Marshfield, MA, 1900
18 in. long
Exceptionally well sculpted, this Massachusetts decoy shows sophisticated bill carving and pronounced shoulder carving that resolve at the lifted and incised wing tips. Below the wings, the maker's craftsmanship continues with a thinly carved paddle tail with scalloped edges. The decoy does not appear to have ever been rigged which may explain its fine overall condition. The head was made to be removable and able to turn.
Original paint with minor wear, a tight age line runs along the top left wing edge, and the left wing tip has been reset.
Provenance: George and Hope Wick Collection
Peter Bartlett Collection, acquired in 2008 Private Collection
Literature: Guyette and Schmidt, "North American Decoys at Auction, Nov. 12 & 13, 2008," St. Michaels, MD, 2008, p. 31, lot 110, exact decoy illustrated.
Condition
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