Lot 0045

Hanging Pintails by Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947)

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Hanging Pintails by Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947)

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Description

Hanging Pintails
Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947)
Sanford, VA, c. 1990
45 by 20 1/2 in. backboard

This life-size nature morte carving represents a subject the artist is entirely familiar with as a legendary sportsman from Virginia's Eastern Shore. The birds are mounted on an old salvaged door panel.
Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.

Dimensions

45 x 20.5 in

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Hanging Pintails by Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947)

Name: Hanging Pintails by Grayson C. Chesser (b. 1947)
SKU: 169882158
Price: 6000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $4,500

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Starting Price $1,200

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