Wood Decorative Objects

Small Georgian Bracket Clock by Thomas Robbins, Chatham Fine mahogany arch top case standing on a raised, moulded plinth and resting on four brass ball feet with red silk lined fishs...

18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times The case is a traditional Liverpool made one, as Liverpool cases of that period are probably the fines...

Winged angel head. Polychrome wood. Spanish school, 16th century. Carved and gilded wooden sculpture that shows a child's head with blonde, curly hair adorned with two wings. This ty...

POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD VIRGIN AND CHILD FROM THE 15TH CENTURY   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA, NUREMBERG REGION PERIOD: 15th CENTURY   Height: 94,6cm Width : 28 cm Depth : 18 cm   Lime wood Original Polychromy Good state of conservation     From 1430 onwards, sculpture underwent a profound stylistic renewal which continued until 1530, the so-called late Gothic period. In the Germanic countries, original sculptures flourished in an expressive and sensitive vein.
This renewal was inspired by the art of Nicholas of Leiden, who was active in Strasbourg in the 1460's. His style broke with the refined and delicate art of the international Gothic style in force throughout Europe around 1400. The figures became more authentic and realistic. The bodies became denser. Clothes are animated by deep, broken folds, the fabrics are heavy and have a great decorative value. In addition, the polychromy is intended to be illusionistic. The painting makes it possible to restore the texture of the materials, the richness of the textiles and the natural skin tone of the characters.   The dissemination of images through engraving and the great mobility of the artists led to the success of this style, which conquered the Upper Rhine, Swabian, Tyrolean and Franconian regions, contributing to the formation of a common stylistic identity in these regions. The economic boom in the flourishing German cities was conducive to the development of original production. Attracted by this prosperity, numerous workshops were set up in order to meet the orders of religious communities, the Church and the laity, including a clientele of middle-class rockers.      This precious Virgin and Child is depicted standing on a crescent moon, her head encircled by a crown of tall flowers. Her long wavy hair spreads over her shoulders, framing her beautiful oval face. Under fine eyebrows drawn with a brushstroke, her almond-shaped, slightly drooping eyes look at the Child with infinite softness. She is dressed in a long red dress with a rounded neckline, belted under the chest. The heavy fabric of her dress spreads out in broken folds at her feet. On her shoulders she wears a golden cloak. The drapery has deep folds. She holds out her right hand while she holds the Christ Child with her left.   Christ, with his well-defined hair, is naked. His cheeks are highlighted with red, he holds an apple in his left hand and with the other hand makes a sign of blessing towards the faithful.   Virgins with Child on a crescent moon were very popular in the second half of the 15th century, especially as the central subject of altarpieces in southern Germany and Austria. The crescent moon on which Mary is standing is reminiscent of the Woman of the Apocalypse. Often equated with the Virgin Mary.    This episode is taken from the Book of Revelation (12:1-6)   1 Then a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. ; 2 She was pregnant, and she cried out because she was in labor, in pain from giving birth. ; 3 Then another sign appeared in heaven: it was a great fiery red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and seven royal crowns on his heads. ; 4 His tail swept down a third of heaven's stars and threw them to the earth. The dragon stood in front of the woman who was about to give birth so that when she gave birth, he might devour her child. ; 5 She gave birth to a son, a male child who is to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was snatched up to God and his throne. ; 6 Then the woman fled into the desert, where God has prepared a place for her. There she will be taken care of for one thousand two hundred sixty days.   Some theologians see in this woman a reference to the Virgin Mary and in the child, Jesus.    
This remarkable work is a very fine example of sculpture from Swabian workshops in the last decades of the 15th century. It presents all the characteristic stylistic elements: a highly girdled silhouette, an abundant drapery with angular folds, but also a great physical presence accentuated by the polychromy that restores the anatomical details. This group is made of a wooden log. The deep folds of the drapery highlight the movement of the Virgin holding the child.       Bibliography :   Sophie Guillot de Suduiraut, Dévotion et Séduction, Sculptures souabes des musées de France, vers 1460-1530, Paris musée du Louvre-Éditions somogy, 2015   “Revelation 12 -   Common English Bible...

A stunning French 18th century Arte Populaire Grain Measure. Wonderfully crafted from a single piece of beautiful pear wood. Sensational patina.

Greats pair of Baroque carved wooden candleholders. Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and small losses. More pictures available on request. Meas...

Great Italian sculpture from the second half of the 18th century. Finished wooden work from the center depicting an almost life-size Roman soldier. Statue complete with lacquered and...

A large carved wooden purbha sculpture Tibet 15th - 16th Century With the triangular blade issuing from the mouth of a makara, the grip with stylized endless knot, the finial with t...

A good English mahogany bracket clock with a very nice multi color decorated painted dial. Charming Moon phase. Date numbers of the mon...

SAINT FLORIAN   ORIGIN: SOUTH GERMANY, SWABIA PERIOD: END OF THE 15th CENTURY   Height : 100,5 cm Width : 34 cm Depth : 17 cm 
Polychromed lime wood Good state of conservation   
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Our Antique Italian Altar Candlestick was beautifully hand-carved and gilded round 200-years ago and has weathered the test of time exceptional w...

VIRGIN AND CHILD IN MAJESTY, ALSO KNOWN AS "SEDES SAPIENTIAE"   ORIGIN : SPAIN, CATALOGNE PERIOD: EARLY 13th CENTURY   Height :  95 cm Width : 32 cm Depth : 28 cm   Softwood No polychromy     In the middle of the 12th century, the Virgin took her place in churches, seated in Majesty, serving as a throne for her son Jesus. She is then called Sedes Sapientiae, meaning the Throne of Wisdom. At that time, she is not represented for herself and only exists because she has been designated as Theotokos, the mother of God, at the Council of Ephesus in 431, where the divine nature of Christ was proclaimed from his birth.   The upright and perfectly hieratic bust of this Virgin and Child in Majesty is seated on a throne-bench. She is dressed in a tunic with a rounded neckline and covered with a fine mantle placed on her narrow shoulders. The supple and natural drapery follows the lines of the body.   Large curls frame her face with delicate and regular features, a long straight nose, almond-shaped eyes, and small lips.   She supports the Infant Jesus with her left hand. Like his mother, he is dressed in a long tunic, and his little feet are visible in the folds. He holds a small sphere in his left hand, while with his right hand, he gestures in blessing. The face of Christ bears a strong resemblance to his mother’s one, and he gives a slight smile.   The position of the Child is no longer as hieratic, nor frontal or central as in the early 12th century, but his face still turns towards the faithful.   The 13th century indeed emerges as a period of transition in the artistic domain. The statuary, while retaining certain characteristics still belonging to the habits of the previous century, also develops new formal solutions.   As a result, Mary maintains a hieratic and frontal position, while her son shifts to place himself well to the left on her knee. Similarly, while the Virgin seems perfectly still, Jesus, on the other hand, appears much more animated, especially in the positioning of his hands. His left hand holds the orb, and judging by the raised right arm directed towards the faithful, one can easily imagine that he was making a gesture of blessing.   The influence of the Sedes Sapientiae from previous centuries still seems particularly prevalent in this work.   These few characteristics allow dating this Spanish Virgin...

The Rare and Important 17th Century Spring Driven Table Clock by the Celebrated Maker, Henry Jones. Provenance dating back to 1745. Owned by Captain Alexander Raitt A very rare an...

Japanese statue of Datsue-ba also known as Shozuka no Baba, Kamakura- Muromachi period. Antique Japanese statue of Datsue-ba or Shozuka no B...

The elaborately carved walnut case stands 155cm from the octagonal base and is topped by a foliage wreath. The imposing size and great quality make this an exceptional clock. The fine woodcarvings are unusually to be seen on both sides of the case, suggesting that this clock was intended as the centrepiece of a room, or to be placed in front of a mirror. The movement hangs on a compensated grid pendulum, mounted to a gilded drum with gilded bezels on the front and rear and functions as the pendulum. The oscillating count wheel striking movement with central sweep seconds knife edge suspension and pin-wheel escapement. The enamel dial with Roman numerals and Arabic numbers for quarters, half hour and hour, signed Janvier a Paris...

Small lacquered wood jewelry box on ivory ground; shaped at the edges it is supported by four flattened ball feet. On the sides and top of the rocaille reserves in shades of blue con...

A 18th Century superb italian sculpture of a draped Madonna with a veil, base with richly carved relief with cherubs and a baby Jesus on her lap in carved polychrome and gilded wood....

SAINT WOMAN IN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD   ORIGIN : ITALY PERIOD : late 13th century   Height : 103 cm Length : 28  cm Width : 16 cm  Remains of polychromy   ...

The top board bearing marquetry-inlaid initials ‘MA’, the slope with further marquetry-inlaid flowers and meandering foliage, enclosing an interior with a shelf, the end boards boldl...

Slice cut and polished geological specimen of Southwestern American petrified wood.

An elegant and extremely decorative Italian 17th century Baroque period Giltwood and patinated wood Putti statue. The statue is raised by a Giltwood plinth with a Coeur-de-Rai carved...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick base with natural-forming mica and tourmaline. The gilded fragment base was originally part of a candlestick in a historical Italian churc...

A stunning 18th century Grain Measure from Germany in wood and outstanding iron detailing dated 1781. This grain measure was originally used to serve horses grain. Fabulous patina.

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment base with coordinating pyrite and a baroque pearl on a lucite base. The fragment was originally part of a hand-carved piece in a historical I...

A scarce 17th century Spanish Colonial carved wood santo with provenance from the National Museum of the Philippines Manila. circa late 1600s A large part of what makes this example so very rare is not just the age and condition, but the saint depicted, San Roque. The Hispano-Philippine (Spanish-Filipinos) hand carved hard wood religious altar figure presents splendidly, with scattered remnants of original gesso and polychrome pigments, the exceptionally sculpted religious folk art depicting San Roque (Saint Roch or Rocco), the 14th century Catholic patron saint frequently invoked against the plaque, various infectious disease, as well as patron saint of dogs, invalids, of falsely accused people, and of bachelors, amongst others. Provenance / Acquisition: Retaining registration - identification label to verso from The Republic of the Philippines (RP) National Museum of the Philippines Manila with hand written registration number. Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est. 1982, Austin, Texas. February 2022 catalog. Dimensions: (approx) Overall: 15.75" High, 5" Wide, 4" Deep. Figure: 14" High 1.5lbs Great original antique condition, especially considering it's around 350 years old. Nicely aged patina over the whole. Presented on a later wood plinth base. Typical loss to right arm, minor finish losses, old tiny metal plate added to prevent age related splitting, all wear consistent with age, and only adds to the overall sophisticated character, authenticity, and charming rustic warmth that can only be acquired over long periods of time. We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques, from an antique altar, church architectural salvaged building and ornamental elements, reliquary, tabernacle cabinet...

Hand-carved by a master-level craftsman in the 1500s, this wonderful wooden frame features a pierced grapevine frieze encircling a thin cavetto interior molding. The highly detailed ...

Sculptural 18th century Italian fragment decorated with mica and crystal quartz points on a polished agate base. The 18th century fragment originally came from a candlestick in a his...

18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top. Hood ...

An Attractive George III Period, 18th Century Mahogany, English Tea Caddy Of Bombe Shaped Form Having Original Brass Swan Neck Handle, To Hinged Lid Enclosing Divisions And Chequered...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded candlestick with pyrite in matrix on a coordinating chalcopyrite mineral base. The gilded fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a ...

18th century Italian fragment with gold mica and baroque pearls on a phantom optical calcite base. The fragment originally came from a historical church in Italy. It is adorned with...

Sculptural 18th century Italian base decorated with mica in matrix, and silver leaf shells on an antique metal base decorated with church vestment braid. The 18th century fragment ba...

Unique and elegant pair of ebonized carved wooden sculptures depicting two Sicilian "Teste di Moro". These works of art, dating back to the first half of the 18th century and attribu...

Architectural portal sculpture made of solid teak with original green-turquoise coloring, India, last third of the 18th century. As the name suggests, the object originates from an ...

A wonderful pair of wooden altar candlesticks converted to table lamps, Spain, mid-18th century. Hand-carved decorate with acanthus leaf moti...

A pair of 18th century German figures of one legged beggars after the engravings of Rembrandt in box wood. Circa 1780

Figure seated on rock work wearing a crown.

A good antique Georgian scrollwork tea caddy, circa 1780. The caddy of hexagonal shape, the front, back & cover with overall decoration of paper s...

By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...

A beautiful display of flowers and foliage adorn this large, wall hanging giltwood eight-light candelabra. Hand-carved circa 1750 in Italy, the vegetation is accompanied by a twisti...

Sculptural Sacred Heart - 18th century Italian sunray mounted on a yellow hematoid heart and adorned with yellow crystal quartz points. The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in...

A fine pair of 18th century tripodal prickets with bold fully three dimensional feet forming the base, each supporting a fluted baluster terminating in the flared flat top. Lovely de...

Stupendous very rare pair of Italian Torcheres, beautifully painted, the top of the torcheres are adorned by an extravagant tree of candle holders, with hand carved tassels and gilde...

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...

Sculptural 'Sacred Heart' - 18th century Italian cross mounted on a polished red hematoid quartz heart and adorned with natural-forming baroque pearls and a cross-shaped baroque pear...

Sculptural 18th century Italian candlestick top fragment with polished agate coral and a coordinating silver-leaf shell. The hand-carved, 18th century silver candlestick top origin...

This exceptional sculpture, finely carved from solid wood and dating back to the 18th century, pays tribute to the devotion and artistic skill of its era. Depicting the Virgin Mary, ...

Baroque After Francisco Ruiz Gijon Saint Francis of Assisi Polychrome and Parcel Gilt Carved Wood, Insert Glass Eyes Spain, Late 17th Century Francisc...

Jesus Christ Crucified Portuguese Sculpture 18th Century Crucified figure with the head turned to the right side, face with well-defined features, beard and long hair finely carved ...

Stylistically, and to appreciate the stylistic differences, compare with the San Juan Bautista of the "Altarpiece of San Juan Bautista" by Juan de Juni and Inocencio Berruguete, dated in 1551 and today in the National Museum of Sculpture of Valladolid, or with the Sanint John the Baptist by Alonso...

18th-century Italian gilded candlestick fragment with pyrite in matrix on a polished agate base. The fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a historical Italian church in ...

Sculptural 18th century Italian gilded candlestick top with fossil agate coral. The fragment was originally part of an 18th century Italian candlestick from a historic church. It ha...

This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Rococo Model" RARE!!! the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every cl...

Technique: Tempera and oil on wood Dimensions: 25 x 11 x 8 cm Description: This exceptional work from the 12th century represents the Seated Virgin with Child (Sedes Sapientiae), standing out as an artistic treasure from medieval Spain. The portrayal of the Virgin enthroned with the Child on her lap is emblematic of Romanesque art, and this particular piece is a valuable and authentic example of that era. The current polychromy belongs to the Gothic period and overlays the original Romanesque layer. It is crucial to highlight that the current state of the artwork is the original, without any cleaning interventions, imparting a unique authenticity. The work exhibits architectural characteristics typical of Romanesque art, evident in the sides of the throne. The rigidity and symmetry characteristic of this style are reflected in the firm presentation of the Baby Jesus, noticeable in his gesture while holding his son. The Virgin wears a crown, symbolizing her royal character as the Queen of Heaven and Creation. Both figures retain traces of polychromy on the face and attire, adding layers of history and authenticity. While similar Romanesque Virgin...

Beautiful set of two pre-Columbian bird form artifacts. One finely carved bird head stone mounted on primitive wood base, in antique condition with no major...

PAIR OF ITALIAN TWO-LUME APPLIQUES 18th Century Italians, gilt carving with metal applications. Small defects. Dim.: 35 x 32 cm good conditions

Extremely old box that is covered with leather and decorated with iron and brass. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.

Hand-carved in France in the 1700s, this pair of wooden flower bouquets have a lovely gold and cream finish. These attractive bouquets are fragments (of a larger 18th-century installation) that have been mounted on painted black stands with metal supports. The multi-floral grouping includes a sunflower, roses, and carnations, rising from a half-pedestal with a small floret embellishment beneath a bulbous and lobed main body. A beautiful pair of French carved flower...