Curious Old Deep Relief Portrait Carving small rug only enhanced by wear--and

only enhanced by wear--and

or with small nails in a few places at different heights so that it slinks across the wall a bit

The painting dates to the early 1900s and was done by French artist Pierre Albert Leroux (1890-1959)

Approx 24" long including skirt x 11" wide with arms outstretched

Curious Old Deep Relief Portrait Carving small rug only enhanced by wear--andPhotos don't really do justice to the this carving, which comes off looking a bit rougher and more rustic than it really is, which is quite beautifully done. It is a curious one though! What to make of this figure, who appears to have a second set of eye balls, up on his eyelids? I would think he is likely meant to be a priest or monk, with skullcap on his head, deeply carved hood open over one should, and neatly buttoned collar at his neck so then