Mailbox with Bird by Willie Massey Start Price USD 229.00 Current Price USD 229.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, September 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, September 13, 2008 Location South Carolina See more about 'Mailbox with Bird by Willie Massey' Description Mailbox with Bird by Willie Massey.  Paint on mailbox with carved bird attached with a dowel rod.  I will remove the bird from the top for safe shipping.  You will just need to reinsert and turn until he is standing straight.  24" long from the tip of the birds beak to the end of the box.  14 1/2" tall from bottom of box to top of birds head.  Willie Massey was born in Kentucky in 1910 and worked nearly 70 years on a local farm for the same family, who eventually deeded him his house in gratitude for his service.  After his wife died in 1955 he began to create sculptures and paintings.  In 1984 he had to stop farming and made his art full time.  Willie worked in wood, foil, found objects and paint.  He made miniature pieces of furniture and became best known for his fanciful birdhouses with their wingless birds and painted sides.  Willie passed away in 1990 from complications from burns suffered in a fire at his house. .   Special Note:  We will not be available for a few days after this auction ends.  Item will be shipped when we return on September 16th.  Thanks! Place a Bid!