Claude Lamontagne Shorebird

Elegantly playful shorebird by renowned Quebec carver, Claude Lamontagne (1939 to 2004). Claude carved this bird following long periods of observation in Gaspé. Pine and metal, signed. 11"h x 10"w x 3.5" base. In excellent condition.

Claude Lamontagne. Sculptor. Bird Carver. St. Gilles, Quebec. 
(1939-2004)

Born in Charny, Quebec in 1939; Claude Lamontagne is a carver of Birds; especially those found in Quebec. He is considered by many to be one of the best living bird carvers in Quebec. Claude carved for about 30 years. He seemed to capture something quite magical in small pieces of pine. He works with old – even antique – salvaged pine and uses ‘as found’ colors to create his carvings. His bird mounts are sometimes works of art themselves - he once found an old ball of wire when walking a fence line near where he lived. He brought it home and mounted several Nuthatches on the old rusty ball of fence wire and created something quite spectacular.