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Folk Art Yew Burr Sculpture Carved Human Form Life Size

$8,857.58
£6,400
€7,568.02
CA$12,124.08
A$13,579.61
CHF 7,065.92
MX$164,923.38
NOK 89,577.92
SEK 84,523.44
DKK 56,468.22
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About the Item

Exceptional folk art sculpture depicting a human head and body dressed in a waving organic form cloak with a bone eyepiece. Exceptional patina with strong carved flowing lines producing a one off show piece.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Yew,Carved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Cheltenham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6909237387882

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