OLOT - Sculpture, Sagrado Corazón / Cristo Rey - 44 cm - wood paste, crystal eyes - 1940

This Olot school sculpture of the Sacred Heart or Cristo Rey (Christ the King), standing 44 cm tall and made from wood paste with crystal eyes, dates from 1940. Olot sculptures are known for their realism and devotional focus, often manufactured as religious figurines for worshippers and collectors. Wood paste—a composite wood material—permits fine detail and durability, while crystal eyes enhance the lifelike quality, adding depth and expressiveness. The Sacred Heart and Christ the King are prominent Catholic devotions symbolizing Jesus' compassionate love and sovereign authority. This sculpture exemplifies mid-20th-century religious art from Catalonia, blending artisanal tradition with accessible materials.