Ruffed Grouse

Nice folky carving of a ruffed grouse in original paint with minor wear on one side and on the head near the beak.  Carved by Carl Forslund of Grand Rapids, Michigan, or one of his employees, probably in the late 4th quarter of the 20th century. Forslund was a furniture maker who carved songbirds and gamebirds in his spare time.  Carved from hardwood. Found in Adirondacks.   Apprx. 9 ½ L x 7" H excluding base.  (CE-28)

$195
 
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Ruffed Grouse

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