Thomas Langan Shorebird Carving With Red Beak on Driftwood Base

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Summary
Elegant hand-carved shorebird by Thomas Langan of Roslyn Harbor, New York. Mounted on its original driftwood base, the bird … Read more Summary
Elegant hand-carved shorebird by Thomas Langan of Roslyn Harbor, New York. Mounted on its original driftwood base, the bird features Langan’s distinctive crackled and stippled painted surface with a vivid red beak and finely textured wings. Stamped underside: “THOMAS LANGAN / MAKER / ROSLYN HARBOR.”

Dating and Background Information
c. 1970s–1980s. Langan worked on Long Island producing refined decorative shorebird carvings that nod to early decoy traditions while emphasizing graceful silhouettes and a deliberately aged paint surface.

Collector Notes
Langan’s carvings are admired for their clean lines, lifelike posture, and handsome painted craquelure. This example’s crisp head markings and red beak make it a standout for coastal folk art collections or as a single sculptural accent.

Decorating Ideas
Perfect on a mantel, bookshelf, or console. Mix with weathered woods, nautical paintings, or modern ceramics for a collected coastal look.

Dimensions
Height 10 in
Width 14.5 in
Depth 3.5 in

Condition
Very good vintage condition. Stable, attractive age craquelure to the painted surface (as intended). Small loss of paint to the tail tip visible on the right-facing view; minor handling marks to base and body consistent with age.

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