Description:

Western Europe, Italy, possibly Val Gardena, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. An endearing wood and gesso sculpture portraying a moment of sacred intimacy between father and adopted son: a standing Saint Joseph gazing lovingly at the Christ Child, whom he holds in his left arm. Both draped in lengthy robes atop an integral plinth, Joseph displays a handsome visage framed by a thick, wavy coiffure and forked beard as Christ faces outward, placing his left hand on his chest and blessing the viewer with his right; his head crowned by a halo of golden locks. Joseph's right hand extends outwards in which he likely previously held a shepherd's crook, a traditional symbol of his iconography. A removable back panel on the verso suggests that this sculpture is intended to be mounted on the wall of a church or home. Size: 9" W x 29.8" H (22.9 cm x 75.7 cm)

Provenance: private Hidden Valley Lake, California, USA collection

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#174174

  • Condition: Missing shepherd's crook in Joseph's right hand. Losses to feet, right pointer finger of Christ Child, and part of periphery of back slat. Right arm of Joseph professionally reattached at elbow. Age expected surface wear with chipping and nicks to areas. Otherwise, very nice with great pigments.

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