Russ Burr Miniature Canada Goose Pair

Russ P. Burr (1887-1955) Hingham, MA, c. 1950 A goose calling to her mate from her nest. The carver's "Russ P. Burr, Hingham, Mass." ink stamp is impressed twice on the bottom of the driftwood base. Original paint with minor wear; the hen's primary feather tips have been reset.

Provenance: Eve duPont Remer Collection, purchased at the Crossroads of Sport Private Collection, by descent in the family

Literature: Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint: American Bird Carvings and their Carvers, 1900-1970," Lebanon, NH, 2009, p. 96, Fig. 9.10, similar miniature illustrated.

Provenance

Eve duPont Remer Collection, purchased at the Crossroads of Sport Private Collection, by descent in the family