{"product_id":"carved-old-couple-plaques","title":"Hand Carved Old Couple Relief Plaques Pair Mid Century Folk Art Wood Man Pipe Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand carved old couple relief plaques pair features two substantial mid century style wood portraits, an elderly woman in a head covering and an elderly mustached man wearing a hat and holding a pipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is cut deeply into a thick solid wood block, leaving broad visible chisel marks, knots, grain, and irregular natural edges as part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm honey brown finish and expressive faces give the pair the look of traditional folk carving. They would work especially well together on a cabin wall, beside a fireplace, in a study, or among other hand carved folk art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"Pair of carved portrait plaques\"\u003e Pair of carved portrait plaques\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep relief wall carvings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 20th century, exact date not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid carved wood, exact wood species not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm honey brown with darker brown shading and natural wood variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small incised mark or possible initials visible near the lower portion of the male plaque. Maker is not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elderly couple portrait pair, no model name confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folk art, rustic deep relief character carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11 inches by 9 inches by 1 1\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 pounds 13 ounces actual item weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both plaques remain substantial, attractive carved pieces with strong facial detail and an appealing warm wood finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deeply carved faces, clothing, hat, head covering, mustache, pipe, and surrounding relief remain visually distinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe two plaques retain complementary color and carving style and display naturally as a pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural knots, bark remnants, irregular edges, darker areas, and rough sections are visible throughout the wood blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall surface checks, scratches, tool marks, and areas of uneven finish are visible in the photographed surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere is localized roughness and wood loss around some knots and outer edges, particularly along the lower and side areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe small incised mark on the male plaque is not clear enough in the photos to identify confidently as an artist signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired portraits of an elderly man and woman were a recurring subject in 20th century folk carving traditions. Similar character plaques were produced in both Alpine regions and North American folk carving communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matching format makes this pair especially suited to collectors of carved folk figures, rustic wall art, cabin decor, and expressive portrait carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe male pipe smoker and the woman's head covering give the pair distinct personalities, while the thick blocks preserve the knots, grain, and irregularity of the original wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have the kind of hand worked surface that rewards a closer look, with chisel cuts and natural wood character still plainly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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