Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man metal dinosaur but failed at several others

but failed at several others attempted--definitely one could invest many hours of focused effort in mastering all of these

but also brings a refined rustic sensibility to any setting

by Conde Nast

Always on the prowl for beautiful wooden boxes

and a key still with it

Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man metal dinosaur but failed at several othersNot an especially skillful carving, but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with, encouraging this young fellow to cheer up a bit! I've got a bit of a weakness for what might be described as portraits of the artist as a young man (or young woman!) and would venture to guess this was indeed a self portrait, maybe carved in art class, capturing its maker in a moment of youthful angst. 9 3 4" x 7 5 8" x 5 8" thick, with a dark stain