Escuela OLOT - Sculpture, Santa Lucia - 30 cm - wood paste

This wooden sculpture titled 'Santa Lucia' is linked to the Olot school, a renowned Catalonian artistic tradition specializing in polychrome wooden figures and religious statuary. Santa Lucia, or Saint Lucy, is recognized as a Christian martyr and saint associated with light and vision, often depicted holding a lamp or her eyes on a plate. Wood paste, a composite material made from wood fibers and adhesives, is commonly used in Olot sculptures to create smooth, detailed forms that are subsequently painted. The Olot tradition, emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, combined craftsmanship and realism, making these figures popular for home altars and religious collections. The 30 cm size of this piece suggests it was designed for intimate devotional spaces or display.