Name That Anri

Test your knowledge of masterful Val Gardena alpine maple woodcarving! Can you identify the specific carving and tell a whimsical Juan Ferrandiz from a nostalgic Sarah Kay or traditional Ulrich Bernardi strictly by analyzing the chisel texture, oil-stain brushwork, and fine wood grain? Identify 5 carvings correctly to unlock a 10% Off VIP Reward! 🪵🎯

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🪵 Visual Appraisal Cheat Sheet: How to Identify Sarah Kay, Juan Ferrandiz & Ulrich Bernardi Carvings

Hand-carved in St. Christina (Val Gardena) in the Italian Dolomites since 1912 from seasoned alpine maple and linden wood, ANRI figures are painted with translucent oil stains that allow the natural wood grain to glow through. Use this visual guide to distinguish ANRI’s four major collector families:

ANRI Artist / Series Visual Hallmarks, Wood Grain & Authenticated In-Stock Examples
Sarah Kay Designs
(Master Carver: Ulrich Bernardi) 		How to Spot It: Wide-brimmed sunbonnets, patchwork pinafore aprons, gingham and floral dress patterns, rosy cheeks, and kittens, puppies, or flower baskets—modeled in 3D by Master Carver Ulrich Bernardi from Australian illustrator Sarah Kay’s sketches.
✓ Gold Leaf Ballerina #8/150 ($1,123.99) ✓ Gold Leaf Chimney Sweep Girl ($579.99) ✓ "Ten Roses For You" Signed w/Box ($471.16) ✓ #57902 "Mom's Joy" w/Box ($209.99) ✓ "Spring Delight" 6" Signed w/Box ($164.99) ✓ #57907 "Little Leaguer" w/Box ($139.99) ✓ "Apple of My Eye & Dad's Helper" w/Tree ✓ "Romantic Notions" Pair w/Rosegate ✓ 14" Articulated "Emily" Doll w/Box
Juan Ferrandiz Designs
(Spanish Artist & Poet) 		How to Spot It: Expressive, soulful almond-shaped eyes, rustic pastoral tunics, gentle shepherds carrying lambs and doves, musical angels, and tender themes of peace and harmony.
✓ 1969 Ferrandiz Prototype "Rock-A-Bye" Angel ($3,199.99) ✓ #55363 "A Tender Touch" 7" LE ($349.99) ✓ "Springtime Stroll" w/Box ($176.99) ✓ #651-326 "The Rest" ($171.99) ✓ "Reverence" Signed Bernardi ($171.09) ✓ "The Cowboy" 6" ($169.99) ✓ "Friendship" 6" Shepherd ($149.99) ✓ #651-308 "The Artist" 6" ($134.99) ✓ 13.5" Articulated "Maria" Doll w/Box & COA
Ulrich Bernardi Traditional & Sports Carvings
(Master Sculptor Editions) 		How to Spot It: Crisp, classical Tyrolean and Dolomite drapery folds, natural satin-waxed maple surfaces, religious devotionals, and dynamic athletic studies bearing Ulrich Bernardi’s signature.
✓ "The Gardener" Artist Proof Signed ($1,799.99) ✓ #78060 "Crown of Thorns" 13" ($329.99) ✓ #689-077 "Girl With Cat" 10" ($329.99) ✓ #689-079 "Girl Knitting" 7.5" ($299.99) ✓ #689-080 "Leap Frog" 9" ($279.99) ✓ #52355 "Ice Hockey Goalie" ($192.99) ✓ #52354 "Hockey Player" 8.5" ($191.99) ✓ #52220/20 "Woman Knitting" 7" In Stock
Gold Leaf Editions, Alpine Folk & Barware
(Gilded, Groedner & Vintage) 		How to Spot It: Genuine hand-applied gold leaf accents with presentation cases, traditional Tyrolean folk characters, American Western collaborations (John H. Kittelson), and vintage mechanical barware.
✓ #79023/1 Golden Cherub Angel 10.5" ($449.99) ✓ 10" Old Man & Old Woman Groedner Pair w/Boxes ($381.99) ✓ 10" Innkeeper Signed w/Box ($324.99) ✓ "La Moderne" Gold Leaf #60/150 w/Case ($281.29) ✓ John H. Kittelson "Supper Time" Cowboy 8" ($164.99) ✓ 10.25" ANRI Barware Set ($139.99)

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Because of their warm, organic alpine maple grain and hand-rubbed oil stains, we recommend displaying your ANRI woodcarvings on a sunlit oak mantel or inside a cozy Grandmillennial bookshelf alongside vintage leather-bound books. Every piece is individually photographed and backed by our 100% Satisfaction & Authenticity Guarantee.

Explore The Alpine Anri Vault 🪵

The magic of a vintage Anri carving lies deep within the texture of the alpine wood grain. High in the Italian Alps, master woodcarvers transform solid blocks of wood into incredibly emotive figures. The true artistry is revealed in the delicate, deliberate tool marks and the incredibly fine brushstrokes used to apply their signature, translucent color palettes. Whether capturing the innocent, whimsical children and animals of Juan Ferrandiz or the deeply nostalgic, romanticized countryside youth of Sarah Kay, these pieces are a testament to traditional European woodworking. As always, every piece in our gallery is backed by our 100% Satisfaction & Authenticity Guarantee.


Because of their natural warmth and rustic character, we highly recommend displaying these artisan carvings on a rustic floating oak shelf or nestled among potted greenery in a sunlit breakfast nook to perfectly highlight the organic texture of the wood. Step out of the workshop and explore our curated alpine galleries below! 🌲

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