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M397: George Boyd Miniature Wood Duck Hen, Circa 2Q, 20C
Miniature wood duck hen with carved crest and tiny painted pins used as eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The hen, measuring 4” in length, is in original paint with some cracklure and paint chips. “Wood Duck” is written on the bottom. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base as in this case. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.
Price: $1050.00
M396: George Boyd Miniature Wood Duck Drake, Circa 2Q, 20C
Miniature wood duck drake with carved crest and tiny painted pin heads used as eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The drake, measuring 4” in length, is in original paint with some paint chipping. Half of the bill has been replaced. “Wood Duck” is written on the bottom. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base as in this case. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.
Price: $850.00
M395: George Boyd Miniature Mallard Hen
Miniature mallard hen with painted tiny pin head eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The hen, measuring 4.25” in length, is in original paint with paint chips and heat crazing on the neck and head. “Mallard Duck” is written on the base in pencil. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base as in this case. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.Painted tack eyes.
Price: $800.00
M394: George Boyd Miniature Mallard Drake
Miniature mallard drake with tiny painted pin head eyes by George Boyd (1873-1941), Seabrook, New Hampshire, circa early 2nd quarter, 20th century. The drake, measuring 4.25” in length, is in original paint with paint chips and light heat crazing on the head. Boyd’s miniatures were in swimming or decoy form and almost exactly replicated his full size carvings, often in male and female pairs. While Boyd didn’t sign or stamp his miniatures, he sometimes identified the species in pencil on the bottom of the base. What sets Boyd’s work apart from most others is the highly impressionistic painting of the feathers on his birds, represented not so much by the blending of paints and colors as by the use of hundreds of delicately curved strokes that combined to create a soft and textured effect, making his work unique and unmistakeable.
Price: $950.00
M392: American Robin, Frank Finney, Circa 1970s - Early 1980s
American robin in near-mint condition by Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virginia. Frank is universally recognized as one of North America's premier contemporary carvers. Measuring 8-1/2"from bill to tail and standing 8" high, the robin is mounted on a turned base with a twisted wire support. It has relief carved wingtips, a forked tail, painted eyes and expertly blended original feather paint. Frank's early block “F” is incised in the base. This mark was used by Finney in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Price: $875.00
M391: Rare Cluster of Baby Chickadees, Ernie Muehlmatt, Circa 1970s
Rare cluster of baby chickadees by Ernie Muehlmatt (1927-2016) of Salisbury, Maryland, circa 1970s. Mounted on a turned wooden pedestal and standing 10-1/2” high overall, the cluster itself is approximately 4-1/4" in height and 3-1/4" in diameter. There are no repairs and only light discoloration from age. Muehlmatt, three-time Ward World Champion (1979, 1981, 1984), began carving in 1967 and was a master of life-size and miniature decorative wood sculpture, becoming one of the most talented, sought after and popular carvers in wildfowl art. His work can be found in the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury, Maryland, and the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin. He is a member of the Carvers' Hall of Fame and owned and operated Muehlmatt Studios in Salisbury. His clusters of baby birds are among his most sought after carvings. In the four closeup photos below, each shows a view that is rotated 90 degrees from the previous photo. Pedestal included.
Price: $1495.00
M388: Alain MacDonald Mini Bluebill, Rigaud, Quebec, 2Q, 20C
Miniature glass-eyed, chip-carved bluebill drake decoy by Alain de Lotbiniere (Bebe) MacDonald (1886-1961), circa 2nd quarter, 20th century. In original condition with a pleasing patina, it has carved primaries, fluted tail and specula, detailed bill carving and scratch-feather paint detailing on the back. It measure approximately 6-3/4” in length and is 3-1/4” high at the head. Apparently made as a paper weight, it is integrally weighted from the bottom. MacDonald, who was from Rigaud in southwestern Quebec, is recognized as an important Quebec artist and carver, not only for the quantity and quality of his work, but also for his influence on other craftsmen. After serving in the Canadian army during WWI, Bebe worked for Robin Last Shoe Factory before opening studios in Rigaud and Montreal. He made fine and highly sought-after decoys as well as his folk art wall plaques and was known for his meticulous decoy heads and precision in painting, both of which characteristics are on display in this carving.
Price: $495.00
M387: Exceptional Frank Finney Miniature Pheasant
Exceptional miniature pheasant rooster by Frank Finney, Cape Charles, Virginia, circa 4th quarter, 20th century. The carving (H 4”, L 8-1/4”) has carved primaries with a feather-carved tail and is in richly colored mint original feather paint with no damage or repairs. Frank’s stylized script “F” is carved into the bottom of the base. Frank is appropriately recognized as one of America’s premier contemporary carvers.
Price: $2150.00
