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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends

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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends

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Vintage 1940's Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends by Flores Arias, figures in abstract relief, measure 7.5''H x 3''Deep x 5.75''W, both pieces have an incised signature ''Arias'' on the side, FYI: ''Flores Arias is a 20th century Mexican folk artist and renowned wood sculptor. He specialized in illustrating the plight of the Mexican poor . The Mexican carver studied art with Diego Rivera and this is a great example of functional Mexican folk art.''

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pr-owned with normal wear for age, unless stated otherwise in description.

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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends

Name: Vintage Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends
SKU: 50229877
Price: 45 USD
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