Dan English Black Duck

Daniel G. English (1883-1962) Florence, NJ, c. 1930 15 1/2 in. long

A hollow black duck with raised and elaborately incised primaries. The underside displays the Mackey Collection white ink stamp. Original paint with minimal gunning wear; the lower half of the bill has been restored.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection, acquired from the sale of the above, 1973

Literature: Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., "Rare American Bird Decoys, Bird Carvings, and Related Materials," Hyannis, MA, 1978, Session I & II, lot 297, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Dr. Peter J. Muller Jr. Collection, acquired from the sale of the above, 1973