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A rare and unique find, a Folk Art hand wood carving and miniature portrait of American boxer Joe Louis (1914-1981). …
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A rare and unique find, a Folk Art hand wood carving and miniature portrait of American boxer Joe Louis (1914-1981). Joseph Louis Barrow began his boxing career in 1934, so this would have been done 15 years later in 1949, two years before his retirement.
It is signed "1-7-49" on the back with "Joe Louis" penciled in faintly.
A fine carving, with an antique-white background, and Mr. Louis, with his boxing gloves on, holding his arms to his chest, in a brown stain/paint, with the gloves and hair in a darker shade.
A great addition to any Folk Art, Sports Memorabilia, Boxing, or American collector.
Circa: 1949
Artist: Unknown
Condition: Good and consistent with age.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" W x 1" D x 3 1/2" H
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- Dimensions
- 3.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Styles
- Folk Art
- Art Subjects
- Sport
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paint
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good and consistent with age. Good and consistent with age. less
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