Joe Fallon Miniature Ruddy Duck Pair

Joe Fallon (1899-1974) Havre de Grace, Maryland 5.25" long

Joe Fallon of Havre de Grace devoted his retirement to carving miniature wildfowl, drawing upon a lifelong familiarity with the ducks and waterfowl of the Susquehanna Flats and Eastern Shore. Primarily carving flying and standing ducks, Fallon developed a distinctive style and became known for his finely detailed miniatures. His work was encouraged by R. Madison Mitchell and remains a distinctive part of the Havre de Grace carving tradition.

Bold paint with raised wing tips, carved bills and painted eyes. Signed and dated c.1973

Condition: Very good and original, drake has some marks on the head and one on center back, hen may have in the making tail fix

Provenance: Dennis Forthofer Collection

Provenance

Dennis Forthofer Collection