1800s Primitive Carved Americana Folk Art Wood Figure Police Petersburg VA AAFA

  
1800s Carved American Folk Art Figure Police Petersburg, Virginia. A great old whimsical carved figure of what looks like white pine. He's jointed at the arms.

He's in original paint with much crazing and loss, but an amazing patina. The figure itself and carving is in great condition. Some items were stored in the attic for the past 100 years. The arms are articulated, one representing a club, the other a hook? It looks like he's walking backwards?

Maybe his head or feet are going in opposite directions? He seems mixed up and having a bad day. A Keystone Cops kind of day? I've always thought he looked sort of sinister and problematic. There's definitely a story here.

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I will get back with you as soon as possible. I traveled many years for business and added to my collection. Now I'm starting to sell some Americana and other items. Please check my other auctions.

All my items are in as found condition, most were in display cases or were packed away for many years. The item "1800s Primitive Carved Americana Folk Art Wood Figure Police Petersburg VA AAFA" is in sale since Thursday, March 12, 2020. This item is in the category "Antiques\Decorative Arts\Woodenware\Carved Figures". The seller is "buildica" and is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

This item can be shipped to United States.

1. Country/Region of Origin: United States
2. Age: 1850-1899
3. Style: Americana
4. Original/Reproduction: Original