Fauxthentic Blvd Mixed Media Sculpture Appraisal

Fauxthentic Blvd Mixed-Media Sculpture

This is a mixed-media assemblage sculpture, likely of a significant size given the detail, depicting a stylized male figure. The figure wears a wide-brimmed hat and a cape/jacket with an abstract geometric pattern in purple and off-white/beige. His left arm is raised in a fist, covered by a green textured material, while his right hand, similarly textured in green, holds what appears to be a replica pistol with a metallic, possibly silver or pewter, finish. The pants are distinctively mismatched: the right leg features a vibrant, multi-colored checkerboard pattern in squares of blue, green, orange, and purple, while the left leg is a solid brown, textured fabric. Over his chest, a large, stylized black cat face with white eyes and whiskers is appliqued or attached, exhibiting a cartoonish, friendly expression. A black belt with a silver buckle cinches his waist. On his left thigh, another smaller black cat face with white features is appliqued onto a light brown/beige pouch-like element, from which a plush black cat tail extends downwards. The figure's face is carved or sculpted with intricate detail, displaying mature features, wrinkles, and deep-set eyes, suggesting a realistic human likeness, possibly a known person or character. The textures throughout, particularly the fuzzy or knitted appearance of the clothing and cat elements, suggest textile components, possibly crochet or loop pile rug techniques, combined with sculpted elements for the face and hands, and metal or composite for the gun. The entire sculpture is mounted on a light-colored wooden base with the words "FAUXTHENTIC BLVD" prominently displayed in black capital letters on the front. While the condition appears good, given the textural elements, dust accumulation or slight wear to the fabric surfaces would be expected with age. The deliberate use of contrasting patterns, textures, and iconography (cats, guns, pop culture aesthetic) points to a contemporary art piece, likely created in the late 20th or early 21st century, demonstrating skilled craftsmanship in both textile work and sculpture.