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Woodcarver Perathoner Helmut, part of the famous woodcarving family-tradition of “Perathoner” from Ortisei in Val Gardena, has been working on religious sculptures like christs, saints, angels and madonnas most of the time in the last 28 years. But it was only recently that he discovered his interest in profane arts and is now active with various works at different expositions in Italy and other countries. Do you want to catch the artist live at work or do you have any special wishes? You are welcome anytime to visit the sculptor Perathoner Helmut in Ortisei in Val Gardena.

Pope Benedict XVI blesses a work
by Helmut Perathoner

Audience with Pope Benedict XVI


Our Lady of Lourdes

Don Bosco for Monsignore Dr. Alois Kothgasser

Christ of S. Severo

Gift to Pope Francis carved by Helmut Perathoner

Bishop Klaus Küng – Helmut Perathoner