This remarkable hand carved figure of laminated poplar (with shellacked surface) most likely dates from the 1950s-early 1960s as the figure appears to be based on the Tom Corbett-era astronaut. Measuring 12 ½ tall x 4 ½ x 1 ¾ deep overall, the figure is nicely rendered with sleek lines accented by brutalist-inspired carved marks. The face is well defined and handsome and there are original pencil lines visible under the clear-coat. I see no damage repairs or losses; he is rather dusty from years of display. It appears he is unsigned. The item “Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Wood Carving Rocket Man Astronaut 1950s OLD” is in sale since Sunday, March 3, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “hank503″ and is located in Huntington, Indiana. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Originality: Original
- Subject: Science/Medicine
- Date of Creation: 1950-1969
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Height (Inches): 12.5
- Width (Inches): 4.5
- Color: Light wood tone
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Type: Figurine
- Placement: Table
- Artist: Unknown
- Region of Origin: US
- Style: Realism
- Medium: Wood