J.C. West, 1974, & Male Mallard Duck Sculpture
Updated September 19, 2026
| Lot number | 347 |
| Estimate | 100.00 - 200.00 USD |
| Category | Fine Art & Prints |
| 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 male mallard by J.C. West, dated 1974, modeled standing on carved feet atop a round wood slice base. The drake features inset glass eyes, a dark green-black head, warm chestnut breast, yellow bill, finely patterned gray and tan plumage, and a vivid blue wing speculum bordered in white. The carving is especially well detailed through the wings and flanks, with incised and painted feather work giving the bird a naturalistic decorative presentation. The underside retains a handwritten inscription identifying J.C. West as the maker and dating the carving to 1974. Condition shows light age-related wear with scattered scratches, rubbing and minor paint loss, along with expected wear to the wood base and green felt underside. Measures 9.5"H x 11"W x 5.25"D.
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