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Figurines by Dr. Harley Niblack

$3,590per set
£2,725.47per set
€3,117.35per set
CA$5,015.75per set
A$5,578.61per set
CHF 2,912.98per set
MX$67,885.74per set
NOK 37,203.16per set
SEK 34,890per set
DKK 23,266per set
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About the Item

This grouping of 3 figurines and 9 sculpture head figures were obtained directly from Dr. Harley Niblack by the consignor's father (who was also a woodturner) in the late 1950's, early 1960's. Largest is 12" tall. Dr. Niblack carved and painted such pieces between 1942 up until his death in 1966. They are all in pristine condition and have been kept in a display cabinet. Having taken to woodcarving and having worked with Disneyland animatronics, his style conveys a realism and expression lost with modern stop animation and cartoons. Dr. Niblack's carving capture Americana Folk Art in exceptional detail. You can see the influences back and forth between clay stop animation of the era. Niblacks unique furniture and sometimes his human figurines have come to market, but to date the mounted heads have not been seen come to market and are rare indeed. Of all these examples, one is signed Wesstyle Carving original noted on the bottom. Also included but not photographed are vintage photos from the consignors childhood showing the pieces displayed in their home. His work is historically important with private collections and the Smithsonian.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 12
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1955
  • Condition:
    Flawless.
  • Seller Location:
    South Charleston, WV
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Niblack1stDibs: LU1616223696002

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