Russ Fox crafted this hand carved and hand painted House Finch with the kind of feather-texture detail that separates serious bird carvers from hobbyists. Fox signs the base directly in paint, a practice common among American folk art carvers who sold through craft shows and regional galleries from the 1970s onward. The bird sits atop a section of genuine birch bark log mounted to a shaped and stained wood base, with small natural pine cones arranged at the base. Wire legs anchor the carving to the log. The red and dark wing coloring accurately reflects the male House Finch. Condition is VG+, with strong paint retention, vivid coloring, and no chips or losses noted. The base shows light wear consistent with display use. A grounded, naturalistic piece with honest folk art character.