Frank Finney (VA, b. 1947), Pair of Pintails

Cape Charles, Virginia, circa 2000, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, drake signed in fancy script.

Length of drake 22 in.

Active for a span of five decades, Finney is celebrated for his realistic and detailed carvings, which reflect both his deep understanding of waterfowl anatomy and his artistic talent. These examples have very fine comb feathering, incredible paint, drake has a slight head turn to the left.

Original.