Statue, Gesù Bambino - 46.5 cm - Wood

Wooden sculpture depicting the Child Jesus
Delicate and evocative full-figure sculpture depicting the Child Jesus, carved and polychromed in wood. The work stands out for its execution quality and the expressiveness of the face, characterized by soft features, warm complexion, and lightly flushed cheeks, which give liveliness and realism to the figure. The Child is represented standing, with arms open in a benedictory or welcoming gesture, in line with a traditional iconographic type of Christian devotion. The body is modeled with harmonious proportions and attention to anatomical details, while the golden drapery around the hips features a soft and natural workmanship. The hair, finely carved and painted, shows clearly defined curls, while the glass eyes (or eyes painted with a realistic effect) enhance the intensity of the gaze. The original polychromy, with patina of time, is well preserved and contributes to the overall charm of the piece.
The sculpture rests on an accompanying octagonal wooden base, decorated and gilded, which completes its elegance and ensures stability. Condition: good overall condition, with signs of time and use consistent with age (slight abrasions, small losses and wear to the polychromy visible in the photographs). Solid and stable structure.