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An Expressive and Very Impressive Beautiful Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Pieta Sculpture.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €11,115     $12,065
£9,500
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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An Expressive and Very Impressive Beautiful Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Pieta Sculpture.

16th century
Description

An expressive and very impressive beautiful Medieval Gothic carved oak Pieta sculpture.

Sitting on a Gothic bench, with on the back of the bench a finally carved grotesque figure

on the other side a finally carved monk.

With very fine carved details all over.

Gelre Circa: 1500-1520

In a very good original condition, no parts restored or replaced

£ 9500,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Oak Pieta Sculpture to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08467460
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques Date16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 485-540 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 16TH CENTURY:
Deeply hollowed back with gouge marks: standard practice to prevent timber splitting.
Longitudinal shrinkage fissures running through the figure: natural drying of solid oak.
Deeply undercut angular drapery folds: typical Northern European late Gothic carving.
Dark oxidised wood grain and softened edges: centuries of handling and natural ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1066780
Description
An expressive and very impressive beautiful Medieval Gothic carved oak Pieta sculpture.

Sitting on a Gothic bench, with on the back of the bench a finally carved grotesque figure

on the other side a finally carved monk.

With very fine carved details all over.

Gelre Circa: 1500-1520

In a very good original condition, no parts restored or replaced

£ 9500,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Oak Pieta Sculpture to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08467460
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques dating16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 485-540 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 16th Century:
Deeply hollowed back with gouge marks: standard practice to prevent timber splitting.
Longitudinal shrinkage fissures running through the figure: natural drying of solid oak.
Deeply undercut angular drapery folds: typical Northern European late Gothic carving.
Dark oxidised wood grain and softened edges: centuries of handling and natural ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
55cm (21.65")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1066780
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A dark carved oak sculpture depicting the Pieta with the Virgin Mary seated while holding the body of Christ.
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Archive I A dark carved oak sculpture depicting the Pieta with the Virgin Mary seated while holding the body of Christ.

An Expressive and Very Impressive Beautiful Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Pieta Sculpture.

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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A dark carved oak sculpture depicting the Pieta with the Virgin Mary seated while holding the body of Christ.
An Expressive And Very Impressive Beautiful Medieval Gothic Carved Oak Pieta Sculpture.
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A dark carved oak sculpture depicting the Pieta with the Virgin Mary seated while holding the body of Christ.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period16th century
  • StyleGothic
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFolded drapery, Veiled headpiece, Figurative carving, Architectural base
  • SizeH 55 cm (22 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This sixteenth century Gothic Pieta sculpture is carved from solid oak with a dark brown finish and displays intricate figurative carving throughout. The devotional sculpture depicts the veiled Virgin Mary seated on an architectural bench while holding the limp body of Christ, complete with detailed facial expressions, heavily folded drapery, and relief work. The timber shows natural grain patterns, visible tool marks, and minor surface wear consistent with age, mounted on a solid panelled base. The sculpture measures 55 cm high, 30 cm wide, and 18 cm deep. In a modern interior, this piece sits well upon a traditional sideboard top, a solid timber console table in a hallway, or within a dedicated display cabinet in a study or living room. It works well as a focal devotional object or sculptural display piece, adding historical texture and traditional Gothic character to interior spaces.

FAQs

A Pieta is a traditional Christian artistic motif depicting the Virgin Mary cradling the dead body of Jesus Christ, which gained prominent popularity in European Gothic art during the late Middle Ages.

European craftsmen primarily utilized dense native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime, carving the figures by hand using chisels and gouges before applying polychrome paint or wax finishes.

Authentic period pieces display hand-chiseled tool marks, deep natural patination, structural oxidation around joinery, and characteristic stylistic features such as angular drapery folds and elongated proportions.

A historical carved sculpture can be placed on a minimalist sideboard, console table, or within an open bookshelf to create a focal point through historical contrast.

Keep the wood carving in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight, dusting periodically with a soft brush and applying clear microcrystalline wax when necessary.
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