20th Century Sacred Sculpture Madonna with Child in Carved Wood by Bethlehem Amir, 1950s

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A refined and intimate freestanding sculpture in finely hand-carved solid olive wood, dating back to the 1960s and made in … Read more A refined and intimate freestanding sculpture in finely hand-carved solid olive wood, dating back to the 1960s and made in bethlehem. The work depicts the virgin mary seated, gently holding the baby jesus on her lap. The workmanship, characterized by soft and smooth lines, fully enhances the warm and intense natural grain of the olive wood. The original marks certifying its authenticity and origin are present under the base.

details and specifications:

type: tabletop / freestanding sacred art sculpture

subject / style: maternity (madonna and child) – sacred art crafts of the holy land

origin / workshop: bethlehem (holy land) – signature / mark "amir"

materials: hand-carved and smoothed solid olive wood

period: vintage (1960s)

dimensions: base 18 x 10.5 cm | height 20 cm

authenticity and markings: 100% original. It bears the branded "amir" mark and the original "hand made in bethlehem" stamp under the base.

condition:

excellent vintage condition. The wood is perfectly sound, intact, and well-nourished, free of cracks or defects, with its natural shine and luster well preserved.

please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to best illuminate the item, which may cause a slight color shift in the photograph.

the item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any defects.

this piece has an attribution mark,
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