George R. Huey Merganser Drake

George Huey (1866-1947) Friendship, ME, c. 1890 A long, sleek-bodied, Down East sea duck decoy displaying carved eyes, incised mandible, a traditional inletted head which is slightly turned, and an inset circular weight. Signed twice with the maker's incised "GRH" initials on the underside. Original paint with even gunning wear, age lines, and an age crack in the neck and along the bottom. Professional repair to approximately half of the bill.

Provenance: Private Collection, Virginia Private Collection, Midwest

Literature: Shirley and John Delph, "New England Decoys," Exton, PA, 1990, p. 34, similar decoys illustrated.

Provenance

Private Collection, Virginia Private Collection, Midwest