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Exceptional Vintage American Folk Art Sculpture: The Virgin Mary by Mike Rodriguez b. Discover a truly captivating piece of American folk art with this remarkable sculpture of the Virgin Mary, meticulously hand-carved and hand-painted in wood by the renowned artist Mike Rodriguez. This exquisite work stands proudly on a sleek black wood base, offering a powerful presence for any collector or enthusiast. This beautiful sculpture depicts the Virgin Mary, showcasing Mike Rodriguez’s distinctive artistic vision. Crafted from hand-carved and hand-painted wood, a testament to traditional folk art techniques. Mounted on a sturdy black wood base, ensuring stability and elegant display. Signed and dated 1983 by the artist, marking it as an authentic and historically significant piece from his earlier works. Measures an impressive 21″ H x 5″ W x 4 ½ D, making it a focal point in any setting. Presented in very good vintage collectible condition, preserving its original charm and integrity. Please examine all photographs thoroughly as they form part of the condition report. A rare opportunity to own a piece by Mike Rodriguez, an artist celebrated for his unique contribution to American folk art. This sculpture comes with excellent provenance, having been acquired from the esteemed Davis Mather Folk Art Gallery in Santa Fe, a respected name in the folk art world. Rodriguez’s works are highly sought after by collectors and institutions alike. Artistic Style & Significance. Embodies the heart and soul of Santa Fe folk art, an important regional style. Rodriguez’s distinctive carving and painting style brings a soulful and expressive quality to the figure. His pieces often reflect deep cultural and spiritual themes, interpreted through a uniquely American folk art lens. The rich, earthy tones and bold lines are characteristic of his celebrated craftsmanship. Works by Mike Rodriguez (also known as Miguel “Mike” Rodriguez) have a documented history of being featured at prestigious institutions such as the American Folk Art Museum. Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire a compelling and historically important piece by a distinguished American folk art sculptor. Add this Virgin Mary sculpture to your collection today!

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This figure is carved from wood with glass eyes and leather ears. The owl is carved after an owl decoy that is in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Height 15 7/8 Inches 40.4 cm. Width 5 7/8 Inches 15.0 cm. Depth 5 3/4 Inches 14.7 cm. Owl Height 11 5/8 Inches 29.5 cm. Owl Width 3 1/2 Inches 9.0 cm. Owl Depth 3 Inches 7.7 cm. Some items we offer have age and wear, this wear due to age may include breaks, repairs, repainting, or restoration, we try to call this damage as well as possible but please refer to the photography for a full description. We try to identify and describe our items to the best of our ability however we are not experts and our estimates of age, period or attribution should be taken as speculation and not fact. Our descriptions are solely there to assist buyers finding the items and are not an accurate description of the item in all cases. Ultimately the pictures we take serve as our description. This fine antique is offered with a fair and reasonable fixed price, I trust my descriptions and photos detail this item to justify the asking price. If you do need information I have neglected to include, or additional photos, please don’t hesitate to ask, I will do my best to comply. Thank you for looking!

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The Wooden Dolls by Alexander Girard are a large family of wooden figures representing human and animal characters. Girard designed them in 1952 for his own use as decorative objects in his Santa Fe home. These originals, which are part of the Girard estate in the holdings of the Vitra Design Museum, served as models for the current re-editions. Precisely replicated down to the last detail, the many different Wooden Dolls are still fabricated and painted by hand today, just like the vintage pieces by Alexander Girard. And even if the differences between them are only very slight: each wooden figure is a unique, individual product, truly one of a kind.

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This exquisite hand-carved wooden statue from India is a true masterpiece. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this statue depicts an Apsara, a celestial dance figure from Asian mythology, standing at an impressive height of 23 inches. This is the highest quality Apsara we’ve seen.

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Alexander Girard for Vitra Design Museum No. The Wooden Doll No. 3 from Vitra, part of Alexander Girard’s family of wooden figures, is a meticulously handcrafted and painted decorative object. Originally designed in 1952, these iconic pieces are still made by hand today, ensuring each one is a unique and one-of-a-kind product. Quirky and full of character, add a touch of vintage charm and expert craftsmanship to your space with this timeless wooden doll. Handmade and hand-painted so each doll is completely unique. Arrives packaged in a high-quality printed wood box for easy gifting. Designed by Alexander Girard. Overall Dimensions: 3.2 in W x 1.75 in D x 5.9 in H. Solid fir wood, hand painted.

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Magnificent Bali Suar Wood Nude Female ORIGINAL Sculpture stands 44″ tall and the base is 12″ x 19 by my measurements. Very Heavy, seemingly museum quality antique sculpture which was masterfully hand carved and signed on the underside. This is the ORIGINAL and is One Of A Kind. Carved from a single huge Suar Wood tree, the grains interlock and resist cracking, and has natural transitions from darker wood to lighter wood and appears to be flawless. The Beautiful Partial Nude Female has detail beyond description that must be seen to be truly appreciated. Magnificent is the only way to describe this one of a kind statue. To demonstrate the originality of this work, artists have been copying this sculpture for years in miniature. I’ve included a photo of the small copy next to this Sculpture. This is the ORIGINAL! While I don’t know the year this was created, the artist has signed it on the underside. The quality of craftsmanship must be seen up close to be overwhelmed by its beauty. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “randyhyp” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
• Type: Statue
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Placement: Floor
• Size: Large (up to 60in.)
• Material: Wood
• Features: Signed
• Production Technique: Carving
• Subject: Nudes

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ESTATE, FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION. Antique Spanish colonial Santos 17/18thc carved wood sculpture/figure. Measures approximate 20 from National museum Philippines. WEAR FROM USE AND AGE, LACKING HANDS. SHOWS DEGREES OF WEAR CRACKS CHIPS LOSSES ETC PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR CONDITION AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. PAYMENTS EXPECT IN 4 DAYS. ITEMS I SELL DO HAVE WEAR EXPECTED WITH THEIR AGE.. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK. The item “20 Antique Spanish Santos 17/18th carved wood Saint Sculpture figure museum” is in sale since Saturday, June 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Sculptures & Figurines”. The seller is “mdeur29″ and is located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Origin: Spain colonial
• Primary Material: Wood
• Style: Spanish
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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ESTATE, FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION. Antique Spanish colonial Santos 17/18thc carved wood sculpture/figure. Measures approximate 23 with label National museum Philippines. WEAR FROM USE AND AGE, LACKING HANDS. SHOWS DEGREES OF WEAR CRACKS CHIPS LOSSES ETC PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR CONDITION AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. PAYMENTS EXPECT IN 4 DAYS. ITEMS I SELL DO HAVE WEAR EXPECTED WITH THEIR AGE.. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK. The item “23 Antique Spanish Santos 17/18th carved wood Saint Sculpture figure museum” is in sale since Saturday, June 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Sculptures & Figurines”. The seller is “mdeur29″ and is located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Origin: Spain colonial
• Primary Material: Wood
• Style: Spanish
• Original/Reproduction: Original

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ESTATE, FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION. Antique Spanish colonial Santos 17/18thc carved wood monk in robe sculpture/figure. Measures approximate 11 with label National museum Philippines. WEAR FROM USE AND AGE, LACKING HANDS. SHOWS DEGREES OF WEAR PLEASE SEE THE PICTURES FOR CONDITION AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. PAYMENTS EXPECT IN 4 DAYS. ITEMS I SELL DO HAVE WEAR EXPECTED WITH THEIR AGE.. THANKS AND GOOD LUCK. The item “Antique Spanish Santos 17/18thc carved wood monk Saint Sculpture figure museum” is in sale since Saturday, June 13, 2020. This item is in the category “Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Carved Figures”. The seller is “mdeur29″ and is located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Primary Material: Wood
• Style: Spanish
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Country/Region of Origin: Spain colonial

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