Hi Salvador,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Sculpture from Olot, in Catalonia, Spain, particularly religious imagery, has been a significant artistic tradition since the 19th century. The town's workshops are famed for their detailed and expressive religious figures, crafted from materials like wood, plaster, and later, fiberglass. The craftsmanship combines realism with artistic finesse, creating devotional art that is both accessible and revered. Companies like El Arte Cristiano, founded in 1880, played a crucial role in popularizing these sculptures across Spain and Latin America.
Religious figures have enjoyed greater collectability in previous years and in the current market, Olot school statuary - like those made by other makers - is modest in value with greater supply than demand; at auction, Olot school statues of various religious figures typically sell in the range of $200-300.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Olot School, 20th Century
St. Lazarus
The standing figure of Lazarus, the patron saint of butchers, gravediggers, beggars and lepers, is rendered wearing a hat and jacket over longer brown robes. He holds a long shepherds crook, has a gourd slung over his shoulder, and is barefoot, a dog is at his feet. On an 8-sided stepped base. With impressed mark on the back.
12 inches tall
CONDITION: This statue of Lazarus appears to be in generally good condition.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$ 200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia