Charles Smith Egrets Wood Carving

Charles Smith Egrets Wood Carvings – Rare Vintage Australian Handcrafted Bird Sculptures

Own a remarkable pair of authentic Charles Smith Egret wood carvings — rare vintage collector’s pieces handcrafted in Australia and presented in excellent condition.

These beautifully detailed Australian bird sculptures were designed and handcrafted by Charles Smith for his renowned Dinkum Birds of Australia collection. Once showcased in prestigious galleries, zoos, and upmarket department stores throughout Australia and internationally, these timeless wooden bird carvings are now highly sought-after collector’s items.

Dimensions
Large Egret: Height 42 cm × Width 36 cm
Small Egret: Height 39 cm × Width 38 cm

Trained as an industrial designer specialising in furniture design, Charles Smith studied and worked throughout Germany and Scandinavia during the 1960s before establishing his own successful furniture manufacturing business in Australia. He later devoted his career to his lifelong passion — celebrating and preserving Australia’s extraordinary birdlife through handcrafted timber sculptures.

Each bird is individually handcrafted from plantation hoop pine and carefully assembled in precision-cut sections for exceptional balance, form, and realism. Every sculpture is hand-painted to capture the graceful beauty and natural elegance of Australian egrets, making each piece unique.

Charles Smith’s handcrafted bird sculptures can be found in private collections across Tokyo, London, New York, Stockholm, Los Angeles, and beyond. Their rarity, craftsmanship, and artistic heritage make them far more than decorative pieces — they are true investment-quality collectibles.

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Due to the large size of these sculptures, a discount is available for customers able to collect in person from Bowral NSW.
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