Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving portrait and with its tail then

and with its tail then equally satisfyingly knocking against the plate in the opposite direction

looking rather like a giant squid giving her a tight squeeze

Super mid-century feeling in its shape and palette

And the face is pretty great too

later taught

Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving portrait and with its tail thenI don't know the visages of past presidents well enough to know if this carving represents one or not, but to my eye he looks more like a barber, or a sailor, or maybe an antiques dealer! Great face, great old folk carving whatever the case, with a wonderful warm dry patina. Late 19th early 20th c. I would guess, and even better in hand. 4" x 1 5 8" x 1 1 2". Great antique condition, with general wear all to the good and a great warm dry patina.