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Raccoon by Unknown Carver
Estimate:
CA$200 - CA$400
Sold
CA$25
Live Auction
Canadian Folk Art
Size
4.5" x 17.5" x 4".
Category
Description
Mid 20th century. A very direct and primitive carving of a raccoon by an unknown carver. Carved from one block of wood, it exhibits simple black stripes over a natural, rough surface. Marked, with numbers under one foot, believed to have been added later by someone assigning a collection number.
Condition
Good condition with wear to the bottom of the feet.
Medium
Carved and painted wood.
Provenance
From the Rob Robinson Collection.