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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Figure of a swimmer
A very unusual early 20th Century American folk-art figure of a lady in a bikini. Carved from a single piece of wood showing natural wood grain detail. A highly sculptural form with naïve yet well-proportioned features as shown.
Size in inches approx.: H 22” x W 9” x D 5”
Origin: America
Date: 1910 -1930
Material: Wood
Condition: Fair
This item is aged naturally, a deep patination across all its surface as shown, without breaks, cracks, or loss. The detail to the hands, feet and face is worn as you may expect from an item of this age.
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- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4304237436892
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