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John Austin Canvasback

John Austin (1891-1981)(attr.) Corolla, NC, c. 1910

John Austin – Canvasback – 2021
$960
Brought, including buyer's premium
Sold Feb 2021at Copley, February 2021

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SpeciesCanvasbackSize18"

The catalog record

John Austin (1891-1981)(attr.) Corolla, NC, c. 1910 18 in. long

An oversize working canvasback with a high head. After serving his country in World War I, Austin returned to his home waters to become a waterfowling guide, commercial fisherman, and postmaster. Restored.

Provenance: Kroghie Andresen Collection

Literature: Kroghie Andresen, "Gunnin' Birds," Charlotte, NC, 2008, p. 254, related example illustrated. Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, p. 2, pl. 4, watercolor rendition of similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Kroghie Andresen Collection

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