Overview
A classic piece of Pacific Northwest folk art featuring a hand-painted buck on a polished round of rare Myrtlewood.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Hand-Painted Rogue River Myrtlewood Plaque by P.K. Love
Photo reference
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Story
Gold Beach, Oregon, sits at the mouth of the Rogue River, one of the few places on Earth where the Umbellularia californica—or Myrtlewood—tree thrives.
Maker / Origin
The Rogue River Myrtlewood shop was a staple of the Gold Beach community, part of a specialized cottage industry that turned local timber into art. While P.K.
Condition & Value
The plaque shows fine crazing in the lacquer finish, which is a natural sign of aging for this type of wood and finish. Value is driven by the regional collectibility of Myrtlewood and the charm of the hand-painted scene.
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