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The Village People

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
These beautifully carved reductive figures represent several “village people.” The maker is clearly displaying his carving skills with no desire to embellish his work with paint. This grouping is from the Strong Museum, Rochester, New York.
For other pieces by the same hand please refer to Robert Bishop, American Folk Sculpture (Dutton, 1974), pages 196–197; Northeast Auctions, The Collection of Susan and Raymond Egan, August 5, 2006, lots #801 and #871; Christie’s Auctions, Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel, January 20, 2001, lot #639.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Vermont
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	white pine with a warm aged patina
Creation Date:	1910
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana
Book References:	Robert Bishop, American Folk Sculpture (Dutton, 1974), pages 196–197
Catalog References:	Northeast Auctions, The Collection of Susan and Raymond Egan, August 5, 2006, lots #801 and #871; Christie’s Auctions, Collection of Kendra and Allan Daniel, January 20, 2001, lot #639.
Incollect Reference #:	102158

Dimensions

H.	11 in;
H.	27.94 cm;

Message from Seller:

A passionate collector and a successful and respected dealer in early American advertising since 1973, Allan expanded this passion to include collecting period American folk art and Americana. He subsequently became a dealer in this material in 1985. Allan has earned a reputation, in both the dealer and collector communities, as being an authority in this subject matter, for having extensive knowledge, a keen eye for the material and a love for this exciting American art form.

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