Amos Wheaton Goldeneye Drake

Amos Wheaton (1853-1921) Seaville, NJ, c. 1890 13 3/4 in. long

These folky decoys have long been celebrated for the artist's unique take on the goldeneye's pronounced head shape. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Adele Earnest, "The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carvings," New York, NY, 1965, p. 64, related example illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 32, pl. III, and p.142, pl. 326, related examples illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, 2011, p. 166, pl. 351, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection