Charles Hart Five-inch Penguin Pair

Charles Hart (1862-1960) Gloucester, MA, c. 1930 5 in. tall

These carvings have many of the features that astute collectors look for: inletted bills, applied shaped wings, grooved feet, and a rich patina commensurate with the birds' age. Original paint with light wear. One penguin has touch-up to broken off bill tip.

Provenance: Estate of Paul W. Masengarb

Literature: Richard Bishop, "American Folk Sculpture," New York, NY, 1985, p. 177, related carving illustrated.

Provenance

Estate of Paul W. Masengarb