Wendell Gilley Miniature Woodcock

Wendell Gilley (1904-1983) Southwest Harbor, ME, c. 1960 2 1/2 in. long

With its perfect proportions, this is one of the finest miniature woodcock carvings to have surfaced. The carving is signed by the maker on the top of the base. O'Brien and Gilley spent quite a bit of time together hunting in the Maine woods in pursuit of grouse and woodcock. On the last day of his upland hunting career spent trudging through the pouring rain, Gilley pulled a drenched woodcock out of his vest, rested it on the tailgate of their jeep, and pronounced to O'Brien, "I'm done woodcockin'!" Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection