Clark Madera Goldeneye Drake

Clark C. Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1915 15 3/4 in. long

An outstanding slightly swimming whistler by one of New Jersey’s top decoy makers. Indeed, this exact bird was selected for Jim Doherty's "Classic New Jersey Decoys." Stamped "DSC" on the bottom. Marked "NGH" for Nelson G. Holloway, a famed clay-target shooter and a member of the Bishops Head Gun Club in Maryland. Original paint with gunning wear and a tight neck crack.

Provenance: Nelson G. Holloway Rig, hunted at Bishops Head Gun Club Jim and Deb Allen Collection Dave and Jean Campbell Collection Private Collection

Literature: James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Louisville, KY, p. 163, pl. 342, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Nelson G. Holloway Rig, hunted at Bishops Head Gun Club Jim and Deb Allen Collection Dave and Jean Campbell Collection Private Collection