Bath Time Bear, American Chestnut Folk Art, and similar items

Created by the talented artist Pete Bretz, this American Chestnut Folk Art Figurine is titled ?Where Friends Gather? . This rare edition is a perfect addition to your collection. This is Wesley Bear and he's quite a character. Peter has given him many qualities that make him almost human like! I just love the sweet relaxed look on his face, he hasn't a care in the world. Carved entirely from American chestnut, Wesley and his silly frog friends are enjoying a soak in a wooden tub set on a base with a leaf pattern. A clear resin was poured for water in the tub. Peter also used very fine ground chestnut wood shavings for the bear's muzzle and for texture on the towel. Really nice wood grain and a few worm holes visible. Truly one-of-a-kind and great for bear collectors! Approx Size: 7 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 6 inches deep. CONDITION: Pre Owned. No damage, nicks, chips. Photos show all sides details of the items and details of all the parts so please carefully look at images/pictures as they are part of the description and ask any questions before buying. You should be able to enlarge/zoom the images/pictures on your computer for even more details. As always, vintage items are sold ?as is,? and your discerning eye will surely appreciate this item! This is the actual item you are buying. The background and other PHOTO PROPS are not included in the sale. ================ NOTE ================= All items are packaged with care and mailed in a timely fashion. Our goal is to receive a 5 star rating and only positive feedback. Please review photos and feel free to ask any questions. All of the information we state on the items in our listings is to our best knowledge. If you find that an item you purchased is NOT as described in our listing, please contact us immediately and we will work with you to resolve any issue. Please note items may have age related wear; the older the item the more the wear. These items are purchased from estate sales, auctions, yard sales, antique stores and thrift stores; some items may need additional cleaning. Looking at an item?s current "patina" helps establish age so cleaning is left to the buyer. Items are sold in "as is" condition. Many of our listings are previously owned as stated in the listings. VINTAGE CONDITION means items that, by nature, are likely to have various marks and show indications of their age and previous use. Please read the description and review the photographs closely using the zoom feature. Therefore, they are possibly previously used and these are usually items that are no longer manufactured or available by retail. When purchasing multiple items, contact us before placing your order for the possibility of combined shipping. Thank you for looking! Donna Steve VintageTreasures2day Bath Time Bear American Chestnut Carved Folk Art ?Where Friends Gather? - Coynes Company 1999 - 9"