African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Mid-Century Modern the gilded case and silvered

the gilded case and silvered dial and porcelain plaques are in remarkable condition

the cup is raised on a flared stem with corresponding decoration

he was the symbol of the Montparnasse artistic community

The figure represents a 17th century cavalier or musketeer

a Buddhist/Hindu spiritual retreat for yoga & meditation

African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Mid-Century Modern the gilded case and silveredHand carved and signed wooden tiger sculpture by celebrated African American folk artist Isaac Smith (19442016). The sculpture circa 1980. This large whimsical tiger sculpture is carved from wood and hand painted in bold orange, black, and cream tones. Depicted on the prowl, its elongated body stretches forward with wide yellow eyes, alert ears, and wiry whiskers that give the animal an animated presence. The natural contours of the wood enhance the