Adalbert Thibault Canada Goose Carving on Driftwood, Hand Carved Hand Painted Basswood Folk Art, Canadian Carver Ontario

Hand-carved and hand-painted Canada goose family in basswood, mounted on driftwood and tagged from The Canadian Carver for warm Canadian folk art appeal.

Details

• Era: Mid to late 20th century, likely 1960s through 1980s 
• Artist: Adalbert Thibault, a French-Canadian folk artist active in Quebec, identified on the original attached tag
• Material: Basswood with hand-painted finish, mounted on natural driftwood base, with metal legs on the birds and original paper tag attached
• Subject: Three Canada goose figurines in graduated sizes

• Measurements: approx. 9x5x2

Style notes

• Color: Soft black necks and tails, creamy white chests, gray-brown bodies with speckled feather detail, and a weathered honey-brown driftwood base
• Texture: Matte hand-painted surface with visible carving character and natural wood grain on the driftwood
• Original tag reads The Canadian Carver and names Adalbert Thibault, with Montreal River Harbour, Ontario, tying the piece to the Highway 17 tourist stop known for Canadian-made craft goods
• Basswood was a common carving wood for decorative folk pieces because it is lightweight and takes paint and hand detail beautifully 

Condition Very Good

Positives
• All three geese are present and securely mounted to the driftwood base
• Original paper tag remains attached, which adds nice provenance and display interest
• Hand-painted surfaces remain bright and readable, especially the classic Canada goose markings
• Driftwood base has attractive natural shape, grain, and warm tone
• Piece displays beautifully from multiple angles

Issues / Wear
• Light paint wear and small scuffs visible in spots, especially along edges and raised areas
• Minor age wear to the paper tag, including creasing, writing, and handling wear
• Natural driftwood shows knots, uneven texture, and rustic surface variation
• Small handmade irregularities are present in carving and paint, consistent with folk art construction
• Light age-related wear overall from display and storage

Collector’s Notes

Adalbert Thibault is listed by art market references as a Canadian artist born in 1918 and deceased in 1985, and his carved folk pieces are still actively collected today. Works tied to The Canadian Carver carry extra appeal for collectors of roadside Canadian craft, Quebec carving, and bird folk art decor.

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