Lot no. 550
The Holy Family
Carved from a single block of wood, stained. A sculpture in the round, depicting Jesus, flanked by Mary and Joseph, seated on a rocky outcrop beneath a palm tree, with a mule (perhaps representing the Flight into Egypt?). The lower section depicts Joseph’s carpenter’s workshop, complete with his tools, his workbench and two small houses (perhaps the village of Nazareth?).
Late 19th century
H. 17.8 cm – D. 10.2 cm
Missing parts and signs of wear
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Folk Art
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