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COLLECTOR NOTE: True 1-of-1 Original Studio Piece! Because artist John Ulery relied entirely on the organic natural grain and shape of individual split logs, no two sculptures were ever made identical. This specific cream cottage with its hand-painted tulip layout is completely unique-a rare find for the serious folk art collection! SIGNED VINTAGE 1992 JOHN ULERY HAND-CARVED SPLIT-WOOD COTTAGE SCULPTURE???? Authentic Blue Ridge Mountains Folk Art Masterpiece – Sparta, North Carolina. Up for sale is a breathtaking piece of original American studio folk art-a miniature hand-carved and hand-painted split-wood cottage sculpture by celebrated regional craftsman John Ulery. Carved out of a beautiful natural split-log block, this piece masterfully utilizes the raw grain and texture of the wood timber to replicate rustic house siding and a multi-layered textured roof matrix. The front and side facades are beautifully detailed with hand-painted multi-pane windows, a rich brown front door, and vibrant red tulips blooming along the foundation line. ?? SIGNATURE & MARKINGS. Depth: 3 Deep (3 inches). ? EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION REPORT. Overall State: Immaculate collector-grade condition! Wood Structure: Completely stable, solid, and heavy with NO splits, wood rot, major dents, or structural damage. Paint Details: The hand-painted pigments remain remarkably clean, bright, and earthy with zero peeling or heavy fading. Base: The underside wood grain is clean and perfectly showcases the bold, crisp signature text. We package fine art collectibles with maximum protection! A stellar centerpiece addition for serious folk art collectors or anyone who loves high-end, handmade country primitives! Offers welcome from serious buyers. ? ABOUT THE ARTIST. John Ulery, along with his wife Penny, are highly respected regional American craftsmen from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Founding their studio “Designs in Wood” in 1972, they spent over 30 years exhibiting their meticulously detailed split-log architectural models at juried fine art shows and premium antique galleries across the country. Celebrated for capturing traditional Appalachian primitive style, John Ulery’s hand-carved works have been featured in regional historical museums and remain highly sought after by studio art collectors for their true one-of-a-kind organic construction.