Frank Finney (VA, b. 1947), Preening Songbird

Folk Art Bird Tree Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990 14 1/2 in. tall This colorful bird tree displays eleven different birds. Each carving is mounted on a branch which is set in a paint

Waterfowling Santa Claus Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, 1983 28 in. tall This carving depicts legendary 20th-century decoy collector and dealer Bud Ward as Santa Claus laden with treasures.

Owl Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990 23 in. tall A large hollow owl carving signed with the maker's serified "F" on the underside of the base. Original paint with minimal wear. Provena

Barred Owl Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1990 19 in. tall A large owl with the maker's "F" signature incised on the top of the painted and beveled base. Original paint with minimal wear.

Miniature Woodcock Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 in. tall A miniature woodcock carving with feather detail. Signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the bottom of the base

Miniature Wood Duck Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 1/2 in. long A wood duck carving with dropped wings, extensive feather detail, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and incised cursive

Miniature Red-Headed Woodpecker Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 1/2 in. long An incised "F" and maker's stamp on the underside of the painted base. Original paint with minimal wear.

Miniature Bobwhite Quail Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 1/2 in. tall A calling bobwhite quail carving signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the bottom of the base. Origi

Miniature Speckled Belly Goose Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 7 1/2 in. tall A calling goose carving with dropped wings, extensive feather detail, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and

Life-Size Swan Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1980 32 in. long A large and refined hollow decoy with an exceptionally long neck. Signed with the maker's incised "F" on the bottom of the d

Miniature Mallard Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 6 1/2 in. tall A calling mallard carving with dropped wings, extensive feather detail, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and incised cur

Miniature Willow Ptarmigan Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 in. tall A calling willow ptarmigan carving on a chip-carved base. Signed with the maker's stamp and incised "F" on the bo

Miniature Redhead Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 in. tall A redhead carving with dropped wings, extensive feather detail, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and incised cursive "F." on

Miniature Merganser Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 1/2 in. tall A turned-head merganser carving with dropped wings, extensive feather detail, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and inc

Eider with Mussel Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 1980 19 1/2 in. long A grand mussel-bearing sea duck displaying carved eyes, bill detail, and raised wings. The weight exhibits the maker'

Miniature Atlantic Puffin Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 4 1/2 in. long A puffin carving with incised wings, extensive feather detail, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and incised curs

Standing Wood Duck Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2000 15 1/2 in. tall The underside of the stand bears the maker's incised "F" signature. Original paint with wear.

Miniature Black-Bellied Plover Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 3 1/2 in. long One of the maker's finer miniature efforts, this rare calling plover features a dropped tail, painted fea

Miniature Golden-Crowned Kinglet Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 2 in. tall Signed with an incised "F" on the bottom of the base. Original paint with minimal wear.

Miniature American Bittern Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 5 in. long A feeding bittern carving with deeply incised wings, and the maker's "Finney" stamp and incised cursive "F" on th

Cobb-Style Black Duck Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 17 in. long This decoy bears the maker's name on the weight. Original paint and wear.

Miniature Semipalmated Plover Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA, c. 2020 3 in. tall A small plover with an incised, stylized "F" and the maker's stamp on the underside of the base. Original pain

Goldfinch Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 4 1/2 in. long The underside bears the maker's incised "F" signature. Original paint with light wear.

Scarlet Tanager Frank S. Finney (b. 1947) Capeville, VA 5 1/2 in. long The underside of this nearly life-size carving bears the maker's incised "F" signature. Original paint with light wear.