03-03-201303-03-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2640BBoston
March 3, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Three Carved and Painted Ornamental Bird Figures

Sell one like this
$300$250
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2640BLocation: BostonDate / Time: March 03, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Three Carved and Painted Ornamental Bird Figures, each with glass eyes and finely delineated wing and tail feathers, including two bobwhite quail figures carved by Stan Sparre (1923-2011) of Cape Cod, mounted on pieces of driftwood; and a chickadee figure mounted on a branch segment and mahogany base, with pyrographic maker's marks and date on base: "CHICKADEE #005/T.N. DEAN/6-81," ht. 3 1/2 to 4 5/8 in.
Estimate $100-200


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Keywords

Cape Cod, Stan Sparre