Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures

Description

Two small trench art hand-carved whimsy 'ball in cage' sculptures, each whittled from one continuous piece of wood (ca. early 20th Century, USA).
Naïve style lacking refinement and perfect symmetry with uneven edges to the the 'cage' structures.
Fine examples of American Folk Art/Outsider whimsies in good, vintage condition with only light scuffs consistent with age/use.
Smallest - H: 3.25" x L: 0.75" x D: 0.75"
Largest: H: 4.75" x L: 0.88" x D: 0.88"

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: good, vintage condition with only light scuffs consistent with age/use.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; good, vintage condition with only light scuffs consistent with age/use.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

4.75 x 0.88 x 0.88 in

Set of Two Small Folk Art Hand Carved Trench Art Whimsy Ball in Cage Sculptures

Lot 1825

Estimate $140-$410

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