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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
Pierced Wood Carving
Pair of rectanglar carved panels in low relief, probably from a piece of furniture. The centre of each panel shows a round centred arch with a female mask as... view details
Relief, Epiphany
This carved walnut relief depicts Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ as the revelation of God to the world. The panel was once painted bronze but has since been... view details
Relief
Carved with two birds backed by foliage, a torch, arrows and a quiver of arrows. Of walnut, the corners of the panel rounded. Pierced with three old fixing holes.... view details
Relief
Rectangular relief, carving of two male faces with tongues protruding, framed decoratively by foliage. Size: 23.6 x 40.4 cm view details
Relief
Rectangular relief, carving of monastic saint being laid in his tomb by a Pope, a cardinal, bishops and monks while his soul is borne to heaven amidst the rejoined of... view details
Pierced Carving: Coat of Arms
Shaped. Gilt and painted. Carved with crown and mantle surrounding a coat of arms of two crowned female busts and two wheels. The whole framed by foliated... view details
Relief: Putti with sheaves of corn
Oblong relief. Centre-piece of putti with sheaves of corn; fences and tree in background. Surrounded by a decoration of scrolls, and branches of flowers. Size: 8.2... view details
Relief: 'Circumcision'
A relief showing the circumcision of Christ-child with the High-priest, Mary and other figures standing around the table. Size: 50.9 x 382 cm view details
Brackets
Two brackets of oak, with traces of dark stain. On each the circular-fronted upper shelf is an addition, the edge carved underneath with upright leaf decoration.... view details
Panels
Rectangular panels probably from a keyboard instrument. One panel is decorated with foliage, flowers, rushes, fruit painted on gilt background, with lock let into the... view details