An Amazingly Carved Folk Art Owl found in Pennsylvania, circa 1940s – 1950s. Extremely Well-Carved, we believe this to be the Carvers Vision of a Northern Saw-whet Owl. The Saw-whet Owl is a Very Small and rather Illusive Owl, most often identified by its Song while hidden in the Woods of a Mixed Forest. Completely Worked in Wood, the Carver has Recreated the Owl’s Form, Feather Patterns, Eyes and Toes in Careful Detail. As much attention is given to the Flight Feathers on the Back of the Owl as the Breast Feathers in the Front. The Eyes appear to be Inserted Pieces of Wood and the Toes – 3 in the front & 1 in the back – are delicately carved in wood. The Owl’s Tiny Bill appears nestled in the feathered neck, the size the equivalent of the Tiny Saw-whet. Chip Carving on the Head further establishes the Owl’s Form. Simply Applied Original Paint Mirrors the Soft Plumage of a Saw-whet and creates a Folk-Art Quality. The Carver has further enhanced the dynamic aspects of the carving by the Line Pattern worked into Branch holding the Owl and then Mounted All on a simple Cherry Base. The Owl measures 8” in height (the same as the Northern Saw-whet), 3 ½” in width, and 3” in depth. The total presentation is 13” in height, 8 ½” in width, and 8” in depth. It is most unfortunate that we do not have the name of the carver, but the Sculptural Vision of this Folk Artist speaks volumes about the Lasting Quality of the Work.

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Beautiful Ring-Necked Pheasant Carving by Tom Ahern, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, circa 1984. Ahern, a Master Carver, has been carving Full Time since 1982. Emphasizing the life-like qualities in his carvings, Ahern focuses initially on Form and Texture, adding animation to the Pheasant’s presentation and enhanced detail to the feather pattern. His carving is then brought to life with an Artist Palette of Dynamic Color, rendering the Pheasant’s Beauty in a Realistic Vision. The Feathering is surely to be admired. This approximately Half-sized Carving measures 14” in length, 3 ¼” in width, and 7 3/8” in height. The driftwood base has an inset weight to avoid any tilting. The Carving is Signed & Dated under the body and the word “Pheasant” is written on the base. A Wonderful Presentation of a Ring-necked Pheasant.

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An Eye-Catching Decorative Snuggle Head Snipe Carving by Roy Legaux, Sr., St. Bernard, Louisiana. Legaux is a Well-Know Louisiana Decoy Carver featured in Charlie Frank’s Louisiana Duck Decoys and Loy Harrell’s Decoys: Sixty Living and Outstanding North American Carvers. This Exceptional Snuggle Head Snipe displays a Bold Breast, Subtle Relief Wing Carving, and an Extended Bill indicative of the Snipe. The Highly Detailed Original Paint captures the Exquisite Beauty of the “cryptically patterned” Feathering of this bird of wetland habitats. Measurements: 8 ½” in length, 3” in width, and 7” in height, including the base (8” L x 7” W). An Exceptional Vision of the Common Snipe.

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Miniature Semipalmated Sandpiper Shorebird with a Slightly Turned Head by Randy & Elaine Fisher, Dennis, Massachusetts, circa 1981. The Fishers are avid Bird Watchers and have assisted in Bird Banding on the Cape, so they have held many of the birds they create in hand. Apparently, they are now retired from their carving exploits. This Semipalmated Sandpiper Shorebird is approximately 3/4^th the actual size of the Sandpiper, but the Detail of the Shorebird is Quite Accurate. The Dimensional Carving offers considerable emphasis to both Primary and Secondary Feathers; whereas, the Line Carving throughout the work provides a “Feathery” Basis for the Paint Pattern. The Slightly Turned Head with an Accurate Bill and Little Black Bead Eyes offers further Realism. The Paint is Fully Original and is Consistent with the Field Marks of the Semipalmated Sandpiper. Standing on a piece of driftwood with a Sense of Anticipation is the Shorebird’s Hunt for the next Morsel. The Bird measures a little under 5” in length, 1 5/8” in width, and 3 ¾” in height, including the base. It is Signed and Dated on the Bottom.

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Price $295 plus shipping