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1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
  • 1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen
1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen

1928 Charlevoix Quebec Folk Art Wood Carving – Murray Bay Flat Plane Figure with Hen

$295.00

This is a Charlevoix Quebec folk art carving depicting a rural woman holding a hen and chicks, hand carved in the flat-plane tradition. The underside of the base is inscribed “Murray Bay Juin 30 1928”. Murray Bay (now La Malbaie) was well known for locally made wood carvings sold to visitors during this period.

The figure is carved from a single block of wood with an integrated base, showing confident tool work, expressive facial modelling, and carefully observed details in the clothing and animals. Subtle original surface colour remains, consistent with early Charlevoix folk carving rather than later painted souvenir pieces.

While no maker’s name is present, the carving is confidently attributed to an independent Charlevoix folk carver, predating the formalization of the Saint-Jean-Port-Joli carving school.

Material

Hand-carved wood with traces of original polychrome surface

Origin

Murray Bay (La Malbaie), Charlevoix region, Québec, Canada

Date

Dated June 30, 1928 (inscribed)

Measurements:

Height: 7 3/4 inches high

Condition: Very good condition overall. There is a small chip to the hair bun at the back of the head. Light surface wear consistent with age and handling; no structural issues.

This is a quality piece of Charlevoix Quebec folk art carving, hand made prior to the adoption of the Bourgault style that was used to market as souvenir pieces to tourists - excellent detail and form, exceptional piece….

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