
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