Halloween Folk Art

Collector: Mark B. Ledenbach

Details:

• Halloween art by Matthew Kirscht and Michael Bonfiglio, who work under the name Shiverbones. Their pieces range in value from $90 to $200, depending on the craftsmanship, and are all hand-sculpted papier mâché--a technique that is difficult to reproduce.
  
• Ledenbach's favorite folk art piece is by pre-eminent woodcarver Thomas Sparks. This Noah's Ark piece with a Halloween twist is valued at $1,000.
  
• Also by Sparks is a wooden witch made in 1996 entitled Hush We'll Fix It. It is hand-signed and valued at $300.
  
• Two dolls sculpted by Christine Giambone. The dolls head turns around to reveal a scary face.
  
• The "Vegetable Guys," as Ledenbach likes to call them, were created by Ginny Betourne, who focuses on harvest rather than the usual Halloween images such as witches and black cats.

Guests
Mark B. Ledenbach
Vintage Halloween Decorations Collector
Website: www.halloweencollector.com
Also in this Episode

Collectible Treasures : Episode COL-1201
•	Halloween Decorations
•	Office Accessories
•	Bronze & Ivory Sculpture
•	Chinoiserie
•	Life-Size Wooden Figures
•	Halloween Folk Art