Bearded Man. Carved wooden bust with dark finish. Sculptural bust depicts an old man with full beard and and hat. Bottom bear tag with information about artist "born near Leningrad, Bohemia in 1878. Studied in Prague, Vienna and Paris". Measures apprx 12"H x 7"W. Signed on back, J.K. Krupka was born circa 1880 in the Rychnor area and came to the United States circa 1904 through Ellis Island. He died at the young age of 37 of consumption, leaving behind his children, all of whom were raised by friends of the family.
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