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Taxidermy bear head form
Taxidermy bear head form
Beaver fishing lure
Beaver fishing lure
Carved stone goat
Carved stone goat
Fish decoys
Fish decoys
Pottery snake
Redware pottery snake
Iron horses
Figural cast iron
shoe shine footrests
Carved farm scene
Carved farm scene
Man on horse carving
Carved man on horse from MN
Croc O Mower
"Croc O Mower" mechanical crocodile toy
Carved snake
Carved snake
Halloween collage
Halloween collage with cat
by Virginia Love
Carved husky dog
Tiny carved husky dog
50's photo
1950's Photo of a pony
and boy in a cowboy costume
Frog carving
Stylized carved frog
Carved totem
Three folky carved totems
Carved lizard
Carved and painted lizard
Carved stone polar bearCarved stone polar bearCarved stone polar bear
Three carved stone polar bears from Alaska
Metal fish
Metal fish
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Taxidermy bear head formThis is a taxidermy form of a bear's head. It is made from papier-mache with glass eyes. There is part of a paper label from H. A. Schumacher taxidermist's supplies of Jersey City, N. J. This would have originally been purchased to be covered with an actual bear hide, but that was never done. It is from the early 1900's, measuring about 19 1/2" long by 7 3/4" wide by 6 1/2" high. The condition is fair, with wear especially on the nose and around the mouth, but sturdy for display. It has a great look. The price is $750.00. Inventory Code: CRSS.   Taxidermy bear head form ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Another front view ... Another overall view ... Back view ... Another back view ... Closeup of label ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Beaver fishing lureThis is a fishing lure in the form of a beaver. It has a wood body with carved detail on the tail, ears, and teeth, metal tacks for eyes, and sheet metal legs. An arrow shaped cavity was carved in the belly and filled with lead for weight. It is in very good old, used condition with weathered paint on the legs and traces of white paint on the teeth. The size is 8 1/2" long by 3 3/4" wide by 2 1/4" high. The price is $425.00. Inventory Code: CRSP.   Beaver fishing lure ... From above ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.

Carved stone goatThis is a goat carved from a dense, heavy stone, either granite or marble. It measures 10 1/2" long by 6 1/2" high by 2 1/4" wide. The condition is very good, possibly missing a small chip off the end of the tail. There is no signature, and the age is unknown. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CHRC.   Carved stone goat ... Another angle ... Side view ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... The other side, with a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos:   Carved stone goat ... Another angle ... Side view ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... The other side, with a soda can for scale.

Fish decoysHere are two painted wooden fish decoys. They were cut from 3/4" boards and shaped with a router, then painted in greens, red, white, and black. Each is painted a little differently, and each has a hole through the front for a line to be attached. They range from 12" to 12 1/2" long, and from about 3 1/2" to 4" high. While not extremely old, they do show some oxidation and weathering from age and use. TOHC is in very good, used condition. The other (TOHT) was broken and reglued at the bottom of the fin and the bottom tip of the tail. They are priced at $75.00 each. Inventory Codes: TOHC and TOHT.   Fish decoys ... The other side ... From above ... Front view ... Back view ... From below.
Closeup, TOHC ... TOHC, other side ... Closeup TOHT ... TOHT, other side.

Iron horsesThis is a pair of figural cast iron shoe rests. They were used when someone had their shoes shined. The figures are standing horses. Made in the late 1800's to early 1900's, these are in excellent condition, with somewhat worn old silver paint from around the 1930's. Each piece stands 6 1/2" high and long, with a base 3 1/2" in diameter. The price is $325.00 for the pair. Inventory Code: ATKH.   One side ... The other side ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other side ... Both, from above ... Both, from below.

Croc O MowerThis is a wonderful, hand made folk art mechanical toy. The "Croc o Mower" is built from wood, with intricate burned decoration. The steering wheel turns the front headlight and wheels from side to side. Rolling the mower causes the crocodile head to snap its jaws - watch the video to see. Inscriptions include "1.3 Dino-Power", "Watch Out For Flower Beds", "Use Only Hi-Test BugOSaur Juice", and much more. The seat is covered with leather, and the croc has reflective red plastic eyes. The size is 7 1/4" long by about 6 1/4" wide by 3 1/2" high. It is in excellent condition, not signed or dated, but probably from the last quarter of the 20th c. The price is $175.00. Inventory Code: CHSC.   "Croc o Mower" ... Front view, mouth open ... Front, mouth closed ... Another angle ... From above ... Other side from above ... Side view ... Back view ... Back, from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action.
Some much larger photos:   "Croc o Mower" ... Front view, mouth open ... Front, mouth closed ... Another angle ... From above ... Other side from above ... Side view ... Back view ... Back, from above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... Video of the action.

Carved snakeThis is a carved and painted folk art snake. It has good decoration and is coiled as if to strike. There is a wonderful little carved piece nailed to the bottom to make it stand up higher. The snake is in fairly good condition with a worn surface and nicely aged paint. It is about 7 1/2" by 5" by 5", probably from the mid 20th century. The price is $110.00. Inventory code: TKHA-A.   Carved snake, with a soda can for scale ... From above ... Another angle ... Back view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Eigth view ... From below ... Closeup from below.
Some much larger photos:   Carved snake, with a soda can for scale ... From above ... Another angle ... Back view ... Fifth view ... Sixth view ... Seventh view ... Eigth view ... From below ... Closeup from below.

This is a very sweet little husky dog, minimally carved. It is very small, only 2 1/4" long by 2 1/8" high by 3/4" wide. It was carved from walnut, with a natural unfinished surface. Age is probably from the mid-1900's, and the condition is very good. The price is $55.00. Inventory Code: PCKR.   Small carved husky ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos:   Small carved husky ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... With a soda can for scale.

50's photoHere is a black and white photo of a very young boy in Western costume, on a pony. The frame is 8 3/4" wide by 11" high. The opening is 7 1/2" by 9 3/4". The frame is painted silver and black and has some wear. The photo is in excellent condition, and is c. 1950's. The price is $85.00. Inventory Code: AATP.   Image.

Halloween collageThis Halloween collage with a cat, pumpkin, and moon, is built up from layers of construction paper in deep blue, white, black and orange. The art measures 8" by 12", and the frame is 12" by 16". The condition is very good, with two very small tears on the extreme right edge. The paper is slightly rippled from the glue used in construction. It is mounted in an oak frame with no glass. It was made by Virginia Love, a girl who lived in St.Louis, MO. in the 1940's. Most of her work was done in watercolor. Some was cutout paper collage, and some pen and ink sketches. Her work reflects her time (wartime rationing, period advertising), her surroundings (watercolor landscapes and still lifes), and her studies (Latin, geometry). You can see more of her art here. The price is $150.00. Inventory Code: VL2.   Framed Halloween collage ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... From above ... Out of the frame, with a 12" ruler for scale ... Back of the art, with signature ... Back of the frame.

Virginia Love's art

Pottery snakeThis is a redware pottery snake with embossed and glazed decoration. It measures 9 1/4" long by 4 1/4" wide by 1 3/4" high. The bottom is signed "James J. Nyeste 1987 Seven Valleys, PA". The tip of the tail has an inconspicuous repair. The price is $250.00. Inventory Code: CRCA.   Pottery snake ... The other side ... Another angle ... Fourth view ... From above ... Side view ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of repair ... From below ... Another overall view ... Another front view ... With a soda can for scale.

Carved lizardThis carved lizard is a purplish red, with black details, and a bluish red throat sac. It is mounted on a board cut in a freeform shape. The size is 10" long by 4 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" high, including the base. One foot is cracked, with a toe missing, otherwise excellent condition. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: PCOC.   Carved lizard ... The other side ... Front view ... From above ... Another angle ... Fifth view ... Back view ... Another back view ... From below.

Carved stone polar bearThis is a carved stone polar bear from a collection of Alaskan folk art. It is carved from green stone, polished very smooth. The size is about 8" long by 4 3/4" high by 3 1/4" wide. The condition is very good, with a few minor scratches. It is signed on the bottom "Chupak, Juneau, AK", and has a catalog number painted on the bottom of one foot. We found a bio of the artist here (page down to Chupak). The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CKAW.   Carved stone polar bear ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... With the other two bears.

Carved stone polar bearThe second polar bear from the collection of Alaskan folk art is carved from white and gray stone, with painted eyes. It measures 7" long by 3 1/2" high by about 3 1/2" wide, in excellent condition. It is unsigned, with a painted catalog number on the bottom that is partly worn off. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CKAO.   Carved stone polar bear ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Back view ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale ... With the other two bears.

Carved stone polar bearThe third and smallest polar bear from the collection of Alaskan folk art is carved from black stone with lighter veins. Its facial features are carved in more detail than the other two bears. It is in very good condition with a chip on the tip of one ear. The size is 4 3/4" long by 2 1/2" high by about 2" wide. It is unsigned, and has a partly worn catalog number painted on the bottom. The price is $225.00. Inventory Code: CKAR.   Carved stone polar bear ... Another angle ... Third view ... Side view ... The other side, with a soda can for scale ... Front view ... Back view ... Another back view ... From above ... From below ... With the other two bears.

Carved farm sceneThis is a folky carved farming scene. It includes two horses attached to a doubletree rig, pulling what seems to be a primitive wheeled cutter on which a man is standing and working the team. The horses have hames and harnesses and the driver is holding thin twine for reins. The man's face is partially carved with painted features. The scene is mounted on a 5/8" plywood base. It is 13" long by 11 1/4" wide by 7" high. It was probably made in the 1950's or 60's and is in good condition. Some of the twine has been replaced. The price is $375.00. Inventory Code: TKTR.   Carved farm scene ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Closeup of the farmer ... Front view ... Back view ... Closeup of back ... From above ... From below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos:   Carved farm scene ... Another angle ... Side view ... The other side ... Front view ... Closeup of back ... From above.

Metal fishHere are two lead fish. These were figural downriggers from a Lake Michigan fishing boat. They each have a loop on the top, for a line to the boat, and a loop on the back, for the line to the hook. They were used to position the lure at the desired depth. They each have a simple, streamlined form and fine surface cracks. Each is 9 1/2" long by 3 1/2" by 3 1/2", in good, used condition. They are $125.00 each. Inventory Code: TAWS.   Metal fish ... Another view ... Closeup of one ... Closeup of the other, with a measure for scale ... Another view of both ... Side view ... Front view ... From above ... Back view ... From below.

Here are three folky carved totems by the same maker. One is initialled "LB". The age is unknown, but they are old enough that the natural surfaces have darkened and oxidized. They are described and priced separately below.   All three totems below ... Side view ... The other side ... Back view ... All four, with a soda can for scale.

Carved totemThis largest totem was carved from a curved branch. Some of the bark was left on as hair and clothing of the figures. The men on top and bottom are wearing a top hats. The man in the middle has painted eyes, and an arm that was carved separately and attached. The other arm is missing. It is mounted on a separate piece of wood with "LB" burned into it. It stands 21" high. The base is 3 1/4" by 2 1/2". The condition is good with the exception of the missing arm and a few old chips in the hat brims. The price is $285.00. Inventory Code: CRST.   Carved totem, several views ... Closeups, one side ... Closeups, the other side ... With a soda can for scale.

Carved totemThis next carving is a man in a top hat standing over a pig or dog, over a turtle. It is 13" tall by 1" by 1", in very good condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: CRSC.   Carved totem, several views ... Several closeups ... With a soda can for scale.

Carved totemThis totem has a man's bust on top with beads for eyes, over a giraffe, over a turtle. It was carved from something like a furniture leg or bannister rail, and parts of the darker finished surface were left on as accents. It is 12 1/4" tall by 1 1/4" wide by 1 1/2" deep, in very good condition. The price is $275.00. Inventory Code: CRSH.   Carved totem, several views ... Several closeups ... With a soda can for scale.

Frog carvingThis is a stylized, primitive frog carved from pine. It is stained dark brown/black, showing through a bit lighter in a few areas. It is 5" high by 8 1/2" long by 3 7/8" wide, in excellent condition. Age is unknown, but probably mid-20th century or earlier. It is part of a small collection we have by the same anonymous artist. You can see the rest of this group of carvings here. The price is $125.00. Inventory Code: TKPW.   Frog carving ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.
Some much larger photos:   Frog carving ... Side view ... The other side ... Front and back views ... From above and below ... With a soda can for scale.

Man on horse carvingHere is a carving of a bearded man riding a horse. It is carved from several pieces of wood which were pieced together into a larger block before carving. The grass, his clothes, and the horse's hooves are painted. His hands and face, and the horse are the natural color of the wood, with a coat of clear varnish. The mane and tail of the horse have burned-in detail. There is felt glued to the bottom. The carving is 12 1/2" long by 9 1/2" high by 3 1/2" deep. It is in excellent condition, came from Minnesota, and was made in the second half of the 20th century. The price is $245.00. Inventory Code: TSSA.   Carving of man on horse ... Another view ... Closeup ... Another closeup ... Closeup from front ... A different angle ... From partly behind ... Front ... Back ... Another view from behind, showing piecing of wood ... From above ... Bottom.

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