Bob White Early Black Duck

Robert "Bob" White (b. 1939) Tullytown, PA, 1969 16 1/2 in. long

"The best I ever made." — Bob White discussing this exact decoy

This early and grand carving displays Bob White's finest work. The body has extensive carved details, including carved primary and tail feathers. The primary feathers join at their very tips. The head is turned sharply to the side. White finished this presentation piece with his best paint, including fine ticking and soft blending. The underside is identified, dated, and stamped "R. Kobli." Excellent original paint with light wear, including rubs to tail tips.

Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania

Provenance

Private Collection, Pennsylvania