Large Antique Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture Tyrolean Hunter with Game, 1900

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Very Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture – Tyrolean Hunter with Game – circa 1900

Magnificent, fully hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a … Read more Very Large Hand-Carved Wooden Sculpture – Tyrolean Hunter with Game – circa 1900

Magnificent, fully hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a proud Tyrolean hunter holding his pipe aloft, with a rifle slung across his shoulder and his quarry (a chamois or mountain goat) lying at his feet. The figure is captured in a dynamic pose with an expressive face and fine detailing throughout — from the feathered hat and traditional jacket to the carved boots and rocky base.
A superb example of Alpine folk art from the Val Gardena (Gröden) region of South Tyrol, Italy, crafted around the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Origin: Val Gardena (Gröden), South Tyrol, Italy

Period: circa 1890–1930

Height: approx. 78 cm

Weight: heavy and solid, hollowed underside to prevent cracking

Condition: very good overall, with minor age-related wear; no visible cracks or repairs

Notable features: rich patina, highly expressive carving, “IF” monogram carved on the chest strap See less