Ken Kirby Bird Tree

OUTSTANDING BIRD TREE by Ken Kirby, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. Excellent original paint and structural condition. Sixteen carved and painted birds. All are different species and in varying poses, including outstretched wings, raised tails and extended wing tips. All with painted feather detail and carved eyes. All mounted on wire legs atop sassafras branches; the whole atop finial base. Signed by the maker and branded. Individual birds range from 4 inches to 5 1/4 inches. Overall height is approximately 33 inches; width 17 inches. Outstanding! 1200-1500