Bidspirit auction | A Mid-20th Century Carved Wood

A Mid-20th Century Carved Wood Figure of a Recumbent Basset Hound - A hand-carved wooden decorative figure depicting a stylized hound dog, likely a basset hound or bloodhound, in a lying position with its head resting on its paws. The piece is carved from a single block of wood, displaying natural grain patterns throughout the body. It features exaggerated anatomical details including long, heavy ears and carved ridges along the back to represent skin folds. The ears and paws are finished with a dark stain, while the face and body retain a lighter wood tone. The eyes are hand-painted with yellow and black pigments, and the nose is finished in black. No maker's marks or signatures are present. Length: approximately 220mm.