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This is a very weathered, primitive carved head of a bearded man. It is painted red, white, blue, and brown. It was found in Shreveport, LA, and probably dates to the 1930's or 40's. He is a cheerful fellow, standing 20" high, 8 1/2" wide, and 6 1/2" deep. While wood and paint are weathered, he is strong and sturdy, in very good display condition. The price is $325.00. Inventory Code: TCOW. Carved bearded man ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
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This is an extraordinary, complex bottle whimsey. This assemblage contains a carved scene in which a three-dimensional sailor is holding a bottle whimsey of a ship he apparently has made. This is actually another tiny, real bottle whimsey, about 1 1/2" long, which contains a rigged, three masted schooner with two jibs. On the table are several tools, plans for the whimsey, a ruler and square. A parrot is on a stand by the sailor's shoulder. There is a mouse on the floor, a seagull flying and a cat next to the sailor. The opening of the bottle is stopped with a cork on which is a drawing and signature, and then topped with a hand braided cord and a wood carving of the same sailor who is inside the bottle. It is all painted, carved in detail, and in excellent sturdy condition. The overall height of this assemblage is 12 1/2". It is constructed in a 1.5 liter wine bottle which is about 6 1/2" long by 4" wide and 9 3/4" high, and is signed and dated 1987. Please note that the bottle is very clear but photos show it with much more color than it has. The price is $1400.00. Inventory Code: TTCH. Bottle whimsy ... Closeup of details ... The other side ... Front ... Another overall view ... From behind ... Back ... From above ... From below.
More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
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More closeups: From the other side ... Extreme closeup of the inner bottle ... From behind ... From back.
The stopper, with drawings and seagull: From the front ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
This is a painted wooden bear by New Brunswick folk carver Art Gallant. It is standing, mounted on the original wood base. The base is labeled with rubber stamps: "The Grisly Bear", and "The Home of Wood Carving, Hand Carved By Art Gallant, Dieppe, N.B. Canada". It stands 8" tall by 6" long by 3 1/2" wide. It is in very good condition - the bear has pulled slightly loose from the base. It was probably made in the 1950's or 60's. The price is $145.00. Inventory Code: TSHH. Image ... Closeup ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... Closeup of base ... Another overall ... From above ... From below. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... Closeup of base ... Another overall ... From above ... From below.
Here is a carving of a bearded man riding a horse. It is carved from several pieces of wood which were pieced together into a larger block before carving. The grass, his clothes, and the horse's hooves are painted. His hands and face, and the horse are the natural color of the wood, with a coat of clear varnish. The mane and tail of the horse have burned-in detail. There is felt glued to the bottom. The carving is 12 1/2" long by 9 1/2" high by 3 1/2" deep. It is in excellent condition, came from Minnesota, and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: TSSA. Carving of man on horse ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from front ... A different angle ... From partly behind ... Front ... Back ... Another view from behind, showing piecing of wood ... From above ... Bottom.
Larger images: Carving of man on horse ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from front ... A different angle ... From partly behind ... Front ... Back ... Another view from behind, showing piecing of wood ... From above ... Bottom.
This is a mounted and framed collection of 80 carved peach pits. These carvings include many forms and treatments not usually found. They include several with carved faces, a jug, one and two handled cups, canoes, a shoe, wings, a ring, an acorn, pitcher, squirrel, pig, horses, and many different styles and sizes of monkeys and baskets. Some of the baskets have exceptional detail, some have items inside them, some are relatively flat and small, and some very large. The monkeys range from very tiny to large. One is even decorated with beading. They are in excellent condition. The ages are unknown, but they are old. It is rare to find so many different forms and so large a quantity - all in one place. These pieces are mounted in an oak frame on matting. The frame is 26 1/2" by 22 1/2" by 3" deep. They are really striking as a group, but they are mounted so that they could be removed for individual display if desired. The price for the collection is $495.00. Inventory Code: TWCH. 
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Peach pit carvings collection ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Side view ... Closeup from side ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Another closeup from side ... Closeup, upper left ... Closeup, upper right ... Closeup, lower left ... Closeup, lower right ... Closeup, several monkeys and baskets ... With a soda can for scale.
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This is an extraordinary collection of hand carved, jointed and movable figures which at one time made up a motorized logging scene. The mechanism is no longer, but the figures and vehicles remain. This grouping includes eight individual people, all with very distinct looks; a pair of wood sawyers, a man on a wood wagon (with the mechanism underneath), a large wood sled with a driver and team of four horses, and a double sled also with a driver and a team of two horses.
All the people and horses were hand carved and painted. The wagons and sleds are also hand made and painted; and the harnesses are exact to minute detail. Some of the heads of the people turn, and one has a lower jaw which opens and closes. All the clothing is original, and includes leather boots, knit hats and scarves, shirts, coats, and pants. Most of the arms and legs were made out of copper tubing which was then flattened and formed with great detail, including fingers. The bodies and heads are wood. An example of the construction can be seen on the man who has no clothing.
This very folky grouping is now mounted on individual two tiered bases. The figures came from Northern New Hampshire or Maine. While there is some wear, they are in generally very good to excellent condition. They were probably made around 1910, give or take a few years. Following is a listing of the pieces, their actual size, the size of the bases, and the price. They are priced both individually and as a collection. For purchase of some, but not all, please contact us for a quote. First we have a few photos of the whole group, followed by sizes, prices, and photos of each individual carving. One view ... A second view ... Third view. Larger images: One view ... A second view ... Third view.
A. Rifleman: 8" by 4 1/2" high, by 2 1/2" wide. Base 5 7/8" by 10 3/4" $450.00. Image ... One side ... The other side ... Front view ... From above ... Back view.
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B. Man with Red Shirt, Plaid pants: 5" by 2 1/2" by 2" deep. Base 5 3/4" by 5 1/4" $350.00. Image ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
C. Man with Lantern: 4 1/2" by 2" by 1 1/2" deep. Base 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" $300.00. Image ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
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D. Man with beard, heavy coat and hat: 6" by 2 1/2" by 2 1/2". Base 5 1/2" by 5 1/2" $375.00. Image ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
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E. Man with oil can: 6" by 2 1/2" by 3 1/2". Base 5 3/4 by 6". $400.00. Image ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Front view ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
F. Man with long arm, hand extended. His jaw is hinged to open and close (the boss?): 5 1/2" by 3" by 3". Base 5 3/4" by 5 1/4". $325.00. Image ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back. Larger images: Image ... Closeup ... Side view ... Back.
G. Man with hammer: 5" by 4" by 2 1/2". Base 6 1/4" by 6 3/4" $400.00. Image ... From above ... One side ... The other side. Larger images: Image ... From above ... One side ... The other side.
H. Man with axe: 5 3/4" by 3 3/4" by 4". Base 6 1/2" by 7 1/4" $400.00. Closeup ... Overall ... One side ... The other side ... Back. Larger images: Closeup ... Overall ... One side ... The other side ... Back.
I. Two sawyers: 15" by 4" wide by 4 3/4" high. Base 19" by 7 1/4" $750.00. One side ... The other side ... Closeup of both ... Closeup of one man ... Closeup of the other man.
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J. Man on wood wagon: 12 1/2" by 6" by 7 1/4". Base 9 1/4" by 18 7/8" $625.00. One side ... The other side ... Closeup ... A second closeup ... Third closeup ... From above ... Front view ... Back view.
K. Large wood sled with driver and team of four horses: 28" by 5 1/2" and 10". Base 9 3/8" by 33 3/8" $1100.00. Image ... From the front ... Another view ... Closeup ... Closeup of driver ... Second view of driver ... Third view of driver ... Closeup of horses ... Second closeup of horses ... One side ... The other side ... From above.
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L. Double sled with driver and team of two horses: 19 3/4" by 5 1/2" by 5 1/2". Base 8 1/4" by 24". $900.00. One side ... Front view ... The other side ... Closeup ... Closeup of driver ... Another view of driver ... Closeup of horses ... Another view of horses ... From above ... Another view ... Back.
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The price for the entire group of carvings is $6000.00 Inventory Code: ATTR.
This is a highly unusual carving, possibly used as a swagger stick. It seems like a rendition of a monument. It is like a column, topped with a stylized dog standing on a base supported by blocks, which then tapers and is highly decorated with swirls, curves, and carved turnings ending in a tip capped in brass. This strange object is painted an old, oxidized gold. The dog is almost 4" by 3" by 1 1/2", and the total length is of the piece is 21". It is probably from the 1920's or 30's, in excellent condition. Inventory Code: AROK. Ordered. (What this means.)
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This is an old towel or tie rack decorated with a hand carved bull's head with horns which are pieced in. The overall form is a shield, with a cross at the top, and has hand carved supports for the rack pegged in. On the back are two wonderful pieced in patches, one of which strengthens a split in the cross. This piece was probably made in the 1930's or 40's, and is 13" high by 9 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep. Other than the original repairs (which really add to the appeal for us), the condition is excellent. It is carved from pine, which has been stained and waxed, and has developed a nice rich patina on the surface. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: ARHA. Image ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Detail of rack ... Closeup of old repair on back ... Closeup of second repair on back, and detail of pegging ... Back view. Larger images: Image ... Another angle ... A third view ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Detail of rack ... Closeup of old repair on back ... Closeup of second repair on back, and detail of pegging ... Back view.
This is a carved wooden candle holder with hearts. It has four legs like table legs, a geometric base, and handles like a trophy. It is finished in gold and silver paints and two shades of varnish. The size is 5 1/2" high by 2 3/4" wide by 1 1/8" deep, and the condition is very good with a small loss of silver paint on one side. It seems to be about 30 to 50 years old, but could be even older. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: ARCH. Image ... Another angle ... A third view ... Side view ... From above ... From below.
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This is a folky, old carving of a man. It has a strong feeling of being African American; however, there is no provenance to confirm that. The wood is heavy, probably walnut. While the surface is originally dark, it appears to also have been was finished with highlights of a dark stain. The surface is smooth and has developed a good patina. The carving is fairly detailed and has an unusual aspect with the eyes. The left one seems to have been carved and set in, while the right seem carved into the wood itself. The letters XBD are on the bottom of the foot.
The condition of this carving is generally very good, although there are some slight age cracks. It was probably done in the 1800's. The man stands 7 inches high and is approximately 1 1/2 inches both in depth and width. The price is $400.00. Inventory Code: AHAP. Overall view ... Straight on ... The Back ... One Side ... The other Side ...The Bottom. Larger images: Overall Front view ... Straight on ... The Back ... One Side ... The other Side ...The Bottom.
This is an incredible and very unusual bouquet of "flowers" made from natural burl shapes. These have fantastic forms and detail, and have been mounted with branch stems on a wooden base. They vary slightly in color, and have been finished with a light clear varnish. From North Carolina, the bouquet measures 20 1/4" high by approximately 18" wide and 13" deep. It is in excellent condition, with very minor wear on the leaf shape. It is old. While the exact age is unknown, it appears to be about 60 to 70 years old. The price is $1100.00. Inventory Code: ATWR. There are a lot of photos here, because this piece looks so different from various angles. Image ... Closeup of 1 flower ... Closeup 2 flowers ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... A third closeup, from above ... A fourth closeup ... Back view of the top half ... Back view of the bottom half ... View of the top half.
Larger images: Image ... Closeup of 1 flower ... Closeup 2 flowers ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Another view ... A third closeup, from above ... A fourth closeup ... Back view of the top half ... Back view of the bottom half ... View of the top half.
This is a very folky and decorative, carved, primitive push-pull toy. It came from the upper Midwest, and was probably made in the mid 1900's. There is a detailed and wonderfully expressive painted Indian which goes back and forth with a folksy and funky carved bear. The carving is about 9" long, 8 1/4" high, and 3" wide. It is mounted on the original base, which is 12" by 3 1/2". This fun piece is in excellent condition. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: AKOH. Carved toy ... Another view ... Closeup of the Indian ... Closeup of the bear ... Action one way ... Action the other way ... From above ... A short video of the action (2Mb). Larger images: Carved toy ... Another view ... Closeup of the Indian ... Closeup of the bear ... Action one way ... Action the other way ... From above ... A short video of the action (2Mb).
This is an exceptional relief carved and painted whisk broom holder covered with fraternal symbols. It includes the three rings and axe of Odd Fellows, the sword and moon of the Shriners, and the star of Rebecca. In addition, it has a face carved in a center panel and the words "MELHA" and "In Hoc Signo Vinces". The size is 14" high, about 10" wide, and 5" deep. It is made out of pine, and was probably done around the early part of the 1900's. The condition is very good, with one tiny chip, very slight paint loss, and a tight age crack on the front. The carving is even more detailed than the photos show. The price is $675.00. Inventory Code: AWCR. Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Close-up of the front ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back. Larger, more detailed views: Overall Image ... Close-up of the top ... Lower front, from below ... Looking through from the top down ... Back.
This is a stylized alligator, carved from a bone. It is 8" long, 1" high, and just over 1" wide, in excellent condition. The price is $140.00. Inventory Code: PCRP. Carved bone alligator ... Side views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved bone alligator ... Side views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is an exceptional piece of musical folk art, apparently made for Carnival/Mardi Gras. It has five carved figures - a guitar player on top surrounded by four dancers. The figures have bright flannel and ribbon clothes, yarn hair for the women, and yarn and metal foil decorations on the men's hat's. Some kind of seeds were set in as eyes. The mounting is decorated with faded crepe paper strips - originally red and white.
The figures are mounted on a bamboo pole that slides up and down on a shaft. As it moves, the four dancers flex, hand carved castanets attached to their backs clatter, and tambourine discs jangle. The pole and handle are both hand carved. One of the four sets of castanets is missing, as well as one eye each on two of the figures. Otherwise the condition is excellent. This piece is French Canadian. It is 30 1/2" high when the handle is fully extended. The section with the figures measure 12 1/2" high by 13 1/2" by 14 1/2". It was probably made about the 1940's. The price is $850.00. Inventory Code: AAWP. Image ... Right side ...Left side ... Back/right ... Back/left ... Slid down the shaft ... Handle and all ... Closeup of guitar player ... Closeup of two dancers ... Another closeup of two dancers ... Guitar player and two dancers ... Closeup of woman ... Closeup of man ... Closeup of other man.
Larger versions of images: Image ... Right side ...Left side ... Back/right ... Back/left ... Slid down the shaft ... Handle and all ... Closeup of guitar player ... Closeup of two dancers ... Another closeup of two dancers ...Closeup of woman ... Closeup of man ... Closeup of other man.
Here is a stylized carved man with jointed arms. He resembles a so-called "Dancing Dan" with a sort of "Art Deco" look but without the jointed legs. He is painted black, with silver, white and red detail. His bow tie is carved in, and his feet are painted on the base. He stands 29 1/4" high by 8 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" deep; the base is 11" wide by 6 1/2" deep. From about the 1930's, he is in excellent condition with very minor paint wear. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: ATOT. Image ... Closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... Side view ... Back view. Larger images: Image ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Back view.
This is a primitively carved man with jointed arms and legs, and feet that even swivel from side to side. He has the faint remains of blue paint for pants. The rest of the piece has an unfinished, oxidized surface. He is 7 1/2" high by 2" wide by 1 1/4" deep, from the early 1900's, and found in the Midwest. There is an old repair on one arm, otherwise it is in excellent condition. The price is $210.00. Inventory Code: AAPO. Image ... Larger image ... Another angle ... Larger image.
This carved lizard is a purplish red, with black details, and a bluish red throat sac. It is mounted on a board cut in a freeform shape. The size is 10" long by 4 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" high, including the base. One foot is cracked, with a toe missing, otherwise excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: PCOC. Overall Image ... Another overall view ... Side ... Top ... Larger images: Overall Image ... Another overall view ... Side ... Top.
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