Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 21 January 2026

Catalogue

Lot 31: Hand Carved Hardwood Figurative Sculpture in Stylized Mesoamerican Taste

This auction ended on January 21, 2026.

Estimated price: £30 - £60

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £10

A single carved wooden figurative sculpture crafted from a dense, reddish-brown hardwood. The carving is executed in a blocky, geometric style, imitating a stylized ancient or indigenous figure, possibly influenced by Mesoamerican or general tribal aesthetics, consistent with folk art or tourist carvings. The figure features a prominent layered headdress, textured clothing, and highly stylized limbs held close to the body. The wood is finished with a glossy varnish or polish. No visible text, signatures, or specific markings are present.
21 cm (8.25 inches)