Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Relief Art Naples 1955 Yugoslav Refugee Signed

  
A deeply moving and historically resonant hand-carved wooden relief artwork, created in Naples in 1955 by a Yugoslav refugee, as noted on the back inscription. This sculptural piece appears to be carved from solid wood and depicts a figurative, narrative scene rendered in a raw, expressive style often associated with mid-century European folk art and outsider art traditions. The carving is tactile and dimensional, with visible tool marks that speak to hand craftsmanship rather than commercial production.

The handwritten inscription on the reverse - "Naples 1955 gives Yugoslav Refugee" - provides rare and compelling provenance, placing the work within the post-World War II displacement period, when many Eastern European refugees passed through or settled temporarily in Italy. This is not a decorative reproduction, but a singular, personal work, likely created as an offering, gift, or survival-era artistic expression. Artist: Unnamed Yugoslav refugee (as inscribed). Style: Folk art / Outsider art / Naïve figurative relief.

Construction: Solid carved wood panel. Signature / Inscription: Handwritten inscription on back. Condition: Good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear; surface patina consistent with mid-century age. Please review photos carefully to appreciate carving depth, texture, and inscription. Will be packed carefully to protect carved details.

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