Rare life-size Northern Flicker
James Lapham(1909-1987)
Dennisport, MA c.1962
9.5" long
Unusual species for maker in this size. Slightly turned to the right head with raised wing tips coming to a point over an insert tail. Standing atop a custom wood base. Signed on the base and dated May 11 1962. This is the exact flicker pictured in Joseph Ellis' book, 'Birds in Wood and Paint'.
Condition: Very good and original with minimal paint flaking to the legs.
Literature:
Joseph H. Ellis, "Birds in Wood and Paint," Lebanon, NH, 2009, p. 128, fig. 13.17, exact carving illustrated.
Life-size Northern Flicker - James Lapham
$3,750.00Price