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TWO ARTICULATED DANCING FIGURES

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
American, ca. 1900
Carved wooden figures with original paint, wooden platform.
Great condition, some wear commensurate with age and use.
This folk art dancing toy depicting two African-American figures was possibly made by a black folk artist.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Styles / Movements:	African American, Folk Art, Americana
Patterns:	Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	FA-SO 120
Incollect Reference #:	574573

Dimensions

W.	16 in;	H.	14 in;	D.	7 in;
W.	40.64 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;	D.	17.78 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.