Bidspirit auction | American Folk Art Hand Carved

American Folk Art Hand Carved Solid Wood Footstool Dated 1964 - A rustic American folk art footstool or small bench constructed from solid coniferous wood with a dark stained and high-gloss varnished finish. The seat is formed from a thick slab featuring hand-hewn, irregular edges and is decorated with two central incised S-scrolls. The joinery is reinforced with four visible wooden pegs on the seat surface. The stool is supported by two splayed, chunky legs characterized by organic, stylized gouge marks and decorative cutouts. The underside of the seat features an incised, hand-carved inscription. Blended into the construction, the underside of the bench is carved with the literal text From The Ozarks and the date 1964 below it. The undersides of the feet bear remnants of green adhesive felt pads. Length: 19 inches Width: 10 inches Height: 10 inches.