Richard Morgan for The Painted Bird Hand-Carved Hudsonian Curlew Shorebird Decoy
A hand-carved and hand-painted Hudsonian curlew shorebird decoy by Connecticut folk artist Richard Morgan for The Painted Bird. Modeled after early American hunting decoys, the bird features a distinctive elongated, down-curved bill, inset eyes, and a naturally aged painted finish in ochre yellow and dark brown tones. Mounted on a slender metal support above a rustic cross-section wood base. The underside bears the branded “Richard Morgan / Painted Bird” maker’s mark. Height: 12 inches.
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor scratches, small marks, and light surface wear.
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A hand-carved and hand-painted Hudsonian curlew shorebird decoy by Connecticut folk artist Richard Morgan for The Painted Bird. Modeled after early American hunting decoys, the bird features a distinctive elongated, down-curved bill, inset eyes, and a naturally aged painted finish in ochre yellow and dark brown tones. Mounted on a slender metal support above a rustic cross-section wood base. The underside bears the branded “Richard Morgan / Painted Bird” maker’s mark. Height: 12 inches.
Condition
Good vintage condition with minor scratches, small marks, and light surface wear.
Estimate
Reserve
Time, Location
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