WILD TURKEY STAMP & PRINT - Signed by Artist (Russ Smiley) - NWTF - National Wildlife Turkey Federation - Not Painting , Lithograph

By FinderZ KeeperZ, 14 October, 2022
Description

Measurements:  Approximate Size :  28"  x  39"  x  1 & 1/4"

WEIGHT : Approximately :  12  pounds

FRAME : Wooden Frame * Not sure if it is real wood or not -- If someone knows this or any other info... please feel free to comment.

* NOTE : *    >    NOT A PAINTING = IT IS A LITHOGRAPH!



**    CONDITIOn   ---->

I said "Good" because I am  not an expert, nor have I inspected every inch of it with a magnifying glass, however... I feel it is somewhere between good & excellent condition! 

The frame itself is in similar condition -- It has some paint stain(s), scuffs, etc. but for the most part, the foundation & overall look of it is GREAt!!



***PLEASE SEE PHOTOS --->>  Feel free to ask for more / particular angles/views /etc. if needed! 



The STAMP PRICE was $3.00 in 1976' - at the date of its creation -- with a portion of the proceeds directly supporting the conservation & research of wild turkeys! 



PRICE > 

We are not sure yet -- We were sent a few offers on this piece since we received it but wanted to get a better understanding of its history, value, & go from there! So that is where you guys come in -- Maybe you can created the "ah ha moment" in which we determine a good price for this lovely & intriguing piece of art!  ; )        



**** SOME HONORABLE MENTIONS >

Wisconsin has required hunters to buy wild turkey stamps since 1995. In effect, they raise about 750,000 A YEAR for wild turkey research! 

 

* If you need any photos, please let me know! 

I kind of rushed through this post - so I will have to come back & tweak it but in the meantime, if you need clarification - Let me know! 

Any info you have will be helpful! 

If anyone has what they believe to be accurate appraisal amounts - Please post them along with why you came to that number. . even if it is different or way off of another commenter's appraisal ---  We want to hear everyone's opinion. 

Category
Paintings
Medium
Lithograph = Ink + Paper

Frame = Wood + Gold Color Accents/Outlines + Glass

* NOT sure if the frame is genuine wood or not -- or what type, if it is real wood...
(If anyone knows/ has an educated guess / can tell based on the photos, please share!!) -- Adding a couple of extra photos of the wood/frame --

Distinguishing marks
Hand-Written Signature (from artist himself) along with a hand-written note from the artist! Artist NAme: Russ Smiley

The year 1976' = stamped on the stamp along with the name of the stamp - Federal Turkey Federation - Wild Turkey.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
28 x 39 x 1 & 1/4
Date Period
1976' * I do NOT know the exact date!
Weight
Approximately 12 pounds
History
HERE IS A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT WE KNOW: 


The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) was created in 1973. The Wild Turkey stamp & print were both created to raise money for the group.

Russ Smiley was a fantastic artist & had done work with the NWTF prior to creating the stamp.

The NWTF state chapters issued the stamps prior to there ever having been any released for wild turkeys.

They are currently/still trying to get more states on board - to increase the funds raised each year for wild turkeys - research!

The U.S. Postal Service issued these stamps each year - Celebrating the success of state & federal governments impact(s) on wildlife conservation.
The reason they decided on a turkey is because it was the fastest and largest of game birds.

Here is a link to some information I have found seems to check out -- and my husband & I have cross-referenced with other sites/blogs /posting specific questions on the history of the stamp(s) & Print(s) ... & it lines up with the information we gathered so far. It is easier for you guys to be able to read it from this post. Otherwise, I would have to re-word it, which I am not bad at, however, it is written very well on this particular site & I do not know that I could say it better! :)


LINK > SomeHistoric Facts on wild turkey stamps & a little on this particular one by Russ Smiley -------- >>>>

https://www.mossyoak.com/our-obsession/blogs/turkey/history-of-the-wild-turkey-stamp#:~:text=The%20first%20chapter%20in%20the%20story%20of%20the,the%20exception%20of%20it%20being%20a%20voluntary%20purchase.


**** NOTE **** >
The link above is the history of wild turkey stamps, in general + some info on this particular stamp. I felt it was important to add it for anyone who would like an understanding of the significance of the entire series! From what we were told on 2 other sites/blogs, this history is significant to the value of this piece! ...


FUN FACT:
*The link below is a Mossy Oak link, however, I did not get this info from their site: Ironically, this year, Mossy Oak has created their own limited edition wild turkey print & stamp (Stamp Cost = $15.00) to support conservation efforts!
Mossy Oak is a popular camouflage brand who have a huge focus/impact on wildlife conservation! It is named : "A Mossy Oak Moment" - The painting is a reprint of a 1995/96' painting which also had a limited # produced!


*I believe my husband has a little more knowledge but not much - so please feel free to share any - big or small &/or ask questions -- We will try our best to answer them.
(If I do not know - I will not pretend to know) ; )b
For Sale?
Yes
Photos

Dockery04

1 year 11 months ago

Hello I was wondering if you found out a price on this piece of art

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