A Pristine Example of New Jersey Sporting Art History
Offered here is an exceptional hand-carved and hand-painted Cock Pheasant miniature by the renowned artist F.J. DeRobertis. Dated January 1976 and designated as No. 12, this piece represents a peak era of DeRobertis’s craftsmanship, showcasing the vibrant colors and delicate lines that made him a staple of the North Jersey carving scene. Hand-carved and Hand-painted all birds are created from original patterns of the carver and carved from white pine. They are painted with acrylics. All carvings are numbered according to species and dated. The number is stamped under the tail and the date under the base.
Rare F.J. DeRobertis Miniature – Cock Pheasant No. 12 (1976)
- Good Condition: Unlike many surviving miniatures of this age, this pheasant features its original tail however the tail has been broken and glued back together.
- Unrivaled Provenance: This item includes the original 1976 paper receipt from the "Waterfowl Miniatures" gallery located at 160 Mill Street, Westwood, NJ. This documentation provides an ironclad link to the artist's local roots and the piece's "birth" date.
- Artisan Detail: Standing as a masterclass in upland bird carving, the piece features meticulous brushwork on the iridescent head and the characteristic mottled plumage of a mature cock pheasant.
- Collector’s Grade: Marked, dated, and numbered on the base, this is a true "investment-grade" decoy miniature for those who value New Jersey folk art or vintage sporting collectibles.
- Artist: F.J. DeRobertis (Oradell, NJ)
- Subject: Cock Pheasant (No. 12)
- Date of Origin: January 1976
- Size in inches: 4 X 7.25 X 4
- Provenance: Original Store Receipt included (Westwood, NJ)
- Condition: Good (original tail that is repaired from break, original paint)
Investment Note: Finding a DeRobertis upland bird with its original 1970s gallery documentation is incredibly rare. This is a must-have for any serious collector of miniature decoys or Bergen County historical art.
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