Sunday, December 20, 2009

Sandstone Carving of Capt. Miller

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HERE IS A RARE, AMERICAN folk art carved sandstone bust that recently sold on 1st Dibs. The piece, they believe, came from Connecticut, and is from the early 19th century. This life-size bust depicts a “Capt Miller.” The piece shows traces of paint and is really magnificent.

Height: 24 in.
Depth: 9 in.

Width/length: 22 in.


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