Jeries Facouseh Bethlehem Olive Wood Madonna Child Hand Carved Olivart Statue For Sale

Hand-Carved Bethlehem Olive Wood Madonna & Child Statue — Jeries Facouseh / OlivartBeautiful and finely detailed Madonna and Child statue individually hand carved in Bethlehem, West Bank, from Holy Land olive wood.The original label identifies the carving as:Hand Carved by Artist Jeries Facouseh and “Olivart” for Holy Land TreasuresThis is an especially attractive carving, with wonderful movement in Mary’s flowing robes, deep dimensional carving and undercutting, delicate repeating border details, and beautifully rendered faces and hands. The natural grain and warm coloration of the olive wood add to the character of the piece.What makes this particular example especially interesting is its documented ecclesiastical provenance. The original presentation label remains attached to the base and reads:Blessed by Bishop Earl Boyea
December 2024
Presented to Fr. John KleinIt further states that the statue was presented “with deep affection and gratitude for the time and talent you freely gave in serving as a member of the Diocesan Finance Council.”The original Olivart Holy Land Crafts label is also present on the front of the base.Details:* Artist: Jeries Facouseh / Olivart
* Subject: Madonna and Child / Virgin Mary and Christ Child
* Material: Genuine Holy Land olive wood
* Origin: Bethlehem, West Bank
* Individually hand carved
* Original Olivart label
* Original Holy Land Treasures identification label
* Blessed by Bishop Earl Boyea in December 2024
* Presented to Fr. John Klein
* Excellent pre-owned condition
* No damage notedA beautiful piece of contemporary Bethlehem Christian religious art with far more documentation than is normally found with Holy Land olive-wood carvings.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact statue you will receive.