{"product_id":"adalbert-thibault-canada-goose-carving","title":"Adalbert Thibault Canada Goose Carving on Driftwood, Hand Carved Hand Painted Basswood Folk Art, Canadian Carver Ontario","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"335\" data-start=\"149\"\u003eHand-carved and hand-painted Canada goose family in basswood, mounted on driftwood and tagged from The Canadian Carver for warm Canadian folk art appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr data-end=\"351\" data-start=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e• Era: Mid to late 20th century, likely 1960s through 1980s \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"448\"\u003e• Artist: Adalbert Thibault, a French-Canadian folk artist active in Quebec, identified on the original attached tag \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"605\"\u003e• Material: Basswood with hand-painted finish, mounted on natural driftwood base, with metal legs on the birds and original paper tag attached \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e• Subject: Three Canada goose figurines in graduated sizes\u003cbr data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"849\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e• Measurements: approx. 9x5x2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"337\"\u003eStyle notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1666\" data-start=\"337\"\u003e• Color: Soft black necks and tails, creamy white chests, gray-brown bodies with speckled feather detail, and a weathered honey-brown driftwood base\u003cbr data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"1000\"\u003e• Texture: Matte hand-painted surface with visible carving character and natural wood grain on the driftwood\u003cbr data-end=\"1114\" data-start=\"1111\"\u003e• 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 \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1345\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003e• Basswood was a common carving wood for decorative folk pieces because it is lightweight and takes paint and hand detail beautifully \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003eCondition Very Good\u003cbr data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1697\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"1668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1713\" data-start=\"1700\"\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1716\" data-start=\"1713\"\u003e• All three geese are present and securely mounted to the driftwood base\u003cbr data-end=\"1791\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003e• Original paper tag remains attached, which adds nice provenance and display interest\u003cbr data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1877\"\u003e• Hand-painted surfaces remain bright and readable, especially the classic Canada goose markings\u003cbr data-end=\"1979\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003e• Driftwood base has attractive natural shape, grain, and warm tone\u003cbr data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2046\"\u003e• Piece displays beautifully from multiple angles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2119\"\u003e• Light paint wear and small scuffs visible in spots, especially along edges and raised areas\u003cbr data-end=\"2218\" data-start=\"2215\"\u003e• Minor age wear to the paper tag, including creasing, writing, and handling wear\u003cbr data-end=\"2302\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003e• Natural driftwood shows knots, uneven texture, and rustic surface variation\u003cbr data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2379\"\u003e• Small handmade irregularities are present in carving and paint, consistent with folk art construction\u003cbr data-end=\"2488\" data-start=\"2485\"\u003e• Light age-related wear overall from display and storage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003cbr data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2547\" data-start=\"2102\"\u003eAdalbert 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\"folk art decor\"\u003efolk art decor.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. 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Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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