Antique Wooden Sculpture of a Female Saint, 17th Century

An evocative 17th-century wooden sculpture of a female saint, finely carved and adorned with remnants of original polychrome and gilding. Her serene expression and graceful posture convey a quiet strength and spiritual devotion.

Dressed in flowing robes with intricately rendered detailing, she holds a book in her left hand—an enduring symbol of wisdom and contemplation. Her right hand, now empty, likely once held another sacred attribute, now lost to time.

The surface, beautifully weathered, reveals a rich gold patina and areas of age-related wear, offering a testament to the piece’s long and storied history.

A soulful and dignified devotional work, perfect for collectors of sacred art and early ecclesiastical sculpture.