Edward Ned Burgess Ruddy Duck

Edward "Ned" Burgess (1868-1958) Waterlily, Churches Island, NC, c. 1920 A very rare North Carolina ruddy duck with carved bill detail, an extended tail, and a lead pad weight. This little decoy is not only one of the finest Burgess ruddy ducks, but also among the best Carolina ruddy ducks to come to auction. Excellent original paint with light grey, a possible Burgess addition. Touch-up to age line on back and to top and tip of bill.

Provenance: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr. Collection Private Collection, acquired from above

Literature: Midwest Decoy Collectors Association, “Fifth Exhibition of Classic Antique Waterfowl Decoys.” April 1983, p. 10, exact decoy illustrated. Kroghie Andresen, "Gunnin' Birds," Charlotte, NC, 2008, pp. 156-168.

Provenance

Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr. Collection Private Collection, acquired from above