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John Scholl — Exceptional Celebration Whimsy
John Scholl

Exceptional Celebration Whimsy

A playful and festive work by Pennsylvania German folk artist John Scholl, this piece reflects his signature exuberant style characterized by intricate, hand-carved wooden elements and joyful ornamentation. Scholl's distinctive whimsy and celebratory spirit shine through in the elaborate, decorative composition that blurs the line between functional craft and pure artistic delight. The work stands as a testament to his remarkable self-taught ingenuity and his lifelong passion for creating objects that radiate wonder and festivity.

🔨 Auction Lot

A New Dimension of Tradition: Important American Folk Art, Proceeds of the Sale to Benefit a New Folk Art Initiative at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

January 25, 2020

Estimate: $60,000$80,000

Lot 1412

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John Scholl, Exceptional Celebration Whimsy

A playful and festive work by Pennsylvania German folk artist John Scholl, this piece reflects his signature exuberant style characterized by intricate, hand-carved wooden elements and joyful ornamentation. Scholl's distinctive whimsy and celebratory spirit shine through in the elaborate, decorative composition that blurs the line between functional craft and pure artistic delight. The work stands as a testament to his remarkable self-taught ingenuity and his lifelong passion for creating objects that radiate wonder and festivity.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Dynamic, American, Mixed Media, Textured, Whimsical, Playful, Colorful, Abstract, Celebratory, Contemporary