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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
Marquetry Panel: Architectural Scenes
Part of a pair of panels incorporate marquetry and paint to create an architectural scene. Appropriate woods have been selected by the craftsman, such as olive wood,... view details
Marquetry Panel: Two Townscapes
This intriguing panel depicts two walled towns, one ordered, one ruined, separated by an unpaved road. It possibly portrays a historical or biblical event. Various... view details
Marquetry Panel: Quayside Scenes
Part of a pair of marquetry and painted panels depicting quayside scenes. The composition and execution of these panels is not particularly accomplished. For... view details
Marquetry Panel: The Grand Canal, Venice
These quayside scenes have recently been identified as the Grand Canal, Venice, following the works of the late 17th century engraver Melchior Kussell. The marqueter... view details
Marquetry Panel: Quayside Scenes
Part of a pair of marquetry and painted panels depicting quayside scenes. The composition and execution of these panels is not particularly accomplished. For... view details
Marquetry Panel: The Grand Canal, Venice
These quayside scenes have recently been identified as the Grand Canal, Venice, following the works of the late 17th century engraver Melchior Kussell. The marqueter... view details
The Annunciation
Carved oak panel of the Annunciation with arched top. The angel is on the right, Mary with a book on the left of a vase of lilies. Two half-figures are in the spray... view details
Panel: 'Rape of Europa'
Oak relief carved with an integral arcaded frame, within a later frame of lighter oak. The scene probably depicts the Rape of Europa: a female figure rides on a... view details
Panel
Large painted and gilt panel carved with draped wreaths bound with ribbons, and laurel sprays on a trellised background. Size: Height: 67 cm; Width: 90 cm. view details
Toilet Box
Toilet box carved with architectural scenes around the sides. The lid is carved and pierced with, among other things, six elongated human figures. Mirror attached to... view details