
“After Practice” by artist Bradford Williams for Big Sky Carvers: a tired black Labrador retriever resting its head on a redhead duck decoy after a long session of retrieving drills. Big Sky Carvers was founded in Montana in 1980 and spent its first decade making waterfowl decoys before becoming known for wildlife and sporting sculpture. Bradford Williams designed many of their heritage pieces, and his dog-and-decoy scenes are favorites with duck hunters and Lab lovers. The label on the bottom names the piece, the artist and the maker. A perfect gift for a hunter, a retriever trainer or anyone who has ever owned a Lab that falls asleep on the job. Please see close-up photos. Chips on the decoy bill and at the tail tip. A few small white paint specks on the dog. Light wear on the underside. Measurements. Length: 14″. Width: 9″. Height: 8 Keywords: Big Sky Carvers, Bradford Williams, After Practice, black Lab, Labrador, retriever, duck decoy, redhead, hunting decor, sporting art, figurine.
Bring the beauty of the outdoors into your home with this outstanding Big Sky Carvers “Double Take” signed wildlife sculpture by renowned artist Bradford Williams, dated 2003. This beautifully detailed sculpture captures a majestic tom turkey standing alert beside a feeding hen, showcasing Bradford Williams’ exceptional attention to anatomy, feather detail, and lifelike posture. Mounted on its original wood plinth with the original engraved brass “Double Take” title plaque and original Big Sky Carvers label, this is a wonderful display piece for wildlife art collectors, hunters, cabin décor, or rustic interiors. Maker: Big Sky Carvers. Title: Double Take. Artist: Bradford Williams. Original wood plinth. Original engraved brass title plaque. Original Big Sky Carvers label. The turkey sculpture itself is in excellent display condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs noted. These are minor cosmetic imperfections and do not detract from the overall appearance. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description. A beautiful retired Big Sky Carvers wildlife sculpture that displays wonderfully and would make an excellent addition to any wildlife art, hunting, lodge, or rustic décor collectio.
The resin sculpture on wood base measures 10″ tall 6″ wide and 7 1/2 deep and weighs over 5lbs. The front has a plague that reads “Noble Spirit by Bradford Williams 311/1250″ and the back is signed “97 Bradford Williams” see pics. This lovely piece would display great in your home office desk, fireplace mantel, man cave, cabin, paperweight art decor or make a nice gift. Check out my other listings for more pewter figurines of animals, outdoor wildlife, zoo, farm, circus animal, electric train sets, gold mining prospectors, western frontier, wilderness safari, nautical, diorama scenery, dollhouse miniatures, centaur, dragon, undead zombie, skeleton, grim reaper, gnome, fairy, sci fi, wizard, fantasy, mythical, medieval, advanced dungeons & dragons, Schmid, Hudson, Michael Ricker, Boyd Perry, Hallmark Little Gallery, Spoontiques, Lamb, Gallo, Rawcliffe, Ral Partha, Tom Meier, Grenadier, GW Games Workshop, Warhammer 40K, Citadel TSR, PAL, LOTR, GOT, AD&D, D&D, RPG, and others. I acquire my items from local auctions, estate sales etc… I try to describe them to the best of my ability for any damage. Please read descriptions & look at all pictures as they are also part of the description/condition and ask any questions. All sales are final and All offers welcomed. Please check out my store for more items! Check back often for new listings!