Costa Woodcarvings - Made In Italy - Sculpture, Set di 3 Statue sacre - 20 cm - Wood

The three wooden statues depicted in the image belong to the tradition of wood craftsmanship and sculpture from Val Gardena (South Tyrol), renowned for artistic carving and manual decoration of sacred sculptures.
From left to right, the subjects depicted are:
Sant'Andrew the Apostle (left): Recognizable by the distinctive X-shaped cross (decussated cross) that he holds between the arms. The statue features garments in warm tones (brick red and ochre with gold finishes) carved with great dynamism in the drapery.
Saint Samuel / a Holy Hermit (center): Portrayed with a brown monastic robe, a pilgrim's staff, a flask hanging at the side, and a rosary with a hanging crucifix. At his feet appear natural elements such as a log trunk and carved rocks.
Saint John the Evangelist (right): Recognizable as he holds an open book and a compass or a writing feather. The garments combine shades of gray, browns, and glossy gold details, enhanced by a flowing, wavy mane and a long beard.
Technical and artistic characteristics:
Material: Precious wood (mountain maple typical of Val Gardena).
Finish: Painted and hand-decorated with polychrome finishes and gold leaf details that enhance the three-dimensionality of the faces, hands, and drapery of the garments.
Style: classic Tyrolean/Gardenesi, characterized by meticulous attention to anatomical details, the expressiveness of bearded faces, and the realism of movements in the fabrics.

Dimensions: 20x6 cm