John English Wigeon Drake

John English (1848-1915) Florence, NJ, c. 1880 14 in. long

An English decoy showcasing the maker's best form with exceptional wing tip and tail refinements. This hollow carved Delaware River decoy still exhibits its original paint, having avoided the workshop of John Dawson. Authors Huster and Knight highlight this carving in "Floating Sculpture," showcasing it with a full-page color detail in their mostly black and white publication. Original paint with gunning wear, minor touch-up, and some old working paint, mostly on the underside.

Provenance: Mort Hanson Collection Herb Wetanson Collection Matt Geis Collection

Literature: Harrison Huster and Doug Knight, "Floating Sculpture: The Decoys of the Delaware River," Spanish Fork, UT, 1982, p. 53, pl. 22, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Mort Hanson Collection Herb Wetanson Collection Matt Geis Collection