Frank W. Buchner Broadbill Pair

Frank W. Buchner (1871-1947) Erie, PA, c. 1910 14 1/2 in. long

High-head bluebill decoys with elaborate carving ornamentation on their surfaces. Buchner created one of the most unique decoy interpretations seen in the field. They exhibit fat cheeks, paddle tails, and wide bodies, with the drake measuring almost eight inches across. Both birds feature the "soaring bird" patterns on their backs, which collectors of these imaginative decoys look for. The undersides bear the rig identification tags of the maker's nephew, J. F. Buchner. Original paint with some fill and touch-up, a crack in the hen's neck.

Provenance: J. F. Buchner Rig Private Collection, Midwest

Provenance

J. F. Buchner Rig Private Collection, Midwest