Sculpture of Saint Therese of Lisieux with Roses, Carved Wood Val Gardena

The statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux embodies the "little way" in a refined sacred sculpture. She is shown in a religious habit with flowing, well-defined folds, finished in warm ochre graduating to deep browns, with an ivory-coloured stylised face and base.

At the centre she holds a small natural wood crucifix, symbolising the Passion, and a delicate bouquet of soft pink roses; a reddish-brown rosary hangs from her hands.

Carved by Val Gardena artisans, sizes up to 56 cm are in maple, larger sizes in linden, and an exclusive version is available in genuine Italian olive wood with distinctive grain. Each statue is hand‑finished and painted to enhance the wood's soft texture.