{"product_id":"folk-art-minnow-trade-sign","title":"Folk Art Minnow Trade Sign","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eA wonderfully graphic example of late 20th century Canadian folk art, this sculptural bait shop sign is carved in the form of a pike from a reclaimed weathered pole. Mounted with hand-cut tin fins and painted in a rich ochre yellow, the piece is lettered “Minnows” in bold red and black typography to both sides, capturing the vernacular charm of roadside fishing culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eIts elongated form, aged surface, and playful scale give the sign a strong visual presence, while the contemporary iron stand allows it to function effortlessly as a sculptural decorative object. Honest wear, natural cracking, and layered paint only enhance its character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"799\"\u003ePresented in very good condition with minor paint wear and age-related splitting to the wood consistent with its material and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1070\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7dr6uu\" data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eCanada, Fourth Quarter 20th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e69cek\" data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eCarved from a weathered wooden pole with tin fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vk8d6t\" data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eOriginal painted surface with hand-lettered detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w6ztqj\" data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eMounted on a contemporary iron stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h0877u\" data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e23.5\" x 49\" x 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ax3m7d\" data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1070\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFrom the late Miller Carmichael Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MM\/Family","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46740237353097,"sku":null,"price":2880.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/duqs.ca\/products\/folk-art-minnow-trade-sign","provider":"Duq's Supplies \u0026 Lifestyle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}