Bobwhite Quail Hen with Six Chicks
Accession #:
81.1.72
Title:
Bobwhite Quail Hen with Six Chicks
Medium:
Polychromed Wood
Subject:
Description:
Miniature adult and six young mounted on driftwood; a very animated piece: the hen looking down at the three chicks in front of her, the three others are exploring behind her; one chick is standing upright with tiny wings outstretched; adult has pinhead eyes; all birds have painted plumage detail, wire legs and feet. Signed "Gilley" on right rear of base. Marked and dated "Made by W.H. Gilley, Addie Gilley, Dec. 1960" on underside of base.
Date:
1960
Dimensions:
6.5 x 27.5 x 8.5cm; 155g
Citation
Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983), “Bobwhite Quail Hen with Six Chicks,” Wendell Gilley Museum, accessed November 21, 2024, https://wgm.digitalarchive.us/items/show/82.Item 1080