John English Redhead Drake

John English (1848-1915) Florence, NJ, c. 1880 14 in. long

A hollow cedar decoy with sharp clean lines. Given the decoy's age and its gunning history, one would be hard pressed to find a better example.

While several John English redheads repainted by John Dawson have come to market, this is one of only a few in original paint. Excellent original paint with minimal gunning wear, minimal touch-up to minor tail chip.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, p. 22, lot 8, English-Dawson example illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection