Hardwood carving of a workman standing in profile. 19 ½" tall x 3 1'2 " wide at base. The metal plate at the base has holes permitting the figure to tip and fall when hit by a projectile thrown or otherwise propelled by a customer with sufficient force. We suspect the projectile in question was a tennis ball or hard rubber one given the relative lack of damage to the figure. The paint appears to be original and there are some minor losses. Alphonse is smoking a cigar or cigarette and seems rather composed. Fabulous folk art dating to the early 20th century. (CM-12)

$995