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Handmade and hand painted. Signed by Bob Carney. Please see the pictures for details and items condition.

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The “Grey Heron” Chainsaw Carving Sculpture Statue is a medium-sized wooden sculpture created by artist Macalister Crowl, of Northern California, in the United States. This unique piece features a grey heron wading In water with flora showcasing Americana and folk art styles. The spculpture is chainsaw-carved and signed by the artist, making it a limited first edition. Measuring 36inches in height and 14 inches in width, this colorful artwork depicts a bird wading, in a stand alone sculpture for a home or art collection.

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Blue Heron – Bird Wood Carving by Richard Ellinger, Award Winning Carver. Hand-Carved and Hand-Painted by Richard Ellinger. Overall Height – 9.5. Ellinger took great care in creating his bird carvings, and was committed to his carvings being very detailed and accurate. Ellinger passed away in 2009, and this is among the last carvings he made. It is being offered for sale by his widow. BIO (Provided by his Widow) – RICHARD ELLINGER’S ARTISTRY IN WOOD. Richard Ellinger, accomplished bird carver, began creating his works of art in 1977, after attending the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. Two years later, learning all he could from books, he entered his first carving competition at the C. S International Woodcarvers exhibit, and won a 3rd Place ribbon. Born and raised in Amherst, New York, Ellinger became a pilot at age 19 and flew for the O. In the Air Force in World War II in the IndiaBurma Theater. Following the war, he worked in research and development for Cornell Aeronautical Laboratories in Buffalo for 23 years until his job was eliminated by government cutbacks. He then joined the Fisher-Price Toy Co. In East Aurora as a model maker for 10 years. In 1980, at age 62, Ellinger took early retirement to move with his wife Cynthia, and their one year old son, Jonathan, to the Glens Falls area, near Cynthia’s family. Having dabbled in many hobbies over the years, including making “Thunderbird” arrows for archery and custom made gunstocks for sportsmen, Ellinger decided to use his creative abilities capturing the spirit of birds in wood. With his background in aerodynamics, his love for working with wood, and his gifted hands, Ellinger had found his niche. His intricate carvings include both life-size and miniature waterfowl, songbirds, and birds of prey. Each bird is thoroughly researched, and study skins are used for accuracy in feather count, measurements of beaks, distance between the eyes, size of feet and talons. Ellinger carves acorns, pine cones, pine needles, branches with bark, and mice and fish, as well as the birds from tupelo wood which comes from Louisiana. It is a soft, fine-grained wood which is free of knots, a vital factor to carvers. The habitat enhances the featured bird carving but must not distract from the bird itself. A delicate balance must be achieved to please the discerning eye. With a natural love of the outdoors, and a keen eye for detail, Ellinger’s carvings reflect the spirit of the species he creates in wood. From the alertness of a robin perched on a picket fence, to the haunting look of a peregrine falcon in search of prey, to the freedom of an eagle in flight, Ellinger captures that certain look or tilt of the head to give his bird valid expression. The last four consecutive years, Ellinger has won ribbons at the prestigious Ward Foundation’s World Show of birdcarvings, held each April in Ocean City, Maryland. In 1990, Ward’s 20th world competition, Ellinger had three entries in three different classifications, and each entry won a ribbon. He was awarded 2nd Place ribbons in 1989 and 1990 in this competition of over 2,000 entries from more than 900 birdcarvers. At Ward’s World Championship, there are nineteen categories requiring 3 judges each and an ornithologist to aid with technical details. Selected by a comndttee, for their expertise, these judges are carvers, naturalists, artists, taxidermists, sculptors, museum directors, and ornithologists from across the continent. The high caliber of carving entries makes nit-picking necessary as the judges seek to find the accurate bird with that extra something special. Ellinger has studied under Master Carvers Bob Guge and Ernie Muehlmatt, having completed intense week-long seminars with each. He has been awarded six ribbons from the Ward Foundation’s World Shows’ competitions and still stands in awe of the creations of fellow carvers’ entries. Ellinger won the Blue Ribbon “Best of LARAC in 1981″ and was proud of the accomplishment; now he has grown accustomed to his artistry with birds, yet continues to strive for improvement. Richard Ellinger is a genius and an artist of unusual talent. Terms and Conditions of Sale. We sell antiques, collectibles, artwork, and other items that have been previously owned. As a result, there are a number of factors that may affect the condition of an item, such as: the type of item, the materials used to make an item, the age and previous use of the item, the conditions under which the item may have been stored and transported, as well as normal wear and tear. We do our best to carefully inspect each item and accurately state it’s condition in our listings. All stated dimensions are approximate. We will do our best to address your concerns satisfactorily. Multiple Items for Sale, Pictures. However, the item you receive will be the same as described in the listing, both as to appearance and condition.

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Excellent pre-owned condition, no stains no rips, please check pictures as they are part of the description. If you’re looking for more antique or vintage pieces to enhance your collection, be sure to check out our other items. Put in an offer today and make sure that this piece becomes the perfect centerpiece of your collection.

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Offering a vintage Blue Heron Shorebird Decoy made in Bucksport, Maine by artist H. Hand carved and hand painted with amazing detail throughout; wire legs. Marked underneath the wooden base. Dimensions: 7″ long x 7 1/2″ height x 4 wide. In excellent condition with normal wear from age and display. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “gwynnitas” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Small (up to 12in.)
• Region of Origin: US-Northeast
• Artist: H.M. Wasson Jr.
• Style: Vintage
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Material: wood
• Time Period Produced: 1970-1989
• Type: Decoys
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Category: Art
• Subject: Folk Art
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

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Gorgeous, fully hand carved piece of Art. I believe it’s carved by a member of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest Coast, Canada, but I can’t find any information on the artist. Heron Sculpture – designed, hand carved and. Signed by Calvin Peters, dated 1999. Beautiful wood, the sculpture is showing a wonderful expression, superb quality carving. It’s sitting in a wooden base but can be taken off easy. The carving is very detailed, clearly done by a master of this art. Measurements: 13 1/2″ tall in total, the heron’s body is 12″ x 5″ x 3″. If you love authentic native Art, please also have a look at my other listings and don’t forget to save/follow my store to. Make sure you don’t miss out. I’m adding new pieces every week. Für meine deutschsprachigen Kunden: Sollten Sie Fragen haben, bitte z. Zu kontaktieren – Vielen Dank! This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “7348annette” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Region of Origin: British Columbia, Canada
• Handmade: Yes
• Artist: Calvin Peters
• Production Technique: Carving
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Style: First Nations
• Item Height: 13 1/2 inch
• Material: Wood
• Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
• Format: Statue
• Type: Sculpture
• Title: Heron
• Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
• Subject: Art
• Culture: probably First Nation, Northwest Coast
• Signed: Yes
• Signed By: Calvin Peters
• Year of Production: 1999

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This is a Big Sky Carvers Life Size Yellowstone Blue Heron Decoy Carving. The Blue Heron is 27 inches tall and is in mint condition. Comes with original box and packaging material. This is a beautiful carving. The item “Big Sky Carvers Blue Heron Carving” is in sale since Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “colbycharles” and is located in Hyde Park, Vermont. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Handmade: Yes
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: Wood
• Animal Class: Bird
• Type: Wood Carving

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This is a Big Sky Carvers Life Size Preening Blue Heron Decoy Carving. The Blue Heron is 26 inches tall and is in mint condition. Comes with original box and packaging material. This is a beautiful carving. The item “Big Sky Carvers Life Size Preening Blue Heron Carving” is in sale since Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Ducks”. The seller is “colbycharles” and is located in Hyde Park, Vermont. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Handmade: Yes
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Material: Wood
• Animal Class: Bird
• Type: Wood Carving

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This is a hand carved and fully detailed carving, it measures 16″ from the tip of the beak to end of tail and it stands 11-1/2″ tall. I signed this bird. Good luck and thanks for looking! We try to answer as soon as possible. All combined items must ends within 3 days. We guarantee your 100% satisfaction with our products for a period of 5 days after receipt. The item “15 Green Heron Original Wood Carving/Birdhug” is in sale since Wednesday, November 18, 2009. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Animals\Birds\Other Bird Collectibles”. The seller is “birdhug” and is located in Rosendale, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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This sculpture is very lifelike, showing a great blue heron standing on a log amongst the cattails. It weighs 2 lbs. The bird itself is 9.5 tall, standing on a 7.5 wide wood base. The sculpture overall is 14 tall in the photo, but if you rotated the one cattail thats way outside then it would be 15 tall. The other cattails are firmly in place, but that one is loose and rotated. The birds body/head is carved from wood, with two feathers added behind the eyes, and the legs/feet are also added. The wood piece the heron is standing on is broken off in the back, but I cant say whether thats from damage or if it was always like that. The heron has a scuff at the tip of the beak that could be painted over. Its hard to see because the reeds are in the way, but at the end of the tail there is a small missing paint spot. Theres also a couple of green paint drops under one of the herons feet, and minor scratches on the wood base. _gsrx_vers_827 GS 7.0.13 (827). The item “Signed GLM Vintage Great Blue Heron Wood Carving Painted Sculpture Cattail Bird” is in sale since Tuesday, July 30, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “mrwhitesox30″ and is located in Mesa, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Style: Realism
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Medium: Wood
• Date of Creation: 1970-1989
• Type: Figurine
• Features: Signed
• Color: Multi-Color
• Placement: Table
• Subject: Birds
• Originality: Original

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