Carving Out a Place in History
Plaque depicting George Washington crossing the Delaware River, Dec. 25, 1776, carved and painted wood, pierced frame with “God Bless America” in red letters with white stars, scalloped edge, probably made for the 1976 U.S. Bicentennial, c.1976, 17 1/4 in. h. by 17 1/4 in. w., $701.
Wood art often doesn’t sell for prices as high as those of similar notable pieces made in glass, metal or pottery, unless it is made into useful furniture. But hand-carved wooden sculptures, plaques, busts and figures can tell a story. A recent auction by Bonhams Skinner in Massachusetts included nearly 400 lots of carved wood […]