A wonderfully quirky hand-carved and hand-painted wooden bird perched on slender metal legs above a turned wood base. Painted in a fantastic palette of soft gray, black, white, faded pink and red, with individually painted feather details and a wonderfully expressive little face.
The construction is especially appealing—the carved wooden body is elevated on simple metal legs and mounted into a substantial turned wood base. Wear to the painted surfaces and exposed wood throughout give it the collected folk-art character I love.
Measurements • Approximately 9" tall • Approximately 12" long • Base approximately 4⅝" diameter
Why I Love It • Hand-carved and hand-painted wooden construction • Fantastic muted gray, black, pink, red and white palette • Simple metal legs give him an especially charming profile • Turned wood pedestal base • Painted feather and facial details • Lots of genuine surface wear and character • Great sculptural piece for a shelf, mantel or collected display
Condition • Overall wear consistent with age and use • Paint loss, rubbing, scratches and exposed wood throughout • Wear and losses particularly visible along tail and edges • Metal legs show age and surface wear • Multiple old holes are present in the wooden base, likely from previous mounting/placement • Handmade construction includes irregularities • Age, maker and origin are unknown • Please review photos closely
