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Hand-painted Maple Wood Pharmacist Figurine | Val Gardena

SKU: 1013900A01500C

Hand-painted Maple Wood Pharmacist Figurine | Val Gardena

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Hand-painted Sycamore maple
Detailed Oil Colors
Val Gardena craftsmanship
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This sculpture captures the essence of the Pharmacist, a professional figure who for centuries has combined science, care, and an innate meticulousness. The artist from Val Gardena has brought to life a character of great dignity and concentration, captured in the fundamental act of preparation.

Observe the extraordinary richness of detail, elevating craftsmanship to an art form: the immaculate lab coat and the Pharmacist's concentrated expression, her thin glasses and, above all, the iconic mortar and pestle finished in a brilliant gold color. Beside her, a small laboratory cabinet is a microcosm of precision, meticulously sculpted with beam balance scales and a variety of colorful vials and bottles, each painted with extreme care.

Crafted following the ancient and renowned sculptural tradition of Val Gardena, this figurine is carved from precious maple wood for the 15 cm and 20 cm sizes. It is available in a painted (C) finish, which enhances the vibrancy of pigments with matte and polished metallic accents, or natural (N), for those who wish to appreciate the pure essence and grain of the wood. It is the ideal gift to celebrate the dedication and precision of those working in the pharmacy world.

Detail & Meaning
<p>La figura della Farmacista (o Speziala) racchiude un profondo significato simbolico legato alla scienza, alla cura e all'equilibrio. Il mortaio e il pestello sono l'emblema universale della professione, rappresentando l'atto di trasformazione delle materie prime in rimedi curativi, un processo che richiede saggezza e manualità. La presenza della bilancia a due piatti sottolinea l'etica della precisione e della misura esatta, qualità fondamentali per garantire l'efficacia e la sicurezza dei preparati. Questa scultura celebra la dedizione e la meticolosità necessarie per onorare l'antico "Arte dello Speziale", un'icona di fiducia e conoscenza nella comunità.</p>
Story
<p>La figura dello speziale, l'antenato del farmacista moderno, ha radici antichissime, risalenti alle prime civiltà che utilizzavano erbe e minerali per la guarigione. Nel Medioevo e nel Rinascimento, lo speziale divenne una figura centrale nella comunità, non solo dispensando medicine, ma spesso curando e creando personalmente i propri composti. Le botteghe di spezieria erano luoghi di conoscenza, dove la chimica e la botanica si incontravano in un ambiente altamente regolamentato.</p>
<p>La rappresentazione di figure professionali di alto valore sociale e storico è un elemento tradizionale nell'artigianato della Val Gardena, dove l'abilità scultorea, ereditata dai maestri del legno, viene impiegata per onorare mestieri essenziali. La fedele riproduzione degli strumenti, dal mortaio alla bilancia di precisione, testimonia il rispetto degli artigiani Dolfi per questa ricca e nobile tradizione.</p>
Shipping & Returns

Free shipping in Europe over €79

Delivery times:

  • Italy: 2-4 days
  • Europe: 3-7 days
  • Rest of the world: 7-15 days

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Tracking included - you will receive the number to track your shipment.

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You can return the product within 14 days of receipt if you do not like it with 100% refund

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  • The piece must be in the same condition as when you received it
  • Original packaging
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Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
Every piece is unique 100% Made in Italy 4.8/5 Reviews from happy customers
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Everything starts with the choice of fine and sustainable woods, carefully selected for resistance, grain and quality.

Hand carved

Every piece is sculpted by skilled artisans who transform wood into unique shapes, with precision and passion.

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