Robert Renardson Early Redhead Drake

Robert Renardson (1813-1878) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1850

$2,760
Brought, including buyer's premium
Estimate $3,000–$5,000under estimate
Sold Feb 2025at Copley, February 2025

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SpeciesRedheadConfigDrakeSize14"PaintOriginal

The catalog record

Robert Renardson (1813-1878) Toronto, Ontario, Canada, c. 1850 14 in. long

A hollow carving with its head resting in a drawn-back position. Renardson is among the earliest known decoy makers from any region. Appears to be original paint with even gunning wear, a chip to bill, a few shot marks to head, and a tight crack in the breast.

Provenance: The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Provenance

The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

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