Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust nautical this is one of two

this is one of two wonderful 1991 cutout silhouette self-portraits

Also perfect for stashing foreign currency in

This and the rest from what I understand came from a  sketchbook of drawings Malta did in the 1930s or so

More about Bluteau and additional images of his work here

all of which measure about 12 x 8 x 1/4”

Expressionistically Carved Man with Mustache Bust nautical this is one of twoHard not to feel deeply empathetic toward this guy, who I love so much for the expressionistic manner in which his face is carved, which make it seem as if the carver felt a great sense of urgency, and which gives the piece a terrific immediacy. Perhaps a portrait of a specific individual, or a self portrait, or maybe just a poignant portrait of existential dread. 4 3 4" tall x 2 3 16" wide x 1 1 2" deep. I think pine, with black ink (I think maybe