Leo McIntosh Swimming Blue-winged Teal

Leo H. McIntosh (1953-2007) Woodville, NY, 1984 12 1/2 in. long

This pinnacle work for McIntosh won Best-In-Show at the 1984 U.S. Nationals competition. It is a rare swimming carving with a “L. McIntosh” signature and a remark on the bottom. This carving was featured on a "Best In Show" dish illustrating this exact blue-ribbon bird. Original paint with light wear and a 1/4 inch wing tip repair.

Provenance: Michael Boxer Collection

Literature: U.S. National Decoy Show, 1984, Best-In-Show winner

Provenance

Michael Boxer Collection