Tall Hand-Carved Wood & Iron Crane Sculpture, Modern Folk Art

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A tall sculptural bird depicting a crane or heron, hand-carved in warm-toned wood and mounted on slender forged iron legs … Read more A tall sculptural bird depicting a crane or heron, hand-carved in warm-toned wood and mounted on slender forged iron legs and base. The elongated neck, forward-leaning posture, and simplified feather carving give the form a strong linear presence, characteristic of modern folk art approaches that favor reduction and silhouette over literal detail.
At nearly four feet in height, the piece functions decisively as a floor sculpture rather than tabletop decor. Its vertical emphasis and open stance allow it to read cleanly in space, making it well suited to entry halls, hearth rooms, and interiors where sculptural objects are used to anchor a room rather than fill it.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE
Sculptural bird forms of this type were produced in the late 20th century by independent artisans working within the modern folk art tradition, with emphasis on form, balance, and material contrast rather than literal naturalism. This example demonstrates intentional craftsmanship, particularly in the controlled carving of the head and body and the structurally balanced iron stance, indicating an object conceived for interior display rather than utilitarian or outdoor use.

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