Vintage Carved Wooden Sculpture of Saint Benedict of Norcia by Fonted, 1950s

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A rare devotional sculpture in the round from the 1940s/1950s depicting Saint Benedict of Nursia, attributed to craftsmanship (with the … Read more A rare devotional sculpture in the round from the 1940s/1950s depicting Saint Benedict of Nursia, attributed to craftsmanship (with the inscription ".FONTED." under the base). Finely hand-carved from solid wood with a warm natural patina, it features the Saint's classic iconographic symbols: a raven on his shoulder, the book of the Rule, the abbey's staff, and a cross on his chest. Preserved in excellent vintage condition, the carving is magnificently well-preserved and the structure is solid and flawless.

Technical Details:

Type: Devotional statue / Sculpture in the round

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributable to craftsmanship (Marked with ".FONTED." engraved under the base)

Period: Attributable to the 1940s/1950s (Vintage)

Subject and Style: Sacred art / Hand-carved Saint Benedict of Nursia with raven, book of the Rule, abbey's staff, and cross

Materials: Hand-carved solid wood

Dimensions: Height 26.5 cm | 7.5 x 7 cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition; well-preserved carving, solid structure and free of defects

Please note that any white areas in the photo are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

The item is original and carefully photographed, highlighting every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws.

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