Makes me dizzy just looking at it....and I love looking at it!
Available at Dolce.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Early Primitive Tin Wind-Up of a Black Man
Not sure if this is home made or manufactured? It has hand painting and the construction is pretty primitive.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
The Nutty Initial Stickers of Norman Saunders
Original artwork for Norman Saunder's Nutty Initial stickers. Available at the Lewis Wayne Gallery.
And more info. on Norman Saunders can be found here.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Circa 1930 Architectural Model of a Detroit House
An exact replica made around 1930 of a traditional Detroit home. Lap wood siding, swing out glass and wood windows, wood shingled roof, extended porch with simulated brick columns carved out of wood with rails and sides and turned wood columns. 27" H x 24" W x 46" D. This was a model for the first house in the first subdivision on 8 Mile Rd. in Detroit.
Available in the upcoming auction at Midwest Auction Galleries.
Update: Sold for $1100.00 (w/o premium)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Early 20th Century Folk Art Carved Portrait Figure of a Woman
I like how this seems to be a portrait carving of a specific woman, but it also remains charmingly naive.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Early Primitive Folk Art Carved Tree Root with Abstract Face
Found in Atlanta. Most likely African American.
