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Vintage Hand-Carved Wood Popeye Figure with Original Paint Surface

$850
£643.23
€741.85
CA$1,186.97
A$1,329.79
CHF 692.15
MX$16,194.24
NOK 8,817.10
SEK 8,303.22
DKK 5,537.79
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About the Item

Vintage popeye figure. Hand-carved wood with amazing alligatored paint surface complete with anchor forearm tattoos. Created from three pieces of carved wood.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Some age cracks to wood and paint surface. Please see images for accurate representation of condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU87346859883

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