{"product_id":"pair-of-15th-century-gothic-antique-carved-oak-doors","title":"Pair of 15th‑Century Gothic Carved Oak Door Panels with Christogram \u0026 Marian Monogram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb pair of \u003cstrong\u003e15th‑century Gothic carved oak door panels\u003c\/strong\u003e, and centred with a deeply carved roundel bearing sacred monograms, framed by intricate tracery and mounted with later iron strapwork. Richly patinated and beautifully crisp, these panels embody the devotional craftsmanship of the late medieval period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eleft panel\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the sacred Christogram \u003cstrong\u003eIHS\u003c\/strong\u003e — the widely used medieval abbreviation of \u003cem\u003eIhesus\u003c\/em\u003e (Jesus), often interpreted as \u003cem\u003eIesus Hominum Salvator\u003c\/em\u003e (Jesus, Saviour of Mankind). The letters are rendered in a bold, interlaced Gothic script, enclosed within a beaded circular border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eright panel\u003c\/strong\u003e bears a companion monogram, almost certainly the Marian monogram \u003cstrong\u003eMARIA\u003c\/strong\u003e rendered in the medieval ligature \u003cstrong\u003eMRA\u003c\/strong\u003e (the A and R entwined within the M). This pairing — Christ and Mary — is entirely typical of late‑medieval ecclesiastical woodwork, especially choir stalls, sacristy doors, and devotional cupboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carving is vigorous and confident, with strong Gothic curves, deep gouge work, and a warm, centuries‑old surface. Mounted together with a decorative iron hinge, they make a striking architectural statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e European. 15th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oak and iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eExcellent colour and patina. The backs have been planed at some point. Expected age‑related wear, minor losses and surface marks consistent with 500+ years of use. Later ironwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 cm (8.75 in) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19 cm (7.5 in) x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cm (0.75 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo summarise, these are a powerful survivor of late‑medieval craftsmanship — sacred, architectural, and richly evocative, these panels bring the quiet authority of the 15th century into any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52577568424278,"sku":"HAF7242\/HAF7243","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7462\/5878\/files\/Photoroom-20260211-134643_5.jpg?v=1770819056","url":"https:\/\/holtantiquefurniture.com\/products\/pair-of-15th-century-gothic-antique-carved-oak-doors","provider":"Holt Antiques at Walsingham Mill ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}