Joseph Sieger High-head Canvasback Drake

Joseph Sieger (1871-1959) Tustin, WI, c. 1900 15 in. long by 10 in. high

This hollow decoy is an excellent early example of Sieger’s best work. Donal O'Brien always treasured the rigmate held in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center and was thrilled to obtain this decoy. Excellent original paint with minor discoloration and even gunning wear.

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

Literature: Beatrix T. Rumford and Carolyn J. Weekley, "Treasures of American Folk Art," Boston, MA, 1989, p. 77, rigmate illustrated. Sotheby's and Guyette and Schmidt, "American Waterfowl Decoys: The Distinguished Collection of Dr. James M. McCleery," New York, NY, 2000, p. 63, lot 119, related example illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection