Charles Perdew Preening Mallard Hen

Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963) Henry, IL, c. 1940 15 in. long

A finely carved, turned-head decoy painted by Charles Perdew. Made for Peoria architect John N. Ziegele, it bears his "JNZ" rig brand twice on the bottom. Second coat of Perdew paint with minor gunning wear.

Provenance: John N. Ziegele Rig Joseph Tonelli Collection Jim Ceretta Collection Private Collection, North Dakota

Literature: Donna Tonelli, "Fish and Fowl Decoys of the Great Lakes," Atglen, PA, 2002, p. 142, rigmate illustrated. Ann Tandy Lacy, "Perdew: An Illinois River Tradition," Indianapolis, IN, 1993, p. 96, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

John N. Ziegele Rig Joseph Tonelli Collection Jim Ceretta Collection Private Collection, North Dakota