AN ENGLISH CARVED RECTANGULAR OAK PANEL, with an armorial cartouche in the centre, probably the arms of Christopher Witham, surmounted by the initials C A W, and dated 1605 below (drilled at the top for suspension; minor damages), circa 1605; and another oak panel, carved in relief with elaborate addorsed scrolls headed by fantastic beasts' heads (cracks), possibly French, 16th Century

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AN ENGLISH CARVED RECTANGULAR OAK PANEL, with an armorial cartouche in the centre, probably the arms of Christopher Witham, surmounted by the initials C A W, and dated 1605 below (drilled at the top for suspension; minor damages), circa 1605; and another oak panel, carved in relief with elaborate addorsed scrolls headed by fantastic beasts' heads (cracks), possibly French, 16th Century
15 3/8in. and 17 3/8in. (39 and 44.2cm.) high respectively

Lot Essay

Christopher Witham (d. 1650) was a priest, and the son of George Witham of Cliffe, Yorks.

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