Old Folk Art Bottle Whimsy with Crucifixion Scene man and seal but this is the first

but this is the first one I've found in near perfect condition

sweetly noting that this is a tricky one

This one measures Largest measure approx 8 7/8” across x 10 1/8" tall

In removing another drawing from its frame (the graphite drawing of wolf

A few tiny dings and rough spots but overall terrific condition

Old Folk Art Bottle Whimsy with Crucifixion Scene man and seal but this is the firstNot for everyone, surely, but I found this super folky bottle whimsy crucifixion scene pretty hard to resist. Here we have Jesus on the tallest cross and the two thieves who were crucified beside him, and then, I would guess, Mary and St. John standing in front dressed in black for mourning she looking very disturbed but he, oddly smiling. Visible from the back side are the assembled props a ladder, a hammer, and what looks to be a giant matchstick