1990 Hand Carved Wood Polychrome Painted Folk Art Pig Walter & June Gottshall
Description: A hand carved wood and polychrome painted American Folk-Art Pig. The carving shows a pig sitting on his hind legs with his fore legs fully extended. The pig his pink colored mouth open with his ears perked up. The pig also has two plastic eyes with black central pupils and surrounded brown coloring within the eye. The piece, which was produced by Walter and June Gottshall represents a modern folk art piece. The body of the pig is colored in off-white coloring flanked by black bands with the pig's head being black as well as its behind. Its hind legs are black while the fore legs are off-white in color with black hoofs. The pig has a metal tail in the fore of a cork screw. The piece is signed on the bottom "WJG 90". The details show eyes with pupils, a mouth in pink, hoofs in black, and perked ears. A very nice piece of folk art made by a famous couple of folk artists from Southeastern Pennsylvania. The carving is made in the best tradition of Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art common in Southeastern Pennsylvania and especially Lancaster County, where this piece was acquired. A nice piece of American folk art to add to your Americana Collection. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1990.
Origin: Purchased at an estate auction in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size: Measures ~4 1/4" at its highest (to the top of the ears), with the pig being 7" long, and ~2 3/4" at its widest. The piece weighs about 7 ounces.
Maker: Walter and June Gottshall.
Marks: Marked in ink "WJG 90" on the bottom of the figure.
Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: Truly a nice and interesting piece of American folk art made by a well-known couple of folk artists, which would make a worthy addition to your collection.
Condition: The carving is in very good condition. The piece has no breaks, cracks, or repairs. It is all original with some minor soiling and a minimum of color loss. It has a few scratches and some minor dings. A nice piece of American folk art for your collection. Please see photos for additional condition information.
