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THBPreening Mallard Hen Decoy by Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
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20 Winter Street
Pembroke, MA 02359
United States
Founded in 2005, Copley Fine Art Auctions is a boutique auction house specializing in antique decoys and American, sporting, and wildlife paintings. Over the course of the last two decades, the firm has set auction records for not only individual decoy makers, but also entire carving regions. Copley...Read more
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LiveJul 12, 2024
Lots 254-459 Copley Fine Art Auctions cinnie@copleyart.com
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- Lot Description
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 recently discovered preener shows the Perdews' most coveted model with an arching neck. This exceptional preening mallard hen has 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.Condition
Please refer to the description; if you have questions, email colin@copleyart.com.
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