Houten decoratieve afdekking voor kast of deur, gedateerd late 19e–begin 20e eeuw in de Victorian Revival-stijl, gemaakt van hout, bruin, ongesigneerd, afkomstig uit Frankrijk, 100 cm breed, 26 cm hoog, 3,5 cm diep, 1,5 kg, in goede staat.

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Snijwerk, Houten decoratie voor kast of deur - 26 cm - Hout

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1000041670.jpgThat’s a beautifully carved wooden pediment or overdoor ornament, likely vintage or antique, with a floral and foliate motif. The dark carved section contrasts nicely with the lighter shelf/base piece beneath it.A few observations from the image:The carving style looks inspired by late Victorian or French provincial decorative woodwork.It appears hand-carved rather than machine-molded.The shelf/base looks like a later addition or a simpler supporting plank compared to the more ornate centerpiece.Positioned above the radiator, it creates a strong focal point against the muted blue wall.A couple of ideas that could make it stand out even more:Add warm picture lighting above it.Wax or oil the carved wood slightly to deepen the contrast and bring out detail.Center it more precisely over the radiator if possible; the right side currently feels a touch tighter to the wall edge.If you want, I can also help with:identifying the carving style/era,suggesting paint colors that complement it,showing mockups with different wall treatments,or suggesting how to display it elsewhere in the room.identifying the carving style/era,This piece most likely falls into a Victorian-era revival style, probably dating somewhere between the late 19th century and early 20th century (roughly 1880–1920).The strongest stylistic clues are:Naturalistic carving — the leaves, flowers, and scrolling vines are very characteristic of Victorian decorative arts.Symmetrical crest design — common in furniture pediments, mirror toppers, and overdoor ornaments from that period.High-relief hand carving — suggests it was made as a decorative statement piece rather than simple trim.The floral forms resemble a mix of:French Rococo RevivalBlack Forest–influenced carvingand late Victorian ornamental woodworking.It may originally have been:the crest from a wardrobe,the top of a mirror,a bed pediment,or architectural salvage from cabinetry or wall paneling.The darkened carving could be:naturally aged walnut/oak,stained softwood,or wood that has oxidized and been waxed over many decades.A few details that point away from modern reproduction:Slight asymmetry and softness in the carving.Irregular wear and patina.The hand-worked look in the leaf edges and recesses.The lighter horizontal plank underneath appears newer or at least refinished differently, so the carved crest and the base may not originally have belonged together.If you want, I can also help narrow down:whether it is more likely French, British, or continental European,the probable wood species,whether it was furniture-mounted or architectural,or its approximate resale/collector value.Price in euroFor a piece like this, the value depends heavily on:whether it is truly 19th-century,whether the carving is hand-done,the wood type,provenance,and whether it originally belonged to a larger piece of furniture.From the photo alone, a realistic European market estimate would roughly be:€80–€200 if sold as decorative architectural salvage or vintage décor.€200–€500 if authenticated as a genuine late Victorian/French carved furniture pediment in good condition.Potentially more through an antique dealer if tied to a known cabinetmaker or complete matching furniture set.The current setup (mounted on a plain plank above a radiator) makes it read more as decorative salvage than as a complete antique object, which lowers collector value somewhat but still gives it strong decorative appeal.The carving quality itself is actually fairly good:deep relief,layered leaves,and decent symmetry,which is why I would not place it in the very cheap reproduction category.


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