Old Carved Seated Figure on Stump blue and white sign and our other man handing

and our other man handing over some sort of official letter

I really love the delicacy of this one

"The Modern House" by James Ford and Katherine Morrow Ford was first published by the Architectural Book Publishing Co

which I think dates back to a set of Russian nesting dolls I had as a child

Born Austin Kelly in Dublin

Old Carved Seated Figure on Stump blue and white sign and our other man handingNot even 3 inches tall, but a lot of expression packed into this wonderful little carved figure, who might be contemplating the meaning of life, or maybe just waiting patiently for someone else to arrive. The deep shape of the head suggests either a big brain or a hair bun (maybe both!), and then this great posture, with detailed fingers resting on bent knees. Carved of pine I believe, with a wonderful patina and a big presence. 2 3 4" t x 7 8" w x 1