African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Sculpture A very fine antique Italian

A very fine antique Italian Florentine Renaissance Revival carved cabinet on stand

she is depicted wearing an intricate head dress with a serpent's head to the front

translated as "The Sybil & the Stars"

ring and a pair of earrings

African American Folk Art Hand-Carved Wooden Hand-Painted Tiger Sculpture by Isaac Smith, 1980 Sculpture A very fine antique ItalianHand carved and signed wooden tiger sculpture by celebrated African American folk artist Isaac Smith (19442016). The sculpture circa 1980. This large whimsical tiger sculpture is carved from wood and hand painted in bold orange, black, and cream tones. Depicted on the prowl, its elongated body stretches forward with wide yellow eyes, alert ears, and wiry whiskers that give the animal an animated presence. The natural contours of the wood enhance the