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Signed Colorful Folk Art Lifesize Jester Sculpture

About the Item

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. Biais '81."
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 70 in (177.8 cm)Width: 31 in (78.74 cm)Depth: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1981
  • Condition:
    Excellent original condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU84195179883

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