Ferdinand L. Homme Tucked-head Mallard

Ferdinand L. Homme (1901-1963) Stoughton, WI, c. 1930 15 1/2 in. long

An excellent mallard with carved and crossed primaries. The tucked head has a touch of negative space behind where the bill rests on the breast. The underside of the hollow body is branded "A. T. Shearer." Original paint with gunning wear, old gunning fill to several shot scars, and a dent at top right of bill.

Provenance: Dr. Ansley Thomas Shearer Rig Shearer Family Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection

Provenance

Dr. Ansley Thomas Shearer Rig Shearer Family Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection