Antique Hand Carved Oak Stair Rail Newel Post with Ogre Sculpture & Many Flowers

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Antique Hand Carved Oak Stair Rail Newel Post with Ogre Sculpture & Many Flowers

About the Item

Unique and top quality carved stair newel post from the 1800s with a fabulous fable creature. This unique architectural stairway element can only and exclusively have been hand-crafted for a 19th century mansion or public building. We think it is of German origin, because at the bottom of this newel post is the hand carved word OGER. An ogre (in English) is a deformed human-like creature and bad spirit known from ancient fairy tales and fables. They are large and powerful and live in burrows in swamps and forests. This also explains why this stunning newel post also comes with an abundance of hand carved flowers and leafs. The most well known ogres in recent years have been the Orcs in the Tolkien trilogy movies. There are several theories as to where the word oger first appeared and from which language the word derives, but what we feel is more important is what they (in our view) represent. In an attempt to make sense of things humans have always tried to find words and symbols for good and bad, for light and darkness, for hope and fear etc. We have probably always looked for these opposites outside ourselves and not inside. We believe that in story telling that also is how the oger came into existence and the artist whom created this stunning and meaningful newel post must have been fascinated by the myth and deeper meaning of these 'creatures'. The details in the carvings and the fantastic facial features of this bad spirited creature with demonic horns reveal that this can only be the work of a master craftsman. So if you are looking for top quality and meaningful antiques to grace your living space then this incredibly well crafted and unique newel post could be flying your way soon. Mind you, our fair price for this antique and architectural work of art includes perfect packing and also worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 workdays. Maximum height x width x depth: 43.7 x 10.2 x 5.1 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. All purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).

Dimensions:
Height: 43.7 in (111 cm)Width: 10.2 in (25.91 cm)Depth: 5.1 in (12.96 cm)
Style:
Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Hand-Carved,Patinated
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: Hw.669113734.USfg1stDibs: LU2341326496622