American Folk Art Shore Bird Plover Decoy Carving, Rick & Harriett Fish 2006

Description

View American Folk Art Shore Bird Plover Decoy Carving, Rick & Harriett Fish 2006 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The enterprise was born out of a desire to preserve the historic decoy and shorebird carving traditions of the Eastern Shore. Together, they established themselves as fixtures on the regional art circuit, traveling to antique, sea glass, and decoy shows across the Mid-Atlantic. This lovely handmade American Folk Art Shore Bird Plover Decoy Carving by Rick & Harriett Fish, created in 2006 in the United States, is a beautifully handcrafted wooden decoy depicting a shore bird plover. This collectible piece showcases intricate details and craftsmanship, making it a unique and charming addition to any bird collector's display. With its origins in American folk art and the artistry of the Fishes, this carving captures the essence of traditional bird decoys while adding a modern twist to the design. Rick Fish is celebrated as a premier, master woodcarver whose folk art bird carvings and working decoys are highly collectible. Rick and Harriett Fish were a highly regarded couple in the traditional American folk art community, best known for their deep connection to the Chesapeake Bay and Chincoteague decoy carving traditions. Rick and Harriett Fish Bird Carving began decades ago as a passionate, dual-artisan venture deeply intertwined with the cultural heritage of Snow Hill, Maryland, and the broader Chesapeake Bay region. The enterprise was born out of a desire to preserve the historic decoy and shorebird carving traditions of the Eastern Shore. While Rick focused on the highly technical, physical demands of transforming raw blocks of wood into lifelike wildfowl, Harriett complemented his work through her own creative outlets, making it a cohesive family folk-art brand. Together, they established themselves as fixtures on the regional art circuit, traveling to antique, sea glass, and decoy shows across the Mid-Atlantic. Based out of Snow Hill, Maryland, they spent decades traveling together to antique, sea glass, and decoy shows. Harriett, who sadly passed away in 2022, was a gifted artisan who crafted wreaths and sea glass jewelry, while supporting Rick's passion for woodcarving. Artistry and Carving Style • Exquisite Shorebirds & Waterfowl: Rick is highly acclaimed for his lifelike representations of Chesapeake birds, ranging from majestic Blue Herons and Swans to delicate shorebirds like Sandpipers. • Cormorants & Sea Birds: His structural pieces -such as his sculptural cormorants, frequently capture the distinct, dramatic poses of coastal wildlife and are traded among high-end collectors. • Traditional Craftsmanship: His pieces are carved completely by hand and beautifully finished using oils or traditional paint washes to preserve the rustic, organic aesthetic of classic American decoy art. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Animals › Birds › Other Bird Collectibles.

Animal Class

Bird

Type

Decoy

Material

Wood

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States