https://www.martinturner-woodcarver.com/other-carvings-1 daily 0.75 2019-08-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564680396268-9VNUHLTH8UNHL2PGESTK/wp5c6c5099.jpg OTHER CARVINGS Commercial carving projects. It is not practical to feature many commercial projects in this site. If you would like to know more, please contact me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564680396268-9VNUHLTH8UNHL2PGESTK/wp5c6c5099.jpg OTHER CARVINGS Commercial carving projects. It is not practical to feature many commercial projects in this site. If you would like to know more, please contact me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564681761061-WTWSOEUA9LFOVPJHP6JQ/wp513953f1.jpg OTHER CARVINGS THE ROTHSCHILDS’ HOME NEAR AYLESBURY, BUCKINGHAM 18th century style oak panelling carved to complement the original, existing, French panels. We also repaired existing damaged panels, conserving and incorporating original material where possible, and were responsible for carving full-size fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564927335276-HAWI2F86DA42175R1B0G/wpff6cddf0.jpg OTHER CARVINGS THE ROTHSCHILDS’ HOME When the panelling work was complete, the panels were finished in silver leaf. This photograph shows the preliminary stages of the gilding process, The final result was spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564924655590-NDX3ULV4P6GOC3SJ5PTQ/wp2b8fd5e3.jpg OTHER CARVINGS THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER Pugin style carvings for the Lord Chancellor’s residence in the House of Lords, London. The mirror frame was carved as part of a larger contract; working closely with other craftsmen and women, many of them extraordinarily talented in their special skill. Note the famous Pugin wallpaper . . . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564925148786-NBC9POQNVJA5FLA7AQBL/wp478f3aa5.jpg OTHER CARVINGS THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER Mirror frames carved in English oak, gilded, painted and oil finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564925501993-PWIND9IOM1WL3H00LPRS/wp5371c07c.jpg OTHER CARVINGS THE PALACE OF WESTMINSTER Finials, columns and modillions. English oak with oil finish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564933797776-V3UWESWX9BF2DE4MLS8H/FORRESTS+FIRELACE+FOR+NEW+WEBSITE.jpg OTHER CARVINGS FIRE SURROUND FOR A CLIENT’S HOME The two drops have detailed ribbons, flowers and different fruits. The corner pieces feature acorns and oak leaves - the oak is my clients’ favourite tree. The horizontal panel shows two swallows tumbling together over a dark lake (In the pattern of the wood). Carved in English walnut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564934259911-NRXO7ODF5M67GQB8JQP1/FORRESTS+FIREPLACE.+DETAIL+FOR+NEW+WEBSITE.jpg OTHER CARVINGS FIRE SURROUND DETAIL Showing the top of the right drop (As you look at the photo). All panels were carved from solid timber. English walnut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564934912713-EK6QIW1BEAFZMYJ1IXSU/FIRE+SURROUND+SWALLOWS%27+DETAIL+FOR+NEW+WEBSITE.jpg OTHER CARVINGS FIRE SURROUND. DETAIL OF TOP PANEL The two swallows, flying together over a lake. All carved from a solid panel. English walnut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564927481589-AV95PT6TU3SPNEQ72FOG/wpa6785019-1.jpg OTHER CARVINGS ALTAR BASE, ST. PHILIP AND ST. JAMES, CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTER With Illingworth and Partridge, cabinet makers and joiners. 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If you would like to know more, please contact me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564679932386-JUUOKJKMDX2XJS50JLBD/wp5c6c5099.jpg Commercial Carving Projects It is not possible to feature many commercial carving projects in this site. If you would like to know more, please contact me. https://www.martinturner-woodcarver.com/gallery-2 daily 0.75 2020-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564252632893-DLQGAQKOHSJJT10IZQN8/wp55c74b1a.jpg GALLERY 2 - 1 In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Fusce eu erat tincidunt, dapibus sem scelerisque, dapibus nibh. Proin fringilla, est non fermentum cursus, elit nibh hendrerit velit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564252632893-DLQGAQKOHSJJT10IZQN8/wp55c74b1a.jpg GALLERY 2 - 1 In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Fusce eu erat tincidunt, dapibus sem scelerisque, dapibus nibh. Proin fringilla, est non fermentum cursus, elit nibh hendrerit velit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564339989335-CY3QAWWON71QCVULNNYQ/20190213_172736+%282%29.jpg GALLERY 2 OLIVER Oliver has difficulties to deal with as he was damaged at birth. These affect him both mentally and physically but he is an intelligent man and has a quiet dignity in his manner. In conversation, his mother once said ‘Ollie does not find some things easy but inside his head he is pure gold’. That comment decided my approach to this piece, which is carved in limewood In the possession of the owners, Dorset, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564352083592-R0PRXKQAYWD38EAY8SJ1/WEBSITE%2BOLLIE%2BBACK%2BOF%2BHEAD%2BWITH%2BGOLD%2B%25282%2529.jpg GALLERY 2 OLIVER The inside of the woodcarving is deeply concave and is finished with gilders’ paper, 8 coats of gesso, double gilded with 23.5 carat gold leaf and finished with a protective coat. Limewood mounted onto purpleheart plinth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564423586301-FO6M87FK7VGSTEN8Y6QX/wp55c74b1a.jpg GALLERY 2 CORNUCOPIA This woodcarving is a gift from a husband to his wife. This lady enjoys vegetable gardening so carved as one piece is a cornucopia from which vegetables are toppling. The names of all the vegetables begin with ‘P’ or ‘S’ - the lady’s initials. Also tumbling out is a rock - her husband’s name, Peter. Built into the design are other references to special interests they shared. Limewood and purpleheart. Dorset, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564504052574-A9RQMHJO5IRXYPALA52N/BETTER+PUFFIN+FOR+WEBSITE.jpg GALLERY 2 PUFFIN A simple woodcarving of this little seabird with silver sand eels in its beak. It is perched on Cornish serpentine rock. Limewood, silver, serpentine rock. In the possession of the lady for whom it was made. UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564438210604-SQ053RMHQB1SQ7ZIK650/SWALLOWS%27+BOWL+FOR+MR+%26+MRS+HOGAN%2C+CALIFORNIA%2C+USA.jpg GALLERY 2 THE SWALLOWS’ BOWL As the leaves are blown off the branch and swirl around the rim of the bowl, they gradually change into swallows. When the change is complete, the birds land on the branch for the cycle to begin again. All carved as one piece of limewood; nothing is glued. In the possession of the owners, California, USA https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564425014395-PE2VNBDHEF10T9OF0IFO/comedy+%26+tragedy+blowup+for+new+website+.jpg GALLERY 2 COMEDY AND TRAGEDY Life-size masks in limewood and American black walnut. I made this woodcarving to try and get those who judge others to think first. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564425759792-5J9BDH0LQ3A0J6E71UGE/wpb2bbeaa6.jpg GALLERY 2 CHRIST IN GLORY Commissioned by a gentleman in memory of his late wife. The cross is no longer important and is falling away. Limewood and rosewood. The head, hands and feet have been lightly bleached. East Coker Church, Dorset, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564678605879-560MJ3ZZF2UF46Y8Q5DX/wp616c241f.jpg GALLERY 2 SNAKE BOWL A woodcarver can play games! This piece is turned and carved; the bowl interior is scorched. Jarrah burr wood and ebony eyes. London, UK https://www.martinturner-woodcarver.com/gallery-1 daily 0.75 2022-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564218082520-DPV2E1M7NG0KROL7Z4BY/wp12f3f9f8.jpg GALLERY 1 ‘JIMMY’ Made to commemorate the obscenity of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, Jimmy lies among the detritus of war. The life-size skull and helmet are one piece of sycamore; a pool of silver from the empty eye socket runs in a tear down the cheekbone. A line from Siegfried Sassoon’s ‘Absolution’ is formed in the mud: ‘The anguish of the earth absolves our eyes, till beauty shines in all that we can see’. A woodcarving in one piece of sycamore with black walnut, silver and Welsh slate. Sherborne Abbey, Dorset, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564218082520-DPV2E1M7NG0KROL7Z4BY/wp12f3f9f8.jpg GALLERY 1 ‘JIMMY’ Made to commemorate the obscenity of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, Jimmy lies among the detritus of war. The life-size skull and helmet are one piece of sycamore; a pool of silver from the empty eye socket runs in a tear down the cheekbone. A line from Siegfried Sassoon’s ‘Absolution’ is formed in the mud: ‘The anguish of the earth absolves our eyes, till beauty shines in all that we can see’. A woodcarving in one piece of sycamore with black walnut, silver and Welsh slate. Sherborne Abbey, Dorset, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564221683129-6C4FWS8ASJ0D9E5ZWMDW/wpa37e3067.jpg GALLERY 1 UP, UP AND AWAY . . ! A private commission designed with a special significance for its owners. Carved in limewood, with purpleheart and blown glass. In the possession of its owners. London, UK https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564243324516-29XAYOMXP8DE1GYJR2FY/wp3b2961c1.jpg GALLERY 1 AND THAT WAS CALLED LOVE . . ? Too often, a relationship full of love and promise can end with two people picking over the bones of whose fault it was and who gets what. A life-size woodcarving in limewood on a faux marble pedestal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564243416178-EP0ONN562QBG0NJZBSSZ/wp992139f8.jpg GALLERY 1 . . . THINGS ARE NOT ALWAYS WHAT THEY FIRST SEEM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564245876708-TZVCMDWX9OFR5LN10UU0/THE+TAP.jpg GALLERY 1 THE TAP The old brass tap is pouring ebony wood over quilted musk-wood. The ebony is carved with a twist to look like pouring oil. These days I prefer to use only sustainable timber, this was an old piece of ebony I found in my store. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564308787044-QMYSK0GCH91XX9NT0ZDE/wp80b3021a.jpg GALLERY 1 CELEBRATION Commissioned as a gift to celebrate a 30th Wedding Anniversary. This woodcarving features the family standing around a table with glasses raised to celebrate the occasion. The sculpture opens to reveal two large freshwater pearls - 30 years is a pearl anniversary. American black walnut with ebony and holly veneers; freshwater pearls. In the possession of the owners, London, UK. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564308829027-8338WRHAR58GV7VORRMP/wp684df989.jpg GALLERY 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d3492cb74607300010da702/1564598998105-KOIL813N9INAZJ7MSJUO/Octopus+bowl+%282015_08_10+18_43_16+UTC%29.jpg GALLERY 1 THE OCTOPUS BOWL Turned and carved in one piece of Amarello wood. The only glue on the work was used to insert ebony for the eyes. 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