J.C. West, 1977, & Canada Goose on Wood Base
Updated September 19, 2026
This auction ended on September 26, 2026.
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| Lot number | 346 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Auction | SEPTEMBER AUCTION |
| Date | September 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Big Shanty Auction |
| Location | Marietta, Georgia |
Hand-carved and painted wooden Canada goose by J.C. West of Surf City, New Jersey, modeled standing on slender metal legs with carved webbed feet atop a rustic weathered wood base. The bird features inset glass eyes, a black head and neck with cream cheek patches, tan and brown body plumage, and carefully painted layered feather detailing across the wings and flanks. The underside of the base is hand-inscribed “J.C. West, Surf City” and dated 1977. Condition shows light age-related wear including scattered scratches, rubbing, minor paint loss, and oxidation to the metal legs, with natural cracking, surface wear, and weathering to the wood base. Measures 5.5"H x 5.5"W x 4.75"D.
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