Charming Cigar Smoking Wooden Sculpture | Limited Edition of 10
Charming Wooden Cigar-Smoking Sculpture – Quirky Wall Art
This photograph immediately grabs your attention with its quirky and somewhat surreal subject—a wooden sculpture of an older man with a well-worn cigar stuck firmly in his mouth. The exaggerated features, especially the bulbous nose, wide eyes, and deeply etched lines across the forehead, give the figure a comically severe look. There’s a sense of humor here and a hint of old-world charm. The texture of the wood, carved with such intricate detail, invites you to study every wrinkle, every groove in the grain, as if each line tells part of this wooden man’s story.
The black and white treatment enhances the drama, allowing the contrast between light and shadow to emphasize the sculpture’s character. The smoothness of the cigar against the rugged lines of the face creates a visual contrast that adds another layer of interest. What’s fascinating is how lifelike the figure feels, despite being an inanimate object. The eyes, though wooden, almost seem to stare back at you, slightly exaggerated as if in permanent surprise or dismay, adding a whimsical edge to the entire scene.
What I appreciate most about this shot is the personality it exudes. It’s not just a photograph of a sculpture—it’s a glimpse into a playful moment, a character frozen in time with an expression that’s both endearing and a little comical. You can almost imagine this character sitting outside a cigar shop, welcoming—or perhaps intimidating—customers with that ever-present cigar in his mouth.
Personal note: This sculpture caught my eye immediately. There’s something irresistible about the way it combines humor with craftsmanship. I loved how the texture of the wood gave it an aged, almost lifelike feel, and I couldn’t resist capturing that quirky expression.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2011
Limited Edition of 10
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered limited edition of only 10 prints in total across all available sizes combined—not 10 prints in each size.
Every size is drawn from the same edition. Whether the photograph is purchased as a small print or at the largest available size, it uses one of the 10 edition numbers.
I personally sign and number each print on the reverse, and every print is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity recording its title, dimensions, medium, edition number, and date of issue.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, the edition will be permanently closed. No additional numbered editions of the photograph will be produced in another size or format.
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Each photograph is sold as an unframed fine art print, allowing it to be framed according to the collector’s space and personal style.
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Every print is personally produced, inspected, signed, numbered, and carefully packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
Worldwide delivery is included in the listed price, so there is no additional shipping charge added during checkout. I select an appropriate tracked delivery service based on the destination, print size, and current shipping requirements.
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Because I also travel extensively to create new photographic work, studio dispatch may occasionally be delayed while I am away. When that happens, the print will be produced and shipped as soon as I return to the studio.
