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Original by Claude W. Offered for sale is a unique, original wood carving by Claude Bolton. The carving is a cowboy caricature of a rugged bearded cowboy, and is hand-carved from a single piece of wood. The cowboy is wearing well-worn jeans and leather chaps, red shirt and slouched hat with the brim folded up. Please observe the detailed carvings of the eyes and face, the hands, and the back of the chaps. Claude had a great attention to detail. Was acquired directly from Mr. Bolton, by the owner, who knew him personally and attended several of his seminars. 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 C. Bolton and the production date (8/83) 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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Vintage Folk Art Wood Carving Indian Native American Western Art Caricature. The wood carvings are in very good condition and free from any issues. They are vintage and can’t figure out the artist. The one with the peace pipe is 13″ and the other with the feather is 15″. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “danielz3735″ and is located in this country: US. 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, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Montserrat, Turks and Caicos Islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.

• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Artist: Unknown
• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Color: Brown/Oak
• Material: Wood
• Region of Origin: US
• Subject: American Indian
• Type: Statue
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Placement: Table
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Style: Folk Art
• Production Technique: Carving
• Culture: American

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A wonderful diorama carving of the cowboy’s best friend “Jake Wiskers Bodre – Trail Cook” done in 1992. The diorama shows “Jake” hard at work with his pot of beans and eggs and bacon on the fire. Some wire is used for handles, but otherwise everything is hand-carved and painted wood in masterful fashion. The figure stand 8 1/4″ high, the base measures 8 3/4″ wide by 3 deep and is in perfect condition. The piece is signed on the bottom and includes what is probably meant to be its official title “Come an git it” – a very Andy Anderson-like image. This carving is part of our massive lifelong connection of works by only the finest caricature/folk art carvers in America. It is just one of many works that will be offered in the near future as we need to downsize at retirement to smaller quarters. The item “Master Carver Thomas Theodore, PA Carved Wood Trail Cook Caricature Sculpture” is in sale since Wednesday, February 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Folk Art & Indigenous Art”. The seller is “stoney-lonesome” and is located in Parsippany, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Style: Folk Art
• Material: Wood
• Type: Sculptures & Carvings
• Originality: Original
• Category: Art

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