How do I date a wooden statue?

Dating relies on the tool marks left by the carver, the style of the drapery, and the species of timber used. Early pieces often show adze or gouge marks characteristic of medieval workshop practices. Secondary evidence comes from the ground layers beneath the paint, such as gesso composition and the ageing of underlying wood fibres.

What is a globe de marie?

A globe de marie is a nineteenth-century French display case featuring a glass dome over a mirrored base. These enclosures protected sentimental or religious objects, including small statues and bridal mementoes. The mirrors inside reflected light onto the central figure, enhancing its visual presence within the domestic interior.

How should I care for polychrome wood?

Polychrome wooden sculptures require stable environmental conditions away from direct sunlight and sudden humidity shifts. Excessive dryness causes timber to split and paint layers to flake. Dusting should be performed gently with a soft, dry brush without applying liquid cleaners or polishes to the fragile pigment.

What distinguishes Gothic from Baroque statues?

Gothic statues emphasise linear drapery, solemn expressions, and flat or restrained postures typical of medieval devotion. The forms remain closely tied to architectural settings like altarpieces. Baroque and Spanish Baroque examples introduce dramatic movement, swirling garments, and intense emotional expression, reflecting counter-reformation theatricality.

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An antique virgin mary statue brings centuries of devotion, carved timber, and gilded presence directly into a room.

A Carved Oak Wall Sculpture of Madonna and Child

1900 - 1920

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A Carved Oak Wall Sculpture of Madonna and Child

From Carradale Farm Antiques

£675

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19th century

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19th Century Statue of Virgin Mary and Child

From Treaders Collectables

£2,500

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14th/15th C. Oak Carved Pieta South Germany/low Countries

Pre 16th century

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14th/15th C. Oak Carved Pieta South Germany/low Countries

From Original Retro

£18,500

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1900 - 1920

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Large Terracotta Figure of Mary C.1920

From Collinge Antiques

£795

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15th Century Gothic Carved Oak Statue – Virgin of the Annunciation

Pre 16th century

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15th Century Gothic Carved Oak Statue – Virgin of the Annunciation

From Treaders Collectables

£45,000

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Antique Oak Sculpture – 'The Grief of Mary' , Circa 1500

16th century

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Antique Oak Sculpture – 'The Grief of Mary' , Circa 1500

From Treaders Collectables

£7,000

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19th century

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Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century

From Regent Antiques

£850

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Outsider Art, Primitive Virgin, Mother and Child: Art Brut Sculpture Ca 1940, One of a Kind

1920 - 1940

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Outsider Art, Primitive Virgin, Mother and Child: Art Brut Sculpture Ca 1940, One of a Kind

From Skippings Fine Arts

£420

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17th century

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17th Century Carved Applewood Sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow

From School House Antiques

£900

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16th century

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15th Century Carved Madonna and Child

From Oliveri Antiques Ltd

£1,150

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The listings span from pre-sixteenth century medieval fragments up to nineteen-twenties terracotta, recording materials from oak and walnut to gilt bronze and parianware.

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Antique Virgin Mary Statue

A Carved Oak Wall Sculpture of Madonna and Child

19th Century Statue of Virgin Mary and Child

14th/15th C. Oak Carved Pieta South Germany/low Countries

Large Terracotta Figure of Mary C.1920

15th Century Gothic Carved Oak Statue – Virgin of the Annunciation

Antique Oak Sculpture – 'The Grief of Mary' , Circa 1500

Antique Sculpture St Bernadette Before the Virgin Mary 19th Century

Outsider Art, Primitive Virgin, Mother and Child: Art Brut Sculpture Ca 1940, One of a Kind

17th Century Carved Applewood Sculpture of the Lady of Sorrow

15th Century Carved Madonna and Child

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