Phoebe and Sparrow
Peter Peltz (1915-2001)
Sandwich, MA, c. 1970
both are 5 in. long

Peter Peltz (1915-2001) carved his first bird while at sea serving as a lieutenant in the Navy during World War II. After seeing action in both the Mediterranean and Pacific theatres, Peltz returned to the States, married, and moved to Cape Cod where he began carving in earnest. One of his works graced the Oval Office during John F. Kennedy's tenure. The president was given the carving by his wife, Jacqueline, who owned at least three Peltz carvings.

The phoebe exhibits the species identification and "P Peltz" signature on the bottom. The sparrow is signed "Peter Peltz."
Original paint with moderate wear.

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