Hand-Carved Natural Lime Wood Fawn Sculpture

€2.015,90

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Fine lime tree

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Hand carved

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Hand-carved details

A sculpture that is an expression of rare grace and artisanal mastery. This Dolfi statue captures the tender vigilance of a doe, caught in a static yet vibrant pose. Its body is slightly tilted forward, and its head held high with ears pointed forward, evokes a sense of quiet and attentive observation, typical of alpine fauna.

The main artistic detail is its surface: our artisans from Val Gardena have skillfully simulated soft fur through a very fine texture of parallel and close-set grooves. This meticulous workmanship embraces the natural curves of the animal, giving volume and tactile realism to the wood, while maintaining the stylized elegance of the forms.

The finish is left in its natural, beige-cream color, enhancing the grain and nobility of the material. Available in a 70 cm size, this impressive sculpture is made exclusively from noble linden wood, as stipulated by Dolfi's constructive logic for large format carvings. A piece that represents authentic Gardenese sculptural art, ideal for those seeking a symbol of nature and purity carved to last over time.

The deer, and in particular the doe or fawn, carries with it a rich symbolic meaning that transcends mere animal representation. In Christian tradition, the doe symbolizes purity, gentleness, and innocence. It is also a powerful emblem of the soul seeking the spiritual source, as beautifully expressed in Psalm 42: "As the doe pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." The attentive and serene pose of this Dolfi sculpture reflects precisely this spiritual quest and inner stillness, making it a symbol of peace, vigilance, and spiritual longing.

Val Gardena is world-renowned for its centuries-old tradition of woodcarving, a craft that developed starting in the 17th century. Although the initial focus was on sacred art (sculptures of Saints and nativity figures), the sculptors' skill soon extended to the representation of alpine fauna. The carving of wild animals, like this fawn, celebrates the <strong>untouched nature of the Dolomites</strong> and is essential to the cultural identity of the mountains. Each piece is the continuation of a craft handed down from generation to generation, where the choice of linden wood and meticulous workmanship are living testaments to the artistic history of the region.

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Delivery times:

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

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