Jess Heisler - Artist Info

About Jess Heisler

  • Biography from Leland Little Auctions

    Jess Heisler was a folk artist born in 1891 in Burlington, New Jersey. He became known for his distinctive carving style and precise painting, which gave his work a clear, recognizable character.

    He created a snuggle-head pintail, often considered one of the purest forms of folk art.

    Heisler died in 1941, leaving behind a small but memorable legacy of carved and painted pieces.

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