Anri Hand-Carved Wood Bust of Christ With Crown of Thorns – Italy, Mid-Century

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A beautifully carved mid-century ANRI wood bust of Christ, crafted in Northern Italy and distinguished by the studio’s signature expressive … Read more A beautifully carved mid-century ANRI wood bust of Christ, crafted in Northern Italy and distinguished by the studio’s signature expressive modeling and smooth, hand-painted finish. The carving displays ANRI’s characteristic depth of detail — from the flowing hair to the crisply rendered crown of thorns. A partial original ANRI label remains on the underside.
A powerful devotional piece and a finely made example of mid-century Italian wood carving., ready to bring depth and presence to your home or collection.

COLLECTOR'S NOTE
Carved in the South Tyrolean tradition, this ANRI bust of Christ shows the workshop at its most skillful—precise carving paired with painterly detail. The expression is not serene so much as deeply human: the eyes meet the viewer with a steady, searching intensity, and the modeling of the brow, mouth, and beard brings an emotional immediacy rarely found in later ANRI work. The crown of thorns is handled with exceptional crispness, while the painted finish—subtle shading, lifelike complexion, and fine detailing around the eyes and lips—attests to an experienced hand. Pieces with this level of sculptural realism and original surface quality remain especially desirable among collectors of early- and mid-century ANRI devotional carvings.

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