Description

Height: 70.5cm

Width: 11.5cm

A striking hand-carved religious figure, this beautifully detailed oak sculpture likely represents a saint or religious bishop holding a cross-emblazoned book of scripture.

Carved in high relief into a tall, rounded pillar form, the figure stands in flowing robes beneath an arched canopy and domed architectural cap, suggesting inspiration from Romanesque or early Gothic church design.

The carving’s expressive face, halo, and hands are crafted with exceptional care, with deep, flowing lines in the robes and intricately incised details on the vestments and book.

The wood has a deep, rich tone and patina, highlighting the natural grain and age of the oak.

This devotional object may have once served as a fragment of a larger ecclesiastical installation or as an architectural finial in a private chapel.

Its tall, vertical form makes it ideal for display in a niche, on a mantelpiece, or as a striking altar accent.