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Man in Blue Suit Carving by Stanley Rector
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Man in Blue Suit Carving by Stanley Rector
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$300
Sold
CA$125
Live Auction
Canadian Folk Art
ARTIST
Stanley Rector (1943-2020), hailing from Southampton, Nova Scotia, was a second-generation folk artist following in the footsteps of his renowned father, Thomas Rector. Early in his life, Rector worked as work as a woodsman, coal miner, lobster fisherman, and truck driver. Later, he found steady employment with Harrisons Building Supplies, where he worked until his retirement. In the late 1980s, Rector embarked on a new journey as a woodcarver. His artistic focus predominantly centered on crafting people, occasionally venturing into depictions of birds and bears engaged in various activities. Stanley Rector and his father became fixtures at the Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival, where they gained recognition for their iconic stick men creations.
Size
10.75" x 4.25" x 2.25".
Category
Folk Art
Description
Southampton, Nova Scotia. Last quarter 20th century. A particularly fine and detailed carving of a man in a blue suit with a black briefcase, by primitive artist Stanley Rector. Signed, "Stanley Rector", on bottom of base.
Condition
Very nice condition with no repairs. Slight wear to the top of the head.
Medium
Carved and painted wood.
Provenance
From the late Julie Ford Collection.
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