Stock No. 37881

17th Century Carved Oak Seahorse Panel

A 17th century hand carved English oak seahorse panel. Dated to circa 1600, this mythical panel incorporates a set of symmetrical seahorses above a set of wings in opposing orientation. An unusual subject for the time, this carving is made with intricate details of wings, feathers, grooves and flowers. Hand tooling marks can be seen…

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£2,175.00

Dimensions

Depth: 2.5cm0.98in

Width: 24cm9.45in

Height: 51.5cm20.28in

Weight: 2kg4.41lbs

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Condition Report

Some loss to bottom edge. Historic woodworm. Planed on reverse, has been set into a larger piece. The sides have been added to allow the panel to sit within a rebate at some stage.

Wear

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses, scuffs, and scratches.

Date of Manufacture

Circa 1600

Material

Oak, Timber, Wood

Maker

Unknown

Origin

England

Period

17th Century

Style

Tudor

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A 17th century hand carved English oak seahorse panel.

Dated to circa 1600, this mythical panel incorporates a set of symmetrical seahorses above a set of wings in opposing orientation.

An unusual subject for the time, this carving is made with intricate details of wings, feathers, grooves and flowers. Hand tooling marks can be seen throughout this authentic piece.

Most likely from a larger piece, the panel has been expertly set into a later added frame which strengthens the wood.

Additional information

Weight 2 kg
Dimensions 2.5 × 24 × 51.5 cm
Date of Manufacture

Circa 1600

Material

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Maker

Origin

England

Period

17th Century

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