Single Ball in Cage Carved Wood Whimsy oil on canvas takes the reader through a

takes the reader through a step-by-step process of  capturing the majestic beauty of his subject

3 1/2" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 3 3/8" deep

bright jade green on the exterior

A terrific vintage hand-carved wooden boxer

Single Ball in Cage Carved Wood Whimsy oil on canvas takes the reader through aI really love the roughness of this carved ball in cage whimsy; nothing fussy or perfect about it. Best is that it is in fact a bit of a failure there are a couple of splits where the wood of the sides meets the top, with a nail in one corner holding the cage together! (see photos) While it is possible the nail was a later repair, I rather think it was the work of its hard trying original maker, and for me makes this about the most tender and