William Lohrman Pintail Pair

William Lohrmann (1890-1955) Peoria, IL, c. 1925 19 in. long

A rare pair of hollow pintails made by Lohrmann out of white pine. According to authors Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, "Freshly killed waterfowl served as models for his intricate feather pattern." The effectiveness of this technique is evident in the exceptional feather comb paint on the drake. This sleek couple represents one of the finest Lohrmann pairs known. Original paint with even gunning wear, hairline crack in hen's neck.

Provenance: Tom O'Key Collection Private Collection, Midwest

Literature: Paul W. Parmalee and Forrest D. Loomis, Decoys and Decoy Carvers of Illinois,” Dekalb, IL, 1969, pl. 273, related pintail illustrated.

Provenance

Tom O'Key Collection Private Collection, Midwest