Curious Small (and Large!) Carved Male Nude Oisin Kelly art backing board

backing board

12" x 9" and in very good condition

I especially love that his maker put their own special twist on this Felix by giving him one white ear

6" long x 3 1/2 tall not including tail (5 1/8" tall with tail)

and is included in many museum collections including that of MoMA

Curious Small (and Large!) Carved Male Nude Oisin Kelly art backing boardA curious little carving, which I purchased from a favorite dealer at Rhinebeck, and which surely was meant to be erotic. I have no idea his origins, but he's got some age for sure, and I really love his reclining position, and the way his hands are placed in "Venus Pudica" position, calling even more attention to his sex but in a wonderfully "feminine" way. 3 7 8" l x 1 1 2" w x 1" t and in great condition.