Proud Collie, c. 1930s-40s Painted Folk Art Cutout on Base antique plaster mold (The ICA and much new

(The ICA and much new development nearby

rich tonality and great objecthood

But there is also something about the repetition of the urgency-loaded phrase "work for the night is coming" that feels timely in a different way

monogrammed AH on the front and signed what looks like A Hall on similar on reverse--with a graphite sketch there too of a very prim and sour looking man

Proud Collie, c. 1930s-40s Painted Folk Art Cutout on Base antique plaster mold (The ICA and much newSo handsome! Feels like the embodiment of pride and loyalty in perfect proportion to one another, too. And perfect aging to that creamy white paint. C. 1940s I believe and not a doorstop, just a cutout mounted to wooden base, painted on both sides. I'd situate him near the front door waiting patiently to welcome one home! 8 1 4" x 2 3 8" x 6 3 4" t. Good condition, with one minor spot of paint loss to one side of the green base.