Tom Fitzpatrick Mallard Pair

Tom Fitzpatrick (1887-1958) Delanco, NJ, c. 1930 15 3/4 in. long

This pair of hollow mallards displays quintessential Delaware River form with tucked heads, raised wing tips, and carved tails. They represent Fitzpatrick's best work. Each bird bears the Hillman Collection stamp and his "JAH" brand, and collector's notes on their undersides. Original paint with light even gunning wear including a couple minor chips to drake's tail.

Provenance: John Hillman Collection Bob White Collection Bruce Williams Collection Private Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 217, pl. 531, exact pair illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 77, exact pair illustrated.

Exhibited: Oceanville, New Jersey, "Delaware River Decoys: The Bob White Collection," The Noyes Museum, January - April 1988. Exhibited: Doylestown, PA, “Ducks, Decoys and the Delaware: A Regional Hunting Tradition," The Mercer Museum, 2004-2005.

Provenance

John Hillman Collection Bob White Collection Bruce Williams Collection Private Collection