Captain Osgood Exceedingly Rare Goldeneye Hen

Captain Osgood (1820-1886) Salem, MA, c. 1840 This historically important decoy constitutes one of only two or three goldeneyes by Captain Osgood known to exist. Osgood is known to have carved geese, mergansers and goldeneye, of which there are less than twelve known. His decoys are rarely offered for sale, and this bird is one of the very few that remains in private hands. Most have been exhibited at or are owned by the Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont, the Peabody-Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, and the American Folk Art Museum in New York. A rare opportunity to own a gunning decoy by one of the most sought-after makers of all time.

Bird shows smooth body lines with tight bottom board construction and well crafted lead weight keel design.

The original paint is significantly faded down to the primer, tight crack in neck, the end half of bill is a professional replacement.

Provenance: Peter Brams Collection

Provenance

Peter Brams Collection