{"product_id":"carved-and-painted-yellow-cat-pole-figure","title":"Carved and Painted Yellow Cat Pole Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican, mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved pine with original polychrome surface; retaining blue-painted mounting pole\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 in. figure height; approx. 15 in. overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis boldly rendered seated cat exemplifies the graphic vitality and whimsical character of mid-20th-century American vernacular carving. 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. Surface wear, minor paint loss, and natural oxidation are consistent with outdoor exposure and attest to its authenticity and age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its strong silhouette, playful attitude, and striking polychrome decoration, this charismatic feline stands as a compelling example of American folk imagination—an object created to attract attention, delight passersby, and animate the vernacular landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44848760062061,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-16at3.32.56PM_5.jpg?v=1773689685","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/carved-and-painted-yellow-cat-pole-figure","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}