Art Deco Folk Art Penguin special books during which he made studies

during which he made studies that provided material for many later paintings and engravings

its made of cast brass

or at least that it once had string reins drawn from nose to saddle on either side

with a beautiful custom made copper cover featuring a leaf and stem design in relief

a harp with sheet music

Art Deco Folk Art Penguin special books during which he made studiesWho doesn't love a penguin? And as penguins are rather Art Deco looking to begin with, this one seems just right. Not sure why the row of holes down huis back, but I'd think just constructed from scrap wood and they were already there. 6 5 8 x 6 w on the square x 1 1 2 d and in good shape, with a little (original) messiness to the paint job and scuffs here and there.