Pintail Pair
Callie O'Neal (1910-1970)
Aydlett, Currituck Sound Area, NC, c. 1940
17 3/4 in. and 18 3/4 in. long
Pictured in "Gunnin' Birds," the author discusses these exact pintails along with others: "Callie O'Neal carved blackduck, widgeon, mallard, pintail, canvasback, and redhead decoys with consistency. They have great form and were in great demand by hunters during his time. Some of his decoys have been found in pristine original paint and are a great addition to any collection." In original paint with gunning wear, age line on hen's neck and on bottoms of each.
Provenance: Kroghie Andresen Collection, acquired from Philip Harvey, 1992
Literature: Kroghie Andresen, "Gunnin' Birds," Charlotte, NC, 2008, p. 178, exact decoys illustrated.
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