Leo Tocchini Canvasback Pair

Leo Tocchini (1904-1989) Oakland, CA, c. 1945 17 in. long

A magnum pair of balsa canvasbacks. The hen bears the maker's "LT" signature brand, while the drake has a "V" or "L" brand on the underside. Drake is in original paint, hen has a grey wash and reset neck, both have gunning wear.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 324, related pair illustrated. Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 261, related pair illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection