Catalogue: Folk Art (20)


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.      
  
Carved Wood Cactus
Carved Heads of Malre and Female Young Adults
  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

Homemade Iron Racing Car: Circa 1930   $775.  

Homemade iron racing car with the lucky number 30 and "Eggy" written on the roof. Made of recycled metal with great attention to detail and accuracy. Measures 18" long and 14" wide. Circa 1930's; Pennsylvania origin.
Homemade Iron Racing Car: Circa 1930
Folk Art Handmade Pillows
  Folk Art Handmade Pillows   Black face SOLD Hearts dated 1893 $525

Two unique, handmade pillows Black face on left - made of cotton sateen with wool embroidery. Wonderful plaited hairstyle. Three dimensional lips; oilcloth eyes are cut out to enhance her coy smile. Measures 12" in diameter; circa 1920. Circle pillow with appliqued date 1893 and initials SM. Hearts appliqued on both sides. Made of wool suiting with some old, very well done repairs. Measures 13" in diameter.

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