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Collections > Wood Carving
Over 700 architectural carvings including rare altar pieces.
St. John the Baptist with lambs
Carving of St. John the Baptist as a child, his head resting on a lamb and he holds another lamb in his right arm. Probably from the Granada region of Spain. Purchased... view details
Stand
Circular stand top, five shaped legs. Probably a stand for a piece of porcelain. Size: Height: 6.5 cm. (approx). view details
Frame
Pair of frames, each carved and pierced with scrolls, foliage and figures. At the top of each, two figures sit in a pagoda. The central opening of the frame is... view details
Crucifix
At the foot of the cross is the 'Mater Dolorosa' with heart pierced by a sword. The back of the crucifix contains an empty reliquary with a sliding lid carved with... view details
Figure
A bearded figure holding a pipe. Carved from a gnarled piece of wood. The figure stands on a base formed from a knotted piece of root wood. The lower part of the... view details
Boxes for Fans
Rectangular boxes with the sides plain. The lids are carved with leaves and flowers, (one with butterflies), and a plain oval central reservation against a trellised... view details
Wood Carving
Part of a pair of gilt wood carvings in the form of a female figure with one arm raised above her head and the other in 'controposto' to it, by her side. She is naked... view details
Ceremonial Baton
Ceremonial baton of boxwood, made in several sections, fitted together with dowels. The openwork section is composed of several thin ribs, sprung into place with... view details
Knife Handle
Six knife handles. Each carved with two amorini amidst trees and foliage, the end with a trellised pad. Size: Length: 10 cm. approx. view details
Stand
Circular stand top with a hole in the centre. Five shaped legs terminating in scrolled feet, connected above the scroll. Probably a stand for a piece of porcelain.... view details