Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Rare Goldeneye

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1930, carved and painted wood.

Length 12.5 in.

Former collection of Amos Waterfield.
Former collection of Bill Purnell

Carved of white cedar with a dramatic neck shelf. This is one of the finest Jester Goldeneyes extant.

Original with light gunning wear, tight and stable hairlines in the head.