Statue, De Denker - 33 cm - Wood
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Unsigned wooden carving titled De Denker, depicting a seated, bearded figure in a pensive pose, from the Alpine region, circa 1970–1980.
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Beautiful decorative wood carving of a pensive or troubled figure, often referred to as “The Thinker,” the “brooding husband,” Rübezahl, a troll, or a forest spirit/dwarf with hands pressed against its head. Alpine region, circa 1970–1980
Such traditional wood carvings are often attributed to carvers from the Alpine region (such as Val Gardena), with designs by, among others,
Oswald Bernardi.
Features of the sculpture:
• Wood: Often made from warm, natural woods such as limewood, pine, or Swiss stone pine.
• Depiction: A seated man or Alpine figure with a thick mustache and beard, clutching his head with both hands in a pensive or frustrated pose.
• Finish: Hand-carved, with visible gouge marks and facets that showcase the craftsmanship.
Beautiful decorative wood carving of a pensive or troubled figure, often referred to as “The Thinker,” the “brooding husband,” Rübezahl, a troll, or a forest spirit/dwarf with hands pressed against its head. Alpine region, circa 1970–1980
Such traditional wood carvings are often attributed to carvers from the Alpine region (such as Val Gardena), with designs by, among others,
Oswald Bernardi.
Features of the sculpture:
• Wood: Often made from warm, natural woods such as limewood, pine, or Swiss stone pine.
• Depiction: A seated man or Alpine figure with a thick mustache and beard, clutching his head with both hands in a pensive or frustrated pose.
• Finish: Hand-carved, with visible gouge marks and facets that showcase the craftsmanship.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Europe
Material
Wood
Title of artwork
De Denker
Signature
Not signed
Condition
Good condition
Height
33 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
14 cm
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