Albert Comploj - Val Gardena - Figure - Saint Ursula of...

Beautiful hand-carved and polychrome wooden figure from the renowned Albert Comploj woodcarving workshop in Ortisei (St. Ulrich), Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy. The figure depicts an elegantly dressed female saint or allegorical religious figure, holding a bouquet of flowers in one hand and an arrow in the other. She wears an elaborate flowing robe with richly applied gold and silver-coloured details. Particularly attractive is the finely carved face with delicate features, painted eyes and softly modelled hair. The numerous folds of the garments, flowers, hands and attributes demonstrate the traditional craftsmanship associated with Val Gardena woodcarving. The underside retains the original workshop label: ALBERT COMPLOJ Holzschnitzereien – Sculture in legno I-39046 Ortisei – St. Ulrich Via Rezia-Str. 52 (Gröden) Albert Comploj is an established family woodcarving business in Ortisei. The workshop specialises in religious and secular sculptures and states that its figures are traditionally produced from lime or maple Details: - Maker/workshop: Albert Comploj - Origin: Ortisei (St. Ulrich), Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Italy - Material: carved wood - Technique: hand-carved, polychrome painted, with gold and silver-coloured decoration - Subject: female saint / religious figure with flowers and arrow - Height: 31 cm - Weight: 680 g - Period: second half of the 20th century - Original Albert Comploj workshop label on the underside The figure is in very good vintage condition, with minor signs of age and use consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description. A finely executed example of traditional Val Gardena religious woodcarving, with particularly attractive colouring and rich decorative details. Will be carefully packed and shipped with tracking.

Estimate:£169.23

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