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Posted 11 years ago
sarahoff
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Wood carvings of an elderly couple in our collection. While trying to find out some background on them I found a very similar, but more basic version of the same couple. Maybe an earlier example by the same artist, or maybe his apprentice?
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These are very stunning sara :) I may no nothing about these , but these just stunning:)
Thank you so much Sean, so what do you think? Looks like the same couple right?
your very welcome darling sara:) yes they do look like the same couple to me:)!!!!
Thank you nldionne,vetraio,blunderbus,musikchoo,bratjdd,and,toolate2 for the love and kind comments:)
Beautiful carving on YOUR examples-- great patina on the wood that appears to have a lot of age. Can you post a photo of the bottom of yours to confirm?
I don't see the same age or quality in photo #4-- the age looks like stain rather than age patina. I'd say they are much later than your examples.
scott
Thank you Scott for taking the time to look and help, I'll post more photos when I get home later. Please be on the lookout for them:)
Scottvez I added a photo of one of the bottoms, thanks again for your help
It appears to have age, but the lighting/ focus is not very good.
If you can replicate the lighting and focus from photo #2 a better determination may be possible.
scott
Scottvez is this a little better?
yes-- it does look like true age (to me). The grain is just not what I was expecting.
scott
What were you expecting?
The grain is not as visible as I was expecting and I am confusing the cut marks with grain!
scott
Thank you all for the love:)
J. Alberdi wood carvings!?
Thank you Tom:)
Just saw your listing as I was researching 2 busts I just found while treasure hunting in the thrift stores in my area. My man bust actually has "J.ALBERDI" stamped into the wood side where his left shoulder is, and is definitely carved wood (he is missing his pipe, however, along with the "loop" atop his hat). My opinion of your bust is that the pipe is not original. Interestingly, my woman bust does not have the same "J.ALBERDI" stamped into the wood that I can see, but matches the workmanship and look of the other bust!?! Regardless, I believe both pieces are by Alberdi, but this pair also appears to be a "common" set available on the internet. I also found 2 figurines at the same thrift store that both share "J.ALBERDI" stamped into their wood bases. Not sure how I might be able to confirm authenticity, but feel I had a good day today! Do either of your busts have "J.ALBERDI" stamped into the wood around their bases?
Ok so i have the complete man and stamped woman busts plus the somewhat matching wall plates that are also stamped i am interested to know the value of these items ?