Anri Wood Figurine (Incomplete Piece/Base)
Decorative wood carving, figural sculpture segment • Anri Workshop (Val Gardena, Italy)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century European Folk Art / South Tyrolean Wood Carving tradition
Medium & Technique
Hand-carved wood (likely alpine maple or pearwood) with hand-applied stains and varnishes. Features a multifaceted, chamfered body shape and a flared, weighted base.
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1950–1970)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 4-6 inches in height (fragmentary); cylindrical/faceted vertical format with a circular base.
Subject Description
The base and lower torso of a stylized figurine. Based on the chamfered design and stain pattern, it is likely the bottom half of a traditional folk character or a corkscrew/bar set component common to the Anri workshop during the post-war era.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Poor. The piece appears to be decapitated or missing its upper assembly. There is noticeable wear to the finish, surface abrasions, and several small chips along the bottom rim.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
$1 - $10 USD
Provenance History
The base features an impressed 'ANRI' mark and 'Italy' stamp, identifying it as a mass-produced but hand-finished export from the Dolomites region. Likely part of the American/International giftware market in the 1960s.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the mid-century boom in Italian wood-carved collectibles. While Anri is a prestigious name in wood carving (known for collaborations with Sarah Kay or Ferrandiz), this specific item is an incomplete, utilitarian, or common design with minimal individual historical importance.
Notable Features
Incised 'ANRI' brand mark on the lower faceted side and a partially legible circular stamp on the bottom face which typically reads 'ANRI ITALY'.
Condition Issues
Major structural loss (missing head/upper body), surface scuffing, edge chipping on the base, and minor finish degradation (darkening of stains).
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a dry environment to prevent wood splitting. Light application of furniture wax could restore the luster to the remaining stain, but its value as a fragment does not justify professional restoration.