AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
GROUP OF FOUR SHOREBIRD CARVINGS TOGETHER WITH CHALKWARE DOG AND FISH LURE.Late 19th early 20th century American. Three carved shorebirds with paint decorated plumage, one branded "DOC", the second branded "WG", third example unmarked. The fourth example of sheet iron, a half mold example on iron rod with mottled paint decoration on wooden stand. The white chalkware figure of a poodle rendered with black ears and tail, floral decorated on top of head and proper left shoulder continuing to plinth. Nice 3 dimensional example of working carved wood lure of a catfish with glass eyes and wire whiskers paint decorated with a yellow to brown speckled body, fitted with a lead weight. Birds are accompanied by 2 wood stands. SIZE: Birds: 11-1/2" h, 12" h including stands; 7-1/2" h, 5" h. Dog: 8" h. Lure: 6" l. CONDITION: Overall good with minor normal abrasions and wear from use to all items. The silhouette shorebird with shallow dents and corrosion to surface. 49861-22 HMG (800-1,200)