Available Contemporary Sculptures
Whether you are looking to buy or are interested in seeing Spencer's latest work, please enjoy scrolling through the pieces below. Click on a small photo at the top of the slideshow to pause the image. To place an order, please send all inquiries via e-mail (SpencerTinkham@gmail.com), or through the contact tab. Shipping is included within the contiguous US. International, AK, an HI may require additional shipping. Spencer accepts checks, PayPal, and wire transfer money. Upon receipt of payment, Spencer will carefully pack and ship your order and relay all tracking information.
Guinea Found a Stinkbug
Guineas are constantly on the move, and they are often chasing bugs whenever they aren’t chasing each other. The Stinkbug that this Guinea discovered is made from a Basswood studio scrap. Its eyes are small nail heads, and the bug’s legs are fashioned from electrical wire. The Guinea is constructed out of Pine, Atlantic White Cedar, and Basswood. The body is carved from log home cut-offs originating from upstate NY. Atlantic White Cedar, which was buried at an old sawmill site in Knotts Island, NC, was used to make the head and neck. The “mohawk” is carved from a Basswood scrap. The eyes are antique doll eyes. Threaded rod was used for the legs. Molten pewter was poured into a hand-carved wooden mold to create the feet. The toenails are shaped from copper grounding wire. The base is shaped from a yellow pine scaffolding platform. The sculpture is painted in oils that were mixed from scratch using pigment powders, and some artist oils were used. Signed "TINK" under the base. Approx. 15.5” tall, 13” wide, and 8” deep on the base.
$3250 shipped
$3250 shipped
Alert Guinea
The Alert Guinea highlights the thin neck and plump body of this quirky bird species. The Guinea is constructed out of Pine, Atlantic White Cedar, and Basswood. The body is carved from log home cut-offs originating from upstate NY. Atlantic White Cedar, which was buried at an old sawmill site in Knotts Island, NC, was used to make the head and neck. The “mohawk” is carved from a Basswood scrap. The eyes are antique doll eyes. Threaded rod was used for the legs. Molten pewter was poured into a hand-carved wooden mold to create the feet. The toenails are shaped from copper grounding wire. The base is shaped from a yellow pine scaffolding platform. The sculpture is painted in oils that were mixed from scratch using pigment powders, and some artist oils were used. Signed "TINK" under the base. Approx. 19” tall, 10” wide, and 7.5” deep on the base.
$3000 shipped
$3000 shipped
Guinea Found a Cricket
Not even Jiminy Cricket is safe from the stomach of a Guinea. This Cricket is carved out of Maple studio scraps. Piano wire was used for the legs and antennae. The Guinea is constructed out of Pine, Atlantic White Cedar, and Basswood. The body is carved from log home cut-offs originating from upstate NY. Atlantic White Cedar, which was buried at an old sawmill site in Knotts Island, NC, was used to make the head and neck. The “mohawk” is carved from a Basswood scrap. The eyes are antique doll eyes. Threaded rod was used for the legs. Molten pewter was poured into a hand-carved wooden mold to create the feet. The toenails are shaped from copper grounding wire. The base is shaped from a yellow pine scaffolding platform. The sculpture is painted in oils that were mixed from scratch using pigment powders, and some artist oils were used. Signed "TINK" under the base. Approx. 15.5” tall, 13” wide, and 8” deep on the base.
$3250 shipped
$3250 shipped
Laughing Gull
This elegant Laughing Gull is a wonderful accent piece. The gull is sculpted out of white pine log home cutoffs from the Adirondacks. The eyes are onyx jewelry beads. The piece is painted in oils that are mixed from scratch using pigment powders. The back has a professional grade natural furniture finish, which gives a glimpse into the beauty of the raw material. Signed "TINK" underneath. The Laughing Gull is approx. 17" tall, 5.5" wide, and 5.5" deep.
Featured in Dec./Jan 2021 issue of "Distinction Magazine"
$1100 each, shipped
Sweet Siamese
This Siamese cat is carved entirely out of magnolia tree branches that were collected after Hurricane Hermine. In a puzzle-like fashion, the pile of branches was meticulously fitted and pieced together. The entire attitude of this cat stems from one-of-a-kind natural curves of the large and small tree branches. A nice rasp texture shows the craftsmanship of the piece. The cat whiskers are inserted pieces of horsehair. The glass eyes were saved from decoy restoration projects- the paint was stripped and they were painted a light blue. The base is carved out of scaffolding, which was collected in Norfolk, VA. The piece is painted in oils that were mixed from scratch using raw pigment powders. Signed "TINK" under the base. Approx. 10" wide and 15" tall.
Featured in Dec./Jan 2021 issue of "Distinction Magazine"
A portion of this sale goes to All Hands and Hearts- providing aid for hurricane victims.
$1300 shipped
Featured in Dec./Jan 2021 issue of "Distinction Magazine"
A portion of this sale goes to All Hands and Hearts- providing aid for hurricane victims.
$1300 shipped
Diving Kingfisher
It is pretty tough to "out-fish" a Kingfisher! This Belted Kingfisher is carved in the bold and iconic diving pose- as if it is honing in on an unsuspecting bait fish. The body/head of the bird is carved out of a log home cutoff from the Adirondack NY area. The wings are carved out of century-old heart pine floor joists from a home that was being remodeled in Norfolk, VA. The base was carved from a poplar post. A welding rod was set deeply into the bill and the base, for strength and support. The eyes are onyx beads, and the piece is painted in oils that were mixed from scratch using raw pigment powders. Signed "TINK" under the base. Approx. 4" by 4", and 14" tall.
$575 shipped
$575 shipped