Exceptionally Large and Early Carved Miniature Emperor Penguin

Exceptionally Large and Early Carved Miniature Emperor Penguin
Charles Hart (1862-1960), Gloucester, MA, Ca. 1930

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Displaying Hart's famous characteristics (applied wings and feet, lead eyes, etc.). Hart made a series of penguins, which are highly regarded folk art carvings. This example is in bone dry, strong original paint with some crazing. Feet have been replaced.

Hart became enamored with penguins after U. S. Admiral Richard Byrd became the first person to fly over the South Pole in 1928.

See a smaller 10" Hart emperor penguin (#21111) for a size comparison.

Over 11" tall.

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ITEM # 21293

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Exceptionally Large and Early Carved Miniature Emperor Penguin Charles Hart (1862-1960), Gloucester, MA, Ca. 1930

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Exceptionally Large and Early Carved Miniature Emperor Penguin
Charles Hart (1862-1960), Gloucester, MA, Ca. 1930