G.S. Signed Folk Art Wooden Dog Sculpture 1964 Painted Wood

This G.S. signed folk art wooden dog sculpture is a painted wood piece dated June 30, 1964, with a reclining brown dog mounted on a colorful hand-painted base.

I like the contrast between the dark glossy dog and the loose green, yellow, and orange brushwork on the base. It has the personal feel of handmade folk art rather than a factory figurine, and the handwritten date and initials on the underside are an important part of the piece.

Details

• Item: Signed wooden dog sculpture on painted base
• Item Type: Folk art animal sculpture
• Era: 1964
• Materials: Painted wood
• Color: Dark brown dog with green, yellow, orange, and natural wood tones
• Maker and Mark: Signed with the initials G.S. Artist identity is not confirmed from photos.
• Pattern or Model: Not confirmed from photos
• Style: Handmade folk art
• Dimensions: Base approximately 5 inches long, 2 1/2 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick. Dog approximately 4 inches long, 1 inch wide, and 2 inches tall on the base.
• Special Features: Reclining dog form, glossy painted finish, colorful brush-painted base, and handwritten underside inscription reading 30. Juin. 1964. with G.S. initials

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: The sculpture is complete and structurally sound, with noticeable surface wear that does not take away from its strong handmade character.
• The dog remains firmly presented on the base, and no chips, cracks, or splitting of the wood were reported or seen in the supplied photos.
• The handwritten 1964 date and G.S. initials remain dark and easy to read on the unfinished underside.
• The green, yellow, and orange painted base still has strong color and clearly visible hand-brushed variation.

Issues / Wear

• The dark brown finish on the dog has scattered small losses, scratches, and rubbed spots. These are especially visible around the face, chest, body, and rear and are noticeable rather than merely faint age wear.
• The painted base shows scuffs, uneven finish, small marks, and areas of surface wear. The underside is unfinished wood with staining, rub marks, and discoloration around the edges.
• The glossy coating reflects strongly and appears somewhat uneven across both the dog and base, which fits the handmade construction but should be expected when viewing it up close.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

The underside is dated June 30, 1964. The handwritten date gives this handmade piece a firm point in time even though the artist behind the G.S. initials has not been identified.

The reclining dog and bold painted base suit a folk art collection, vintage animal display, or shelf where handmade pieces have more appeal than factory-perfect figures.

The word Juin is used for June in the inscription. It is an interesting clue, but the photos do not confirm the country where the sculpture was made.

The small scale and bright base give this dog plenty of personality without needing much display space.

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