10-28-201210-28-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2618BBoston
October 28, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Jess Blackstone Carved and Painted Miniature European Goldfinch Figure

Sell one like this
$480$400
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2618BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 28, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Jess Blackstone Carved and Painted Miniature European Goldfinch Figure, late second or third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, species identified in English and German, and signed "JB" on the base, ht. 2 1/8 in.

Note: This carving may have been done while Jess was stationed in Germany, c. 1945.
Estimate $400-600

Minute paint loss to beak and tail tip.

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Jess Blackstone Carved, Germany