Charles Perdew Exceedingly Rare Gadwall Hen

Charles Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1930 This graceful little bird is one of two Perdew Gadwalls known to exist, the other of which resides in the collection of David Galliher, noted Perdew collector and publisher of Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition. The bird displays a slightly-reared back head with nice cheek and pronounced breast carving, retains the original strip lead weight.

n original paint with flaking to both sides, breast, tail, and top edge of head, bill is a professional restoration by Paul Fortin.

Provenance: One of six Perdew decoys in this sale out of a private Chicago collection, by descent to the owner from his brother, a collector from Iowa

Provenance

One of six Perdew decoys in this sale out of a private Chicago collection, by descent to the owner from his brother, a collector from Iowa