Frank Finney (VA, b. 1947), Flying Curlew

Cape Charles, Virginia, circa 2000, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, bill and feet are carved bone, incised FF, custom stand conveys.

Length 20 in.

Active for a span of five decades, Finney is celebrated for his realistic and detailed carvings, which reflect both his deep understanding of waterfowl anatomy and artistic talent. This example displays his masterwork abilities with having the bill and legs carved from bone.
Wing span 26 in.

Original.