Holy Family

around 1840

“Flight into Egypt”

carved wood, polychrome setting

height approx. 35cm, width approx. 34cm, depth approx. 18cm

Fully sculptural group of figures carved from wood. Saint Mary with Jesus on the donkey, as well as Saint Joseph, who carries carpenter’s tools on his back.

Original polychrome frame on an angular base. Bevelled ends. Terrain base designed with plaster. Slight restoration of the base.

Particularly rare, detailed representation of this scene in a masterly execution.