Willie Ross Miniature Mallard Decoys

Willie Ross (1878-1954) Chebeague Island, ME, c. 1910 Exceedingly rare and early 1/4 sized mallard drake and two 1/8 sized mallard drakes. John Dinan, author of the Maine chapter of "The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys," discusses Willie Ross as a carver, stating his "black ducks, mallards, and lots of whistlers were products of his talent. One-third-sized black ducks were probably either given away or sold at Bennett's store." In dry original paint with tight even craquelure; some discoloration to the largest bird.

Provenance: Given by Willie Ross to family member Ruth Osgood. By descent to her son Henry and his wife Barbara A. Libby, as written in a letter by Barbara A. Libby.

Literature: Joe Engers, ed., The Great Book of Wildfowl Decoys, San Diego, CA, 1990, pp. 31.

Provenance

Given by Willie Ross to family member Ruth Osgood. By descent to her son Henry and his wife Barbara A. Libby, as written in a letter by Barbara A. Libby.