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MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980

$700
£528.97
€610.83
CA$978.14
A$1,085.33
CHF 568.52
MX$13,309.10
NOK 7,231.39
SEK 6,826.13
DKK 4,555.32
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MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the east coast of Canada - circa 1980. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no repairs - minor surface scratches that come with age and use - minor oxidation of the brass pins. Size - 9 1/8" Wide x 4" Deep x 6 3/4" High.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Width: 9.13 in (23.2 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chatham, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7265238699512

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