Christo Earnest Long-billed Curlew

Christo Earnest Burano, Italy, c. 1900 18 in. long

This large curlew or "Chiurlo Maggiore" as it was called in Italy, was found near Venice on the island of Burano by Joseph B. French. The Italians, who used this decoy guided Earnest Hemingway (1899-1961) who likely shot over it. Original paint with gunning wear and crack to underside.

Provenance: Joseph B. French Collection Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Joseph B. French, "A Collector Tours Europe,” Decoy Collector’s Guide, July-Sept., 1965, p. 7, rigmates illustrated.

Provenance

Joseph B. French Collection Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection