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John Baldwin Nude Couple in Bed Unique Hand Carved Sculptural Wooden Plaque

$3,102.61
£2,280
€2,678.62
CA$4,262.46
A$4,758.64
CHF 2,493.45
MX$58,250.39
NOK 31,666.90
SEK 29,857.86
DKK 19,990.83
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A rare, unique and very unusual sculptural hand carved wooden plaque depicting a nude couple in bed signed John Baldwin (b. London, 1937) and dated 1985. The rectangular shaped plaque is carved in deep relief and depicts a bearded man sleeping partially covered by a sheet, his body decorated with 'scrimshaw like' tattoos depicting various scenes and imagery. He lies alongside a lady again partially covered by a sheet and also sleeping. The depiction is superbly executed and the panel has a slight cutout V separation between the pillows along the top edge. The carving is signed to the back John Baldwin and dated 1985. It has a gallery/exhibition number attached along with two metal hanging loops. John Baldwin was a wood sculptor who was born in London in 1937 and studied at Camberwell School of Arts & Crafts between 1962-65. His work was widely exhibited with work sold through notable galleries including John Hunt in St James, London. In good condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SC211461stDibs: LU1328223186612

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