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Wood sculpture - two faces - french folk art - Early XX th century

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Huge solid wood sculpture, hand-carved French folk art from the early 20th century. The sculpture, meticulously crafted from a raw wooden log, depicts two faces on two different sides of the tree trunk. Beautifully executed in a naive style, with a lovely patina.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
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  • Seller Location:
    SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7052236437512

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