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The figure is boldly executed in deep relief with hand-cut V-gouge work throughout, including the textured bonnet, scalloped collar, incised facial features, and diamond-patterned skirt. The strong graphic silhouette and recessed oval framing around the head give the piece remarkable wall presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from a single thick hardwood plank, retaining outstanding original surface and rich, naturally oxidized patina. The recesses show honest darkening from age and use, with lighter wear to the high points consistent with more than a century of handling. The back displays beautiful age toning and untouched surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf extraordinary scale at 45 inches in height, far larger than typical domestic molds, likely made as a bakery show board or large decorative kitchen display within a Pennsylvania German household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchased from an old family estate and fresh to the market. 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Hand-carved from lightweight pine and retaining its original painted surface, the figure is animated by rhythmic black spotting across a vibrant yellow ground, with exaggerated facial features, incised whiskers, and expressive, wide-set eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculpture retains its original blue-painted mounting pole and pegged construction, suggesting its intended use as a gatepost, storefront, or roadside display figure. 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Each rises from a substantial square base into a tall, tapering rectangular column, the form interrupted by a striking horizontal metal plane that encircles the body—an intentional visual break that transforms the object from functional form into sculptural statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe candle socket is fully integrated within the glass mass, emphasizing Vallien’s mastery of weight, balance, and negative space. The glass itself displays characteristic internal bubbles, striations, and organic inclusions, hallmarks of cast glass that create depth and a sense of suspended movement within the otherwise rigid geometric structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth examples are signed “B. Vallien” and bear the etched model number “69510” to the underside, firmly identifying the design within Vallien’s celebrated production for Kosta Boda during the late 20th century. 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The naturally distressed surface and dry surface texture create the type of authentic wear impossible to convincingly reproduce, greatly enhancing the sign’s folk art appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely created for a seasonal lakeside business, roadside stand, marina, resort property, or rural commercial establishment, the sign carries the evocative charm of small-town American enterprise and winter dormancy. 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The elegant tapering form rises from a broad flaring foot and is surmounted by a dramatic fitted lid with an organic sculptural finial resembling driftwood or antler, secured with applied coiled glass elements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted in richly layered amber, ochre, ivory, and smoky brown tones with intricate crackled and veined “strata” decoration throughout, the vessel is accented by vivid cobalt blue rims which frame the composition with exceptional visual contrast. The expansive foot displays beautifully radiating feather-like patterning, while the sculptural top reflects the artists’ nature-inspired aesthetic and technical mastery of hot-worked glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional example of contemporary American studio glass possessing strong sculptural presence and remarkable decorative impact. 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The group includes a rickshaw with driver beneath a scalloped canopy, a shoulder-pole street vendor carrying provisions, and an elaborate ox cart with passengers and original textile-lined interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach miniature bears the hallmark of Cum Wo, one of the premier Chinese export silver workshops active in Canton and Hong Kong during the late Qing and early Republican periods, together with “90” purity marks indicating high-grade .900 silver. Cum Wo is regarded alongside Wang Hing among the most important and collectible makers of Chinese export silver produced for the Western market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe craftsmanship throughout is extraordinary, from the delicately formed oxen, expressive figures, and spoked wheels to the engraved flooring, architectural canopy supports, and miniature market goods. These whimsical “street life” scenes were created as luxury souvenirs for Western travelers and collectors fascinated by the culture and imagery of late 19th and early 20th century China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly desirable as a matching, hallmarked group, the set retains a beautiful untouched surface and rich natural patina developed over generations. 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The double-compartment interior retains its original divider arrangement beneath an ornate openwork carrying handle, allowing the piece to function as a correspondence rack, bill holder, or highly decorative desktop bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly notable is the extraordinary attention to detail throughout, including the richly ornamented interior divider panels, which retain fully developed decorative casting despite being largely concealed during normal use. This commitment to ornament in even the least visible areas speaks to the quality of manufacture and elevates the piece far above ordinary utilitarian desk accessories of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe quality of casting throughout is unusually strong, with deeply undercut openwork and thick, heavy bronze construction far surpassing the lightweight stamped desk accessories commonly encountered from the period. 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Entirely forged by hand, the ladle features an elegantly tapered shank with a refined forged transition into its original socket ferrule, retaining the original turned hardwood handle. The forged shank bears two unidentified struck maker’s marks, adding an intriguing element of individuality and suggesting production by a skilled blacksmith or specialized forge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally intended for use over an open hearth, the generous bowl was designed for dipping soups, stews, hot water, cider, or other liquids from large kettles while the long handle kept the user safely away from the fire. 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This purposeful configuration closely relates to compact “closed-car” whisk brooms marketed during the 1920s for cleaning the difficult corners, seams and joints surrounding automobile upholstery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially appealing is the two-tone broom corn, combining mellow golden-natural fibers with a bold band of burgundy or oxblood-red dyed corn. The color is integral to the fibers, creating a wonderfully primitive striped effect rarely encountered on surviving automobile brooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe broom corn is double sewn and secured by heavy steel-wire bindings, while the handle is tightly spiral-wound in wire and terminates in a domed metal cap and hanging ring. The darkened steel, golden straw and faded oxblood fibers give the piece exceptional decorative character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly compelling period parallel appears in the 1927 Western Auto Supply Company catalog, which offered a similarly shaped “Closed Car Whisk Broom” measuring approximately 7 × 5 inches and specifically designed for cleaning around automobile cushions. While the maker of this example remains unidentified, its dimensions, offset form and reinforced construction place it convincingly within this fascinating group of early American motoring accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderfully sculptural piece of early American industrial folk art—compact, functional and unusually decorative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very good untouched condition with expected wear and minor shortening\/loss to the outer broom-corn fibers. 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