About this piece
back to topA beautiful handcarved 16th century romayne-type oak panel, circa 1550.
More than 475 years old, this romayne-type panel is an original of the period, offering a glimpse into the styles of 16th century England.
It is carved with a roundel to the centre depicting a romayne figure wearing a hat between renaissance style scrolls and carved foliage.
Fashionable architectural pieces of the 16th century, romayne panels like these would’ve originally been used alongside several plain and carved panels to clad interior walls, providing stylish decoration as well as reducing draughts. Doors, cabinets and furniture were also decorated with similar panels, the profile romayne heads carved in low relief.
Similar examples can be found in prestigious museums across the globe including this one from London’s V&A.
Affixed with a plate hanger to the reverse, this antique carved oak panel is ready for mounting on an interior wall.
