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1982 Hand Carved Polychrome Painted Wooden Primitive Folk Art Camel Pull Toy on Wheels Walter and June Gottshall. For Your American Folk Art Collection-GottshallGiraf1. Description: A hand carved wood and polychrome painted American Folk-Art Camel pull toy on wheels. The carving shows a camel with one hump standing on all four on a green colored flat platform having four wheels and a loop in the front to be pulled by. These toys were very common in the 1700s, 1800s, and 1900s in Pennsylvania German Country where they were played with by children of all ages. The piece was made by Walter and June Gottshall in 1982 and is so marked on the bottom of the base. The camel has a black tail made of what looks like hair and is pointing downwards. The camel is yellow in color with black dots throughout. The camel has carved eyes, a red painted carved mouth, and black nostrils in the front of the face. The camel also has two pointy ears. The animal has black colored hoofs. The carving is made in the best tradition of Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art common in Southeastern Pennsylvania and especially Lancaster County, where this piece was acquired. A nice piece of American folk art to add to your Americana Collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: The piece is dated 82 for 1982. Size: Measures 4 3/4″ at its highest, to the tip of the ears, with the base being 3 5/8″ by 2 1/8″ with the wheels being 3/4″ in diameter. The camel itself is 2 5/8″ long, 3/4″ at its widest, and 4 at its highest, again to the tip of the ear. The piece weighs about 1.8 ounces. Maker: Walter and June Gottshall. Marks: Marked “WJG/82″ in two lines on the bottom of the base. Distinguishing Characteristics – Most Interesting About The Piece: Truly a nice, very interesting, and unusual piece of American folk art, which would make a worthy addition to your collection of Folk Art pieces. Condition: The carving is in very good condition with no breaks or repairs. The piece has minor scratches and minor dings. The colors of the camel are fresh and vivid. Finally, on the bottom of the base note the polymer covering the holes for the nails holding the camel to the base. One thing we note is the left ear looks like it is broken. However, close inspection appears to indicate that if it is broken, it broke during the making, since it is painted over. These issues of course are original to the making of the piece and will be a non-issue when the piece is displayed. All in all, this is a nice piece of American folk art in truly great condition after being around for over 43 years. It would make a great addition to your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. Note, packages going overseas can take as long as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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This is a June and Walter Gottshall Hand-Carved And Painted Wood Bird Sculpture. It is signed on the bottom and dated 1989. It is approximately 12.5 inches long, 4.0 inches wide and 4.0 inches tall. Do forgive the light reflection in the images. Please see pictures for detail and please feel free to write with any questions you may have. All reasonable best offers will be considered!

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We are very pleased to present this wonderful folk art find for your consideration. This is a wood carving signed by Walter Gottshall and dated 1987. It is a whimsical turnabout of a cat in a cage and a bird on top of the cage looking very satisfied. Walter and June Gottshall were very well-known in the Pennsylvania German style of carved folk art and created many beloved pieces until they passed away–he in 2018 and she in 2021 at the age of 100. He would carve and she would paint—a perfect duo. This is a fantastic piece with no apparent damage or repair. Please enjoy the photos for the best look. It will display well. Measurements are: 17″ tall x 10″ wide including the bird’s tail. For instance, we would be reluctant to put cast iron and fine china together. Thank you for your interest. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “bobslagoon” 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.

• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Region of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA
• Format: birdcage
• Item Width: 10\
• Production Technique: Carving
• Item Height: 17\
• Subject: animals
• Size: Medium
• Material: Wood
• Culture: Pa. Folk art
• Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
• Time Period Produced: 1980-1989
• Artist: Walter Gottshall
• Year of Production: 1987
• Style: 3D
• Signed: Yes
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Type: Hand carved folk art sculpture

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