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"Exploring the Timeless Craft of Woodwork: From Coopers Croze Planes to Le Pavillon Francais, Neige" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of woodwork

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630 / 50. Creator: Unknown

Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630/50

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Secretary Cabinet, Neuwied, c. 1775. Creator: David Roentgen

Secretary Cabinet, Neuwied, c. 1775. Creator: David Roentgen
Secretary Cabinet, Neuwied, c. 1775

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700. Creator

Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700. Creator
Game Board for Chess and Backgammon, Bohemia, c. 1700

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Slant-Front Desk, Germany, c. 1720. Creator: Attributed to Heinrich Ludwig Rohde

Slant-Front Desk, Germany, c. 1720. Creator: Attributed to Heinrich Ludwig Rohde
Slant-Front Desk, Germany, c. 1720

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Court Cupboard, England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown

Court Cupboard, England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
Court Cupboard, England, c. 1660

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Sideboard, England, Designed 1867, made c. 1876. Creator: Edward William Godwin

Sideboard, England, Designed 1867, made c. 1876. Creator: Edward William Godwin
Sideboard, England, Designed 1867, made c. 1876

Background imageWoodwork Collection: High-Back Side Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Johnson

High-Back Side Chair, c. 1937. Creator: Arthur Johnson
High-Back Side Chair, c. 1937

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Carpenters, ca. 1500. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder

Carpenters, ca. 1500. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Carpenters, ca.1500. Scene from a 1775 edition of Der Weisskunig or The White King, a chivalric novel written between 1505 and 1516

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Hollow Plane, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Faigin

Hollow Plane, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Hollow Plane, c. 1937

Background imageWoodwork Collection: View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812988 View of Grays Inn Hall, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469733)

Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469733)
469732 Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469733) by Shutov, V. P. (19th century) (after); 87.8x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)

The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)
659767 The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 13.3x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter. Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Pen and ink and watercolour

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950350 Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Hard-working carpenter (engraving)

Hard-working carpenter (engraving)
3643742 Hard-working carpenter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard-working carpenter)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Cabinet Maker (engraving)

Cabinet Maker (engraving)
6004310 Cabinet Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Le menuisier (colour litho)

Le menuisier (colour litho)
5205020 Le menuisier (colour litho) by Fraipont, Gustave (1849-after 1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le menuisier. Illustration for Le Vocabulaire des Petits by M Fournier with designs by)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood

Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood
701095 Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood, gunmetal & sprung steel) (see also 701094) by Falconer, Thomas (19th Century) (attr)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: John Jacob Holtzapffel, c. 1805 (w / c on ivory)

John Jacob Holtzapffel, c. 1805 (w / c on ivory)
701109 John Jacob Holtzapffel, c.1805 (w/c on ivory) by English School, (19th century); 8.9x6.7 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: John Jacob Holtzapffel (1768-1835) tool and lathe maker

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Spokeshaves, 18th - 19th century (boxwood & metal)

Spokeshaves, 18th - 19th century (boxwood & metal)
701104 Spokeshaves, 18th - 19th century (boxwood & metal) by English School; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: From top: David Flather & Sons, Solly Works, Sheffield, 1849 or later)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood

Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood
701094 Coach makers adjustable compass ploughs, mid 19th century (wood, gunmetal & sprung steel) (see also 701095) by Falconer, Thomas (19th Century) (attr)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Coach-makers compass plough plane, southern Austria

Coach-makers compass plough plane, southern Austria
701092 Coach-makers compass plough plane, southern Austria, mid-19th century (sheet & cast brass, wrought iron and hornbeam) (see also 701093) by Austrian School

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Compass moulding plane (cherrywood)

Compass moulding plane (cherrywood)
701090 Compass moulding plane (cherrywood) by Austrian School, (18th century); 19.4x9.8 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Carved from a solid block)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Glue pots or kettles (copper)

Glue pots or kettles (copper)
701082 Glue pots or kettles (copper) by English School, (19th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Until the advent of modern chemical glues, carpenters glue was widely used for bonding)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Planing, 1907 (etching & drypoint)

Planing, 1907 (etching & drypoint)
1067344 Planing, 1907 (etching & drypoint) by Chandler, George Walter (1866-1928); 14x19.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. Arthur Kramer, Sr.; American, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Vanderbilt Console, c. 1881-1882 (oak, marble, silverplate, and bronze)

Vanderbilt Console, c. 1881-1882 (oak, marble, silverplate, and bronze)
1071041 Vanderbilt Console, c.1881-1882 (oak, marble, silverplate, and bronze) by Herter, Christian (1839-83) and Gustave (1830-98); 118.7x213.7x60.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Woodwork of hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Isometric projection (No 2 in plan)

Woodwork of hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Isometric projection (No 2 in plan), restored by Ch Chipiez (engraving)
973642 Woodwork of hypostyle hall of Xerxes, Isometric projection (No 2 in plan), restored by Ch Chipiez (engraving) by Perrot, Georges (1832-1914) and Chipiez

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Window w21 depicting donors - carpenters (stained glass)

Window w21 depicting donors - carpenters (stained glass)
719841 Window w21 depicting donors - carpenters (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The carpenters shop of St Pauls School (b / w photo)

The carpenters shop of St Pauls School (b / w photo)
733963 The carpenters shop of St Pauls School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The carpenters shop of St Pauls School, in Hammersmith, London)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Japanese Musical Instrument Makers (engraving)

Japanese Musical Instrument Makers (engraving)
2813262 Japanese Musical Instrument Makers (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Musical Instrument Makers)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Comic postcard, man making rabbit hutch Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, man making rabbit hutch Date: 20th century

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Members of the Guild of the Poor Brave Things established to help crippled

Members of the Guild of the Poor Brave Things established to help crippled and otherwise handicapped youngsters learn crafts and trades, seen in their workshop at the training school of the guild

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Detail from a window depicting scenes from the story of Joseph (stained glass)

Detail from a window depicting scenes from the story of Joseph (stained glass)
PC345062 Detail from a window depicting scenes from the story of Joseph (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub

Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub
XJF147924 Woodworker, from L Art du Menuisier by Andre Jacob Roubo, pub. 1769-74 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Woodwork class, Sandringham, Norfolk

Woodwork class, Sandringham, Norfolk
Woodwork and carpentry class, Queen Alexandras Royal Technical Schools, Sandringham, Norfolk. 1910

Background imageWoodwork Collection: La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood)

La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood)
DHS212793 La Reunion carpenter tools (steel and wood) by American School, (19th century); Dallas Historical Society, Texas

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Melenconia I, 1514 (Burin engraving)

Melenconia I, 1514 (Burin engraving)
5890642 Melenconia I, 1514 (Burin engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24x18.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469732)

Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469732)
469733 Carved trompe l oeil chair, 1870 (wood) (see also 469732) by Shutov, V. P. (19th century) (after); 87.8x59.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Detail of a Huanghuali six-post canopy bed, Jiazichuang Qing Dynasty (wood

Detail of a Huanghuali six-post canopy bed, Jiazichuang Qing Dynasty (wood
CH469035 Detail of a Huanghuali six-post canopy bed, Jiazichuang Qing Dynasty (wood) (see also 469034) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Eger intarsia panel, mid 17th century (wood) (pair to 740478)

Eger intarsia panel, mid 17th century (wood) (pair to 740478)
740479 Eger intarsia panel, mid 17th century (wood) (pair to 740478) by Master of the Decorated Background (fl.c.1650) (attr)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Village Carpenter, 1899 (oil on canvas)

Village Carpenter, 1899 (oil on canvas)
CH344402 Village Carpenter, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Potthast, Edward Henry (1857-1927); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Virgin of Montserrat, c. 1530-40 (oil & gold on panel)

The Virgin of Montserrat, c. 1530-40 (oil & gold on panel)
CH466674 The Virgin of Montserrat, c.1530-40 (oil & gold on panel) by Catalan School, (16th century); 108.6x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Evelyn discovering Grinling Gibbons, illustration from Cassell

Evelyn discovering Grinling Gibbons, illustration from Cassell
STC393246 Evelyn discovering Grinling Gibbons, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by English School

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Group of screwdrivers, late 19th - early 20th century (boxwood & cast steel)

Group of screwdrivers, late 19th - early 20th century (boxwood & cast steel)
701112 Group of screwdrivers, late 19th - early 20th century (boxwood & cast steel) by English School; David Russell Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Smoothing plane, c. 1570 (wrought iron)

Smoothing plane, c. 1570 (wrought iron)
701098 Smoothing plane, c.1570 (wrought iron) by German School, (16th century); length: 14 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Compass moulding plane (hornbeam)

Compass moulding plane (hornbeam)
701089 Compass moulding plane (hornbeam) by German School, (17th century); 17.5x5.2 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Saw (wrought iron)

Saw (wrought iron)
701084 Saw (wrought iron) by French School, (15th century); 45.7 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: This saw shows the blacksmiths skill at its best)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Sculptural font in the North Sacrity (photo) (see 254058)

Sculptural font in the North Sacrity (photo) (see 254058)
BAT254058 Sculptural font in the North Sacrity (photo) (see 254058) by Cavalcanti, Andrea di Lazzaro (Buggiano) (1412-62); Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Interior of a casks factory at Zichron Yaacov with workers, c. 1898-1900 (b / w photo)

Interior of a casks factory at Zichron Yaacov with workers, c. 1898-1900 (b / w photo)
PEF446188 Interior of a casks factory at Zichron Yaacov with workers, c.1898-1900 (b/w photo) by Edelstein, Bernard (fl.1898-1900); Palestine Exploration Fund, London



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"Exploring the Timeless Craft of Woodwork: From Coopers Croze Planes to Le Pavillon Francais, Neige" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of woodwork. Dating back to 1735 and spanning centuries, this captivating craft has left its mark on history. Imagine yourself in the childhood of Christ, depicted by artist Gerrit van Honthorst in c1620. The intricate details carved into wooden figures transport you to a different era. Take a peek inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co in Colwick, Nottingham. Witnessing the creation process firsthand reveals the dedication and skill required for each masterpiece. Meet Sloth, The Toy Maker - his nimble hands bring joy to children with his meticulously crafted wooden toys. His attention to detail is unmatched. Remember your school days? The woodwork class was always an exciting place where creativity flourished. Young minds honed their skills under careful guidance, laying foundations for future artisans. Travel further back in time to Victorian England when woodworking classes were essential for practical education. Students learned craftsmanship that would serve them throughout their lives. Picture a carpenter from the early 1900s; his weathered hands tell stories of hard work and dedication as he shapes raw timber into functional pieces that withstand the test of time. Visit St. Mark's Church on North Audley Street and marvel at beautifully handcrafted stalls made from richly stained wood - a testament to both faith and artistry. Flip through vintage covers of "Do it Yourself" magazines from March 1966, December 1967, and August 1967 - showcasing innovative designs that inspired countless DIY enthusiasts across generations. Finally, let us transport you to Le Pavillon Francais amidst a snowy landscape – an architectural gem constructed entirely out of wood showcases France's mastery over this versatile material. Woodworking is more than just crafting objects.