Child with Flowers in Carved Wood – Handicraft Sculpture Val Gardena

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Child with Flowers in Carved Wood – Handicraft Sculpture Val Gardena

€12,78 €63,90

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Pure maple syrup

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Hand painted

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Unique handcrafted details

measure 7.5 cm Sale 11 cm Sale

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The Innocence of Nature and Art merge in this Dolfi sculpture, which captures the purity of a child with a bouquet of flowers. The work portrays a young child in a restrained and contemplative pose, with downcast eyes and a faint smile that instills a sense of shy sweetness.

Every detail is the result of the mastery of the Val Gardena carvers: from the voluminous curls of the hair, finely sculpted, to the delicate modeling of the hands holding the stems. The vibrant colors of the coral red trousers and the rosy shades of the face harmoniously contrast with the whiteness of the shirt, highlighting the care in hand-painting.

The available sizes, 7.5 cm and 11 cm, make this statue a collectible jewel. According to our artisanal tradition, this figure is made entirely of maple wood, prized for its fine grain and its ability to capture the minutest details. A work that celebrates spring and joy, perfect for adding a touch of serenity to your home.

This sculpture is not tied to a specific religious iconography but embodies a profound universal symbolic meaning: the innocence of childhood and springtime rebirth. The child, with his shy expression and eyes turned towards the flowers, represents purity and the simple act of contemplating natural beauty. The flowers held close to his chest symbolize love, the fragility of life, and hope. Artistically, the restrained pose and meticulous details (such as the folds of the fabric and the curls) reflect the classical taste of Val Gardena figurative art, where attention to detail breathes life into the wood.

The tradition of wood carving in Val Gardena, dating back to the 17th century, is universally known for its excellence in Sacred Art. However, a significant part of this art has always been dedicated to the representation of genre scenes and popular figures, such as shepherds, peasants, and, indeed, children. Figures like the "Child with Flowers" arise from the need to celebrate the values of family and everyday life, bringing a message of domestic serenity. This type of sculpture, although not sacred, adheres to the same rigorous standards of quality and detail employed for religious subjects, keeping alive an artistic heritage that has been handed down from generation to generation in the heart of the Dolomites.

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