Charles Jester Rare Redhead Hen

Charles Jester (1876-1952) Chincoteague, VA 15" long

Very well sculpted and a relatively rare species for the maker. Thin neck and thin bill with painted eyes and deep relief carving where the face meets the bill.

Sam Dyke Collection Stamp on bottom, hollow carved

Condition: Original with a tight neck crack and paint loss around tail edge and bill. Scattered paint loss and flakes across the body.

Provenance: Private New York Collection acquired from below in 2015 Sam Dyke Collection acquired from below in 1973 Richard Conway Collection

Provenance

Private New York Collection acquired from below in 2015 Sam Dyke Collection acquired from below in 1973 Richard Conway Collection