Estate Sale Auction Hand carved Sculptures, Redware, Brand Name Collectibles, Tools & Household Items
Lot 177:
Description
A collection of decorative Americana folk art items presented on a navy blue painted wooden wall shelf. The shelf consists of a flat top surface supported by two curved side brackets and a lower horizontal rail with several wooden pegs. The items displayed on the top surface include two patriotic top hats with star and stripe motifs, a painted wooden figurine of a man in Colonial-style dress, an arch-topped wooden plaque featuring a hand-painted landscape with a sunflower, crescent moon, and picket fence, and a mixed-media angel figurine with a blue metal body and gold-toned wings holding a small flag. Hanging elements include a solid red wooden heart on twine, a wooden bird perched on a wire-and-wood swing, a rectangular wooden plaque with the text I LOVE THIS LAND accompanied by a flag motif, and a heart-shaped wooden plaque with the text BLESS MY BLOOMERS above a potted plant. A dark blue fabric towel with off-white printed stars is draped over the lower rail, featuring a white canvas bottom band with a brass grommet and illegible printed text.
Condition report:
The items are in very good condition overall. The pieces feature intentionally distressed finishes and aged paint applications consistent with primitive folk art styling. Minor surface wear and light dust are present, consistent with display use. The shelf and all decorative components appear structurally sound with no significant damage observed.
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