I agree. To bring more then $75-100 it would need finer metal work on the upper portion, such as this 1920's example with a period metal mesh...
Does appear to be a screen print process, but a hands on look would confirm. # of units printed this way are generally fairly low - 30 to a few...
Great information . . . thanks
Thanks. . . had thought it was an ebonized wood carving.
Nice piece. Abalone on wing ? What material for the eye, and what process to blacken . . paint or other ?
The base itself looks early and I've seen several such bases with no switch . . . 1880-95. One would have to see it's internal parts to I.D....
Just got a copy of Hilary's ' Looking at Totem Poles' which is a nice starting reference with well done illustrations. Will have to grab the book...
Thanks, I'm learning slowly but surely ~
Thank you. This one seems similar as well, signed by Leslie John - note lower details.[ATTACH]
Stands 20 inches. I felt it had some merit. The lower facial images caught my eye and would like to know more. The sharp carving style & lines I...
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