Description:

George Huey
American, (Friendship, Maine), 1886-1946
Drake Red-breasted Merganser

The bird has original paint with some craquelure around the head. The wings and eyes are carved, and the head is inlet with a slight cast or turn to the right. The hollowed bottom has a thin cover board with center lead ballast and "G R Huey" carved signature behind the lead weight. There is some slight wear to the bottom with an age crack along the center. The head has a hairline from the left eye to the back of comb with a slight continuation on the right side which stops just forward of comb. The line continues but is not a crack. A wonderful original Sheldrake from a very well-respected Maine carver.

    Dimensions:
  • 6 1/2 x 18 x 6 in. (16.5 x 45.7 x 15.2 cm.)
  • Artist Name:
  • George Huey

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June 12, 2024 12:00 PM EDT
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