Frank Resop Blue-winged Teal Drake

Frank Resop (1894-1968) Berlin, WI, c. 1920 13 1/2 in. long

This decoy exhibits fine bill detail, incised wing tips, and an upswept tail. It was featured in the 2008 "Decoy Magazine" article about the maker. A folky and hard-to-find species by the maker. Original paint with even gunning wear and darkened tail chip.

Literature: “Decoy Magazine,” November/December 2008, p. 40, exact decoy illustrated. Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 219, top left, rigmate illustrated.