Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 July 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 23 July 2026

Catalogue

Lot 195: A Carved Oak Architectural Beam with Figural and Foliate Decoration, 17th Century?

This auction ended on July 23, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £60 - £80

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Not sold

A long rectangular architectural element hand-carved from a single piece of dark-stained hardwood. One terminus features an anthropomorphic figure in high relief, displaying a stylized face and hands positioned on the torso, flanked by symmetrical scroll volutes. The remainder of the beam is decorated with a continuous repeating pattern of imbricated, overlapping leaf or scale motifs. The wood shows a deep, aged patina and characteristic longitudinal checking throughout.
Length: Approximately 28.5 inches (72 cm).