Ralph Smithers Mallard Hen

Ralph Smithers (b.1886) Dunnville, Ontario, Canada, c. 1930 Sold, lot 377, August 21, 1974, in Bourne's auction of William J. Mackey's decoy collection as a Ken Anger decoy. This decoy was carved and painted by Smithers, who was a friend and neighbor of Ken Anger. Bears the Mackey collection ink stamp on the bottom. Original condition with gunning wear.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts

Provenance

William J. Mackey Collection Private Collection, Massachusetts