Art/Photography
Handcarved/Hand Painted American Avocet Bird
- Item Number
- 15061
- Estimated Value
- 600 USD
- Opening Bid
- 275 USD
Item Description
Measuring approximately 12" long and 15" high, this elegantly hand carved wooden American Avocet Bird (Shore Bird) was hand carved and hand painted by A. James Bartlett.
Jim’s carvings are represented in public and private collections throughout the United States and the United Kingdom.
“When I get inspired to carve, I don’t just sit down with a piece of wood and begin. I first create an image of a bird in my mind and contemplate how I am going to carve it.” Jim uses the skills he learned as an advertising director and illustrator and as a private painting instructor to create unique wildfowl sculptures. Jim started carving in 1988 and gives much credit for his success from having studied at the famous Wendell Gilley Museum in Southwest Harbor, Maine, where resident carver, Steve Valleau covered everything from “cutting out the black” to adding finishing touches. Jim carves from basswood and paints with Jo Sojna’s acrylic paints. Jim endlessly enjoys the fact that he can take a block of wood and slowly transform it into an animal of his choice, thus bringing it to life.
Jim is a featured artist at the renowned Ducktrap Bay Trading Co. in Camden, Maine. Other pieces can be found at http://www.ducktrapbay.com/.
Item Special Note
This item cannot be shipped. A $4.00 handling fee will be added to the winning bid to help cover costs associated with running the auction, so more of your donation goes to funding the Center's programs and services.
Donated By:
James Bartlett
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