Old Belgium Castle or Church The Boy

By tinkerburkey, 17 April, 2018
Description

Please help us with this awesome piece of history. It is a large 40 inch wooden statue that was carved out of one pieces of wood in the late 1500's. It is said to have came from a castle or church in Belgium.  It is really beautiful. Any information on history and price of this piece would be very helpful. Attached is a picture of great grandparents in the 1950's discussing their antiques for a Newspaper.  Please feel free to leave all comments.

Category
Other
Medium
Wood maybe Oak not sure
Distinguishing marks
On the back in carving of 491-01-9232 I could be wrong but that is what I was able to make of it.
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
The statue is 40 inches long and I do not know the weight. It is not a light piece.
Date Period
The article said it was late 1500's to early 1600
History
It was appraised to be worth $8000 dollars by George Marchelos Appraisals several years ago. We do not know the value now. This piece hung in Great Grandparents home and then passed on. We now own the piece and would like any information anyone might have.
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Lovejoy

7 years 2 months ago

Pieces like this really require the services of a specialist and a physical appraisal of the item. I'd suggest contacting Sotheby's or Christies auctions for an appraisal.

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tinkerburkey

7 years 2 months ago

I would love to thakt you for the advice. I am a novice at this. Just to have someone leave a comment is awesome.

 

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