Sold 9 May 2025 · Abersoch Antiques

This “Welsh Folk Art Slate Cartoon of Churchill & Stalin” found a buyer.

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Description

An unusual welsh folk art slate cartoon in the style of cutout standing slate. Probably made by one of the workers offering political observation of the time, minor wear as per photos. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

14cm tall

9cm wide

2cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Welsh Folk Art Slate Carving to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1126397

Dealers Internal Reference

CHURCHILL STALIN SLATE

Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description

An unusual welsh folk art slate cartoon in the style of cutout standing slate.

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Probably made by one of the workers offering political observation of the time, minor wear as per photos.

Abersoch Antiques

Bought privately.

Dimensions:

14cm tall

9cm wide

2cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Welsh Folk Art Slate Carving to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

14cm (5.51")

Width

9cm (3.54")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1126397

Dealers Internal Ref

CHURCHILL STALIN SLATE

About the Dealer

Abersoch Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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10 Penlan Street
Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom

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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectSculptures & Carvings
Period1920 - 1940
StyleFolk Art
MaterialWelsh slate
ColourGrey
MotifsIncised profile figures, Hand-carved linework, Political caricature
SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 9 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Welsh folk art slate carving is a traditional craft rooted in the slate-quarrying regions of Wales, where workers carved utilitarian objects and decorative pieces from local slate during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Artisans typically use fine chisels, scribes, and small hammers to incise or relief-carve designs into high-quality argillaceous Welsh slate, often leaving the natural texture of the stone exposed.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit hand-cut edges, tool marks consistent with manual incision rather than modern machinery, and natural weathering or ageing characteristic of mid-20th-century or earlier slate.

A slate carving works well as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or console table, pairing naturally with neutral palettes, minimalist decor, and organic materials to highlight its historical texture.

Slate should be cleaned gently using a dry or barely damp microfiber cloth to remove dust; avoid harsh chemical cleaners, oils, or waxes that can discolour the porous stone surface.