Featured help with carved soft wood Royan figure 13"

hi guys, something i found today

i was sure it was resin at first glance

but is a very soft balsa type wood, feels a bit like driftwood

i carved a tiny chunk off to burn and its definitely a wood

large 13" (no 1/2 azzing here)

has a sticker that says Royan on base, and also a carved sig that looks like sic

cant find any info online

any thoughts appreciated,

handsome devil ??

 

p.s hes either just been shot or missing a walking stick

 

I thought he was praying, because he's just had a vision.

 

Or he's trying to do that heart thing with his hands that all the youngsters do, and he's thinking how do they do it again ?

 

I like it, think it's nicely carved, appears to have been well-loved.

 

Difficult to keep up with those things at his age, but at least he is making an effort. I like him. And his dog clearly loves him.

 

Or..........

He's doing that thing with an imaginary arrow, after being told by a woman that he's just not her type

 

Oh dear, and he is such a nice man. Hang in there Royan man, there is someone out there for you.

 

Looks like a hunting dog. Maybe missing a [very] long rifle...

I dig it, Chesaroo.

 

Thanks mate, I'm glad the gun was taken out of the equation, especially after what the farmers daughter said to him

I've Seen men with that look before

 

Probably Sic Co, made in France.

 

Thanks ulilwitch, spot on, led me to another

This guy can't do the heart thing either

https://www.etsy.com/listing/648092...a_search_query=sic+france&ref=sr_gallery-1-12

 

He's resting his hands on the top of a walking stick,there's a hole on the base below his hands for the tip of the stick. It's more visible on the etsy link.

 

r u 100% sure..it's actually wood.... i have my doubts...

 

Some googling indicates the SIC Co "signature" or label is associated with cast manufactured products; some possibly with real wood bases. Also try the name "Alain Mariot."
Compare:

 

Not 100% komo,

It's very soft you can dig your finger in

But I know what your saying, there's something a bit strange about it

 

The label states hand painted but not hand carved

So there is probably a good reason why they don't sell for a lot

Think you might be right

 

all fakes and I are both used to seeing hard foam totem poles of the same ilk....that are done so well, they look like actual wood.

http://www.insmeta.com/post/hubcapwalrus/2063708246927278302_408845534

 

Vintage kiana of alaska hand carved wooden statues figurines totem .

Oh no they're not !!!!