A MODERNIST FOLK ART SCULPTURE, "Woman Chair Petting a Cat," MID/LATE 20TH CENTURY, possibly inspired by sculptor Etienne Pirot (French b. 1952), joined wood carved as a mid-century stylized woman gazing down at a seated cat within her arms over her flat board-like body formed as a chair ending with her shoes and back rail support on square legs. Height: 55 1/4" Width: 16" Depth: 32" Provenance: Reeves Antiques, Houston, Texas.

Old exposure to wood worm, breaks and repairs, glue residue, and small losses. No apparent signature. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."