{"product_id":"vintage-hand-carved-wooden-dog-attributed-papier-mache-mold","title":"Vintage Hand-Carved Wooden Dog – Attributed Papier-Mâché Mold","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary piece of folk art with a fascinating past and personality to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wonderfully expressive, nearly life-size wooden dog is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid wood, he rests in a relaxed, reclining pose with long outstretched front legs, gently folded hindquarters, floppy ears, and a beautifully sculpted face that seems almost lifelike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelieved to have originally served as a working mold for the production of papier-mâché figures, this unusual piece may be an example of a traditional Filipino \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etakaan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These carved wooden molds were used by artisans, particularly in Paete in the Philippines, to create decorative papier-mâché animals and other figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dog's construction offers intriguing clues to its possible working history. Its flattened, roughly finished underside, visible carving marks, natural wood checking, and richly darkened surfaces are consistent with the characteristics often seen on traditional wooden production molds. The contrast between the finished sculptural form and the utilitarian underside speaks to an object originally created for a practical purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood has developed a beautiful, timeworn patina, with variations in color, visible tool marks, and natural age-related cracks that contribute to its character. The charming red velvet ribbon tied around his neck adds a touch of whimsy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcquired from Breck Armstrong of Moss Studios, who purchased the piece as part of a larger collection from a longtime antiques dealer who had passed away. The dog was represented as an older wooden mold, although its precise age and geographic origin remain unverified, possibly circa 1920-1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Remarkable Decorative Statement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring an impressive 29 inches long and standing 16.5 inches high, this substantial wooden dog is much more than a tabletop curiosity. He would be perfectly at home resting beside a fireplace, welcoming guests in an entry hall, or keeping watch in a library or living room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether appreciated for its possible history as an artisan's working mold, its folk-art character, or simply its irresistible personality, this is a wonderfully distinctive piece that is certain to become a conversation starter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 29\"L × 9\"W × 16.5\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid carved wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folk Art \/ Primitive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossible Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Philippines, attributed to the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003etakaan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e papier-mâché mold-making tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vintage; exact date unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Age-related cracks, surface wear, tool marks, and variations in wood color consistent with its history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breck Armstrong, Moss Studios, acquired from a deceased antiques dealer's collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStore Pickup Only\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patina Collected","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68098049540416,"sku":"10858MS","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/0711\/0976\/files\/Dogv1.png?v=1794504197","url":"https:\/\/patinapolishedliving.com\/products\/vintage-hand-carved-wooden-dog-attributed-papier-mache-mold","provider":"Patina Polished Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}