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THB19th C. European Wooden Carving of "Green Man"
Lot 140
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Europe, Dutch or Belgian, ca. 19th century CE. A wooden carving of a so-called Green Man, his bearded visage emerging from clusters of leaves, likely once used to decorate a church or special edifice. These figures are called Green Men, because of the vegetation that surrounds and sometimes sprouts from their heads. Just imagine this visage gazing down upon you from the top of a column or a niche. Similar foliage-embellished faces were created as far back as ancient Rome and began to emerge in early European churches during the first centuries CE; however, they reached their pinnacle during the Middle Ages, the golden era of church and cathedral building. This piece was likely created during the 19th century revival era. Size: 13" W x 14" H (33 cm x 35.6 cm)
Some posit that the Green Men were associated with or 'rooted' in imagery of the Greek god, Dionysus, (Roman Bacchus) - the god of wine, fertility, and religious ecstasy who was traditionally depicted wearing a wreath of vines and leaves. Others claim that he is a personification of Nature - or perhaps related to pagan tree worship. Regardless of its iconographical origin, this is fabulous piece, replete with impressive artistry and intriguing history.
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Dick Mejer collection, Netherlands
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#150260Abrasion and small losses to nose and tip of beard. Old insect bore holes. Chips and minor abrasions to peripheries. Metal hooks and wire attached to top for mounting. Rich patina and fine details.Condition
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