John & Clara Sawyer Vintage Running Coot Duck Wood Carving Folk Art Decoy EXCL

  

John & Clara Sawyer Vintage Running Coot Duck Wood Carving Folk Art Decoy EXCL! I wasn't able to find much information about John Sawyer but I believe he was a highly acclaimed carver from Maryland, there are references to him in the Ward Foundation carving competition in Salisbury, Md (1974). This figure of a running "Coot" is very well executed with lifelike detail to the bird's carved head features (glass eyes), plumage and scaled legs / feet.

The hand painted finish shows rich color and fine line with subtle shading. The bird is mounted on a striking piece of figured driftwood. The driftwood measures 16" long and 6 ½" wide. The coot is 10 ½" long, 3 ½" wide and 5 high.

The base is signed in hand script "coot" "John & Clara Sawyer". The carving is in excellent condition with no damage, some trace surface wear.

This John Sawyer running Coot would make a fine addition to your collection of vintage Duck Wood Carvings or Eastern Shore Maryland / Virginia wildlife memorabilia. Get images that make Supersized seem small.

Showcase your items with Auctiva's. The item "John & Clara Sawyer Vintage Running Coot Duck Wood Carving Folk Art Decoy EXCL" is in sale since Thursday, September 9, 2021. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Hunting\Decoys". The seller is "madamezulu" and is located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

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1. Brand: John & Clara Sawyer
2. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
3. Duck Type: Coot
4. Game Type: Duck
5. Material: Wood
6. Model: Wood Carving
7. Type: Decorative Decoy