Sweet Wooden Sculpture "Girl with Teddy Bear and Doll" | Val Gardena

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Sweet Wooden Sculpture "Girl with Teddy Bear and Doll" | Val Gardena

€12,78 €63,90

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Fine wood, eternal durability

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Hand-carved details

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South Tyrolean Tradition

measure 7.5 cm Sale 11 cm Sale

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The sweetness of childhood is captured with rare poetry in this mini sculpture, an authentic masterpiece of Dolfi craftsmanship. The sculpture depicts a little girl in a composed pose, whose clothes in warm shades of terracotta orange and blue-grey harmoniously blend with her dearest treasures: a teddy bear clutched to her chest and a doll held in her right hand. The expression on her face is quiet and serene, an icon of innocence.

This figure is made entirely of precious maple wood, the material of choice in the Val Gardena tradition for smaller sculptures (available in 7.5 cm and 11 cm sizes). Each piece is carved and finished with extreme care, but its uniqueness lies in the painting. Expert artisans apply veiled and semi-transparent oil colors, entirely by hand. This painting technique allows the natural grain of the wood to show through, giving the sculpture a warm, matte, and incredibly natural appearance. A small, yet significant, tribute to Alpine art, perfect for collectors or as a baptism and communion gift.

This sculpture does not fit into a strictly religious iconographic context but embodies a profound symbolic value linked to the innocence and purity of childhood. The girl, with her static pose and serene expression, represents the quietness, composure, and simplicity of the early years of life. The toys she holds – the teddy bear and the doll – are universal archetypes of comfort, affection, and fantasy, emblems of the emotional bond with one's childhood treasures. The meticulous detail of the carving and the choice of earthy and gentle colors enhance this emotional narrative, transforming a simple subject into a work of art that celebrates memory and family affection.

The art of wood carving in Val Gardena has its roots in the 17th century, when farmers and shepherds in the Dolomites began carving wood during the long winter months to supplement their incomes. Although initial production was predominantly focused on sacred subjects (especially crucifixes and nativity figurines), with the expansion of the market in the 19th century, the craft diversified to include secular figures and subjects dedicated to childhood, such as this one. This genre became particularly popular as it allowed carvers to express a more unfettered skill and a more modern aesthetic sensibility. Dolfi, guardian of this centuries-old heritage, continues to honor the tradition by combining the ancient art of manual sculpture with meticulous care for the finishing, ensuring that each piece is an authentic fragment of Dolomite history and craftsmanship.

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