11(H) x 13 x 13

Quebec. 3rd quarter, 20th C. A folk art bird mobile sculpture by Joseph Lajoie (1894-1989) with four large birds standing on top of the arms and four smaller birds suspended beneath. In original red, white and green paint. 11(H) x 13(W) x 13(W)". From the Marty Osler Collection. $400/600. Joseph Lajoie was a Quebec-based sculptor and woodcarver who was active in the mid 20th century. His subjects included whirligigs and bird trees. His works are featured in private collections and museums across North America, including the Canadian Museum of History in Hull, Quebec.