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Painted Dog House (Wood, Paint, Shingles). H x 37″ L x 24″ W Weight: 50-60 lbs. No apparent damage or restoration. Earl King Swanigan was born on January 14, 1964, in Columbus, Mississippi, to Collier and Lorine Swanigan. Earl was a constant presence on the streets of Hudson, NY. Often seen carrying a found piece of plywood or piece of furniture that he would peddle to store fronts and to pedestrians who might pass by one of the outdoor places he would set up shop on the sidewalks of the city. Earl became a regular visitor to places like TSL, where Claudia Bruce would print images for him to use in his work – Obama, Marilyn Monroe, Mohammed Ali, and many others. Claudia and Earl discovered that they were both born in northeast Mississippi and both migrated north to pursue a life of art. Not without his share of controversy, Earl was a passionate artist with an expansive output of work. His spirit lingers in Hudson’s rowdy, often chaotic, and, sometimes, general dysfunction. Self taught, Earl had a great fondness for animals. Most of his pieces are painted on found wood and with household paints. His work is featured in magazines, blogs, videos and newspapers including the New York Times. Even though his works are in a medium and style not associated with the modern world, his “in your face nature” and down to earth charm have made him an artistic force in the world of contemporary outsider art. Earl died on January 5, 2019, at Berkley Medical Center, in West Virginia.

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Hand Painted Mixed Media Folk Art Guitars 12 x 12 On Canvas Political satire. All Eyes Follow The Leader.

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Beautiful and authentic 19th-century hand-painted portrait of a gentleman with mutton-chop sideburns, rendered in oil on stretched linen canvas. The vivid green background and formal attire reflect classic Victorian-era studio portraiture or folk art style, circa 1880s-1890s. The painting remains on its original wood stretcher and comes with its ornate carved wood frame featuring a heart-cut border design. Frame shows a rich aged patina and minor finish wear consistent with age. Canvas edges exhibit fraying, tack holes, and small wear spots typical for its period (see photos). There are light surface marks, one small puncture, and age-related toning, but no large tears or repairs detected. Canvas: Original, stretched; frayed corners and tack holes visible; age toning on reverse. Painting: Intact, vivid coloration; some surface wear, scuffs, and mild stains. Frame: Original carved wood with patina, wear, and light chipping; solid structure. Frame: 21″ wide × 25″ tall.

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Large Old Vintage Hand Made Painted Wood Folk Art Primitive Whirligig. Made of scrap wood & metal with a figure of a man & a woman turning the whirligig mechanism when the wind blows. Still works as designed! Measures approximately 30″ long x 26-1/2″ high x 14 wide at the widest point. Condition is old with much weather use wear including losses to the wood & paint. Several newer metal pieces were apparently used over time to stabilize the whirligig (screws & metal rings). The clothing on the male & female figures must have been replaced several times over the years (made from rags). The top part is removable from the base (just lifts off). Still works fine if properly mounted outdoors. Please view all the pictures.

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This Folk Art Painted Cow Skull is a unique and original piece of art work by an Arkansas artist. Using repurposed items the artist spends long hours applying them to a real cow skull with horns This type of Art is becoming more popular in this region of the country.

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WONDERFUL VINTAGE ANTIQUE BALINESE CARVED AND HANDPAINTED WOOD PANEL PAINTING, FRAMED! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! MEASURING 14X18″, AND 17X21″ FRAME. WEIGHS 3 LB 7 OZ.

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This Poster was painted on the backside of a 1951 Mr Belvedere Rings The Bell Poster. Poster measure 27″ x 41″. I believe thIs may be for Moultrie, Ga.

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The product is a unique and one-of-a-kind painting of the Statue of Liberty on a cabinet door, created by artist Eric Legge in a folk art style. The medium-sized artwork is original, signed, and handmade in Georgia, USA using acrylic painting techniques. This one-of-a-kind piece adds a touch of artistry and creativity to any space, making it a standout piece for collectors or art enthusiasts looking for a distinctive and eye-catching decoration.

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13 ANTIQUE FOLK ART PRIMITIVE LACH & HANDLED BLUE PAINTED DOCUMENT BOX. IN GOOD WORN ANTIQUE CONDITION (please magnify photos). MEASUREMENTS 9 1/2″ height x 13″ width x 9 1/4. A RECENT ACQUISITION from a LOCAL ANTIQUE COLLECTOR.

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