Illustrated Architecture Dictionary ............... Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary
Gougework / Gouge carving
Also called: Nicking, Notch
carving
A kind of gouged or notched carving (with a rounded chisel).
Formed by scooping out a pattern with semi-circular gouge
Frequent on Gothic in Spain and England, and on rails of chairs and chests of the 17th and early 18th centuries.
Contrasts with applied composition moldings (used extensively by Robert Adam)
See also: Scoop pattern ...... Fluting....... Egg-and-dart pattern ... Rods nestled within the hollow flutes, or stop-fluted
Examples from Buffalo:
- Illustration above: Fireplace - Philip Smith House / College Club House
- Fireplace - Risman House
- Fireplace - Buffalo Seminary
- Furniture: Jacobean Revival sideboard - Seymour H. Knox House
- Furniture: Armoire - Emilie C. Weber House
