Significant Naive Figurative Trade Sign for a "Quincaillerie" or General Stores

Significant Naive Figurative Trade Sign for a "Quincaillerie" or General Stores
The Central, Open-Mouthed Mask flanked by a Variety of Primitively Carved Utensils
From Left; Pincers, Barrel Tap, Hammer, Folding Rule, Dividers, Pruning Knife, Powder Flask, Cut-throat Razor and Magnifying Glass
To Right: Snuff Box, Pipe, Pocket Knife, Seagull, Cooks Knife, Scissors, Hair Comb, Dress Comb
Hand Carved and Painted Wood; Car ved with the Date "Avril 1843"; French, c.1843

11 ¼” high x 65 ¼” long x 1 ¾” deep

This is a spectacular and rare figuratively carved C19th Trade Sign, displaying a powerful individuality and creative quality, that combine to establish it as a significant
discovery and an iconic work of Northern European Folk Art Sculpture

Ref: 7870