02-17-200802-17-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2397Boston
February 17, 2008 11:00 AMCalender
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Three Carved and Painted Miniature Shorebird Figures

Sell one like this
$356$300
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2397Location: BostonDate / Time: February 17, 2008 11:00AM

Description:

Three Carved and Painted Miniature Shorebird Figures, Cape Cod, mid to late 20th century, including an American Avocet, with indistinct signature on base, a Willet by Frank Rougvie and signed on the base, and a Yellow Legs, (small loss on Avocet beak),each with wire legs and mounted on a piece of driftwood, ht. 6 3/8, 4, 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500

Avocet has loss on beak; yellow legs has loss on back of one leg; also the top part of the legs are separated from the body.

Keywords

Cape Cod, Frank Rougvie