About
Linvel Barker was a retired metalworker turned folk artist. He didn't start carving until 1984 and he would rough out the shapes on a band saw and his wife would help him finish these. These particular cats were done in 1996 and a very similar cat was featured on the spine of the book “Contemporary American Folk Art – A Collector’s Guide". I have yet to see another matching set of animals by Linvel Barker, so I believe these are unique. “If you can see what’s in the wood, you can carve it out. There ain’t no paint in wood, and you don’t need none.” -Linvel Barker.
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- CreatorLinvel Barker (Artist)
- Of the Period
- Place of origin
- Date of manufacture1996
- Period
- Materials and techniques
- ConditionExcellent. legs have small expansion cracks between the legs and tail, this is normal due to age.
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- Dimensions
H 17.5 in. x W 12 in. x D 5.5 in.
H 44.45 cm x W 30.48 cm x D 13.97 cm
- Seller locationKilmarnock, VA
- Sold AsSet of 2
- Reference numberLU88306002713
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