| Granny Donaldson "Cow Blanket"; Circa 1940; N. Carolina $2800. | |
Unique crocheted and appliqued figural wall hanging made by North Carolina artist Kate Clayton Donaldson (1864 - 1960) known as Granny Donaldson. Donaldson saw images of similar designs draped over the backs of cows in Italy and set out to make her own versions. Each of Donaldson's pieces is a different design. Made of homespun and dyed wools. Excellent condition. Measures 22 1/2" from top of rod to bottom of fringe and 14" wide. Donaldson's works are in museum collections and documented in seve... Click for details
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 | Mexican Portrait Photo Sculpture $425. |
Photo sculpture portraits are a well known form of folk art in Mexico. This example is particularly well done because of the fine, three dimensional draping of the sitter's dress as well as the painted and three dimensional jewelry. Circa 1940. Measures 12 1/2" tall and 8 1/4" wide. Base is nicely carved.
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| Carved Wood Cactus $650. |  |
Realistically carved and painted wood cactus. Measures 40" tall and 10" wide. Base is finely carved with feet for stability. Circa 1940.
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| | Carved Heads of Malre and Female Young Adults SOLD |
Eight well sculpted faces of male and female young adults. Range in size from 4" tall to 8". Six seem to be done in plaster; one in terra cotta and the largest is an unknown clay. Based upon the hairstyles, probably date to the 1940's or 50's. Three have open backs and are wired for mounting. The others are totally in the round. The gray male face missing the lower portion is not damaged; it is where the artist cut it off the base. An illegible name is carved on the largest. An interesting stud... Click for details
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