of impressive scale and turned from the trunk of a Jarrah wood tree, featuring a thick everted lip above a flared neck over a tapering ovoid body; all raised on a short foot; maker's label to underside 'Barrika Wood Turning, Western Australia'; good vintage condition; natural imperfections with splits and age cracks
the realistically and finely turned and carved life-size hat of well-figured burl and maple wood, with telescope (flat) crown above an incised trim band all over a wide undulating brim; signed and dated 'Johan Michelsen '91 #85' (an early example of his hat carvings, 85th hat to be produced); small repair to crown.
the exceptional hand-carved and finely-detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick collar; well delineated surface and paws with nice patina; typical characteristics of well-known Black Forest carver Walter Mader; good antique condition with no visible breaks; good even wear and patina
