African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Decorative Arts Baron Philippe-Frederic de Dietrich

Baron Philippe-Frederic de Dietrich

I won't put it in any of my work

from the reign of King Charles I

Unlike some of his contemporaries who focused on "vicious" nature

African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Decorative Arts Baron Philippe-Frederic de DietrichHand carved and signed wooden tiger sculpture by celebrated African American folk artist Isaac Smith (19442016). The sculpture circa 1980. This large whimsical tiger sculpture is carved from wood and hand painted in bold orange, black, and cream tones. Depicted on the prowl, its elongated body stretches forward with wide yellow eyes, alert ears, and wiry whiskers that give the animal an animated presence. The natural contours of the wood enhance the