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Contemporary, Outsider, Folk & Fine Art

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Lot 66

MERTZ, Albert “Kid” (American, 1904-1988). A Group of Two P...

Estimate: $300 - $500

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MERTZ, Albert ?Kid? (American, 1904-1988). A Group of Two Painted Wooden Plaques and One Sculpture. [Ca. 20th century]. Paint on wood remnants. Unsigned. Two are hanging plaques with handmade wire hangers, one is a standing sculpture. Sizes range from 10 x 17 ?? to 3 ? x 11 ??. General wear (due to the nature of the wood pieces), some soiling. Plaques are titled, ?He Who is Wr appedupinhimself makesa Small Pack Age? and ?Hi TheBest Eraser is a Good Nites Sleep / The FirstLiar Don?tstandachance From Owl?s Roost?; the sculpture is titled ?Diblemitthons Smark Larfreesh Cheeken / TheGreatestRemedy ForAngerisDelay??. Mertz, a one-time prize fighter and autoworker, used his off-beat creations to decorate his humble home and tempt passing tourists to visit his remote property. Unusual textures in wood and paint inherent. Good condition.