Monk or Friar Bottle Holder Sculpture in Carved Wood, 1960s

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A retractable bottle holder sculpted in the shape of a monk, dating from the 1960s or 1970s. Crafted from solid, … Read more A retractable bottle holder sculpted in the shape of a monk, dating from the 1960s or 1970s. Crafted from solid, hand-carved wood, the figure opens like a book using hinges and a burnished metal clasp, revealing a contoured interior compartment designed to hold a bottle. Preserved in excellent period condition, structurally sound, with a beautiful natural patina and perfectly functioning closing mechanisms.

Technical Details:

Type: Hidden bottle holder / Openable sculpture

Origin / Manufacturer: Attributed to Artigianato del Novecento

Period: Attributed to the 1960s/1970s

Subject and Style: Rustic vintage / Carved figure of a monk with a hidden bottle compartment

Materials: Solid wood, burnished metal hardware

Dimensions: Height 42 cm | Base 13 x 13 cm

Condition: Excellent period condition; solid and intact, well-preserved wood with patina and perfectly functioning hinges


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This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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