{"product_id":"monumental-american-folk-art-carved-and-painted-uncle-sam-figure","title":"Monumental American Folk Art Carved and Painted Uncle Sam Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th century, circa 1875-1900\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge and visually commanding hand-carved pine figure depicting Uncle Sam, executed in full round and retaining a strong, naturally aged original painted surface. The figure is boldly proportioned with articulated arms and legs and presents powerful sculptural presence characteristic of late 19th-century American folk carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUncle Sam is shown wearing his iconic tall patriotic hat with red and white striping and blue star-decorated band, a blue coat adorned with white stars, and boldly striped trousers. The expressive folk-carved facial features include a pronounced beard, incised hair treatment, and hand-painted eyes, displaying confident naïve character and early hand tool workmanship throughout. Carved from lightweight pine with visible hand tool marks and traditional articulated construction. Large-scale patriotic folk carvings of this type are scarce, particularly examples retaining strong original surface and expressive character. The figure likely served as a store display, promotional figure, or celebratory Americana object during the post-Civil War patriotic period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccompanied by a later custom-made seated display stand, removable and separate from the original carving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 32 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican, late 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43983330574445,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/4e5fe04f-377d-4655-b145-69fad4260fea_85d18731-4843-4de0-87f5-5949c52f3254.jpg?v=1770681185","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/monumental-american-folk-art-carved-and-painted-uncle-sam-figure","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}