Description:

North America, United States, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A trio of hand-carved wood decoy shorebirds. The first is a by the artist William L. Gable of Pennsylvania, signed on the base and likely used for decor rather than hunting, the wood and paint show little wear. The vibrant orange bird is signed on the base by Percy Perkins of New Hampshire, and initialed with a "P" underside the body- these two demonstrate the folk art aspect of these hunting props, while the third bird is simpler by comparison and clearly used to hunt- the neck is repaired and the tail sports a hole - likely battle scars from gunfire, and is mounted on a piece of polished driftwood. Size of largest: 13" L x 10" H (33 cm x 25.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#173485

  • Condition: Largest bird has signs of age and use, patina, fading of paint, repairs to neck, and perforation to tail likely from gunfire. Mounted on a piece of driftwood which is probably a later edition. The other 2 are signed on the bases, minor chips and surface wear, otherwise in great condition.

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