A. M. Sculptor. Wood carver. Quebec. (Exact location unknown.) Active mid 20th century.

A. M. is the mark found on a signed and dated carving of a stick dancer. The carving was found in the Montreal area of Quebec and is signed ‘A. M.’ on the reverse and dated ’46. The dancer is mounted on a stand made for it and painted in ‘as found’ colours; probably glossy house paint. It measures about 12 inches high.

The stick dancer was a popular toy (in some cases almost a musical instrument) in 19th and early 20th century Quebec. It was also a popular theme for the earlier folk artists. Finding a signed one is rare; even only an initialed one. Often used to entertain children; it is a sight to see one made to dance by an expert. (Some pictures are shown below.)

A painted carving of a stick dancer. Signed A.M. and dated ’46:

Quebec Stick Dancer. Signed A.M.

The Mark of A. M.:

Quebec Stick Dancer. Signed A.M.

Side view:

Quebec Stick Dancer. Signed A.M.

J.-E. Guindon. Sculptor. Wood carver. Montreal, Quebec. Active mid 20th century.

J. E.  Guindon. A signed relief carving of a man smoking a pipe. The carving is signed with a chisel on the reverse and dated 1962. M. Guindon was one of the founders of the ‘Ferme St.-Laurent’ dairy in Montreal and carved in his spare time.

J.-E. Guindon. Relief carving:

J. E. Guindon. Montreal, Quebec. Relief carving of a man smoking a pipe.

His Mark:

Detail of Guindon Relief.

Yvon Normandin. Painter. Quebec. Active mid 20th century.

Yvon Normandin. A signed naive painting of a Quebec winter scene with houses and mountains and children at play. Crayon and pencil on paper. Possibly Montreal area.

Yvon Normandin. A winter scene:

Yvon Normandin. Naive painting on paper. Crayon and coloured pencil.

His mark:

Yvon Normandin. His mark.

J. Hamelin. Sculptor. Wood carver. Montreal, Quebec. Active mid to late 20th century.

J. Hamelin is known for his relief carvings. His mark seen here on a painted relief carving of a Sugar Camp dating from the 1970’s. His carvings are often found in the Montreal area. His work is delicate and  Hamelin often carved the frame into the Relief.  Hamelin  carved  traditional Quebec scenes and portraits; colouring parts of the reliefs to show and accent the details. (See image below.)

J. Hamelin. Relief carving of a Sugar Camp:

J. Hamelin. Montreal, Quebec. Relief carving of a Sugar Camp.

His mark:

J. Hamelin. His mark.

A detail of the Sugar Camp:

J. Hamelin. Detail of Relief of The Sugar Camp.

R. Thiberi. Sculptor. Wood carver. Farnham, Quebec. Active mid 20th century.

From a mark found on a wood carving. A stamp and a signature carved. I have no image of a carving. (Shown Below.)

Carved mark:

R. Thiberi. Signature.

The Stamp:

R. Thiberi. Stamp.