Ernest F. Muehlmatt
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(Maryland/Pennsylvania, 1927-2016)
Northern Bobwhite, Male, 1986, signed underside base "E. F. Muehlmatt 2/86", finely carved, burnt and painted wood, leaves, naturalistic base, wood plinth, 11-3/4 x 10 in. [Naturalist]
Note: Ernie Muehlmatt won the Ward World Championship Carving Competition three times during the 1970s. His carvings rarely come to auction. Peter Tillou likely recognized Muehlmatt as a master carver and invested in this piece along with others.
Provenance: Presumed acquired from Wild Wings Decoy Den, Fort Myers, Florida; The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
good condition
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Ernest F. Muehlmatt
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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