Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Antique Folk Art Carved Fish from Pitcairn Island

I saw this fish that had nothing to do with anything that I am usually interested in but it was just so well carved and had such personality that I bought  him. Turns out these carvings from Pitcairn Island are pretty well regarded especially the older ones and this one I think is. Lovely detail and patina.

Mine is not as good as this
http://www.antiquehelper.com/item/308977



More like this
http://www.vandekar.com/details.asp?inventoryNumber=NY07400
 http://www.webbs.co.nz/auction-item/a-pitcairn-island-carved-fish-stand-john-christian



HAPPY TO ACCEPT OFFERS ON THIS GUY

2 comments:

  1. Do you know the story of Pitcairn Island? If not, I highly suggest you look it up -- there was a very long article in Vanity Fair a few years ago that was absolutely fascinating -- considering how small the island's population is, the carver of your fish may well be mentioned.

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  2. Thanks Nick I will try to find it I love Vanity Fair. Cannot wait for more pics of your house looks like you are doing a fine job.

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