Charles Curcek Bufflehead

Charles Curcek (1918-1996) (attr.) Eureka, CA, c. 1940 13 1/2 in. long

This rare drake, along with the previous lot, are the only bufflehead pictured in the California book. Gunning repaint and wear, including ding to left side of tail and a reset head.

Provenance: Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection

Literature: Michael R. Miller, "Wildfowl Decoys of California,” Spokane, WA, 2015, p. 28, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Richard and Dorothy Wheeler Collection