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Black Memorabilia, Young Barefoot Boy Holding Baby Pigs, ca.1910, American

About the Item

This highly amusing and beautiful sculpture of a young black boy holding 4 baby pigs should bring a smile to anyone's face. Richly painted and detailed casting make it very realistic. There is an area in the back for storage of small items, possibly cigars, but really anything that suits one's fancy.3500 A special piece that has been in our home for the last 40 years. Time to move on after 50 years in the business, and so many of our personal items will be offered here on 1st dibs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Plaster,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1910
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Petaluma, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU879941029812

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