Robert Morse Herring Gull

Robert Morse (1920-1960) Ellsworth, ME, c. 1940's 4" tall

Very well preserved alert herring gull standing atop a piece of driftwood applied to a wood carved domed base by one of New Englands master miniaturists. Carved in and painted eyes with delicate bill detail and crossed wing tips. Painted metal legs and feet. Signed on the bottom with the species name written in ink. The original '5' in pencil is still on the underside, marking the original $5 that the carving sold for. Condition: Near mint