Bidspirit auction | Folk Art Hand-Carved and Polychrome

Folk Art Hand-Carved and Polychrome Painted Wooden Bust of Christ - A hand-carved wooden bust depicting Christ, likely in the Man of Sorrows iconographic tradition. The sculpture is fashioned from a semi-cylindrical section of timber, possibly olive wood, with the reverse retaining its natural rough-hewn surface. The facial features are stylized, including arched eyebrows, a prominent nose, and a pointed beard. The head is adorned with a green-painted twisted headband, and two red teardrop-shaped marks are situated on the cheeks. The carving is finished with polychrome paint and a clear varnish. No maker's marks or signatures are visible. Height: Approximately 25 cm - 30 cm.