This large (12" tall), unique and exceptional wood carving, of a happy go lucky chap with his cigar, was created by Canadian master carver, Al Davidson.
Al Davidson. Sculptor and Wood
carver. From Calabogie, Ontario. Active mid-20th century. Al Davidson was a carver of
naive character figures; Signed with a chisel: 'Al Davidson', or simply 'Davidson' and the word 'Ottawa' or Canada' below. Al Davidson had a talent for putting humor into his sculptures.
His carvings are rarely seen on the secondary market, because if you are lucky
enough to have gotten one, you probably don't want to part with it! He was able
to create a character that had to make you smile. Davidson's
carvings were painted by his wife, Elsie Hannah.