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This is an old wood carving of an Indian with a great old, alligatored surface. The carving is very detailed: including all the facial features, arms and fingers, hair, and an expressive face. The original white paint became crazed and mottled. This carving is 15 3/4" high by about 6" in diameter at the base. It came from Maine and was likely made in the early 1900's. It has a few age cracks, but otherwise is in very good condition. The price is $350.00. Inventory Code: TOPC. Carved Indian ... Two more views ... Closeup of the face ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Another closeup of the base ... Third closeup of the base ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved Indian ... Two more views ... Closeup of the face ... Side views ... Back view ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Another closeup of the base ... Third closeup of the base ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Here are two very folky hand made marionettes. They each have a three dimensional carved head with features of the nose, mouth, eyes, ears, and other detailing. The body, arms, and legs are all cut from old wood cheese boxes, and the arms and legs are attached by nails to the body with thin stiff fabric mesh strips. The arms and feet have also been carved into shape. Each of the people are different in look and feel. The marionette is controlled by strings attached to a wood piece. They are mounted on new bases and stands. While it is somewhat difficult to figure the age exactly, these interesting pieces were likely made about the 1950's. Each is painted a chalky white. They are in excellent condition. The price for each marionette is $225.00, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TWPR. Both marionettes together ... Larger image of both.
This first marionette has a rounded face and head, and a plain back. The body is about 10 1/2" high. The arms as mounted now extend about 7". Including the base and stand the overall size is 11 3/8" wide by 5" deep by 19" (or so) high. It is in excellent condition. The price for this marionette alone is $225.00, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TWPR-B. Carved marionette ... A closer view ... Closeup of head ... One side ... Closer side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from back ... From above ... Another closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... Top view ... With arms moved ... With a soda can for scale ... Both marionettes together.
Larger images: Carved marionette ... A closer view ... Closeup of head ... One side ... Closer side view ... The other side ... Back view ... Closeup from back ... From above ... Another closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... Top view ... With arms moved ... With a soda can for scale ... Both marionettes together.
The second figure has a more elongated head. Its back shows part of the cheese box label, with "Borden's American" impressed and painted. The body is about 10 1/2" high. The arms as mounted now extend about 7". Including the base and stand the overall size is 11 3/8" wide by 5" deep by 19" (or so) high. It is in excellent condition. The price for this marionette alone is $225.00, with a discount for the pair. Inventory Code: TWPR-A. Carved marionette ... Closer view ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Closer side view ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back, cheese box ... From above ... Another closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... Top view ... With arms moved ... With a soda can for scale ... Both marionettes together.
Larger images: Carved marionette ... Closer view ... Closeup of head ... Side view ... Closer side view ... The other side ... Closeup, other side ... Back view ... Closeup of back, cheese box ... From above ... Another closeup of head ... Closeup of feet ... Top view ... With arms moved ... With a soda can for scale ... Both marionettes together.
Here are three carved wood heads. They are all exceptionally well done with very fine detail. Who these people are is unknown. Our sense is that they represent Jesus and the two thieves. The heads are each only about 2" tall. When you look at the close-up photos it will be obvious how detailed the carving is. These have then been painted. There is a note that came with these that the carvings were done by a Florida carver. They are likely from the 1930's or earlier and are mounted on a newer base. The overall size of the assemblage is 6 5/8" wide by 3 1/2" high by 1 3/4" deep. They are in excellent condition. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: TWAR. See a slideshow of several views [236k]
Three carved heads ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale ... 360 degree video [10.4Mb].
Larger images: Three carved heads ... Two more views ... Side views ... Back view ... From above ... With a soda can for scale ... 360 degree video [10.4Mb].
This is a very well done and folky pair of carvings - a couple dancing. Both the man and woman have jointed arms which move. They have very expressive features and are done in a detailed chip-carving style. They are both painted, and the paint has aged and taken on a very nice feel. These pieces were likely done about the 1930's or 40's. The carvings are mounted on a newer wood base. The man is about 5 1/2" tall, while the woman is slightly taller. They are in generally excellent condition, with some slight wear to the paint, including an area on the right shoulder of the man. The entire assemblage, including the base, which is 3 3/8" x 3 14", stands 10 1/4" tall. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: THKR. Carved dancing couple, three views ... Three more views ... Two views with entire base ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Carved dancing couple, three views ... Three more views ... Two views with entire base ... With a soda can for scale.
Here is a very folky pair of primitive painted carved people. They have strong personalities. The man has a carved and painted bolo tie and fancy belt buckle, with turned up cuffs on his pants. The woman is wearing a dress with lots of carved pleats, with a painted necklace and fancy belt. Both have very expressive faces. They will stand without additional support on a flat surface. The man is 17 1/2" tall by about 4 3/4" wide by 2 3/4" deep. The woman is 15 1/2" tall by about 6" wide by 3 3/4" deep. The overall condition is very good. The woman has small age splits on one hand; the other hand has been broken and reglued. The man is missing the tip of one finger. These folky folks were probably made in the 1980's, but could be earlier. They are priced at $225.00 each, or $395.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: THRA. Carved man and woman ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Closeup of the woman ... Another closeup ... The woman's hands ... Closeups of the man ... The man's hands.
Larger images: Carved man and woman ... Another view ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... Top view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Closeup of the woman ... Another closeup ... The woman's hands ... Closeups of the man ... The man's hands.
This is an unusual carved cedar whimsey of a man and woman joined with a link between their heads. The people are mortised in to a carved hard pine base which has carved initials A C (??) on the bottom. The people are lightly varnished, and the base has a natural surface, except on the bottom, which is painted blue. Including the base, the carving is over 9" tall, 3 1/2" wide and 2 1/2" deep. The people are each about 1" in diameter. This piece was probably made about the 1960's and is in excellent condition. The price is $185.00. Inventory Code: THOT. See a slideshow of several views [302k]
Whimsey carved man and woman ... Two more views ... Side and back views ... Closeups of heads ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of base ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Whimsey carved man and woman ... Two more views ... Side and back views ... Closeups of heads ... Closeup of middle ... Closeup of base ... From above ... From below.
This is a very good sized carved and jointed man. He stands just under 15" tall (around 20" including the base), is about 5 1/2" wide and 3" deep. He has a strong look, with an "inscrutable" Mona Lisa smile. He also has only one ear (made that way). The figure is in excellent condition with a nice painted surface which has taken on a rich patina and bubbling over the years. This piece was likely made in the early third of the 1900's. He is well done and striking. The price is $875.00. Inventory Code: THPR. Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
Larger images: Carved and jointed man ... Top ... 2 looks ... 3/4 view ... Showing size ... Another front view ... Lower half ... 3 views ... Top of head looking down.
This figural whimsey carving has two caged balls, with a man's head on top. The man has strong features, and a somewhat medieval looking hat and hair style, perhaps modeled after a chess piece? It measures 9 3/4" high by 2 1/4" by 2 1/4". It is carved from pine with a light stain finish. It is inscribed "W O K" on the bottom. The condition is excellent, and age appears to be mid 20th century. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: TCPW. Figural whimsey carving ... Several other views ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... From above ... From below.
Larger images: Figural whimsey carving ... Several other views ... Side view ... The other side ... Back ... From above ... From below.
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.
Larger images: Carved bearded man ... Closeup ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... From above ... From below.
This is a painting by Robert E. Gilbert of a woman sitting in the woods by rocks and a stream. It is framed and under glass, so it is difficult to tell the paint, but it looks like acrylics, on artist's board. Gilbert, who is known more for his outer space and science fiction paintings and drawings, also seemed to have some strange attitudes toward women, which reflected in cheesecake paintings and "space bimbos" (for example, this painting). This is dated April 21, 1971. This image is 17 1/2" by 23 1/2", while the wood frame is 23 1/2" by 29 1/2" and about 3" deep. The price is $275. Inventory Code: REG 81. Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Closeup of hand and rocks ... Closeup of signature ... Back, with date.
Larger images: Painting by Robert E. Gilbert ... Closeup of hand and rocks ... Closeup of signature ... Back, with date.
This is a whirligig with a man cranking a Model T type car. It is painted mainly in red, white and blue. The name Henry III is painted along one side, and the car's passengers are drawn in pencil. The man is quite folky, with a smiling face and blue overalls. It appears to be from the 1940's or 50's, and is mounted on a more recent wood base, which is included. The condition is excellent with slight weathering from outdoor use. It is 22 1/2" long; as mounted on the base it is 17 1/2" high. The man stands 5 1/4" high and the propeller is 10" in diameter. The price is $195.00. Inventory Code: TAST. Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
Larger images: Man and car whirligig ... One side ... The other side ... Closeup of the man ... Closeup of one side ... Closeup of the other side ... 3/4 view ... Two views showing motion ... Back view ... Front view.
This amusing and interesting bottle whimsey has a barrel built inside and a lock stopper with a folky carved head. The top and bottom of the barrel were assembled from strips inside the bottle. Then, 17 individually carved staves were attached, and fastened with string hoops. "Apple Cider" is burned into the top, and "H. Campbell, 1989, Norwich Conn." into the bottom of the barrel. The top of the stopper is carved with a bald head with large ears and nose, and painted eyes, eyebrows, and mouth. It stands 14 1/2" tall by 4 1/2" in diameter and is in excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: TTKO. Barrel in a bottle whimsy ... Several more views ... Closeups of the stopper ... The sides and back ... From above ... Closeup of the barrel ... From below, with signature ... Top.
Larger images: Barrel in a bottle whimsy ... Several more views ... Closeups of the stopper ... The sides and back ... From above ... Closeup of the barrel ... From below, with signature ... Top.
Here are two carved and jointed men by the same maker, painted red and black. One is painted with black hair and beard, red nose, cheeks, and ears. The other has red hair, nose, and cheeks. They were made with two small holes in each hand, possibly to be spinning acrobat toys. They are hung by loops of fine wire from wood and metal display bases, included. Each carving is 6 3/4" high by about 1 1/2" by 1 1/2"; with the bases they are 8" high by 2 1/2" by 2 1/2". One is missing part of his foot in an old break, otherwise they are both in very good condition with normal minor paint wear. They were probably made in the early 1900's, possibly earlier. The price for the pair is $390.00. Inventory Code: TTCK. Jointed carvings ... The other side ... Closeup of the heads ... Closeup of the feet ... Off the stands ... 3/4 view ... From above.
Larger images: Jointed carvings ... The other side ... Closeup of the heads ... Closeup of the feet ... Off the stands ... 3/4 view ... From above.
This is a selection of Amish drawings from OH, done in pastels. The artist, who was in her 30's when these were drawn, has been doing them since she was 12. She draws the images, and some of her family members fill them in, using colors she has selected. Their bishop allows the family to sell the drawings only if they are not signed and their names are not publicized. The drawings portray: an out-of-perspective home scene, and a series of two drawings depicting an Amish woman in a buggy being hit by a train: one just before the accident, and one just after, with the woman, horse, and buggy flying through the air. All are done in strong, rich colors, and have similar qualities of skewed perspective. They measure 30" by 40" and are contemporary pieces. They are priced at $450.00 each.
Family. Inventory Code: PTWC. Image.
Before the train wreck. Inventory Code: PTWO. Image ... Larger image ... Closeup.
After the train wreck. Inventory Code: PTWR. Image ... Larger image ... Closeup.
This is a very folky, out of perspective relief carving of a man, holding a guitar (or is it a gun?), sitting in a chair. The chair seems to float in midair. It is carved, base and all, from a single piece of pine, and painted. The free-standing shape may have been made as a bookend, or just so it would sit on a shelf. C. 1930's, it is 7 1/4" high by 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" deep. A small age split in the base does not detract, otherwise it is in very good condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: ASSO. Folky relief carving ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Folky relief carving ... Side views ... Closeup ... Closeup of the base ... Back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
This is a metal worker's whimsey: a folk art smiling head made from brass found objects including pipe, plumbing fixtures, nuts, hooks, etc. The top of his "hat" screws off, and small things could be kept inside the entire pipe. The size is 10 3/4" high by 4" wide by 3 1/2" deep. It has a nice well patinated surface and is in excellent condition. The age is unknown, but is likely from the mid 1900's or earlier. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: PRTP. Metalworker's whimsey head ... Two more views ... Side views ... Closeups ... Back view ... Another closeup of the head ... Closeup of the face ... Closeup of the base ... From above ... From above, top open ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Larger images: Metalworker's whimsey head ... Two more views ... Side views ... Closeups ... Back view ... Another closeup of the head ... Closeup of the face ... Closeup of the base ... From above ... From above, top open ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
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