Staf De Heyder - Bust, Religieus - Mater Dolorosa - 28 cm - Oak

This is a hand-carved, finely detailed relief portrait bust, carved from solid oak with a warm grain and dark-stained. The back is flat.

It depicts the Virgin Mary with her head bowed and a headscarf falling in flowing folds along her face and shoulders. Her downcast eyes and restrained, serene expression are reminiscent of a Mater Dolorosa depiction.

This classic religious wood carving is signed “Staf De Heyder”, a sculptor and craftsman from the Mechelen region.
Dating: first half of the 20th century.

The sculpture is of good quality, and the oak has an attractive warm color.

Dimensions. Height = 28 cm. Depth = 15 cm. Width = 17 cm.
Weight = 2.9 kg.

The sculpture is in perfect condition.

Will be carefully packaged.