The Cherub Angel with Gift embodies the purity and joy of the Val Gardena artisan tradition. This sculpture captures childlike grace in a tender offering pose, with its face slightly tilted and a serene expression that evokes a gentle smile. Its arms are delicately bent to hold a gift package, a symbol of love and good wishes.
The chromatic details enhance the artist's mastery: the flowing dress is tinted in a warm terracotta orange or peach, embellished with dark reddish-brown borders. The contrast is magnificent with the dorsal wings, entirely covered in a brilliant, textured gold finish, which gives the figure an aura of divine light. The rectangular package, wrapped in a ribbon with a small central bow, is meticulously crafted in its decorative details, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail typical of local craftsmanship.
True to Dolfi's artisan standards, for the available sizes (5 cm, 8 cm, and 12 cm), this statue is made of maple wood. Maple wood is preferred for small sculptures due to its fine grain, which allows our master carvers to achieve precise and detailed features. Each piece is carved and then hand-painted with oil paints, ensuring a unique finish and quality designed to last over time.
