Archive ID: GLD-010

Carved Madonna & Chapel

€395

Two-piece set. Includes complimentary global shipping.

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Hand carved antique French wooden Madonna and chapel niche
Carved wooden Madonna resting inside the shadowed architectural niche
Angled view showing the deep, rustic texture of the carved wood
Overhead view highlighting the hand-hewn rooflines and split in the ancient wood

Details: Primitive hand-hewn rooflines and authentic wood splitting

The Heritage Note

Sourced in the South of France, this deeply moving two-piece set is a beautiful testament to the quiet devotion of provincial folk art. It features an outer architectural "chapel" niche hollowed directly from a solid block of timber, alongside a separate, gracefully carved statue of a Madonna.

The beauty of this heirloom lies in its raw, unpolished authenticity. The wood has developed a darkened, rich patina over generations of gentle handling and exposure. When examining the unvarnished base of both pieces, one can clearly see the historic hand-planed tool marks, authentic (and long inactive) woodworm tracings, and original circular pegging holes—indicating these figures may have once been secured to a larger domestic altar.

Measuring 41 centimeters tall, the outer chapel creates a striking sanctuary of shadows, while the Madonna (25 centimeters) can be displayed inside the niche or resting quietly beside it. Together, they bring a grounded, primitive, and profoundly peaceful energy to the modern home.

Provenance & Details

Era 18th / 19th Century Folk Art
Origin South of France
Material Solid Hand-Carved Wood
Dimensions Chapel: 41cm x 14cm | Madonna: 25cm x 6cm
Condition Beautiful primitive antique condition. Exhibits authentic, inactive woodworm tracings, natural drying splits, and original base pegging holes that verify its hand-hewn age.

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