Ed Castagnetto High-head Pintail

Ed Castagnetto (1911-1996) San Francisco, CA, 1989 17 1/2 in. long

Taught by California carving legend, "Fresh-Air Dick" Janson, Ed learned to carve as a young man. He was also a sharp shooter who enjoyed hunting pintails in the San Joaquin Valley. This pintail is signed and dated on the underside. Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired directly from the maker, 1989

Literature: Michael R. Miller and Frederick W. Hanson, "Wildfowl Decoys of the Pacific Coast,” Portland, OR, 1989, p. 188, related carvings illustrated. Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 340, related carvings illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection, acquired directly from the maker, 1989