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Boy at School Sculpture: Student Seated at Wooden Desk

SKU: 4401300A00400C

Boy at School Sculpture: Student Seated at Wooden Desk

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Fine maple wood
Hand-carved details
Memory of early studies
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Description

Capture the essence of dedication and childlike joy with this meticulous sculpture depicting a young student in a moment of deep concentration. The scene is vivid: the boy, with his blond hair and vibrant red shirt, is seated at his desk, completely absorbed in reading or studying. Every detail is carefully crafted to tell a story of passion for learning, from the stacked books to the small golden trophy, from the leather backpack to the waiting soccer ball.

This masterpiece is an authentic fruit of Val Gardena craftsmanship, made according to the oldest sculptural tradition. Given the size of the variants (4 cm and 12 cm), the statue is carved entirely from precious maple wood. This wood, known for its fine grain, allows for the enhancement of the sharpness of the most minute details, such as shoelaces or the simulated desk's grain.

The finish, meticulously hand-painted with warm, earthy tones, gives the work a visual quality that honors the artist's human touch. Ideal for embellishing a study, a child's room, or as a symbolic gift to celebrate an academic achievement, this Dolfi sculpture carries with it the value of patience and intellectual curiosity.

Detail & Meaning
L'opera cattura un'iconografia universale: l'infanzia come tempo della formazione e della scoperta. La posa del ragazzo, con la testa chinata e gli occhi abbassati, simboleggia la profonda immersione nell'atto della conoscenza, la chiusura al mondo esterno per focalizzarsi sull'interiorità del sapere. Gli oggetti sul banco e ai suoi piedi – libri, un trofeo, un pallone – rappresentano l'equilibrio dinamico tra studio, ambizione e gioco. È un omaggio alla curiosità, alla perseveranza e al potenziale inespresso del futuro, rendendo la figura un augurio di successo per ogni giovane in crescita.
Story
La tradizione della scultura in Val Gardena, risalente al XVII secolo, non si è limitata alla sola arte sacra. Parallelamente, si è sviluppato un fiorente artigianato legato alla rappresentazione della vita quotidiana e, in particolare, dell'infanzia. Figure come lo "studente" o il "ragazzo al banco" erano molto popolari tra la fine dell'Ottocento e l'inizio del Novecento, in un'epoca in cui l'istruzione e l'ascesa sociale divennero temi centrali. Questi soggetti, spesso destinati a decorazioni domestiche o come regali augurali, riflettevano il desiderio delle famiglie di celebrare il valore dell'educazione e di onorare il duro lavoro intellettuale dei propri figli, perpetuando un'eredità di dedizione artigianale e culturale.
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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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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
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