Fine Working Shorebird Decoy

In the Form of an Avocet 
Retaining Original Painted Surface and Glass Eyes
Hand Carved and Painted Wood
French, Camargue, c.1900

11.5" high x 12.25" wide x 2" deep (incl. stand)

Ref: 10209

Provenance: The Cosgrove Collection

Literature: Robert Young, "Folk Art"; Mitchell Beazley,1999; Illustrated and Described Page 46&47.