Hand Carved FORSTER’S TERN SHORE BIRD Base Signed LH SAHLMANN Original Wood ART

For auction is the pictured vintage estate sale item, a Hand Carved FORSTER’S TERN Wooden SHORE BIRD on a Base Signed by the artist LH SAHLMANN. This is an Original Wood ART piece from the artist.

The artist Louis Henry SAHLMANN (1927 - 2018) lived in Fort Myers FL and when not making amazing original wooden art he made wood toys for children’s charity.

Title of the piece is written on the bottom of the base, artist signature is on the bottom of the tail along with the number #154. I believe each bird has a different number that goes along with the title & type of bird.

Dimensions: about 7.25 inches tall by 3.5 inches wide by about 10 inches front to back.

Please check out my other art items for sale, including one other item by this artist and other shore bird beach themed art! Will combine shipping upon request (please make request before payment).

Item is preowned and in used good condition, no chips or cracks or repairs or anything like that, minor signs of wear/age &/or manufacturing errors are possible, please look at the pictures to see condition for yourself and make your own opinion.. ***Items are sold as is. ***

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