The Man Who Laughs

[Lionel Mercier]

Why this title ?
Because when I was busy with the sanding,looking at this piece seeming a large laughing face with one
remaining tooth, I was thinking about the Victor Hugo's novel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Man_Who_Laughs
It's walnut tree, the tooth is bone
5 7/8" dia X 2" H
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Enjoy your turnings
Lionel.

[David Dobbs]

Guess I am missing it.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, i laugh with you

[John M. Smith]

Very fitting title. The piece looks really nice.

[Tim Leiter]

David, I'm with you.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Lionel - I am not familiar with the story but your description fits perfectly! Really like how you textured the inside of the 'smile'! Cool stuff!

[Jake Helmboldt]

As usual Lionel you have come up with a truly unique piece along with a clever title. The first photo captures the one-tooth grin. I give it a smile.

[Fred Belknap]

I think I saw that guy down at the local Walmart the other day. Great job on the piece and on the name.