AN EXTREMELY FINE WILSON'S SNIPE

GRAINGER MCKOY, SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA

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AN EXTREMELY FINE WILSON'S SNIPE
Grainger McKoy, Sumter, South Carolina
Decorative, perched on a blade of grass, with wings outstretched and poised for flight, on a round wood base, under which the artist's signature and 1982 date, a large plexiglass case covers the entire carving and base, together with, an envelope carved from wood by the artist along with a carved wood bird feather inside (2)

Exhibited

Hammer Galleries, New York, October 26- November 13, 1976
Coe Kerr Gallery, Oct. 31-Nov. 24, 1984 and illustrated in the catalogue, for the benefit of The National Audubon Society
Brandywine River Museum, Delaware, June 4- September 6, 1993.

Lot Essay

The "letter" is addressed and was mailed to Mr. Aitken. It contains therein a cordial message from the carver expressing gratitude to Mr. Aitken for sending a copy of his book "Great Game Animals of the World."
The message reads "Dear Mr. Aitken, your gift arrived and what a surprise it was, especially the portraits and comments on the title page. Many thanks. Your book has been picked up numerous times to enjoy the text, photographs, but most importantly the kinships you have felt toward your subjects-whether they be prey, guide, or fellow hunter. Thanks again for sharing this with me." Grainger McKoy.

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