Harold Haertel Mackey-aitken Ruddy Duck Hen
Harold Haertel (1904-1995), Dundee, IL, 1965
The catalog record
Mackey-Aitken Ruddy Duck Hen Harold Haertel (1904-1995) Dundee, IL, 1965 11 1/2 in. long
An excellent example of Haertel's work, this carving resided in the collections of both Bill Mackey and Russell Aitken. This ruddy duck bears the maker's signature, date, and a rare red colored Mackey collection stamp on the underside. Original paint with light wear and very minor darkening to edge of bill tip.
Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. CollectionRussell Aitken Collection Robert Metcalf Collection
Literature: Christie's, "The Russell B. Aitken Collection of Waterfowl Decoys," New York,NY, 2003, lot 1290.
Provenance
William J. Mackey Jr. CollectionRussell Aitken Collection Robert Metcalf Collection
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