John Glenn Flying Canvasback Pair

John Glenn (1876-1954) Rock Hall, MD, c. 1910 14 1/2 in. long, 15 in. tall on stand

Glenn was among the early Upper Bay decoy makers who made birds in the regional style. Setting him apart from his many contemporaries are his diminutive decorative carvings, such as these canvasbacks, which have drawn even more interest from collectors than his working duck, goose, and swan decoys. Indeed, his record price at auction was set by a closely related pair of canvasbacks. Each bird has applied wings and feet and is positioned on an original chamfered base. Birds are in excellent original paint with light wear. Chips to some wing edges and tips.

Provenance: Private Collection, Maryland

Provenance

Private Collection, Maryland