Wood Owl Family Appraisal

Folk Art Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Owl Family Figurine

This item is a decorative folk art figurine depicting a pair of owls (likely an adult and an owlet) perched on a dark brown log base. The piece appears to be hand-carved from a lightweight wood. The larger owl measures approximately 4 to 5 inches in height. The figures are characterized by a soft blue-grey body color with a textured, grain-aligned painted finish to simulate feathers. A prominent feature is the bright yellow facial mask on both birds, accented with large, expressive eyes featuring white pupils and delicate black eyelashes. The wings are highlighted with yellow and orange scalloped painting to define the flight feathers. The construction shows smooth, rounded contours typical of mid-20th-century decorative carvings. In terms of condition, there is minor paint loss and scuffing visible on the edges of the wings and the peak of the larger owl's head. The paint has a matte finish with a slight aged patina, suggesting it may date between the late 1960s and 1980s. While no maker's mark is visible from this angle, the style is reminiscent of Scandinavian or East Asian export folk art. The craftsmanship is charming yet simplistic, indicating a mass-produced artisan item intended for home decor rather than fine art gallery display.