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Place of Origin: American
Singular, Kinetic, Vibrant Blue Geometric Sculpture, Irving Harper, 20th Century
By Irving Harper
Located in New York, NY
Irving Harper (1916-2015) A striking and spirited painted paper and wood abstract sculpture, reminiscent of Tatlin’s Tower, by influential modernist designer Irving Harper. A legend...
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20th Century American Craftsman American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paper

A Set of Black Americana Baseball Memorabilia Folk Art Figures, Circa 1930s-40s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This collection of three Black Americana baseball figures, circa 1930s-1940s, are attributed to the San Antonio folk artist, Control Valadez. The set of Black memorabilia, sometimes called Black Americana, includes a pitcher, catcher & batter, each having been set and raised onto a custom iron base. They are all quite chippy with losses, nice patina and showing of age, still retaining much of their original paint colors. Likely once outdoor ornaments, we would suggest, due to their delicate condition, that these pieces remain indoors. Though historically, much black memorabilia portrayed racist and offensive ideas, there was also art, such as this collection, which reflects a more positive connotation, commemorating athletic achievements within the black community. These nicely sized baseball sculptures...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Molten Bronze Casted Sculpture "Andromeda Bronze Sculpture"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
This sculpture is made of bronze that has been casted to create a modern piece of art that will fit in a modern space. This piece emphasizes the raw look of molten bronze. This is...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern American Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Native America Antique Hand Carved Granite Human Head
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Native America comes this unique ancient hand carved granite stone head head effigy, attributed to the Yokuts People. It was collected on a private ra...
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19th Century Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Clay

Large Emil Milan Bissilon Wood Bowl
By Emil Milan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a master work by Emil Milan also known as Emilan. Milans work is included in the permanent collection of Smithsonian and museums across the world. This piece is handcrafted o...
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1960s Organic Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Memphis Style Abstract Free-Standing Welded Steel Sculpture by Jerry Dodd
By Mike Dodd
Located in Buffalo, NY
Memphis style abstract free-standing Welded steel sculpture by Jerry Dodd, his sculptural pieces are painted with enamels and are suitable for display indoors or protected areas outd...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Hand Carved Horses Folk Wood Carving
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic hand carved horse family are carved from one piece of wood and in amazing as found condition. These were purchased from a California ...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century American Pine Folk Art Frame, circa 1890
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 19th century American pine folk art frame, circa 1890. A double portrait frame with a recessed back to accept glass and two mounted portraits. Very elaborate and precise deepl...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

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Pine

Siamese Twin Mermaid Carving Attributed to the "Cape Carver"
Located in York County, PA
Carving Of Siamese Twin Mermaids, Attributed To The "Cape Carver" Who Worked Near Sandwich, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, Late 19th Century: American folk carving of mermaids as...
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Late 19th Century Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Carved Folk Art Dog Head
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Folky hand-carved dog head found in the midwest.
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1940s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Wire Art Abstract Head Sculpture
By Alexander Calder
Located in Buffalo, NY
Whimsical Folk Art Wire "head" sculpture,,,Very well exicuted,,
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Aluminum

American Tramp Art Hermitage Boxes
By Hermitage des Artistes
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Four pivoting elongated rectangular boxes by the Hermitage artists from upstate New York. Bottom stamped. Fantastic display of American Tramp Art. Per...
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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1980s Jim Pruitt Hand Carved Mahogany Female Figurative Large Sculpture
Located in San Antonio, TX
This hand carved figurative sculpture is in overall good condition. Hand chiseled texture. Mahogany. Made by local artist Jim Pruitt, a well-known San Anton...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Wood Geometry Surface and Volume Teaching Sphere
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Fantastic multidimensional geometry teaching sphere. Wonderful warm patina to wood surface. Original notes displayed on the sphere and inside. Opens up to many different shapes and o...
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Early 20th Century Steampunk American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Carved and Painted Wood Architectural Element in the Form of a Mask "Green Man"
Located in Stamford, CT
A carved and painted wood "Green Man" mask from a facade of a mansion near Seattle, late 19th century. The Green Man is a legendary being primarily interpreted as a symbol of rebir...
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1890s Folk Art Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Signed Curtis Jere Sculpture of a Church with Village
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Redding, CT
Signed Curtis Jere sculpture of a church with village. Signed and dated 1972. Nice 3D design.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

Vintage St. Therese Chalkware Bust
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Large St. Therese chalkware bust found on the east coast of the United States. Great early paint surface with the right amount of ware and age. Depicts ...
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Early 20th Century Folk Art American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Composition

Modern Abstract Architectural Wire Iron Sculpture Manner of Roy Gussow
By Roy Gussow
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern abstract architectural wire iron sculpture manner of Roy Gussow. Classic modernist, strong presence, very well executed.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Early Folk Art Carving of a Cowboy with His Horse
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved and painted Folk Art relief carving is the cowboy with his horse. It is all original paint and original hand carved and painted frame. This painted folk carving has ...
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Early 20th Century Adirondack American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Folk Art Metal & Wire Rooster Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
It is impossible not to smile when sitting on the back of this vintage metal craft rooster. Constructed of scrolled metal wire loops it is strong ...
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1950s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century American Large Scale Wood Carved C-133A Plane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-century large-scale wood carved Folk Art Cargomaster C-133A. An actual barn find discovered in Washington State farm country. Hand-carved and painted. Two pieces: wing piece atta...
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Mid-20th Century Folk Art American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Three Dimensional "Yom Kippur" Etched Acrylic Block Art by Dekel
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hand-etched three-dimensional acrylic block art featuring a scene of a Jewish man practicing the ceremony of Kapparah on the holiday of Yom Kippur. The 3...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Acrylic

Folk Art Hand Painted Cannon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art toy cannon in original black and red paint, circa 1930s, USA. Very minor paint loss throughout and edge loss to shield, as pictured.  
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1930s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

William Umbreit, Shovel, American, circa 1974
Located in New York, NY
William Umbreit was born in East Orange, New Jersey, in 1935. After serving in the United States Army from 1954-56, he was honorably discharged in 1962. Umbreit received a BSA from N...
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1970s Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Outstanding Large Oak Carved Eagle Grasping Shield & Three Arrows
Located in Stamford, CT
Outstanding large oak carved eagle grasping shield with three arrows in his talons; most probably by a Philadelphia carver. Found in East Boothbay, Maine at collector's home. Arrows ...
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Late 19th Century Federal Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Americas Earliest Known Pyrography Pennsylvania Portrait, 1819
Located in South Burlington, VT
America’s earliest known dated pyrography portrait panel of a Pennsylvania couple. This unique work of art is hand-incised using a pyrographic (pyrography) wood burned technique and then hand stained/painted. A Pennsylvania Portrait...
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Oversized Solid Mahogany Craftsman Finial Ornament
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressively large, craftsman-made, solid mahogany, finial-shaped ornament or architectural object features a wonderful wood grain throughout.
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Mid-20th Century American Craftsman American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Mahogany

Large Tsimshian Thunderbird Totem Pole by George Mather Sr.
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
(1918-1990). This very large totem pole is a Tsimshian interpretation by George Mather Sr. of one of the famous Thunderbird Totems of Alert Bay, BC, o...
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1940s Native American Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Cedar

Vintage Folk Art Doll / Coffee Cans with Articulating Arms
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Folk Art doll with tin drum body (coffee cans) and articulating arms, circa 1950s. The piece is handmade with a doll head and arms and a...
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Early 20th Century Primitive American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Tin

Modernist Handcrafted Copper Wire and Lucite "Lite-Up" Base Tree Sculpture
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist handcrafted copper wire and Lucite "lite-up" base tree sculpture, unsigned, very well executed, twisted copper wire with mesh leaves, black acrylic base, on off light source.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Metal Sculpture of a King and Queen In the Manner of John Risley
Located in New York, NY
Large and whimsical copper sculpture of a King and Queen in a twisted mesh of metal in the manner of John Risley. It's a very fun and lively sculpture and works well with both Modern...
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1970s Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble, Copper

Modernist Wire, Copper and Mache "Worlds Expansion" Albright Knox
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist wire. Copper and papier mâché "Worlds Expansion" Albright Knox, amazing hand executed sculpture, recently purchased from Buffalo NY estate, pos...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper, Wire

Folk Art Hand-Carved Wood Witch Weathervane
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Hand-carved Folk Art witch weathervane found in the northeast. Very nicely carved thick Folk Art weathervane with layers of heavy original paint surf...
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1930s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Antique Outsider Art Hand Carved Folk Art Birds House
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a beautiful 12 inch high handmade, hand-carved old wooden Folk Art birds house handmade in great detail with two pairs of carved and painte...
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Early 20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

One-Off "Yin Yang" Puzzle Lounge Chair, Modernist, Bench Made
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual "artist crafted" lounge chair, five or eight figured plywood. Yin-Yang design, attached back seat cushion.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Birch

Early Leo Sewell Assembledge, Sculpture, Seated Male Figure
By Leo Sewell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Leo Sewell Assembledge. Sculpture, seated male figure, signed and dated, 1977. A charming array of whimsical found objects, Italian chair included.
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1970s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Merle Steir circa 1976 Modernist Brass Hinged Multi-Position Table Sculpture
By Merle Steir
Located in Buffalo, NY
Amazing multi position, modern abstract, brass hinged sculpture signed and dated Merle Steir 1976, Constructed of eight 3.5" x 1 " polished brass pie...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Signed Colorful Folk Art Lifesize Jester Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Nearly six feet tall, this one-of-a-kind sculpture is created from carved wood and vibrant multicolored lacquer. Bright reds, blues, greens, yellow, orange and black. Signed "J.A. Bi...
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1980s Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

American Folk Art Limestone Carving Snake, Shield and Stump
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Detailed American Folk Art limestone carving of a rattle snake wrapped around a tree stump and shield or coat of arms, circa 1870. Found in Tennessee. A very nice heavy and solid piece.
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19th Century Folk Art Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Converse Sneaker sculpture monogrammed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A marvelous sculpture of a Converse Chuck Taylor sneaker in Aluminum(?) or metal. A magnet does not adhere. It is hand welded or soldered and is monogrammed on the tongue, which is p...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

"Woodie Wagon Brooklyn Taxi" Sculpture by Paul Jacobsen
By Paul Jacobsen
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Custom sculpture constructed of painted wood. Paul Jacobsen used everyday objects, such as chairs, cars, airplanes, trains, motorcycles and puzzles, all built from scratch and turns...
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2010s Folk Art American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Black Rubber Figural Sculpture in the Manner of Chakaia Booker
By Chakaia Booker
Located in New York, NY
You don't see this every day...figural black rubber sculpture in the manner of Chakaia Booker (American, 20th century) kneeling with a Horn, made from w...
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1980s Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Oak Splint Sphere
Located in Chicago, IL
A wildly sculptural sphere made from oak splints used for making baskets. Acquired from a woman who made baskets, the splints have been woven into a sphere, possibly for storage purp...
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1950s Rustic Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Oak

Doug Hyde Stone Sculpture American Inuit
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A large and impressive sculpture of an American Inuit with a basket on his head by Doug Hyde. This heavy piece is signed Doug Hyde and bears his seal. There is an old repair to the t...
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20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Linda Semple "Time to Make Something" Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful outsider art sculpture by the noted artist Linda Semple. This piece is titled "Time to Make Something". It probably dates to the 1990's. It is titled and signed on the ba...
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20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Heavy Iron Industrial Work Boots Factory Molds
Located in Santa Monica, CA
These are super cool and sculptural. Really heavy iron Industrial work boot molds. These things are solid! Stamped with factory numbers and mold info. Vintag...
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Early 20th Century Industrial American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pop Surrealist Sculpture by Robert Brock, circa 1974
By Paul Robert Brock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pop surrealist sculpture by Robert Brock, cirac 1974. Laminate and cast plaster Brock was born in Tacoma, Ohio and was a graduate of the University of Dayton, Dayton Art Institute...
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1970s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Laminate, Plaster, Wood

Large Modern Brutalist Bronze Iron Sculpture 21st Century Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Large bronze iron Brutalist style modern sculpture by Oklahoma City artist Basil Martin, circa 2001. Beautifully crafted and can be displayed at any angle. We love the angle as shown...
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Early 2000s Brutalist American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Signed Abstract Modernist Metal Sculpture Attributted to Early Curtis Jere
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Buffalo, NY
Signed abstract modernist metal sculpture. One off, original, stunning form, texture and design, apparently early work of Curtis Jere Company, long before they're sculptures and desi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Larger Than Life Extravagant Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Outrageous larger than life piece of Folk Art painstakingly composed of found objects such as sea shells, beads, toys, vintage jewelry buttons, and bottle caps (to name a few). There...
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20th Century Folk Art American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Shell

Effigy Cane with Carved Otter
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Northeast carved effigy cane with otter head. Patina plus. Ex John Behnken. Period: Mid-19th century or earlier Origin: Northeast US Size: 35" H. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s...
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Mid-19th Century Antique American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Painted Ski Montana History Scapula
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Painted in the old style vintage steer or buffalo scapula painted by Gordon R. (Buzz) Adolfson, February 26, 1977. One side showing a big horn ram with signature and date, the other ...
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1970s Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Modernist Abstract Steel Sculpture, Brutalist Guitar by John Metzen
By John Metzan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist abstract sculpture, Brutalist guitar by John Metzen. Wonderful use of color, texture and space, twisted steel and blue coated wire.
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Steel, Wire

Terracotta Garden Sculpture of Young Victorian Woman
Located in Stamford, CT
This beautiful terracotta wall plaque is very unusual, salvaged from a brownstone in New York City. Made of terracotta depicting a young Victorian woman...
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Mid-20th Century American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Terracotta

Arthur Court Aluminum Torso Bust
By Arthur Court
Located in Westport, CT
Arthur court aluminum men's torso bust.
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Aluminum

Sculptural Tramp Art Double Sided Frame and Candleholder
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A magnificent and elaborate hand-carved wood sculptural frame. It is mirror image double sided. The base reads "1945" & "SOUVENIR" on both sides. The ...
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1940s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Quirky American Folk Art Human Form Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Have a seat! One of a kind human form chair. Wonderfully carved muscles, toes, clenched fists for support. Looks like the chair is ready to go crawling ac...
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1940s Folk Art Vintage American Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn Paddle Fish Folk Art Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A 1996 Folk Art sculpture by the noted Outsider Artist Norman Scott "Butch" Quinn titled Paddle Fish. The piece is titled on front and signed and dated on the base. The sculpture has...
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1990s American Sculptures and Carvings

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