John G. Tornberg Bluebill Pair
John G. Tornberg (1902-1971)(attr.) Mill Valley, CA, c. 1945
The catalog record
John G. Tornberg (1902-1971)(attr.) Mill Valley, CA, c. 1945 14 in. long
A hollow pair with upswept tails and custom weights. This pair has remained with their pintail rigmate, also offered in this this sale, since having been sourced from the Tornberg family rig. Old paint with heavy gunning wear.
Provenance: Private Collection, Oregon, acquired from Mrs. Tornberg
Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast," Davis, CA, 1986, p. 200, rigmate pictured.
Provenance
Private Collection, Oregon, acquired from Mrs. Tornberg
Comparable sales
No other John G. Tornberg Scaup/Bluebills in the data yet.
Same maker and species, most recent first. Prices include the buyer's premium. All John G. Tornberg sales