A hand-carved Madonna and Child from 1954 – a true piece of Austrian folk art of timeless beauty.
This wall figure depicts the Mother of God, Mary, tenderly holding the Infant Jesus in her arms. The masterful carving emphasizes the flowing robes and the gentle, expressive facial features. The warm, honey-colored wood has been accented with dark stain to highlight the carved details.
✦ DETAILS
- Material: Wood, hand-carved (likely linden wood)
- Technique: Hand carving, folk art
- Year: 1954 (burned-in marking on the back)
- Dimensions: approx. 22 cm high | 8 cm wide | 5 cm deep
- Hanging: Original metal eyelet on the back
- Condition: Vintage good – age-appropriate patina, no damage
✦ USAGE
Ideal as spiritual wall decoration in the bedroom, living room, or home chapel. A valuable collector's item for lovers of Austrian folk art and religious art.
✦ SHIPPING
Shipping from Austria. Carefully and securely packaged for international delivery.
✦ ORIGIN
From the fire department flea market in Heidenreichstein (Lower Austria) – directly from Austrian private ownership.
In 1954, a carver took his knife and freed Mary from the wood – fold by fold, with the calm of someone who knows what they are doing.
Carved from wood and faith — things with soul · VintageAustriaShop
