Elwood Graham James

Elwood Graham James (1890 - 1960), was a deaf artist who made eccentric sculptural birdhouses in Mingo County, West Virginia, primarily during the 1930's - 1940's. He would construct them from
things he picked up while assisting a traveling roofer, who used tin to repair roofs of local houses.

Muntz Respirator, 1902

Circa 1890 Presentation Box with Carved Faces and Hands

Circa 1900 Pair of Gatepost Finials

Sold at Robert Young Antiques.

Kump/Houser Family Folk Art Carved Rhododendron Root Stand Table

Auction House description: KUMP / HOUSER FAMILY, ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA FOLK ART CARVED OAK AND RHODODENDRON ROOT STAND TABLE, a tour-de-force of root carving and ingenious design with two fixed shelves, two drawers, and slightly splayed legs supporting an exuberant display of root carvings including birds, turtles, snakes, a stag, and human figures. Over 20 carved figures total. Poplar and other secondary woods. Excellent old, possibly original, surface with warm color and expected wear. Circa 1920-1930. 38" HOA, 31" WOA, 16" DOA.

Sold for $3,250.00 (w/o premium) at Jeffrey Evans.

"Step Right Up and Test Your Strength!"

Extremely rare tintype of a circus carney and a High Striker carnival game.

Available here.

My Biennial #27

Emil James Bisttram
Oversoul
c. 1941
Oil on masonite
39 1/4" x 30" x 1 1/2"

Available at Michael Rosenfeld Gallery.

1944 North African Coin Purse