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Wooden Collection (#95)

"From Surfboards to Barrels: The Timeless Beauty Creations" Surfers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe

Background imageWooden Collection: David Frances Barry photo - Ree Squaws

David Frances Barry photo - Ree Squaws
Ree Squaw women and children with wooden houses in the background. The wives and children of Struck𢹰 the𒥥, a chief of the Native American Yankton Sioux tribe

Background imageWooden Collection: The Davis Blockhouse near Coupeville, Washington, USA

The Davis Blockhouse near Coupeville, Washington, USA
The Davis Blockhouse in Sunnyside Cemetery built in 1855, near Coupeville, Washington State, USA. Whidbey settlers constructed a number of defensive blockhouses in the 1850s in response to threats

Background imageWooden Collection: Boy and a toy horse

Boy and a toy horse - Young boy on nursemaids knee playing with his wooden horse. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1920

Background imageWooden Collection: Zurich, Switzerland - The Covered (Gedeckte) Bridge

Zurich, Switzerland - The Covered (Gedeckte) Bridge
Zurich, Switzerland - The wooden Covered (Gedeckte) Bridge over the Limmat River Date: 1909

Background imageWooden Collection: Algeria - Hadjout - The Church

Algeria - Hadjout - The Church
The Church at Hadjout (behind a remarkable two-level plank fence!), Algeria. Hadjout was formerly known as Marengo. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWooden Collection: Trade Catalogue for Tantalus frames 1930

Trade Catalogue for Tantalus frames 1930
A choice of fumed oak, mahogany and Princes plate Tantalus frames with finely cut glass decanter bottles and a elegant mahogany or oak cocktail table completely fitted with English cut-glass

Background imageWooden Collection: Trade Catalogue for surprice spirit tables 1930

Trade Catalogue for surprice spirit tables 1930
Selection of quality 1930s spirit tables made from fumed oak in a jacobean style and polished burr walnut, fitted with the finest English cut glass set. 1930

Background imageWooden Collection: Cheltenham, Public School 1890s

Cheltenham, Public School 1890s
Cheltenham, public School in Gloucestershire, with boy seated on long wooden benches reading. Date: late 1890s

Background imageWooden Collection: Street Trade seller - toys

Street Trade seller - toys
William Liston from Glasgow, served under the Duke of York in Holland, where on the 6th of October 1799, he lost his right arm and left leg and his place in the army

Background imageWooden Collection: Bed, c. 1844 (Brazilian rosewood, tulip poplar & yellow pine)

Bed, c. 1844 (Brazilian rosewood, tulip poplar & yellow pine)
1071531 Bed, c.1844 (Brazilian rosewood, tulip poplar & yellow pine) by Riddell, Crawford (fl.1837-49); 403.9x226.1x266.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of three anonymous donors

Background imageWooden Collection: Cup in form of female figure, Wongo people, late 19th or early 20th century (wood)

Cup in form of female figure, Wongo people, late 19th or early 20th century (wood)
1068151 Cup in form of female figure, Wongo people, late 19th or early 20th century (wood) by Congolese; 21.4x13.7x10.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageWooden Collection: Visit of HRH the Princess Louise to Carlisle (engraving)

Visit of HRH the Princess Louise to Carlisle (engraving)
1049686 Visit of HRH the Princess Louise to Carlisle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of HRH the Princess Louise to Carlisle)

Background imageWooden Collection: Harmony in Yellow and Gold: The Butterfly Cabinet

Harmony in Yellow and Gold: The Butterfly Cabinet
995621 Harmony in Yellow and Gold: The Butterfly Cabinet, 1877-78 (oil on mahogany with yellow tiling, brass mouldings & glass) by Godwin, Edward William (1833-86) & Whistler

Background imageWooden Collection: Desk made for King Louis XV of France by Jean Henri Riesener, 18th Century (colour litho)

Desk made for King Louis XV of France by Jean Henri Riesener, 18th Century (colour litho)
977833 Desk made for King Louis XV of France by Jean Henri Riesener, 18th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: Ebony cabinet known as the Cabinet of the Odyssey, 17th Century (colour litho)

Ebony cabinet known as the Cabinet of the Odyssey, 17th Century (colour litho)
977832 Ebony cabinet known as the Cabinet of the Odyssey, 17th Century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: Derbaix chocolate and cocoa (chromolitho)

Derbaix chocolate and cocoa (chromolitho)
961353 Derbaix chocolate and cocoa (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Derbaix chocolate and cocoa)

Background imageWooden Collection: Kaffraria - Construction of a hut (chromolitho)

Kaffraria - Construction of a hut (chromolitho)
961306 Kaffraria - Construction of a hut (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaffraria - Construction of a hut.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWooden Collection: Original statuette of the Virgin Mary of Svata Hora, c. 1348 (polychrome pear wood)

Original statuette of the Virgin Mary of Svata Hora, c. 1348 (polychrome pear wood)
1192994 Original statuette of the Virgin Mary of SvatAa Hora, c.1348 (polychrome pear wood) by Czech School, (14th century); SvatAa Hora, Paibram, Czech Republic; (add.info.: According to a legend)

Background imageWooden Collection: Armed men were descending by a rope

Armed men were descending by a rope
1192664 Armed men were descending by a rope by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
831242 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)

The Edward Green Overmantle, c. 1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble)
831239 The Edward Green Overmantle, c.1875 (wood, lacquer, porcelain & marble) by Jeckyll, Thomas (1827-81); Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: Ocean-going cargo ship from Sognefjord, western Norway, c. 1030 (pine, oak & lime)

Ocean-going cargo ship from Sognefjord, western Norway, c. 1030 (pine, oak & lime)
GIA3702783 Ocean-going cargo ship from Sognefjord, western Norway, c.1030 (pine, oak & lime) by Viking, (11th century); 1584x480x100 cm; Vikingeskibsmuseet, Roskilde

Background imageWooden Collection: Early George III Chimneypiece, c. 1760-70 (pitch pine & pine)

Early George III Chimneypiece, c. 1760-70 (pitch pine & pine)
3557260 Early George III Chimneypiece, c.1760-70 (pitch pine & pine) by English School, (18th century); 158x234.5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Possibly designed by Robert Adam or John Carr)

Background imageWooden Collection: Irish George IV two-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)

Irish George IV two-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)
3505969 Irish George IV two-pedestal dining table, c.1825 (mahogany) by Mack, Williams and Gibton (fl.1811-1829) (attr. to); 74x249x131 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: Irish Regency twin-pedestal dining table (mahogany)

Irish Regency twin-pedestal dining table (mahogany)
3505971 Irish Regency twin-pedestal dining table (mahogany) by Mack, Williams and Gibton (fl.1811-1829) (attr. to); 72.5x255.5x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: Irish George IV twin-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)

Irish George IV twin-pedestal dining table, c. 1825 (mahogany)
3505970 Irish George IV twin-pedestal dining table, c.1825 (mahogany) by Mack, Williams and Gibton (fl.1811-1829) (attr. to); 81x410x144 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: A pair of leaded glass windows, (glass, wood, jewels)

A pair of leaded glass windows, (glass, wood, jewels)
1195243 A pair of leaded glass windows, (glass, wood, jewels) by La Farge or Lafarge, John (1835-1910); 92.8x42.5x4.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Chaise-longue, c. 1925 (mahogany & upholstery) (see also 740663)

Chaise-longue, c. 1925 (mahogany & upholstery) (see also 740663)
740662 Chaise-longue, c.1925 (mahogany & upholstery) (see also 740663) by Follot, Paul (1877-1941); 74x206x97 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Louis XVI games table (ormolu mounted mahogany) (see also 714766)

Louis XVI games table (ormolu mounted mahogany) (see also 714766)
714765 Louis XVI games table (ormolu mounted mahogany) (see also 714766) by Birckle, Jacques (1734-1803); 81x53x39 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Louis XV bombe commode, third quarter of the 18th century (ormolu mou8nted kingwood

Louis XV bombe commode, third quarter of the 18th century (ormolu mou8nted kingwood
714762 Louis XV bombe commode, third quarter of the 18th century (ormolu mou8nted kingwood, tulipwood, marble & marquetry) by Birckle

Background imageWooden Collection: Pair of Louis XV encoignures, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted

Pair of Louis XV encoignures, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted
714757 Pair of Louis XV encoignures, mid 18th century (ormolu mounted, scarlet lacquered wood & marble) by Birckle, Jacques (1734-1803); each 89.5x82.6x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWooden Collection: Cabanel chiffonier, c. 1921-22 (Macassar ebony, ivory & mahogany)

Cabanel chiffonier, c. 1921-22 (Macassar ebony, ivory & mahogany)
696503 Cabanel chiffonier, c.1921-22 (Macassar ebony, ivory & mahogany) by Ruhlmann, Emile-Jacques (1879-1933); 133.5x75.5x39.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageWooden Collection: Libellule cabinet, c. 1900 (rosewood, walnut, fruitwood & bronze) (see also 696497-502)

Libellule cabinet, c. 1900 (rosewood, walnut, fruitwood & bronze) (see also 696497-502)
696499 Libellule cabinet, c.1900 (rosewood, walnut, fruitwood & bronze) (see also 696497-502) by Galle, Emile (1846-1904); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Renaissance revival marquetry sideboard, 1878-85 (mahogany)

Renaissance revival marquetry sideboard, 1878-85 (mahogany)
696496 Renaissance revival marquetry sideboard, 1878-85 (mahogany) by Herter, Christian (1839-83) and Gustave (1830-98) (attr)

Background imageWooden Collection: Regence quarter striking regulateur, the movement by Thuret, c

Regence quarter striking regulateur, the movement by Thuret, c
CH469017 Regence quarter striking regulateur, the movement by Thuret, c.1720 (ormolu mounted, Boulle brass inlaid blue-tinted horn & kingwood) (see also 469018) by Boulle

Background imageWooden Collection: Pair of Louis XIV caskets, c. 1700-15 (ormolu mounted, brass inlaid tortoiseshell & Boulle

Pair of Louis XIV caskets, c. 1700-15 (ormolu mounted, brass inlaid tortoiseshell & Boulle
CH469012 Pair of Louis XIV caskets, c.1700-15 (ormolu mounted, brass inlaid tortoiseshell & Boulle marquetry) (see also 469013) by French School

Background imageWooden Collection: Lega mask (wood)

Lega mask (wood)
CH469007 Lega mask (wood) by Congolese; height: 15.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; African, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood

Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood
CH440553 Regence Boulle marquetry commode en tombeau, 18th - 19th century (ormolu, rosewood, brass & scarlet tortoiseshell) (see also 440554 and 440555)

Background imageWooden Collection: Louis XV commode (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood & marquetry)

Louis XV commode (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood & marquetry)
CH463021 Louis XV commode (ormolu mounted amaranth, tulipwood & marquetry) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82); 84x64x43 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae)

Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae)
CH438395 Charles II court cupboard, late 17th century (walnut & lignum vitae) by English School, (17th century); 125x119x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer

Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer
CH433443 Chinese export cabinet on a William and Mary stand, late 17th century (incised lacquer, brass & wood) (see also 433444) by Chinese School (17th century)

Background imageWooden Collection: A Good Book, 1899 (oil on canvas)

A Good Book, 1899 (oil on canvas)
659660 A Good Book, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Hansen, Anne Marie (1852-1941); 79.5x78.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageWooden Collection: Dalecarlian Girl; Morakulla, 1904 (oil on canvas)

Dalecarlian Girl; Morakulla, 1904 (oil on canvas)
659654 Dalecarlian Girl; Morakulla, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 30.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalecarlian Girl; Morakulla)

Background imageWooden Collection: A Woman in an Interior, (oil on canvas laid on panel)

A Woman in an Interior, (oil on canvas laid on panel)
659623 A Woman in an Interior, (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Holsoe, Carl (1863-1935); 50.5x40.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Woman in an Interior. Carl Holsoe (1863-1935)




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"From Surfboards to Barrels: The Timeless Beauty Creations" Surfers on the beach at Perranporth, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall in June 1922 - a picturesque scene where wooden surfboards ride the waves, capturing the essence of coastal life. Majestic and timeless, the Matterhorn stands tall in Zermatt, Canton Valais, Swiss Alps. Its rugged beauty against a backdrop chalets is an enchanting sight that epitomizes European charm. Chatham lighthouse in Cape Cod, Massachusetts showcases its sturdy wooden structure as it guides ships safely through treacherous waters – a testament to New England's maritime heritage. Step into history with the Fra Mauro map (1460), where South takes center stage as top orientation. This intricate masterpiece crafted on wood reveals ancient cartography techniques from Europe's past. Coopers diligently work their craft making wooden barrels – their skilled hands shaping each stave with precision and care; an art form that has stood the test of time for centuries. Discover remnants of Roman civilization at J000112 latrine – a fascinating glimpse into ancient sanitation practices where even wood played a role in this architectural marvel. The Tree of Life at Disneyworld's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida offers shade and wonderment amidst its lush surroundings – reminding us how nature intertwines seamlessly with man-made structures like carved wooden benches or treehouses. Tofino Beach on Vancouver Island boasts fearless surfers gliding across ocean swells atop their trusty wooden boards; a fusion between nature's power and human ingenuity creating unforgettable moments by the sea. Transport yourself back to 1920s Perranporth Beach in Cornwall - sun-kissed sand meets rolling waves while surfers gracefully ride them using handmade wooden surfboards; an era captured forever through vintage photographs.