Charles Birch Rare Curlew

Charles Birch (1867-1956) Willis Wharf, VA, c. 1910 15 in. long

A rare Birch curlew with a pronounced shark-fin raised wing. The body is finished with tight scratched feathering. The underside bears a "SAM DYKE COLLECTION" ink stamp. Excellent original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Charnock Collection, acquired from Birch Sam Dyke Collection Private Collection, Maryland

Literature: Oliver’s and The Ward Museum, "Auction of Waterfowl Decoys and Related Items," Salisbury, MD, October 1-2, 1994, front cover and lot 283, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Charnock Collection, acquired from Birch Sam Dyke Collection Private Collection, Maryland