Vintage 1971 Hand-Painted River Rock Sandy Mays San Francisco Folk Art Hippo 4"
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Product details
| Management number | 24276137 | Release Date | 2025/12/12 | List Price | $21.00 | Model Number | 24276137 | ||
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Hand-Painted Hippo & Bird River Rock
Sandy Mays, 1971
Paint on River Rock
This
whimsical hand-painted river rock
was created by
Sandy Mays in 1971 in San Francisco
. Featuring a
cartoonish hippo with expressive eyes
, accompanied by a
tiny blue bird perched on its back
, this piece captures a lighthearted and playful charm.
Painted on a
naturally smoothed river rock
, the work reflects the
folk-art movement of the early 1970s
, a time when artists explored organic materials and embraced
free-spirited, handcrafted aesthetics
. The simple yet expressive style evokes
children’s illustration, wildlife appreciation, and DIY artisan culture of the era
.
Now on display at
818 Hyde St., San Francisco
, this unique piece of
hand-painted ephemera
represents a snapshot of
local San Francisco art history
, embodying both
nature and creativity in a single, tactile form.
| Category | Home > Artwork > Other |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Handmade |
| Condition | Like new |
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