Lot 197
CHARLIE McCARTHY BUST CARVING
This auction ended on September 10, 2026.
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| Lot number | 197 |
|---|---|
| Auction | FOLK ART AND ANTIQUES |
| Date | September 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm ET |
| Auction house | Visbids |
| Location | Brantford |
Description
A painted hardwood carving of the ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy complete with top hat and monocle, the original was carved by Theodore Mack in 1922, Charlie was a very popular figure on 1930s & 40s radio, this carving dated 1939, signed on bottom June 1939 in pencil, shrinkage crack on side. 10"H.