Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving portrait which appears gray-black until held

which appears gray-black until held to light

And the face is pretty great too

Super mid-century feeling in its shape and palette

and with its tail then equally satisfyingly knocking against the plate in the opposite direction

6 3/8" x 4 1/8"  and in very good condition

Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving portrait which appears gray-black until heldI don't know the visages of past presidents well enough to know if this carving represents one or not, but to my eye he looks more like a barber, or a sailor, or maybe an antiques dealer! Great face, great old folk carving whatever the case, with a wonderful warm dry patina. Late 19th early 20th c. I would guess, and even better in hand. 4" x 1 5 8" x 1 1 2". Great antique condition, with general wear all to the good and a great warm dry patina.