Pat Godin Miniature Spruce Grouse On the Vermilion River

Pat Godin (b. 1953) Paris, Ontario, Canada, 2006 9 in. tall, 7 by 4 in. base

Mounted on a spruce limb complete with spruce needles, buds, and lichen on the bark, this carving displays all the trademarks of Godin's meticulous work. The habitat the maker designed is well-suited to this species as the spruce grouse is among the most arboreal of all grouse species. The bird exhibits true-to-species red eyebrows and mottled coloring. The underside of the base is inscribed by the artist "Spruce Grouse on the Vermilion River / 2006 / by Pat Godin" and signed “Patrick R. Godin.”

This carving was named Third-in-World in the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition's highly competitive Decorative Miniature class. Original condition with minimal wear.

Provenance: 2nd Runner-up Decorative Miniature, 2006 Private Collection, Pennsylvania, acquired directly from the artist

Provenance

2nd Runner-up Decorative Miniature, 2006 Private Collection, Pennsylvania, acquired directly from the artist