$504
Jess Blackstone Miniature Carved and Painted American Goldfinch Commemorative Figure, New Hampshire, third quarter 20th century, carved wooden bird with scratch-feather surface, mounted on a rock-form base, signed "JB" and inscribed "October 4 1897-1947 Golden Anniversary," on the base, ht. 2 in. Provenance: Acquired from Jess Blackstone's widow, Edie Blackstone. Jess made this for friends on their 50th wedding anniversary. It was given back to Edie by a member of the family.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-08-12