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Original by Claude W. Item B-12, Dated 1983. Offered for sale is a unique, original wood carving by Claude Bolton. The carving is a rugged American Cowboy who settled the West. The head is hand-carved from a single piece of wood. It was commissioned and acquired directly from Mr. Bolton by the owner, who knew him personally and attended several of his seminars. Bolton loved carving “cowboys”, and wrote several books describing his techniques. About his Art:After his death in 2001, much of his art was re-acquired by his family, and also by several museums. This piece was retained by its purchaser, a loyal admirer of Bolton’s incredible skill as a wood carver. This is a museum-quality wood carving. The artists name and the production date is burned into the bottom of the base. Embrace the spirit of the West with this exquisite 12.5-inch Cowboy Wood Carving by the renowned Claude Bolton. Each detail of this folk art piece is meticulously hand-carved, showcasing the artisan’s mastery and dedication to preserving traditional American culture and its rugged Western heroes. The sculpture captures the essence of the cowboy theme, making it a timeless addition to any collection. Crafted from quality wood, this original artwork is not only a visual delight but also a testament to skilled craftsmanship. This piece is a singular treasure that brings a touch of the frontier to your home. Whether displayed on a mantel or as a focal point in a Western-themed decor, it is sure to be a conversation starter. About the Artist: Claude W. Bolton, a retired Texas educator from Fort Worth, Texas, started carving in 1974. He wrote three books on caricature carving: Carving Cowboys; Carving Cowboy Faces; and, Carving Heads, Hats, and Hair. He conducted nearly 100 seminars in 20 states and was an instructor of the War Eagle, Arkansas, summer seminar for several years. Claude organized the Fort Worth Woodcarvers in 1975 and was a founding member of CCA. He was a member of the North Texas Woodcarvers, the Texas Wildfowl Carvers, and the California Carvers Guild. Claude passed away on October 29, 2001. Please examine the photos, and ask any question.

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Cowboy Wood Carving By James Mead In Beautiful One Of A Kind? My?? .

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Although it is unsigned, this statue is in cool condition and is sure to impress.

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Cowboy bust wood carving by Dave DeCamp. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “dasid” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Type: Sculpture
• Format: Bust
• Material: Wood
• Production Technique: Carving
• Subject: Cowboy

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Original wood carving by Joan Kosel titled, “The Stray”. The figures are carved out of maple and colored with wood stain. They are mounted on a walnut base and finished with tung oil. Carving dimensions are approximately 15″ W x 7″ D x 10 1/2 T. Each carving is signed and numbered on the bottom by Joan. When she completed her first piece at age 13 she marked it on the bottom of the base as #1, her second as #2 and so on. The number on each piece indicates it’s place out of all the carvings she has ever completed. To dust, apply a light coat of lemon oil with a paint brush and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Joan was born and raised in Red Lodge, near the beautiful Beartooth Mountains in South Central Montana. She has always loved the West, the wildlife that inhabits it, and art. As a little girl she enjoyed drawing and painting pictures of mountain scenery, wildlife and cowboys. One day when she was thirteen, she was watching her Dad work on a wood carving of a moose. She asked if he would show her how to do that and he agreed. With the use of his carving tools, a lot of coaching and for the first several pieces him finishing the detailing for her, her carving career began. It took a lot of mistakes and pieces that never saw completion before she began to get the knack for it. Her only education in carving has been her Dads guidance, a couple of instructional carving books and her own mistakes. When she was in her early twenties Joan began taking her work around to art shows in Montana and Wyoming. Since then she has acquired several collectors, has her work displayed in galleries and has received several awards including two years in a row Best of Show at the National Art Show in Dubois, WY. She currently lives in Northern Arizona. Joan Carves using mostly power tools such as a band saw, angle grinders, flex shaft grinder (primary tool used) die grinders and some knife work as well. She uses only hardwoods and usually finishes them with low gloss tung oil to bring out the natural beauty of the woods she chooses to carve in. All of Joans carvings are signed on the bottom and are marked with the year of completion. She also numbers each piece. The number signifies that carvings place in sequence of all the carvings she has ever completed for the enjoyment of collectors. The item “COWBOY AND STEER ORIGINAL WOOD CARVING SCULPTURE BY JOAN KOSEL” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Carved Figures”. The seller is “mk3855″ and is located in Seligman, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Egypt, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Oman, Peru, Viet nam, Uruguay.

• Maker: Joan Kosel
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Country/Region of Origin: United States
• Primary Material: Wood
• Type: Sculptures

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