Clark Madera Goldeneye Pair

Clark Madara (1883-1953) Pitman, NJ, c. 1930 A rare and excellent pair of hollow decoys with carved bill detail. Each retains the "Hillman Collection" stamp on the bottom. Original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: John Hillman Collection Richard Gove Collection

Literature: Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 258, plate 652, exact decoys illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein, Jr., "Decoys of the Mid-Atlantic Region," Exton, PA, 1979, p. 29, exact decoys illustrated. James R. Doherty, "Classic New Jersey Decoys," Philadelphia, PA, 2011, p. 163, plate 342, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

John Hillman Collection Richard Gove Collection