Wonderful Folk Art Black Dog, Carved Wood with Polychrome maryland coal mine from the estate of a

from the estate of a long time collector in New Hampshire

or just handmade

Really a good one I think

This trompe l'oeil style oil on canvas is not tightly painted enough to fool anyone

and the placement of the incised concentric circles of the eyes

Wonderful Folk Art Black Dog, Carved Wood with Polychrome maryland coal mine from the estate of aA total charmer, much better in hand, with nice age patina on the black paint, and fine carve marks all over. Love at first sight, found in PA, with a bit of a feline aspect but I do believe a dog. (Best of both worlds!) 6" l x 3 7 8" t x 2 1 8" w, very good condition. 1920s 40s or so I would guess.