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Excellent vintage condition. Beautifully hand-carved with a rich aged patina. Structurally sound with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Base is clean with original saw marks.Up for sale is a beautiful, highly stylized vintage hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting the Madonna and Child (the Virgin Mary embracing the infant Jesus). This exquisite piece features a striking mid-century modern aesthetic, blending sleek, minimalist forms with rustic, expressive folk art craftsmanship.Two-Tone Visual Contrast: The artisan masterfully utilized a deep dark stain/charring technique on Mary’s hair, her inner veil, the entire infant Jesus figure, and the integrated base. This creates a brilliant, high-contrast framing effect against the natural honey tones of her outer cloak.The front features visible, deliberate chisel and gouge markings that add dimension to the garments. The back of the cloak is completely finished with uniform horizontal chiseled ridges, providing a wonderful tactile texture.
Showcases classic liturgical mid-century styling, marked by serene downcast eyes, block-carved geometric hands, and simplified toes resting cleanly on the base.
Unsigned and unmarked—a true piece of authentic regional folk art.Dimensions:
Height: 12 inches
Width: 3 inches (measured at the widest point of the base)
Depth: Approx. 1.75 to 2 inches
Condition Report:
This sculpture is in excellent vintage condition. The wood is perfectly intact and structurally sound with a gorgeous aged patina. There are no chips, splits, cracks, or hidden repairs. The bottom of the flat base is clean, displaying its natural grain patterns alongside its original artisan saw cut lines.
