Folk Art Man (Shriner?) with Great Face and Tray continental painting for mitering corners

for mitering corners

Sold as pair

and was pretty struck by the rawness and potency of the early wrapped object sculptures

then covered with a pane of glass which both protects the design and renders it super functional

Thickly painted on board in lush red

Folk Art Man (Shriner?) with Great Face and Tray continental painting for mitering cornersI found this guy in Upstate NY near Albany, and while I don't usually go for folk art "butlers," he's shorter than most, easily set atop a table, and in his red cap looks to me like a Shriner, with tray out not to serve but rather to collect! Lots of personality in that painted face, too, looking both kindly and nervous or as if about to crack a joke! 19 1 2" t x 9 1 4" w at base x 4 1 2" d. Good condition, sturdy and sound, with general surface wear