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Large European Folk Art Carved Wooden Standing Man Carrying a Basket Sculpture

About the Item

This large Folk Art wooden sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Europe and most likely Italy in circa 1920 in a Folk Art style. This large wooden carved sculpture depicts an elderly bearded man carrying a heavy basket on his back and holding the straps in the front to support the weight. This is quite a tall carving standing just under two feet in height.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)Seat Height: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: A piece of composite of some type has been glued to the bottom of the base as presented in the photos. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. One split in the grain noted to the base as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355222068572
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