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A Pair of Early 17th-Century Flemish Carved Oak Figural Panels
A Pair of Early 17th-Century Flemish Carved Oak Figural Panels
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A fine pair of early 17th-century carved oak panels from Flanders, each showing a single standing figure within an arched niche. The arches are carved with radiating fluted voussoirs, a device characteristic of Southern Netherlandish joinery in the decades around 1600–1640. They spring from columns at either side, giving each panel the air of a miniature triumphal arch. The figures are dressed in the costume of their day, with broad hats, doublets and hose, and are carved in confident relief. Together they have the self-assurance of the Flemish carvers who supplied panelling and furniture to much of northern Europe, England included.
The oak has a deep, rich patina. The panels were formerly set into cupboard doors, which accounts for their survival as a pair, and they are now presented in associated decorative wooden surrounds that allow them to be hung as pictures.
An architectural and sculptural pair, they would bring real presence to a period hall, library or study, or could be set back into a bespoke cabinet or run of panelling.
Provenance: Flanders. Early 17th-century.
Material: Oak, in associated later surrounds.
Condition: Good overall. Formerly inset into cupboard doors and now presented in associated decorative surrounds. Surface wear, minor knocks and shrinkage commensurate with age.
Dimensions: EACH = Height 49 cm (19 1/4") x Width 19.5 cm (7 1/4") x Depth 2.5 cm (1")
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