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Baldwin in 1850
I really don't know much about this sculpture
The painterly red collar
which shows some darkening
There is one rough patch of glaze about the figure to the left
Antique Folk Art Monkey Head Carving, Stopper or Cane Top? gift for scholar Baldwin in 1850The second of two monkeys this week, at least I believe it is the head of a monkey depicted on this carved piece, which I purchased from a dealer in Maine, who pulled it out of an old Maine estate. I love the face, especially the soulful eyes, and the very dark old dry wood patina. I think most likely it was some sort of stopper or handle, perhaps the topper on a cane? 19th c. I believe. 4 1 4 t x 1 1 8 w x 1 3 4 d and in very good condition, with one
