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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.
This is a carved, articulated, dancing man, or jigger. He is brightly painted, with a mustache and lots of personality, mounted above a masonite platform. The platform sits on a wood and masonite base that is weighted with metal inside to support him. The man himself measures 7" high by 2 1/2" wide. The overall size including the base is 18 3/4" long by 8 3/4" high by 2 5/8" wide. He is in very good condition with some minor paint loss. The tips of the toes were broken off at some time. One side of the base was painted more recently than the rest of the piece. He appears to have been made in the 1940s or 50s. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: TWRR. 
See a slideshow of several views [336k] ... Carved, articulated dancing man ... Another view ... Three closeups ... Front view ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeups from side ... Back view ... From above ... Closeup from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action (3.1Mb).
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.
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.
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. See a slideshow of several views [668k] ... 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.
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 individual people, all with very distinct looks; a pair of wood sawyers, a man on a wood wagon (with the mechanism underneath), and a large wood sled with a driver and team of four 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 several, 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. Inventory Code: ATTR. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This is a nice folky carved and painted bird. It has two glass beads for eyes and a piece of leather for the crest. It is painted black and white with quite a lot of detailing for the feathers on the body. The bird is in very good condition with some slight wear to the paint. It was probably made around the 1960's or so, and is now mounted on a newer base. The bird is about 9 1/2" long by 5 1/2" high by 2 1/4" wide. On the base and stand it is about 9 3/4" high. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TOWA. Bird carving ... The other side ... Closeup ... Closeup, other side ... Front views ... Back views ... Another back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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.
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.
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 Front view ... Straight on ... The Back ... One Side ... The other Side ...The Bottom.
Here are two old sculptures of "flowers" made from natural burl shapes. These were both found in the same area of western North Carolina. They are unsigned, but the similarities in style and construction make it very likely they were made by the same person. While the exact age of each is unknown, they both seem to have been made around the 1930's or 40's. They are in excellent condition.
First is an incredible and very unusual bouquet of individual "flowers". The burls 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. The bouquet measures 20 1/4" high by approx. 18" wide and 13" deep. It is in excellent condition, with very minor wear on the leaf shape, and is old. Even the close-ups don't do justice to the intricacy and detail of these flowers. The price is $825.00. Inventory Code: ATWR. See a slideshow of several views [694k] ... Burl flowers sculpture ... 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 ... With the other sculpture and a soda can for scale ... Both burl pieces ... Another view of both ... Third angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... 360º Video [9 Mb].
This second sculpture of "flowers" is made from a single natural burl shape. It has wonderful form and detail, and has been mounted on a wooden base that may have been a box lid. The piece is finished with a light clear varnish. It is also from NC, and measures 12" high by approximately 7" wide and 5" deep. The base is about 6" by 7". This sculpture is in excellent condition, from around the 1930's or 40's. The price for this sculpture is $275.00. Inventory Code: TKOT. See a slideshow of several views [612k] ... Burl flowers ... Closeups of top ... Closeup of lower ... Closeup from behind ... From above ... Both burl pieces ... Another view of both ... Third angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... This burl only, from above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... 360º Video [6.2 Mb].
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].
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 ... 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.
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 ...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 ... 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 ... Another angle.
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.
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