Grinling Gibbons style Wood carving

Wood carvings and Ornaments in high relief 17th-century inspired ornaments

The unique wood carving I am introducing you to in this folder is a technique of wood carving that has its origins in the English Baroque. These ornamental compositions are mainly made of lime wood and are inspired by the technique of the English woodcarvers of the 17th century, a technique that was very popular. As a result of this expertise, many Flemish woodcarvers moved to England in the middle of the 17th century to make this style their own and to personally improve themselves.

This type of carving has become a passion for me and I see it as a personal evolution and enrichment as a professional ornamental carver. The application of this 17th century wood carving in Grinling Gibbons style technique can be done in different ways, e.g. decorating wooden attachments to mantelpieces or on wall paneling, or it can be a monumental decoration above a door or an independent decorative ornament.

The following pictures give an idea of this wood carving technique.

17th-century style inspired wooden ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving

17th-century inspired ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving

Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving | Baroque wood carving

17th-century inspired ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving

17th-century style inspired wooden ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving

Grinling Gibbons style carving | Heraldic shield carved in wood | Baroque wood carving

17th-century style inspired wooden ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving | Baroque wood carving

Wooden ribbon and tassel carved in limewood

17th-century style inspired wooden ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving | Baroque wood carving wood

Carved high relief for a supraporte | Grinling Gibbons style carving

Carved high relief in limewood for a supraporte | Grinling Gibbons style carving

17th-century style inspired wooden ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving | Baroque wood trophy

Carved trophy in limewood

Carved trophy in limewood | Grinling Gibbons style of carving

carved rose in wood 17th-century style inspired wooden ornaments | Grinling Gibbons style carving | Limewood carving |

A carved wooden rose in limewood or basswood

Taking measurements from a 1/1 drawing before carving

Vase with flowers and roses carved in wood lime-wood carving roses grinling gibbons style carving in wood high-end

Carving a vase with flowers and roses | Grinling Gibbons style of carving

Vase with flowers and roses carved in wood and lime-wood carving roses grinling gibbons style carving in wood high-end

Carving a vase Louis XVI-style with flowers and roses | Grinling Gibbons style of carving | Overwhelming baroque woodcarving