Old Articulated Artist's Model Hand

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1950: item #351160
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Offered here is a wonderful, I would say early, artists model of a hand. The fingers, thumb and wrist move as one's own hand would, and can be posed in a variety of graceful (or rude) gestures. The hand is mounted to a life size forearm and is attached to a black wooden base. It is a woman's hand. It is really quite beautiful. The color of the wood has mellowed over time, and there are a few scuff marks that have taken on a darker tone. It is nearly 19" with the fingers fully extended. I ... Click for details

A Carved And Painted Wood Santos Figure

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #115392
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This is a wonderful polychrome carved wood statue of a Holy Man , possibly 18th Century or earlier, wood carving with layer of gesso, looks like image from antiquity, figure wearing robe and cape holding book in proper left hand and missing object that was held in other hand perhaps a staff, carved from same piece of wood, worm holes throughout the back, fair to good condition, measures 29" high

EARLY 19TH C FIGURE Of ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 1837 VR: item #106589
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This is an early polychrome wooden statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Patron Saint of Youth, probably Spanish, late 18th to early 19th Century, wood carving with layer of gesso on a plinth base, St Aloysius is standing clothed in Jesuit garb, very nice detail of facial features and clothing, statue is in fair to good condition, in need of restoration, has chips in several places, fingers broken in proper left hand, measures 35 in H.

Black Bear 2 by Moises Jimenez Oaxaca, Mexico

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Contemporary: item #73304
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'Black Bear #2' by Moises Jimenez. From the Land of Myth and Magic ~ Oaxaca, Mexico. Moises is a world renowned woodcarver. The most collectible of all Oaxacan woodcarvings are from the Jimenez family. 'Black Bear' is an excellent example of Oaxacan Folk Art. Moises is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez (considered by many as the founder and father of the Mexican Woodcarving Movement). 'Black Bear' is a collector's piece and in excellent condition. Stands 6 inches high and 7 1/2 inches long. Carved ... Click for details

Red Otter by Moises Jimenez ~ Oaxaca, Mexico

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Contemporary: item #73299
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Red Otter by Moises Jimenez. From the Land of Myth and Magic ~ Oaxaca, Mexico. Moises is a world renowned woodcarver. The most collectible of all Oaxacan woodcarvings are from the Jimenez family. 'Red Otter' is a fine example of Oaxacan Folk Art. Moises is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez (considered by many as the founder and father of the Mexican Woodcarving Movement). 'Red Otter' is a fine collector's piece and in excellent condition. Stands 10 inches high and 7 inches long. 'Red Otter' is carv... Click for details

Green Coyote by Armando Jimenez, Oaxaca

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 2000: item #48046
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'Green Coyote' by Armando Jimenez. From the land of Myth and Magic ~ Oaxaca, Mexico. By world renowned Folk Artist and Woodcarver. Armando is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez (considered by many as the founder and father of the Mexican Woodcarving Movement). Green Coyote stands 7 3/4 inches high and is 18 1/2 inches long. Hand carved and hand painted 'Green Coyote' is made out of traditional copal wood. In mint condition. Made in 2000. A wonderful woodcarving and the finest being done in Mexico to... Click for details

Billy-goat ~by Armando Jimenez, Oaxaca Mexico

Archives: Fine Art: Sculpture: Wood Pre 2000: item #46953
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'Billy-goat' by Armando Jimenez. From the land of Myth and Magic ~ Oaxaca, Mexico. By world renowned Folk Art Artist and Woodcarver. Armando is the grandson of Manuel Jimenez (considered by many as the founder and father of the Mexican Woodcarving Movement). 'Billy-goat' is a striking figure, (with horns)stands 20 inches high and is over 12 inches long. Hand carved and hand painted --- 'Billy-goat' is made out of traditional copal wood. In mint conditions. Made in 2000. A great woodcarving and a... Click for details