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Early 20th Century French Sculptural Arm from a Religious Carving Workshop

$619.48
£454.13
€631.80VAT Included
CA$853.30
A$864.35
CHF 496.29
MX$10,480.02
NOK 5,758.85
SEK 5,861.84
DKK 3,965.30

About the Item

A striking early 20th-century French sculptural fragment, carved in solid boxwood and depicting a raised arm and hand. The piece comes from a French workshop known for the production of carved wooden Christs and religious sculpture. Rather than being a finished devotional object, this fragment offers a fascinating glimpse into the craft and working process of the sculptor. The elongated, powerfully modeled form is entirely hand-carved, with beautifully preserved gouge marks visible across the surface. These marks give the sculpture a particularly expressive and tactile quality, emphasizing the directness of the carving and the natural character of the boxwood. The warm, honey-colored patina and irregular surface further enhance its sculptural presence. Displayed on its own, the fragment takes on a distinctly modern, almost abstract quality while retaining its original religious and artisanal context. A rare and evocative example of early 20th-century French wood carving.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Gothic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Boxwood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7052251480882

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