Sidney Duplessis Mallard Pair
Sylvester "Sidney" Duplessis (1870-1950), St. Sophie, LA
The catalog record
Rare Mallard Decoy Pair Sylvester "Sidney" Duplessis (1870-1950) St. Sophie, LA 16 1/4 in. long
A fine pair of Duplessis mallards with heart-shaped raised wings and tall heads. The underside of the drake bears faint collector's notes and a "JH N.O.L.A." brand for noted Louisiana decoy collector Jimmy Hannemann. The underside of the hen bears a stylized brand that appears to read "Matt." Drake appears to be in original paint with some working paint and gunning wear, reset bill, neck crack. Hen appears to be in a mix of original and working paint with even gunning wear and tight crack to underside.
Provenance: Jimmy Hannemann Collection (drake)Robert Metcalf Collection (both)
Literature: Brian Cheramie, "Louisiana Lures and Legends," Golden Meadows, LA, 1997, p. 207, related decoys illustrated.
Provenance
Jimmy Hannemann Collection (drake)Robert Metcalf Collection (both)
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