Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving antique French postcard with the clay body showing

with the clay body showing through

as if an image from a dream--which of course is often what makes children's drawings so compelling

which I assume is the case here

18th-19th c

with the small symbols at their centers emblematic of the blessings of life

Bust of a Man with Thick Mustache, Charming Old Folk Art Carving antique French postcard with the clay body showingI 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.