Joe Fallon Miniature Pintail Pair

Joe Fallon (1899-1974) Havre de Grace, Maryland 5.5" and 5.25"

Joe Fallon of Havre de Grace devoted his retirement to carving miniature wildfowl, drawing upon a lifelong familiarity with the ducks and waterfowl of the Susquehanna Flats and Eastern Shore. Primarily carving flying and standing ducks, Fallon developed a distinctive style and became known for his finely detailed miniatures. His work was encouraged by R. Madison Mitchell and remains a distinctive part of the Havre de Grace carving tradition.

Raised wings with carving where the face meets the bill. Signed and dated May 1970 Havre de Grace

Condition: Near mint, tiny paint rub to hen and drake tail tip, thin paint wear to left of drakes bill

Provenance: Dennis Forthofer Collection

Provenance

Dennis Forthofer Collection