Everett Carter Feeding Yellowlegs

Everett Carter (1840-1910) Southampton, Long Island, NY, c. 1890 13 in. long

A full-bodied and extended feeder with deeply carved wings, carved bill delineation, accentuated wing tips, and scratched feather paint. A related example was acquired by Donal C. O'Brien Jr. from Adele Earnest. Original paint with even gunning wear, old gunning feathering added to wing edges and breast. Reset bill, eyes may be replaced, minor left wing tip chip.