Barry Colpitts Shelf

Description

An interesting carved and painted scalloped-edge wooden shelf. The shelf is supported by the head of a woman carved with dark brown hair, contrasting the blue shelf.

Condition

Paint retains strong colour. Structurally sound. Complete. Minor scuffs to nose. Faint horizontal hairlines to the lower quarter of the face.

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Barry Colpitts Shelf

Lot 0005

Estimate CA$600-CA$900Feb 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EST

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POST-WAR FOLK ART

Feb 12, 2026 6:00 PM EST

New Hamburg, ON, Canada

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