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Early Carved Folk Art Wood Bust on Music Cabinet

$3,200
£2,431.21
€2,793.97
CA$4,494.79
A$4,892.47
CHF 2,592.34
MX$58,839.33
NOK 32,960.99
SEK 30,205.10
DKK 20,870.79

About the Item

At the turn of the century this type of "corporate head" portrait was very popular. They were often displayed on or in the lobby of the company headquarters. This striking wooden example has a unique character that borders on Folk Art. and sits on a 21 draw music cabinet. This is the type of unique quality object I love to find.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 56 in (142.24 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    Minor losses. Note that there is a strip of veneer missing on the top back. This can only be seen when the bust is removed.
  • Seller Location:
    Peekskill, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883827612362

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