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THBPreening Mallard Hen Decoy by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
Lot 124
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Copley Fine Art Auctions is the world's leading American sporting art auction company. Located in Hingham, MA, Copley specializes in antique decoys and 19th- and 20th-century American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Principal Stephen O'Brien Jr., a fourth-generation sportsman with a refined colle...Read more
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Preening Mallard Hen
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1930
14 1/2 in. long
“Of his many styles, Perdew is most revered for his masterful sleepers and preening decoys. Both Robert Elliston and Charles Perdew felt that the presence of sleepers and preeners added a suggested calm to the rig that was more enticing to waterfowl. Whether this actually made any difference to the circling birds is subject to debate; however, the graceful pose inherent in these styles is desirable among collectors.” —Stephen O’Brien Jr. & Julie Carlson, “Masterworks of the Illinois River”
This newly discovered preener is fresh to the decoy marketplace. Of his many styles, Perdew is most revered for his masterful sleepers and preening decoys. Both Robert Elliston and Charles Perdew felt that the presence of sleepers and preeners added a suggested calm to the rig that was more enticing to waterfowl. Whether this actually made any difference to the circling birds is subject to debate; however, the graceful pose inherent in these styles is certainly desirable among collectors.
An exceptional preening mallard hen with all the traits one looks for in an Illinois River decoy, including elegant form, paint by Edna Perdew, and fine craftsmanship.
Original paint with moderate gunning wear, some minor old working fill at neck seam, and several shot marks on left side.
Literature: Stephen O'Brien and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 63-81, related examples illustrated and discussed.
Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition," Muncie, IN, 1993, front dust-jacket cover, related example illustrated.Please email condition report requests to colin@copleyart.com. Any condition statement given is a courtesy to customers, Copley will not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition.Condition
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