Grödnertal Südtirol - Sculpture, Heilige Notburga von Rattenberg - 124 cm - Polychrome wood - 1970

Title

124 cm – Monumental Saint Notburga of Rattenberg, Grödnertal/Val Gardena, South Tyrol, masterful sacred wood sculpture, limewood, polychrome finish, circa 1970

Description

Monumental Saint Notburga of Rattenberg – traditional sacred wood carving

Particularly representative large-scale piece with a pedestal
With a total height of approximately 124 cm, this Saint Notburga presents itself as a monumental sacred ensemble. The figure itself measures about 85 cm and is effectively complemented by a tall, intricately turned and profiled pedestal.

The pedestal gives the sculpture a particularly representative presence and distinctly sets this ensemble apart from smaller works and variants without a pedestal. Figure and pedestal form together an impressive presentation that is ideally suited for a discerning collection of sacred art or as a representative religious display piece.

The exceptional overall height, the massive limewood, the colored finish, and the elaborately designed pedestal make this ensemble a striking focal point.

Dating and origin

Dating: circa 1970.

The design is in the tradition of classical sacred wood carving from the Grödnertal (Val Gardena), South Tyrol, Italy.

Material and artistic execution

The figure is carved from solid limewood and provided with a traditional polychrome, hand-painted finish in oil painting. The colored decoration, the decorative gold detailing, and the finely worked garment parts give the saintly figure an impressive, traditional appearance.

Iconography

Saint Notburga is depicted with her characteristic attributes: a sickle and ears of grain. The sickle refers to the legendary miracle of the sickle, while the ears of grain symbolize her close connection to agriculture, rural life, and care for the needy.

Special contents

The offer includes:
- The monumental wooden sculpture of Saint Notburga of Rattenberg
- The tall, intricately turned and profiled pedestal
- A framed historical certificate or information panel with the legend and history of Saint Notburga

The framed historical accompanying piece complements the ensemble in a special way and is offered together with the sculpture.

Dimensions
- Height of the saint figure: ~85 cm
- Total height including pedestal: ~124 cm

Condition

The paint finish shows age-related craquelure structures. Fine cracks are visible in the wood. All visible surface features and age-related traces are documented in the original photographs.

Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the item description and show the actual condition, the painting, the surface texture, and the details of the sculpture. The exact ensemble shown, including the pedestal and the framed accompanying image, is offered.

Collectible sacred ensemble