Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Green-winged Teal Pair

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. (1934-2013) New Canaan, CT, c. 1970 11 1/2 in. long

O’Brien is primarily remembered in the decoy community for the collection he built. In addition to his collection, he made his own decoy rigs and was an award-winning competition carver. A rare teal pair for the maker. O’Brien produced approximately 175 decoys in his lifetime. Original paint with minimal wear.

Literature: Laurence Sheehan, "The Sporting Life," New York, NY, 1992, p. 81, related example illustrated.