Donald Nelsen painted wood carving depicting a walking male figure wearing a traditional red fez, mounted on a two-tone wood base.

Nelsen was an American artist, designer, and author who lived and worked in New York City for more than 50 years. He received a Fulbright Scholarship in 1959 to study painting in Paris and later worked in textile and wallpaper design while creating distinctive painted wood carvings.

The figure has the wonderfully idiosyncratic character associated with Nelsen's carved work, with articulated-looking limbs, sensitively carved facial features, and a restrained painted surface.

This piece comes directly from the estate of Donald Nelsen, according to the auction house from which it was acquired.

Overall good vintage condition with surface wear, tonal variation, small marks, and irregularities consistent with age and the handmade nature of the work. Please review photographs closely.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear, marks, tonal variation, and minor irregularities to the carved and painted wood. The figure and base are structurally sound. Please review detailed photographs.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Figure

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear, marks, tonal variation, and minor irregularities to the carved and painted wood. The figure and base are structurally sound. Please review detailed photographs.