Addie Nichol Bluebill Hen

James Adam "Addie" Nichol (1864-1929) Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada, c. 1890 13 in. long

A fine hollow bluebill hen with extensive carved and painted feather detail, and raised primaries. The underside has an inlaid bottom board. This is among the family's and region's finest forms; indeed, a closely related pair was selected for the cover of the "Nichol Decoys" book. Original paint with light wear, touch-up to bill tip, and one white feather on left wing, and very tips of wings are restored.

Provenance: Bob Youngman Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Literature: Bernie Gates, et al., "Nichol Decoys: The Smiths Falls School of Carving," Kingston, ON, 2009, front cover and pp. 96-109, related examples illustrated.

Provenance

Bob Youngman Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl