Hand-carved Wooden Sculpture: Stylized Val Gardena Couple, 24 cm

€86,90

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Artisan craftsmanship

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Unique visual impact

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Eternal love sculpted

Abstracting form to exalt essence: the Dolfi sculpture that celebrates Union and Proximity. This handcrafted work translates the deep bond between two individuals into a silent dialogue of pure and smooth forms, making it a conceptual furniture piece of great impact.

The two stylized figures rest on a single base, creating a strong sense of connection. The darker-toned figure gently leans towards the other, symbolizing support, affection, and quiet closeness. The absence of paint or explicit details enhances the intrinsic beauty of the raw material: the matte finish highlights the grain and the delicate chromatic contrast between the different wood essences used for the bodies.

Faithful to the sculptural tradition of Val Gardena, the figures in this 24 cm size are masterfully carved from precious Maple Wood. This material, known for its compact grain and exceptional durability, is ideal for achieving smooth surfaces and impeccable definition, giving each piece an aura of essentiality and value that lasts over time.

This sculpture does not seek a faithful representation of faces or gestures, but the pure expression of a universal feeling: love, friendship, and solidarity. Abstraction shifts the focus from specific identity to the intimacy of shared connection. The two figures, though distinct in their chromatic tones, represent two souls sharing a path (the common base) and supporting each other (the slight touch between their heads), in a gesture of profound and unequivocal closeness. It is an invitation to contemplate the strength of human bonds.

Although Val Gardena is renowned worldwide for classical sacred art, its sculptural history has evolved over time to embrace modern and conceptual art as well. This sculpture is part of a more contemporary production line that, while departing from traditional figurative canons, maintains the unaltered use of carving techniques handed down from generation to generation by Dolfi artisans. The introduction of abstract and symbolic subjects demonstrates mastery in the use of wood even outside of a religious context, creating furnishing pieces of high emotional and cultural value perfect for celebrating important life moments.

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