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JOHN L. HEATWOLE (SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VA, 1948-2

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JOHN L. HEATWOLE (SHENANDOAH VALLEY OF VA, 1948-2006) CARVINGS, LOT OF TWO, bearded man with open mouth and Santa Claus pendants, lightly painted, signed "JL Heatwole VA. '93" and "same without date" on versos. Fourth quarter 20th century. 2 1/2" and 2 3/4" h
Reference: Property of a Rockingham Co., VA collector
Note: John L. Heatwole was an award winning wood carver, author, historian, and folklorist, who lived and worked in Bridgewater, VA for most of his life. Heatwole was a direct descendant of numerous Shenandoah Valley artisans, including potter John D. Heatwole and blacksmith Peter Wine. His work reflected childhood imagination and the folk traditions of the Shenandoah Valley. In 1991, he was the first Virginia artist and the only carver ever to be honored with a solo exhibition of his work in the U. S. Senate Rotunda on Capitol Hill. The {{Washington Post Arts Magazine}} described Heatwole as "a magical interpreter of man's need for humor, fantasy and wonder." Heatwole passed away in 2006 at the much-too-early age of 58 after a heroic battle with cancer

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