Carved And Painted Wood Relief - "Beat To The Post"

Overview

A Hand-Carved And Painted Timber Relief Panel Depicting A Humorous Scene Of An Inebriated Man Leaning Against A Street Lamp Post While Drinking From A Bottle, With A Small Black And White Dog At His Feet. The Figure Wears A Dark Jacket, Striped Tie, Brown Trousers, Dark Boots And A Hat. The Street Lamp Features Coloured Panels In Amber And Orange Tones. The Background Is Carved With Concentric Circular Patterns And The Base Depicts A Cobblestone Pavement. The Scene Is Rendered With A Folk Art Character And Comic Sensibility.

The Verso Carries A Carved Inscription Reading "Plaque No 1?".

Condition

Fair. Chips And Losses Are Present To The Board Edges, Particularly At The Lower Right And Upper Corners. Paint Losses And Flaking Are Visible Across The Relief Figures, With General Surface Wear And Scuffing Throughout. The Carved Detail Shows Minor Losses In Places. Age-Related Patina And Wear Are Consistent Across The Piece. Refer To Images.

Specifications

* Medium: Carved And Painted Wood Relief
* Support: Timber Board
* Signature: Inscribed Lower Right Front
* Verso: Carved Inscription "Plaque No 1?"
* Certificate Of Authenticity: Not Present223924+17

Location of item: 69 Manchester Road, Carrara, QLD, Australia

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