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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
Knife-handle
Fruitwood handle carved with Annunciation scene. The Angel is at the top, together with the Holy Dove and the ray of light descending towards Mary who kneels below at... view details
Relief: Giuseppe Garibaldi
Round lack relief. Man's head with beard. Around which is written the words:- 'Giuseppe Garibaldi, Guerra D'Italia 1859'. Size: Diameter: 11.4 cm. view details
Panel: "AU VINAIGRE"
Panel of pine or poplar, painted in imitation of oriental lacquer in gold, browns, red, grey and black, on a black ground, with a boy in a porter's apron pushing a... view details
Figure: Angel playing lute.
Figure of angel, standing, carved in pinewood with gilding, the wings of the angel and the front of the lute silvered. The gilding is thick and lustrous much like... view details
Panel, 16th - 17th century
Panel, 16th - 17th century Walnut wood Flemish Inscriped: "CONCORDIA" Size: Height: 97 cm; Width 90 cm. view details
Four supporting figures, 18th/19th century
Four supporting figures, 18th/19th century Chinese Painted wooden body and clothes, painted ivory head and hands Height: Approx. 9 cm These figures possibly supported... view details
Cartridge Case
Box to carry three cartridges for muzzle-loading firearm. Two-part brown leather box, embossed with Royal Arms. 6.7 x 3.2 x 1.25 cm. view details
Statue: Figure of a child angel
One of a pair of statues of figures. Height: 56 cm. view details
Statue: St. James and two pilgrims
St. James holds a book in his left hand and a staff in his right hand. A pilgrim kneels on either side of him. Standing on a wooden base. Possibly 18th century... view details
Writing Box,
Writing Box Persian Painted Wood Length: 13.5 cm. view details