I frequent this wonderful antique store where I almost always find
unexpected and delightful items.
This male folk art bust is one of those.
I think it was carved with a pocket knife.
It is not old but the detail is remarkable.
It is signed and dated 1985.
The bottom states it is pecan wood.
Look at the detail of the spinal column.
Pretty amazing.
In that same shop I found a small vintage fish vase.
I like the rustic colors. I also found a large sign which I will share later.
If it's big and heavy and difficult to transport-Olive wants it.
Linking@Be Inspired
happy hunting
Olive
Is Olive keeping or selling the bust? Very unusual piece?
ReplyDeleteSomeone with a real talent has carved that. It would be interesting to know who they were, and whether they went on to make a career out of wood carving, or whether it was just their hobby.
ReplyDeleteSomebody obviously spent a lot of time on the bust. It's pretty neat!
ReplyDeleteBoth the fish and the bust are cool but I particularly love the fish!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fascinating finds, Miss Olive! They are great! Wonder who the subject of the bust was!
ReplyDeleteDo you think you can find out who carved it? It is a beautiful piece. Love all the details.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to how if ten looking for treasures and then, FINDING SOME! Yay for you Olive!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to go looking for treasures and then, FIND SOME! Yay for you Olive!
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ReplyDeleteThese are both such good finds. The fish vase really has my interest! I haven't been 'looking' lately and I'm getting the fever again! Enjoy your evening my friend!
ReplyDeleteCan you imagine CARVING that thing!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
The bust is great. Wish I had a better sense of the size of it.
ReplyDeleteThat bust is incredible That had to take some time. Great finds.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteJudy
This is really neat, Olive. Whoever carved it is a true artist.
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
That really is a neat work of art-love it:@)
ReplyDeleteTo think it was carved from a solid piece of wood is amazing. Not anything I could ever do. I think I might just be to tempted put a tie on him though :)
ReplyDeleteThat bust if fantastic. I love the workmanship.
ReplyDeleteThat is not something you see everyday. I can see why you were drawn to it. A true artist made that by hand. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love that male bust. Someone obviously worked on that with a lot of love I would think. You do come up with the most unusual finds!
ReplyDeleteThat male bust looks like a piece of art to me
ReplyDeleteamazing what a person can find
Your bust is a wonderful, unique piece! :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
Someone had a very deft hand....glad you got it!
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