Folk Art Carving of Strongman and Gymnast

Folk Art Carving of Strongman and Gymnast

American, ca. 1935
Carved wood, polychrome paint.
Over-all in excellent condition, wear commensurate to age.
Provenance: Private collection.
This wonderfully whimsical folk-art carving of two figures, appearing as a weight lifter and gymnast, has great appeal. The creator captured a sense of style for this period, along with a little humor and wit. The gymnast rotates on her pedestal.

14 ¼” h., 10 ½” w/. 10 ¼” d.

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