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Large Carved Pub Sign

$17,500
£13,217.18
€15,267.89
CA$24,655.01
A$26,405.52
CHF 14,195.43
MX$320,710.50
NOK 179,366.14
SEK 164,223.03
DKK 114,079.05

About the Item

A pub sign depicting a whimsical fox emerging from a gilt jug, of very large scale. Hand-hewn from solid wood and skilfully relief carved - the fox has distinct fur, legs, ear, snout and and eyes, and the jug has a smooth surface of hourglass form and a shaped handle. Well-decorated painted and gilt surface. Cobb Co. was an old Margate-based brewery. A remarkable piece of folk-art. English, mid-20th c.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64 in (162.56 cm)Width: 51 in (129.54 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition - old chip to ear. Retouched.
  • Seller Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: YEWTR000022761stDibs: LU798348138592

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