Beautifully Carved, Mounted Folk Art Portrait of Man with Bow Tie and Fabulous Hair Conchyliogie systématique et classification méthodique des coquilles On the back it appears

On the back it appears it may have been sealed

I have not touched the metal or enamel on this but think it could be cleaned a bit if desired

I love the combination of felt and string and nails wrapping the wooden frames

18 1/8" x 12 7/8"

the pin is tight and they adjust with pressure

Beautifully Carved, Mounted Folk Art Portrait of Man with Bow Tie and Fabulous Hair Conchyliogie systématique et classification méthodique des coquilles On the back it appearsAll the better in person, the carving on this is really quite stunning, especially that hair!!! Politician? Banker? Business owner? Surely some sort of power broker, looking prosperous and ambitious and perhaps a little smug too in his jacket and bow tie and slightly doubled chin. A wonderful addition to a wall of portraits, I'd say, and quite a fun one to carry on an ongoing conversation with; I don't think he'd shy away from a lively debate!