Lot 0113

Folk Art, Carved Fist Pen Holder

Lee Bontecou Sale History

View Price Results for Lee Bontecou

Sold

AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED FIST.: Late 19th century, pine. Nicely carved fist holding a rod. Laminated wood with mixed nails. 7"h. 8"w. including added base.

2021AMERICAN FOLK ART CARVED FIST.See Sold Price

Sold

FOLK ART CARVED/PINE OUTHOUSE PENNYBANK FOR LADIES ONLY: FOLK ART CARVED/PINE OUTHOUSE PENNY BANK "FOR LADIES ONLY", 19TH C., H. 15" W. 9" D. 8 1/2"

2023FOLK ART CARVED/PINE OUTHOUSE PENNYBANK FOR LADIES ONLYSee Sold Price

Sold

Folk Art Carved Wood Kneeling Woman Lady Liberty Candle Stick Patriotic: Folk Art Carved Wood Kneeling Woman Candle Stick Holder. Believed to be a representation of Lady Liberty and the gray area is actually the US Flag Draping her body (chipped paint reveals a light blue

2023Folk Art Carved Wood Kneeling Woman Lady Liberty Candle Stick PatrioticSee Sold Price

Sold

Folk Art Carved Wood Lily Pad Tray: Antique folk art carved tray in the form of a lily pad, with carving to both the top and bottom and fine detail including leaf veins and stem. Unknown origin, possibly intended as a pen tray or trinke

2022Folk Art Carved Wood Lily Pad TraySee Sold Price

Sold

Chinese Jade Sash Holder.: Chinese Jade Sash Holder. Carved double-sided jade. Excellent condition. 5.5” x 3.5. Est. $300-500. Ship: $25

2016Chinese Jade Sash Holder.See Sold Price

Sold

2017Chinese Jade Sash Holder.See Sold Price

Sold

Folk Art Wood Carved Sunburst Monstrance Reliquary Pair: 21.5 Inch Tall Large Pair of Folk Art Religious ? Hand Carved Wooden Sunburst Monstrance Reliquary Cherub Cupid Angel Statue Sculptures Candle Holder Gold Gilt Candlestick Center Features a Saint Cher

2023Folk Art Wood Carved Sunburst Monstrance Reliquary PairSee Sold Price

Sold

Folk Art Horse & Dog Brush Holders & Brushes: Ca 1930's Folk Art American Horse & Dog Brush Holders & Brushes. Hand carved wood figures of a dog and a horse each holding a thick bristled brush. Please refer to the last image for a CONDITION repor

2022Folk Art Horse & Dog Brush Holders & BrushesSee Sold Price

Sold

Vintage Folk Art Wood Rooster Thread Holder: Hand made hand painted chicken sculpture, carved wood and painted rooster, chicken thread holder, measures app ht 11 inches, length app 12 inches, unusual sewers accessory, decorative chicken Sculptur

2018Vintage Folk Art Wood Rooster Thread HolderSee Sold Price

Sold

2018Vintage Folk Art Wood Rooster Thread HolderSee Sold Price

Sold

Two Folk Art Dog Sculptures: Two carved wood dog sculptures. Original paint. Circa 1920. Flat dog L 17" H 17". Constructed dog extension cord holder L 8" H 12". Please copy and paste this link for high-res images. https://www.dro

2021Two Folk Art Dog SculpturesSee Sold Price

Sold

A Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figural Group of a Stork and Two Babies: A Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figural Group of a Stork and Two Babies Possibly French, Circa 1910 group originally consisted of this stork and four babies, two of which are purportedly now in ano

2023A Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figural Group of a Stork and Two BabiesSee Sold Price

Sold

Folk Art Carved Stone Lion: Fine early folk art carved stone lion. American, mid 19th century. Old repaired cracks . H 14" L 30" W 8-3/4". Please refer to this link for high-res images. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/y7oayi7a6jdxg5g

2021Folk Art Carved Stone LionSee Sold Price

Sold

Folk Art Carved and Painted Noah's Ark: American, late 19th/early 20th century, comprising: Noah's ark with hinged lid and bird; 95 animals and four figures glued to wood board, Lucite base to hold ark, wood board 60-1/8 x 24 x 3-5/8 in., a

2023Folk Art Carved and Painted Noah's ArkSee Sold Price

Sold

Schimmel Folk Art Carved & Painted Figure of Rooster.: 19th Century Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Figure of Rooster. (Attributed to Wilhelm Schimmel 1817-1890 Cumberland Valley, PA). Yellow, black and red on green mound base original paint decoration.

2018Schimmel Folk Art Carved & Painted Figure of Rooster.See Sold Price

Sold

A Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Ram's Head: A Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Ram's Head Likely New England, 20th Century with applied ram's horns and leather ears. Height 18 inches. Illustrated in Wendy Lavitt Animals in American Folk Art, Al

2023A Folk Art Carved and Painted Wood Ram's HeadSee Sold Price

Related Sculptures & Carvings

Carved Wood Sculpture of a Lion: Carved Wood Sculpture of a Lion, apparently unmarked.19" H x 35" W x 11" D. Provenance: From a TriBeCa Penthouse Collection. Keywords: Art, Folk Art, Animalier, Feline, King, Jaguar

May 19, 2024Carved Wood Sculpture of a Lion

$100

Large Carved Golden Cod Wall Hanging Piece Signed: CONTACT STEPHANIE Large Carved Golden Cod Wall Hanging Piece Signed, folk art and New England Nautical Maritime traditional symbol of prosperity, hand carved and stamped “BFD” on the back. Mea

6 days LeftLarge Carved Golden Cod Wall Hanging Piece Signed

$100

Primitive Hand Carved Wood Lizard Sculpture 26in: Hand carved primitive lizard wood sculpture, in 2 pieces, with a lucite base. Intricate detailed carved from 2 pieces of wood, which is Lightweight. Lizard are connected with leather. Measures 26 in.

May 15, 2024Primitive Hand Carved Wood Lizard Sculpture 26in

Folk Art Standing Woman Black Clay Sculpture: Folk Art Style Standing Woman Black Clay Sculpture, the figure carrying a vessel on her head, unsigned. 26" H x 8" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Ceramics, Studio Art Potter

Jun 05, 2024Folk Art Standing Woman Black Clay Sculpture

$50

Folk Art Cat Sculpture: Folk art cat sculpture. Marble eyes. 13 1/2" Ht..

May 18, 2024Folk Art Cat Sculpture

$20

Emile Bluteau Folk Art Dogs Sculpture: Title: Emile Bluteau Folk Art Dogs Sculpture Date/Period: NA Dimension: Approx. 4.5 x 8.5 x 2.5 Material: wood Additional Information: Emile Bluteau Folk Art Dogs Sculpture Shipping: Domestic: Flat-ra

4 days LeftEmile Bluteau Folk Art Dogs Sculpture

$50

Vintage Paper Mache Squirrel Chipmunk Racoon Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Hand painted Table Art: Vintage from the 1970s Materials: Medium: Paper Width: 3.75 inches Height: 6.5 inches Depth: 9 inches "Vintage Paper Mache Squirrel Chipmunk Racoon Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Hand painted Table Art To

2 days LeftVintage Paper Mache Squirrel Chipmunk Racoon Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Hand painted Table Art

$100

Folk Art Sheet Metal Dog Musicians Sculpture: Folk Art Sheet Metal Dog Musicians Sculpture, a guitar player and a saxophone player centering a palm tree, with articulated tails on springs, apparently unmarked. 20" H x 14.5" W x 7" D. Keywords: St

Jun 05, 2024Folk Art Sheet Metal Dog Musicians Sculpture

$100

Vintage Paper Mache Lion Head Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Signed Hand painted Wall Art: Vintage from the 1940s Materials: Medium: Paper Width: 17 inches Height: 19.5 inches Depth: 10 inches "Vintage Paper Mache Lion Head Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Signed Hand painted Wall Art Signed by J

2 days LeftVintage Paper Mache Lion Head Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Signed Hand painted Wall Art

$380

Mexico La Catrina Statues: Mexican folk art Day of the Dead La Catrina ceramic statues. 26" H & 20" H

3 hrs LeftMexico La Catrina Statues

$150

Life-size Northern Cardinal Songbird Carving Finney: Title: Life-size Northern Cardinal Songbird Carving Finney Dimension: 7 5/8” tall x 8” long x 2 ½” wide. Base – 5” long x 3 ½” wide. Date: NA Additional I

4 days LeftLife-size Northern Cardinal Songbird Carving Finney

$850

Life-Size Magnolia Warbler Carving Frank Finney: Title: Life-Size Magnolia Warbler Carving Frank Finney Dimension: 10” tall x 6 1/2” long x 3 1/8” wide. Base – 4” long x 3 1/8” wide. Date: NA Additional Informatio

5 days LeftLife-Size Magnolia Warbler Carving Frank Finney

$700

Large William Accorsi Sculpture: Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: William Accorsi (American, b. 1931)Marking(s); notes: signed; 1987Materials: painted woodDimensions (H, W, D): 20"h, 18.5&quo

May 18, 2024Large William Accorsi Sculpture

$300

American Folk Sculpture by Robert Bishop: American Folk Sculpture by Robert Bishop is a comprehensive study of folk sculpture in America. The book explores various objects created for practical use, including weathervanes, decoys, emblems, an

5 days LeftAmerican Folk Sculpture by Robert Bishop

$40

NATURAL MALACHITE AND SILVER AZTEC SCULPTURE: A Mesoamerican natural malachite and silver sculpture, depicting an Aztec bust. Circa 20th century. The bust is depicted with large facial features, lavishly decorated with silver decorations, includi

6 days LeftNATURAL MALACHITE AND SILVER AZTEC SCULPTURE

$350

Kirstie Alley Estate Large Antique Heavy Carved Alabaster Bust Beaux Arts Bronzed Patina COA: Described By:Michelle CNX VX 1626 8220 Title: Kirstie Alley Estate Antique Attrib Henry Schumacher Carved Alabaster Bust Beaux Arts Bronzed Patina COA Description:Kirstie Alley Estate Antique Attribut

6 days LeftKirstie Alley Estate Large Antique Heavy Carved Alabaster Bust Beaux Arts Bronzed Patina COA

$150

More Items in Folk Art Sculptures & Carvings

3 hrs LeftMexico La Catrina Statues

$150

Bluejay - Hazel Tyrrell: Hazel Tyrrell (1894-1967) - Canton, NY c.1950's - 8.25" long - Dubbed "The Pierrepont Birdwoman" Hazels carvings are highly regarded folk art. In the last 22 years of her life she spent dedicated to h

May 18, 2024Bluejay - Hazel Tyrrell

$85

Robin - Hazel Tyrrell: Hazel Tyrrell (1894-1967) - Canton, NY c.1950's - 8.75" - Dubbed "The Pierrepont Birdwoman" Hazels carvings are highly regarded folk art. In the last 22 years of her life she spent dedicated to her ca

May 18, 2024Robin - Hazel Tyrrell

$125

6 days LeftLarge Carved Golden Cod Wall Hanging Piece Signed

$100

Miniature Owl - Ken Kirby: Ken Kirby (b. 1946) - Little Egg Harbor, NJ c. 2003 - 6.5" tall - Well sculpted and painted folk art owl carving mounted atop a small wood crafted base. Small 'claw' like bill and glass eyes. - Condit

May 18, 2024Miniature Owl - Ken Kirby

$40

May 19, 2024Carved Wood Sculpture of a Lion

$100

May 18, 2024Folk Art Cat Sculpture

$20

G.T. McFarland Carved Miniature Drake Wood Duck: G.T. McFarland Carved and Painted Miniature Drake Wood Duck. Signed on underside by the carver, G.T. McFarland, Bristol, Maine. Condition: finely carved and painted, no repairs. Provenance: Boston, Ma

May 20, 2024G.T. McFarland Carved Miniature Drake Wood Duck

$100

Painted Wooden Cat Sculpture: Perfectly adorable painted wooden cat sculpture | door stopper | shelf decor | folk art | carving

5 days LeftPainted Wooden Cat Sculpture

$10

4 days LeftEmile Bluteau Folk Art Dogs Sculpture

$50

Folk Art Sand Art Sculpture in Glass Bottle: Folk Art Sand Art Sculpture in Glass Bottle. 12 inches H.

May 25, 2024Folk Art Sand Art Sculpture in Glass Bottle

CA$40

2 days LeftVintage Paper Mache Squirrel Chipmunk Racoon Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Hand painted Table Art

$100

Jun 05, 2024Folk Art Sheet Metal Dog Musicians Sculpture

$100

2 days LeftVintage Paper Mache Lion Head Sculpture Mexican Folk Art Signed Hand painted Wall Art

$380

Vintage folk art wood caring of a Scarlet Tanager: Title: Vintage folk art wood caring of a Scarlet Tanager Date/Period: 1950's Dimension: 7 1/2” x 6 1/4” Additional Information: Nice vintage folk art wood carving of a Scarlet Tanager in g

Available to Buy NowVintage folk art wood caring of a Scarlet Tanager

$240

5 John Folk Metal Folk Art Sculptures: 5 John Folk sculptures. Bent and welded nails and other metals. Including boxing ring with boxers, bull rider, trumpeter, man with dog, man with lion. Man on light pole with dog 7"H. All unsigned. Pro

Available to Buy Now5 John Folk Metal Folk Art Sculptures

$50

Recommended Art

Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958): Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958) “Nude, 1936”, 1984 Negative photograph print Signed and inscribed on verso “Negative by Edward Weston, print

May 18, 2024Cole Weston (American 1919 – 2003) after Edward Weston (American 1886 – 1958)

$1,000

Antique early 20C French oil painting signed: ARTIST: - (France, early 20 century) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 4 x 5 inches / 10

Live NowAntique early 20C French oil painting signed

$280

Heinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Sperling (Germany, 1844 - 1924) TITLE: Jack Russell Terrier Dog YEAR: 1906 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some scratches/paint losses. Few small inpaintings

Live NowHeinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique

$2,700

Ludwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Ludwig Adam Kunz (Germany, Austria, 1857 - 1929) TITLE: Tabletop Still Life MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses mostly along edges. Minor craquelure. Few scattered minor in

Live NowLudwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique

$2,500

Marcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting: ARTIST: Marcel Brisson (French, 1915 - ???) TITLE: Paris Cityscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZ

Live NowMarcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting

$475

Willem Heytmann (Dutch,b 1950) oil painting: ARTIST: Willem Heytmann (Netherlands, born 1950) NAME: Beach Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 12 x 19 1/2 inches / 30 x 50 cm FRAME SIZE

Live NowWillem Heytmann (Dutch,b 1950) oil painting

$360

Frederick DeBourg Richards 1822-1903 Antique American Hudson River School Masterpiece Oil Painting: Antique American landscape oil painting by Frederick DeBourg (De Berg) Richards (1822 - 1903). One of the finest examples of his work and a very important painting. Oil on canvas. Signed on verso, we

6 hrs LeftFrederick DeBourg Richards 1822-1903 Antique American Hudson River School Masterpiece Oil Painting

$2,200

Heinrich Hirt (German,1841-1902) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Hirt (Germany, 1841 - 1902) TITLE: Children Playing with Kitten MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Relined. Few minor paint losses. Some craquelure. Few scattered minor inpaintings. ART

Live NowHeinrich Hirt (German,1841-1902) oil painting antique

$3,300

Chauncey Foster Ryder (NY,NH,1868-1949) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Chauncey Foster Ryder (New York, New Hampshire, 1868 - 1949) TITLE: Harbor Scene MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. Very minor craquelure. Some scattered small inpainting

Live NowChauncey Foster Ryder (NY,NH,1868-1949) oil painting antique

$240

Katsushika Hokusai: Mt. Fuji Beyond the Waves: Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (Japan 1760-1849) Title: "Mt. Fuji Beyond the Waves" Medium: Woodblock. Format: Horizontal Size: (9x11.7/8in) Publisher: Takamizawa Series: One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji.

8 hrs LeftKatsushika Hokusai: Mt. Fuji Beyond the Waves

$355

Antique American Signed Hudson River School Sunset Landscape Exhibited Original Oil Painting: Antique American sunset landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Signed. Framed. Please see all images for condition. Size is measured and written on the back of the painting. The first size is the overa

6 hrs LeftAntique American Signed Hudson River School Sunset Landscape Exhibited Original Oil Painting

$1,000

Frank Stella "Empress of India I" Lithograph, 1968: Frank Stella (American, b. 1936), "Empress of India I" from V Series, Lithograph in Colors, 1968, edition 100, marked "A.P." for Artist's Proof, signed, and numbered in pencil "X / XVI" lower right, p

May 05, 2024Frank Stella "Empress of India I" Lithograph, 1968

See Sold Price

Geronimo, Unpublished Portrait & More: Half length studio silver gelatin portrait of Geronimo. Half length studio portrait of Naiche. Outdoor group photo of the Anadarko Ladies Band, in front of the P.A. Wade Photo Studio. Each Lawton, Okl

May 14, 2024Geronimo, Unpublished Portrait & More

$1,100

Andre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting: ARTIST: Andre Gittelson Gisson (New York, Connecticut, France, 1921 - 2003) TITLE: Still Life with Vases of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV

Live NowAndre Gisson (French,NY,CT,1921-2003) oil painting

$450

Karl Schmidt (MA,CA,CT,1890-1962) oil painting: ARTIST: Karl Schmidt (Massachusetts, California, Connecticut, 1890 - 1962) NAME: Landscape MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. SIGHT SIZE: 12 x 16 inches / 30

Live NowKarl Schmidt (MA,CA,CT,1890-1962) oil painting

$525

Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) Bronze Woman titled Lueur: A woman, holding a ball in her stretched arms, she leans back, balancing on her toes. The ball is made from onyx. She stands on a marble pedestal.This is one of the most iconic Art Deco statues, made

May 19, 2024Max Le Verrier (1891-1973) Bronze Woman titled Lueur

$575

Item Details

Description

USA, Early 20th Century
carved wood
2 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 3"

Carved fist pen holder desk accessory.

Tags: outsider, self taught, woodwork, artisan, sculptor, artist, chiseled, accessory, object, design

Condition

Good overall condition consistent with age. Catalog Sale encourages bidders to request complete condition reports via email, info@catalog-sale.com. Notes provided here may be incomplete.

Buyer's Premium

28% up to $250,000.00
23% above $250,000.00

Folk Art, Carved Fist Pen Holder

Name: Folk Art, Carved Fist Pen Holder
Brand: Lee Bontecou
SKU: 150396733
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

See Sold Price

Starting Price $100

Sell a Similar Item

14 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in New York, NY, us

Ship with LiveAuctioneers

Local Pickup Available

Arrange Your Own Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Catalog Projects

TOP RATED

New York, NY, United States

54 Reviews

1,884 Followers