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Wooden Sculpture "The Game": Child and Puppy Carved in Val Gardena

SKU: 1010700A00500C

Wooden Sculpture "The Game": Child and Puppy Carved in Val Gardena

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Fine maple wood
Hand painted
Val Gardena Handicraft
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Description

A carving that captures the spontaneity of childhood and the pure joy of connecting with nature. This wooden sculpture from Val Gardena immortalizes a moment of tender play: a child in a dynamic pose interacts with their little four-legged friend. The puppy, raised on its hind legs, playfully awaits the red, spherical object held firmly in the child's hand, who observes the scene with concentration and a slight smile.

Every detail, from the folds of the clothes to the strands of hair, is masterfully rendered. The work is distinguished by its polychrome finish, characterized by warm, earthy tones that enhance the rustic texture of the wood. The opaque and slightly translucent colors allow the underlying grain to show through, highlighting the authentic craftsmanship that makes each piece unique.

Completely handmade according to the sculptural tradition of Val Gardena, this precious work is carved from maple wood, the material preferred by local artists for all sculptures under 56 cm. It is a masterpiece of sweetness and sculptural skill, perfect for infusing affection and a touch of authentic art into any environment.

Detail & Meaning
Questa scultura celebra il tema universale dell'innocenza infantile e dell'affetto incondizionato tra l'uomo e l'animale. La posa del bambino, leggermente sbilanciata e concentrata, simboleggia la dedizione al momento presente, tipica dell'infanzia. Il cucciolo, in attesa e in bilico sulle zampe, enfatizza l'interazione giocosa e la fiducia reciproca. La sfera rossa, punto focale vibrante, rappresenta l'oggetto del desiderio e il catalizzatore del gioco, un promemoria visivo della semplicità e della gioia. Artisticamente, l'opera si configura come una rappresentazione pura e idealizzata della vita domestica e del legame emotivo, priva di intenti sacri ma ricca di significato umano.
Story
Sebbene la Val Gardena sia rinomata a livello mondiale per la sua eccellenza nell'arte sacra, la tradizione dell'intaglio profano e delle figure secolari affonda le radici nel XVIII secolo. In quel periodo, gli artigiani locali iniziarono a scolpire giocattoli, raffigurazioni di animali e scene di vita quotidiana per l'esportazione, parallelamente alla produzione religiosa. Opere come "Il Gioco" si inseriscono in questa eredità, mantenendo viva la tecnica scultorea tramandata di generazione in generazione, ma applicandola a soggetti che celebrano i valori familiari e la dolcezza della vita comune. Queste figure non hanno una storia iconografica specifica ma riflettono l'abilità degli scultori di infondere personalità e vita nel legno, trasformando un semplice oggetto in un racconto emozionale.
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