Conrad Jacob Klopping High-head Canvasback Pair

Conrad Jacob Klopping (1894-1985) Toledo, OH, c. 1930 15 in. long

Both are branded "C. Klopping" on the underside, under the removed keel. Each in original paint with light gunning wear and possibly replaced right eyes. Drake with some flaking to back of head. Trace of glue at hen's neck seam.

Provenance: Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection

Literature: Jeff and Joyce Hay, “Ohio Decoys flock to the Midwest Show,” Decoy Magazine, January/February 2015, p. 31, related example illustrated. Gene and Linda Kangas, "Great Lakes Decoy Interpretations," Concord, OH, 2011, p. 137, related pair illustrated. Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 23, related drake illustrated.

Provenance

Jeff and Joyce Hay Collection