Some objects just have a soul, and this little fellow is one of them. Carved with his head tipped back and his book held high, he looks utterly lost in the joy of his story, mouth open mid-song, every fold of his coat and lock of his hair shaped by hand. The painted touches, a flash of red at the collar, the green and red of his beloved book, give him that warm Old World folk-art glow. This is Black Forest charm at its most lovable, the kind of carved character that European artisans made to celebrate the simple pleasures, here, the bliss of a good read. He'll hold a row of books against a wall, anchor a shelf of poetry, or simply sit and delight anyone who spots him. A true conversation piece for the book lover, the folk-art collector, or anyone who believes a shelf should have personality.
Condition: Good vintage. Crisp carving, expressive face, paint largely intact with wear consistent with age (note any chips honestly)
Some objects just have a soul, and this little fellow is one of them. Carved with his head tipped back and his book held high, he looks utterly lost in the joy of his story, mouth open mid-song, every fold of his coat and lock of his hair shaped by hand. The painted touches, a flash of red at the collar, the green and red of his beloved book, give him that warm Old World folk-art glow. This is Black Forest charm at its most lovable, the kind of carved character that European artisans made to celebrate the simple pleasures, here, the bliss of a good read. He'll hold a row of books against a wall, anchor a shelf of poetry, or simply sit and delight anyone who spots him. A true conversation piece for the book lover, the folk-art collector, or anyone who believes a shelf should have personality.
Condition: Good vintage. Crisp carving, expressive face, paint largely intact with wear consistent with age (note any chips honestly)
