Joseph Shimon Green-winged Teal Pair

Joseph Shimon (1916-1989) Detroit, MI, c. 1950 13 1/2 in. long

An outstanding animated teal pair by Shimon. This rare pair has strong feather carving in the Detroit style. The drake's head is turned forty-five degrees and the hen is preening.

Shimon's total decoy output was limited to just a few dozen decoys for his own personal use, including these fine teal, pintails, mallards, bluebills, and at least one Canada goose. Original paint with minimal gunning wear.

Provenance: Len Carnaghi Collection

Literature: Len Carnaghi, "Joseph Shimon: Another Ben Schmidt protege emerges," Decoy Magazine, January/February 2020, p. 38, similar pair illustrated.

Provenance

Len Carnaghi Collection