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Miniature American Woodcock, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)

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Miniature American Woodcock, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)

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Miniature American Woodcock
Keith Mueller (b. 1956)
Killingworth, CT, c. 2020
4 1/2 in. tall

Mueller shares his thoughts on this miniature series and this woodcock carving in particular: "These are the first miniatures that I have carved in this style which I call contemporary decorative. The birds are carved to accurate dimensional scale from American holly wood and painted with oil paints. The flying American Woodcock is depicted in a flushing take-off posture which is common for this bird as it flushes from under your feet. The carefully composed placement of the kicked-up leaves help portray the bird's rapid departure from the leaf litter."

This highly refined decorative miniature woodcock is signed on the underside of the base with the maker's "Keith Mueller" signature brand.
Original paint with minimal wear.

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Miniature American Woodcock, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)

Name: Miniature American Woodcock, Keith Mueller (b. 1956)
SKU: 121825682
Price: 3750 USD
Availability: InStock

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