Gideon Lippincott Early Mallard Drake

Gideon Lipincott (1817-1889) Wading River, NJ, c. 1860 18 in. long

A mallard drake by this early and influential New Jersey maker. The bird's former owner John Updike was known to bring mallards to Chris Sprague for painting as can be seen here. The carving is mounted on a wooden base with the following painted inscription on underside of base: "Mallard Male Made by Gideon Lipincott / Wading River, NJ / Said to have been made circa 1858 / Updike Collection." The carving's right side displays the museum identification code "A51-68" in red paint. In working Chris Sprague paint with light wear.

Provenance: John Updike Collection Walter L. Bush Collection Collection of a New York City Museum, acquired from the above in 1953

Provenance

John Updike Collection Walter L. Bush Collection Collection of a New York City Museum, acquired from the above in 1953