Featured Help Hand Carved Two Faced Bench

Hello. I came across this bench and im not sure of its origin or how to value it for

Bench by Alicats121 posted May 16, 2023 at 9:25 PM

Bench by Alicats121 posted May 16, 2023 at 9:22 PM

Bench by Alicats121 posted May 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM

Bench by Alicats121 posted May 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM

resale. Would it be considered folk art?

any help would be appreciated

thank you

 

I absolutely love that bench ! I dont see why it wouldnt be folk art. For age Id guess 1980s-90s ,but thats just a guess. We dont usually do values on here,theres just far too many variables involved . Several hundred easily,especially if you can find out who.

 

Think this is an artisan piece. Have you checked carefully for a signature? Otherwise, I wonder if this might be an import craft piece. Maybe from Mexico or Asia. Where did you find this?

Also, looks like it could use some wood preservation treatment. Appears to have spent some time outside.

 

I think it's great. Doesn't matter what it is unless you want to sell it.

 

Om planning on selling it. I have to check for markings. The person im buying it from was using it outside to put plants on ‍♀️

 

that should be an easy local sale.....
name your price !!!......as u may not find a host of others ..

 

I agree, very easy sale. I would buy it in a heart beat.

 

What do ypu tbink would be a fair asking price. Its 23 inches long and solid wood

 

I already said you name the price......

but since you seem unsure......

on a ' personal ' level only........

for $50 , I'd carry it home
for $100 , I wouldn't bat an eye
for $150 , I'd buy it as long as the cracks are no more than you've shown..
for $200 , same as $150, plus the underside & elbows are in similar condition to the rest of the wood......more or less, but I would ask you to consider an offer of $175.

Above $200..........I don't need it that badly..................

it is , after all , only 2 feet long.....so a low stool, or garden art ......

PS.....this is off the cuff from a photo and in no way an offer to purchase !