Lot 0462

House Wren, Jack and Bette Holt

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Item Details

Description

Jack and Bette Holt
Wilmington, DE, c. 1975
4 in. tall

A house wren standing on a piece of natural wood. This wren exhibits an upswept tail and fine carving and paint detail. The underside of the base bears the makers' names, the name of the species, and "Wilm, Del."
Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection

Condition

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