Taylor Johnson Rare Standing Brant

J. Taylor Johnson (1853-1929) Point Pleasant, NJ, c. 1900 19 1/2 in. long, 13 1/2 in. tall

A rare true stick-up waterfowl decoy with plump full-body carving, hollow construction, and two leg holes. The top of the tail has a small stamped marking that begins with a "C." This may for Charles Chafee who hunted Taylor Johnson decoys at his Sedge Island Club. Mostly old gunning paint to body with gunning wear. Filled to crack along underside and to bill tip chip, some repair and repaint to neck area and adjacent black.

Provenance: Private Collection, New Jersey

Provenance

Private Collection, New Jersey