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An Interesting Walnut Sculpture of a Madonna Seated on a Throne, Circa 1570.
For sale by Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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An Interesting Walnut Sculpture of a Madonna Seated on a Throne, Circa 1570.

16th century
Description

An Interesting Walnut Sculpture Of A Madonna Seated On A Throne, Circa 1570.

Still with traces of the original polychrome.

Overall in very good original condition with beautiful old patination.

Middle/northern France.

Circa 1570.

33.5cm high 19cm wide 15cm deep.

Price: £2450,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Walnut Madonna Sculpture to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09643509
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques Date16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 405-480 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 16TH CENTURY:
Carved strapwork and rosette mouldings: French Renaissance architectural motifs.
Deep rectangular notches behind the shoulders: original joints for an altarpiece framework.
Gesso and tempera worn through to bare wood: centuries of natural surface handling.
Underside cut from a single trunk: early sculpture carved from the round.

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
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234787
Description
An Interesting Walnut Sculpture Of A Madonna Seated On A Throne, Circa 1570.

Still with traces of the original polychrome.

Overall in very good original condition with beautiful old patination.

Middle/northern France.

Circa 1570.

33.5cm high 19cm wide 15cm deep.

Price: £2450,--

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Carved Walnut Madonna Sculpture to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09643509
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques dating16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 405-480 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 16th Century:
Carved strapwork and rosette mouldings: French Renaissance architectural motifs.
Deep rectangular notches behind the shoulders: original joints for an altarpiece framework.
Gesso and tempera worn through to bare wood: centuries of natural surface handling.
Underside cut from a single trunk: early sculpture carved from the round.

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
33.5cm (13.19")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1234787
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

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A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint.
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Archive I A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint.

An Interesting Walnut Sculpture of a Madonna Seated on a Throne, Circa 1570.

Archive II A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View II
Archive III A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View III
Archive IV A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View IV
Archive V A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View V
Archive VI A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View VI
Archive VII A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View VII
Archive VIII A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View VIII
Archive IX A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View IX
Archive X A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View X
Archive XI A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View XI
Archive XII A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View XII
Archive XIII A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint. View XIII
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint.
An Interesting Walnut Sculpture Of A Madonna Seated On A Throne, Circa 1570.
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A 16th-century carved walnut statue depicting the Madonna seated on a throne with visible remnants of red and green polychrome paint.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period16th century
  • StyleRenaissance
  • MaterialWalnut, Polychrome, Gesso
  • ColourWarm Brown, Red, Green
  • MotifsEnthroned figure, Draped robes, Polychrome remnants
  • SizeH 33.5 cm (13 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This sixteenth-century Renaissance walnut sculpture depicts the Madonna seated on a throne, retaining remnants of red and green polychrome paint alongside gesso and a warm brown timber finish. The carved figure wears draped robes and sits within an architectural seat featuring curved arms and a stepped plinth base, showing natural surface wear and old patination across the wood. The piece measures 33.5 cm high, 19 cm wide and 15 cm deep in practical terms. Suitable for display in a living space or study, this sculpture fits neatly upon a sideboard top or mantlepiece. It integrates well into traditional interiors as a decorative accent.

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During the 16th century, enthroned Madonna sculptures represented the Virgin Mary as the Queen of Heaven, functioning as devotional focus points in private chapels, churches, and religious institutions across Renaissance Europe.

Sculptors favoured dense European hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or lime wood. Figures were often carved from a single block and subsequently prepared with a gesso ground before applying tempera pigments or gold leaf.

Authenticity is evaluated through visible gouge and hand-tool marks, natural wood shrinkage aligned with the grain, genuine oxidisation of the timber, and layered wear to original polychrome or gilded surfaces.

A carved wooden sculpture functions as a strong focal point when set atop a dark timber sideboard, positioned on a stone fireplace mantelpiece, or displayed within a curated bookshelf alcove.

Preserve the carving by maintaining a consistent relative humidity level between 45% and 55% to prevent cracking. Dust gently using a dry, soft camel-hair brush and avoid liquid cleaners or wax polishes.
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