Joseph Asselin. Sculptor. Wood carver. Port-au-Persil, Charlevoix, Quebec. Active mid 20th century.
Joseph Asselin was a logger and forester in St-Fidele, Charlevoix County, Quebec. He was also a primitive sculptor and wood carver. He made beautiful detailed carvings of animals, principally farm animals,; always painted in bright primary glossy ‘as found’ colours. He has been widely collected in museum and private collections. He usually signed in script on the base of his carvings; often with his telephone number.
Joseph Asselin. Carving of a Sow and Piglets on the farm:
Joseph Asselin. Port-au-Persil, Quebec. Carving of Pig and Piglets.
A detail of the Piglets:
Joseph Asselin. Detail.
Joseph Asselin. His mark:
Joseph Asselin. An example of his mark.
