Lot #30: Vintage Handcrafted Apple Head Folk Art Dolls – Doctor & Three Gentlemen on Bench – 4 Figures

Charming collection of four vintage handcrafted apple head folk art dolls, featuring a doctor standing on a wooden display platform and three elderly gentlemen seated together on a wooden bench. These whimsical figures appear to have been crafted using dried, carved apple heads, with individually detailed facial features, miniature clothing and accessories. Doctor Figure: * Approximately 9 1/2” high, including wooden platform * Wooden base measures approximately 5 1/2” x 5 1/2” * Dressed in a cream-coloured doctor’s coat, striped trousers and tie * Features miniature wire-rimmed glasses, head mirror, stethoscope, medical instrument and clipboard Three Gentlemen on Wooden Bench: * Overall dimensions approximately 12” long x 5” deep x 6 1/2” high at the highest point * Three individually dressed figures seated together on a wooden bench * One gentleman wears a plaid shirt and holds a miniature copy of The Canadian Establishment by Peter C. Newman * Centre gentleman wears a red shirt, dark vest and hat while reading a miniature newspaper * Third gentleman wears a striped cardigan and red cap while holding a miniature bag of popcorn Wonderful attention to detail throughout, including textured facial features, miniature tailored clothing, hats, glasses and realistic accessories. An unusual and nostalgic collection of traditional folk art, full of character and charm. Condition: Vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with the materials and handcrafted construction. The hands of the gentleman holding the newspaper have been reattached due to deterioration of the original joints over time. Please refer to photographs for overall condition and details. All four figures, wooden bench and doctor’s display platform included. Sold together as one lot. Pickup category timeslot {A}