Antique Don Quixote Ouro Artesania Hand Carved Wood Figure 15.5" Spain

Description: This exquisitely hand-carved wooden figure, standing at Approximate size: 15.5 inches in height and boasting intricate carvings, is an authentic antique Ouro Artesania piece from Spain. Its depiction of Don Quixote, the famous literary character, makes it a unique and valuable addition to any collection or decor. The wood used in its creation and the attention to detail in the carving process further add to its charm. This item is perfect for any room and occasion, whether you're a collector, décor enthusiast, or simply appreciate the beauty of finely crafted art. A wonderful hand carving with removable shield and sword in a long thin abstract depiction of Don Quixote made in Spain. Purchased in 1943 by a world traveler. No serious flaws or damage. Some scuffs due to age. Estate sale all available now for sale at our store. Don Quixoteis a Spanish epic novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615. Considered a founding work of Western literature, it is often labelled as the first modern novel and one of the greatest works ever written. Don Quixote is also one of the most-translated books in the world and the best-selling novel of all time. The plot revolves around the adventures of a member of the lowest nobility, a hidalgo from La Mancha named Alonso Quijano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses his mind and decides to become a knight-errant (caballero andante) to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha. He recruits as his squire a simple farm laborer, Sancho Panza, who brings a unique, earthy wit to Don Quixote's lofty rhetoric. In the first part of the book, Don Quixote does not see the world for what it is and prefers to imagine that he is living out a knightly story meant for the annals of all time. However, as Salvador de Madariaga pointed out in his Guía del lector del Quijote (1972 [1926]), referring to "the Sanctification of Don Quixote and the Quixotization of Sancho", as "Sancho's spirit ascends from reality to illusion, Don Quixote's declines from illusion to reality". The book had a major influence on the literary community, as evidenced by direct references in Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers (1844), and Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac (1897), as well as the word quixotic. Mark Twain referred to the book having as "swept the world's admiration for the medieval chivalry-silliness out of existence". When first published, Don Quixote was usually interpreted as a comic novel. Provenance: Ex collection a prominent Physician, Dr Juan Ortiz Valderrama MD. He was also a world traveler that practiced and lived in Miami, Florida USA, died in 2018. Estate sale now for sale at eBay store. Benefits to surviving family.

Price: 29 USD

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-07T15:22:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD