Glazed Clay Christ – Barcelos Folk Art, Ramalho Family

A glazed clay sculpture of Christ, an emblematic work of Barcelos folk art, attributed to the artistic lineage of the Ramalho family — most likely by Júlia Ramalho (b. 1946)

Features

• Hand-moulded clay with honey/brown glaze — typical of the Barcelos pottery school
• Expressionist style with strong features and popular figuration
• Incised "R" mark on the base — identification of the Ramalho family
• Bell-shaped base, stable and well-proportioned
• Presented on a transparent acrylic stand