Charles Fournier. Sculptor. St. Anicet, Quebec. Active mid-20th century.
Charles Fournier was a carver of birds and decoys. His carvings, mostly water fowl, were very well painted. He made decoys and life sized ornamental carvings of ducks and geese. He usually signed his work with a date on the base.
An example of his work. A standing Merganser duck. Signed and dated:
Charles Fournier. St. Anicet, Quebec.
A detail:
Charles Fournier. St.-Flavie Quebec.
Charles Fournier. His mark:
Charles Fournier detail of his mark.
Ref:More information about Charles Fournier can be found in the books:
The Rivermen. R. Lefebvre and N. Seymour. Outdoor Life. 2007.
Sculpteurs d’Appelants du Quebec. F. St-Onge. Editions GID. 2008.
