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TITLE: Fine Lot of 3 Vintage Svend Elmstedt Hand-Carved Wood Figures - Signed ELM
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Up for sale is a spectacular, rare matching lot of 3 vintage hand-carved and hand-painted wooden caricature figurines by the celebrated master folk artist Svend Elmstedt (Elmstedt Art Family). Standing approximately 5.25 inches tall, these delightful figures showcase a masterclass level of traditional flat-plane whittling, bursting with character, sharp tool precision, and deep expressive humor. The trio represents three legendary caricature archetypes: a rugged North Sea fisherman/mariner in a red knit cap, a dapper old-world gentleman sporting a tall top hat, and a classic mustachioed fellow in a bowler hat.
SIGNATURE & AUTHENTICITY: Each of the three figures is 100% authentic and hand-signed by the artist on the lower base/reverse with his signature incised initials: \"ELM\" (Elmstedt).
ABOUT THE COLLECTION & PROVENANCE: This premium set is offered from the private estate of a prominent, lifelong art investor and collector. Active from the early 1960s through the late 1990s, this collector possessed an expert eye for unique mid-century Americana, Canadian whittling, and high-value European heritage folk art. These carvings were never casually handled or exposed to harsh display conditions. Instead, they were meticulously curated and preserved in professional, smoke-free, climate-controlled storage for decades. Entering the secondary market for the very first time, they represent an untouched, investment-grade \"time capsule\" state of preservation.
CONDITION: Excellent vintage estate condition. All three solid wood carvings are structurally pristine with no drying splits, grain cracks, chips, or repairs. The original hand-applied paint accents remain exceptionally clean, bright, and beautifully preserved with a rich, natural wood-grain luster. (Please see all photos for exact cosmetic details).
SPECIFICATIONS: - Height: Approx. 5.25 inches each - Quantity: 3 Matching Carvings Total - Medium: Solid Hand-Carved Wood & Polychrome Paints - Artist: Svend Elmstedt (Signed \"ELM\")
