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

Set of Three Precious Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted Wooden Statues - Saint Simon the Zealot
This exceptional set features three meticulously carved and painted wooden statues depicting Saint Simon the Zealot. These sacred art works, carved with great mastery, embody devotion and the tradition of woodcarving from the Alto Adige region or Val Gardena.
Distinctive Features:
Subject: Saint Simon the Zealot is depicted with his iconic religious robes: a draped green tunic and a wide burgundy cloak with rich gold detailing.
Iconography: The sculpture shows meticulous attention to detail:
The main attribute, the large dark-bladed saw (symbol of his martyrdom), is firmly held in the left hand.
In the right hand, the saint holds an open book, recalling his preaching and wisdom.
The face is characterized by an intense expression, rendered with great realism thanks to fine painting and the carving of facial features.
Long, flowing hair and the beard are rendered with fluency and precision.
Realization: Each statue is carved from high-quality wood and finished with almost maniacal attention to the detail of the drapery and folds of the garments, giving them a dynamic and solemn appearance.
Style: The style is that of traditional sacred sculpture, with a fusion of realism in the face and hands and an idealized rendering of the garments. The polychromy is masterfully applied, creating elegant and precious color contrasts, such as the gold of the borders.
Dimensions: Each statue measures 20 cm in height and 6 cm in width at the base, making them ideal for display on private altars, niches, or personal collections.
Conditions: The statues are in excellent condition, with no significant damage or alterations, preserving their original integrity.
Artist: The work is unsigned, but clearly attributable to a highly talented master carver, skilled in the devotional wood sculpture tradition.
These three statues represent not only a devotional object but also an investment in a piece of high artistic craftsmanship. Their rarity and beauty make them a valuable addition to any sacred art collection or for anyone seeking a piece of great spiritual and aesthetic significance.

Measurements 20x6 cm