Hand-Carved Shorebird Sculpture on Stand, Early–Mid 20th Century

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This hand-carved wooden shorebird captures the quiet elegance of coastal folk carving. With its elongated neck, gently curved body, and … Read more This hand-carved wooden shorebird captures the quiet elegance of coastal folk carving. With its elongated neck, gently curved body, and restrained palette, the form feels almost architectural—more sculpture than decoy.

The surface shows honest wear from age and handling, softening the paint and revealing the grain beneath. Mounted on a simple metal rod and wooden base, it reads beautifully as a standalone object on a console, bookshelf, or pedestal—equally at home in a modern interior or layered among collected objects.

A piece chosen not for novelty, but for line, balance, and presence. See less