William Kautz
Will Kautz began his artistic training while he was a young boy. His father, William Charles Kautz was a fine artist in New York. He remembers sculpting marble beside his dad. But as a young man, Will was often torn between a drive to be creative, and a desire to do something for the vulnerable in society. In 1980 he entered seminary and earned an M.A. in theology and ethics and was later appointed as a Research Fellow at Yale University. For the next ten years, Will maintained a volunteer law practice for victims of domestic violence while supporting his family with his art. Through the years, Will has sold his work to numerous galleries and collectors around the world. His art has been displayed at the Museum of American Folk Art, the Shelburne Museum, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He has been chosen by Early American Homes magazine for its annual Directory of America's Best Traditional Craftsmen, and is a juried member of traditionalfolkart.com.
AAWK005 Hand Carved Red Breasted Merganser Decoy by William Kautz $369.
The Merganser decoy has long been desired by collectors because of its whimsical form. This example has been one of Will's best selling pieces for over 15 years. It is hand carved and painted with layers of Williamsburg paints to achieve a beautiful coloration and patina. It measures 24 inches in length, 9 inches high and 8 inches deep. $369. Includes shipping.
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